Elisa Canova

MBA, MCC

Role

Arden Leadership Academy Facilitator, Executive Coach, Workshop Facilitator

Focus

Leadership Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Action & Results

Industries Served

Construction & Architecture/Engineering, Education, Energy, Entertainment & Arts, Financial Services, Government & Defense, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Industrial, Media & Marketing, Nonprofit, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail/Luxury Goods, Technology, Utilities

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Education and Certifications

  • International Coach Federation, Master Certified Coach (MCC)
  • MBA, University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
  • BA, Psychology, Oberlin College
  • Graduate, Newfield Network Ontological Coaching Program
  • Graduate, Newfield Network Body and Movement Advanced Coaching & Leadership Program
  • Certification in multiple assessments: DiSC, Benchmarks 360, Enneagram

Professional profile

Elisa Canova partners with leaders navigating complexity and consequential decision-making. She has conducted thousands of coaching sessions with hundreds of leaders, helping clients strengthen leadership impact and create value through clarity, choice, and follow-through that drives results.

Elisa combines a warm, grounded presence with a direct, action-oriented style. She challenges leaders to cut through complexity and move forward with momentum, accountability, and focus.

Clients work with Elisa on issues such as executive presence, strategic communication and influence, difficult conversations, prioritization and leverage, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, and leading through change.

Drawing on her prior experience in management consulting and executive leadership, Elisa brings a practical, real-world lens to her work. She brings a disciplined, high-standard approach and is known for her integrity and deep commitment to client outcomes.

“Elisa’s coaching supported me as I stepped into the COO role, helping me gain confidence and operate more effectively. She brought appropriate challenge and accountability, grounded in a strong understanding of modern business dynamics. The work helped me lead with greater clarity and effectiveness in a demanding role.”

— Kelly Kaminskas, Chief Operating Officer, FirstBank

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