Ellen Hootman
Passionate People Leader | Champion of Kindness, Empathy, and People
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I’m an HR executive and Certified Professional Coach with over 25 years of experience empowering leaders and organizations to achieve their full potential. I specialize in leadership development, organizational culture transformation, and executive coaching, blending strategic insights with a compassionate approach. My work focuses on fostering emotional intelligence, mindful communication, and resilience, helping individuals and teams thrive. Through tailored programs, public speaking, and consulting, I drive lasting transformation, creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces that align personal growth with professional success.
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What I Offer
I help leaders, HR professionals, and organizations overcome challenges in leadership development, culture transformation, and team effectiveness. As an experienced HR executive and coach, I deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable results.
Leadership Development
Custom programs to foster resilient, emotionally intelligent leaders who inspire teams and achieve strategic goals.
Executive Coaching
Individualized coaching to navigate challenges, boost performance, and create lasting professional impact.
Culturel Transformation
Strategic guidance to build inclusive, values-driven workplace cultures that enhance employee engagement and retention.
Tailored Workshops
Interactive sessions on mindful communication, team building, and conflict resolution to strengthen organizational cohesion and performance.
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Notable Roles
Founder, Ellen Hootman Consulting
As an executive coach and consultant, I’ve supported leaders in navigating challenges, expanding their awareness, and creating transformational change both personally and professionally.
Vice President of People, Lily AI
Led people strategy for a high-growth AI company, aligning HR initiatives with business goals, improving organizational effectiveness, and driving employee engagement across diverse teams.
Global Head of People, Blaize
Spearheaded HR initiatives for a late-stage startup, focusing on leadership training, international talent strategies, and scalable HR systems for a rapidly growing team across nine countries.
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Development
I design and deliver leadership programs that foster emotional intelligence, critical conversations, and transformational growth. My coaching approach blends mindfulness with strategic insights to empower leaders and their teams.
Organizational Transformation
I specialize in cultivating workplace cultures that align values, boost employee engagement, and promote inclusivity. My approach integrates talent management, succession planning, and team-building strategies for long-term success.
Public Speaking and Training
As a sought-after speaker, I deliver engaging keynotes and workshops on leadership, HR best practices, and compassionate workplace strategies, inspiring audiences to adopt positive, actionable changes.
Key Achievements
Executive Coaching Impact
Coached leaders across industries, helping them achieve personal and professional breakthroughs, enhancing their leadership effectiveness and team dynamics.
Cultural Alignment at Lily AI
Successfully integrated HR strategies that fostered a cohesive company culture during periods of significant growth and innovation.
Transformation at Blaize
Designed and implemented leadership training programs that enhanced executive performance and prepared the organization for global expansion.
I believe that wisdom means that one can make solid decisions based on insight, experience, different perspectives, compassion, and humility.
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