Great work happens because of great relationships—
but nobody helps you practice getting better at them.
I help purpose-driven organizations master both the relationships AND the operational systems that drive sustainable results—because you can't fix one without the other.
You've built something meaningful
Your organization has smart people, solid strategy, and genuine purpose. But somehow, the same frustrating patterns keep showing up—teams that can't seem to align, leaders burning out despite their competence, and conflicts that resurface no matter how many processes you put in place.
Here's what I know after 15+ years scaling operations at Fortune 100 companies: when organizations struggle, it's rarely about capability. It's about the invisible relationship dynamics and ways of working that either fuel excellence or create friction in everything you do.
Does this sound familiar?
Your high-performing leaders are becoming bottlenecks instead of force multipliers. They're working longer hours but feeling less effective, and their teams are starting to show signs of burnout or disengagement.
You've tried new processes, team building activities, even reorganizations. But somehow, the fundamental challenges persist—just in slightly different forms.
Teams keep having the same conversations without resolution.
Good people are disappointing you in ways that feel confusing, and you're starting to question your hiring judgment.
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED
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WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED ▪︎
Not another process
but clarity on "How We Work" at the most fundamental level
Not quick fixes
but sustainable systems that optimize both performance and human energy
Not team building exercises
but structured practice spaces where relationships can actually improve
Not generic leadership training
but coaching that addresses the specific psychological and operational patterns keeping you stuck
Not theory
but hands-on facilitation from someone who's actually scaled teams under pressure
Client stories:
how i helpOrganizations Master the Relational Foundation of Performance
Executive & Leadership Coaching
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Transform overwhelmed leaders into sustainable force multipliers.
Starting with the Birkman Assessment, we dive deep into the relational patterns that are either fueling or draining your leadership effectiveness. I work with only a select number of coaching clients to ensure deep, customized support.
Perfect for leaders who know their current pace isn't sustainable but don't see alternatives.
Team Development & Facilitation
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Turn recurring team conflicts into collaborative breakthroughs.
I create structured "interpersonal playgrounds" where your teams can safely practice new ways of communicating, making decisions, and navigating conflict together.
Ideal for teams that have talent but keep getting stuck on the same interpersonal challenges.
"How We Work" Organizational Diagnostics
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Finally understand what's actually broken (and how to fix it)
My diagnostic process identifies the hidden assumptions, unclear processes, and relationship dynamics that create daily friction—then we design sustainable solutions.
Essential for organizations tired of treating symptoms instead of root causes.
Why Fortune 100 Experience + Psychology Training Changes EverythingI’m Elisabeth Bertram
and I bridge two worlds that rarely connect: the operational sophistication of Fortune 100 companies and the psychological insight needed to understand why smart people struggle to work well together.
With dual master's degrees in Organizational Development and Counseling Psychology, plus hands-on experience scaling teams at Google, Sony PlayStation, Amazon, Slalom, and Sysco, I understand both the business imperatives that drive you and the human dynamics that can derail your best intentions.
What this means for you:
You get someone who speaks both CFO and Chief People Officer languages fluently. I don't just diagnose problems or hand you frameworks to implement—I create the structured practice environments where real transformation happens, then support you through the messy middle of sustainable change.”.
What makes this different from other Organizational Consultants?
What makes this different from other Organizational Consultants?
I'm the "operational psychologist" who creates sustainable transformation rather than temporary fixes.
While other consultants give you frameworks to implement alone, I design practice spaces where you actually develop the capabilities needed for lasting change.
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— I understand complex scaling challenges because I've lived them, not just studied them
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— My dual expertise addresses both systemic business issues and the psychological barriers that prevent sustainable change
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— $850K in annual savings from streamlined onboarding, $1.2M savings from reduced leadership turnover, and 50% improvement in operational efficiency
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— 80% reduction in team disagreements, 10% increase in employee satisfaction with performance processes, and leaders who rediscover why they loved their work
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— I work with a limited number of organizations to ensure the focused attention this transformation work requires
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— Instead of pushing harder, we design systems that optimize relationships and energy so excellence becomes more effortless