Coaches who've led from the inside.

Surya Partners coaches average 20 years of real executive leadership experience to every engagement. ICF certified. Assessment-driven. Results accountable.

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Our coaches have partnered with leaders at organizations including

Built by leaders. For the leaders who follow.

There is a meaningful difference between learning leadership from a framework and understanding it from the inside of an organization. Every coach at Surya Partners has held executive roles — not just coaching certifications. With backgrounds across financial services, technology, healthcare, nonprofits, and higher education, our coaches bring authentic, earned perspective to every session.

Surya Partners was founded in 2020 by executives who became coaches. We work with organizations that are serious about leadership development — not checkbox programs, but real behavior change that holds up under pressure. Our engagements are structured, sponsor-aligned, and built to last beyond the coaching relationship.

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“Leading isn't just a skill – it's an art we've mastered and now share with our clients.”
Elissa Kelly
Founder & Partner
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50+

companies helped since inception

13-30+

years of executive leadership experience per coach

9+

diverse coaches from all backgrounds

Seasoned leaders.
Professional coaches.

Sarah Menke Vanasek
Marketing & Human Resources
Silvia Llacera
Training & Development
Amy Yip
Life Transformation
Jennifer Kinder
Higher Education
Elissa Kelly
Founder & CEO
Angelique Carbo
Human Resources & Consulting
Jenny Davidson-Goldbronn
Nonprofits
Brad Schwartz
Technology
Carrie Gormley
Marketing & Entertainment

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Meet the team

Unleash the power of true leadership.

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