About Elevate North
Leadership today is a lot: expectations that keep climbing, calendars that don’t let up, and the unspoken assumption that you’ll be the one to hold it all together when things get complicated.
You don’t need a generic leadership coach or workshop for that. You need a strategic partner who understands the messy middle and can help you design a way of leading that works in real life, not just on paper.
Elevate North is based in the Twin Cities, MN, where life looks a lot like the leaders I serve: work, family, community, and real-world responsibilities all woven together.
I know what it’s like to:
Care deeply about your work and the people around you
Want more space to think and breathe
Feel torn between being reliable for everyone else and honoring your own needs
Elevate North grew from a simple belief: when leaders have the support, language, and structures they need, everyone benefits—teams, organizations, and families.
Elevate North Coaching & Consulting specializes in leadership coaching, facilitation & training, and is a strategic partner for mid-career leaders and organizations who want to grow without burning out the people holding everything together.
Hi, I’m Rachel
I work with leaders who are responsible for a lot—people, projects, results, and culture—and who often feel like they’re the ones quietly holding everyone else up.
My background spans 17 years in corporate, where I lived the realities of cross-functional work, shifting priorities, and the pressure to perform. Along the way, I began consulting with mid-sized, often founder-led companies and discovered how much I loved being a thought partner to owners and leaders. Over the last 8+ years, I’ve also been coaching and developing leaders across industries.
I started Elevate North to bring all of that together—to offer both consulting and coaching under one strengths-led, people-centered approach. I’ve been the go-to problem solver, the one who can connect the dots, calm the chaos, and move things forward—and I know firsthand what it feels like to protect your own energy and family while everything around you speeds up. That’s the lens I bring to every partnership.
I’m here to help you lead as yourself—not who someone else thinks you should be.
How My Strengths Shape My Work
My CliftonStrengths® profile is at the center of how I partner with people:
Individualization® & Relator® – I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all leadership. I want to know you—how you think, how you work, what drains or energizes you—so we can build something that fits.
Strategic® & Futuristic® – I see patterns, possibilities, and pathways quickly. I help you see what’s coming, make sense of your options, and choose what moves you toward the future you want.
Responsibility® & Maximizer® – When I commit, I’m all in. I care deeply about doing excellent work that actually helps you grow, not just filling time with nice conversations.
Learner® & Developer® – I love watching people grow. We’ll explore, experiment, and translate insights into skill and confidence.
Arranger® & Activator® – I’m wired to organize complexity and help you move from idea to action. We’ll make your growth practical, not theoretical.
When we work together, you get a partner who sees your unique design, respects your reality, and helps you build something that lasts.
What I Value
My work is grounded in a few core values:
Integrity & honesty – I’ll tell you the truth kindly. I won’t oversell, overpromise, or pretend things are fine when they’re not.
Growth & learning – Progress matters more than perfection. We’ll make room for wins, mistakes, reflection, and adjustment.
Meaningful work – Titles are secondary. I care most about whether your work feels aligned with who you are and how you want to show up.
Relationships & connection – You don’t have to do leadership alone. Our work will always consider your relationships—at work and at home.
Intentionality & stewardship of energy – Your time, attention, and energy are not unlimited. We’ll protect them on purpose.
These values quietly shape everything: the questions I ask, what I encourage you to say yes or no to, and how we design your leadership “operating system.”
What It’s Like to Work With Me
Clients often say things like:
“I feel calmer and clearer after we talk.”
“I finally have language for how I get things done and what I’ve been experiencing.”
“I’m making decisions with confidence.”
In our work, you can expect:
Space to slow down and think
Thoughtful questions that get to the root, not just the surface
Respect for your reality and constraints
Practical next steps after every conversation
A partner who remembers the details and sees the patterns
My goal is that you leave our work not just with insight, but with tools, language, and routines you can keep using—long after our sessions end.