About ellen

“In character, in manner,
in style, in all things,
the supreme excELLENce is simplicity.” 

~H.W. Longfellow

ellen's background includes mid-level management positions in large and mid-size corporations, including Verizon Communications and Health Management Systems in New York . Training, customer service, administration, process and efficiency optimization were among her favorite, most rewarding assignments.

Additionally, she has more than 15 years experience as a bartender for her family's neighborhood “gin mill” (as ellen refers to it) in the shadow of New York 's Belmont racetrack. ellen considers herself most fortunate to have received an education on both sides of a textbook!

Her straightforward business messages integrate life's messages, and offer practical inspiration and actionable motivation. When ellen speaks, the connection with her audience is immediate, and the impact of her words indelible. She won't change your life – you will. Her “permission granting” messages help you to re/connect with your own confidence, motivation, courage, and to act in the direction of your dreams.

In the Spring of 2010, ellen launched CAREERfare, an informational program on her community's government access cable network. She continues to plug along on her book about everyday women in business – how they can hurt themselves, and how they can help themselves.

ellen's diverse experiences behind a desk, behind a podium or a TV camera, and behind the neighborhood bar are all evident when she speaks. She keeps it real, and successfully delivers business value through life's lessons and values. ellen is also a skilled résumé writer and business coach.

ellen and Azureleaf may be reached at: azureleafco@aol.com