The Ellevate Collective

07/29/2024

🚨 ATTENTION ALL CPG LEADERS 🚨

I always love meeting new people, so I figured I’d introduce myself to all of the new Leaders joining this community every day! I’m Dorothy Enriquez, the CEO and Principal Founder of The Ellevate Collective LLC, and your local leadership expert.

When I started Ellevate years ago, I told myself that I was going to ensure that leaders, especially women leaders across the land feel supported to become the leaders they were always meant to be and become a source of power and innovation. Lucky for me, I get to do this every single DAY! Helping you lead from every seat you sit in is my passion.

Here’s me getting ready for another diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement session. I love what I do! And I love helping my clients go on a transformative journey. Thank you GOD! I’m so happy I can share my journey with y’all.

Here are some words I live by, “A remarkable leader is one who produces another leader who can produce another leader who can produce ANOTHER leader!”

Now that you’ve gotten to know me better, I want to get to know YOU! What are some words you live by? How did you find Ellevate? Let me know!

07/26/2024

At 10 years old, I tried to school my parents on leadership...

Flashback to when I was 10, rocking my platted hair and my most colorful Garifuna dress, armed with nothing but a poster board and a vision to teach my parents better leadership skills.

❗️ Spoiler alert: it didn’t exactly go as planned. It ended with them telling me to go to my room, and they changed nothing.

But you know what? That experience taught me resilience, the importance of adaptability, and the value of learning from failure.

Fast forward to today, and here I am, still passionate about leadership but armed with a lot more experience and wisdom. Life’s funny like that, isn’t it?

What experience was pivotal for you? Share below!

07/25/2024

We are spilling the CPG tea ☕️ today…go ahead and save this post NOW!

Have you noticed the CPG landscape changing? Have you felt the shifts in purchasing power? The supply chain has become more volatile and the rate of change is more accelerated than ever before. Today's ever-changing CPG environment calls for:

🎯 Leadership
🎯 Vision & Role Clarity
🎯 Breaking Silos
🎯 Fostering Joint Accountability
🎯 Collaboration

What if today's team members could become tomorrow's leaders? What if your leaders were optimized and ignited to spark innovation through leadership?

✳️WHAT WE DO ✳️
The Ellevate Collective is a learning and leadership firm with a commitment to cultivating leadership at all levels.

My team and I create transformational cohort-style experiences. Your leaders can explore various aspects of leadership acumen, executive & peer coaching, group learning and experiential/action learning with a strong emphasis on personal development and self awareness.

✳️HOW WE DO IT ✳️
Using data, research, praxis + adult learning techniques and neuroscience to foster experiences that increase cultural belonging, connectedness, and safety.

✳️EXPERTISE & TRACK RECORD ✳️
I spent almost half of my corporate career in CPG. My experience was that CPGs are in service to people and the things they need/want the most. And serving clients now, I still find this to be true. Today's landscape demands evolution. Organizations are stepping away from corporate bureaucracy in favor of inclusivity and agility.

✳️WANT TO LEARN MORE? LET'S CONNECT! ✳️

Comment "CPG" below and let's book your FREE discovery call today!

07/24/2024

PSA: DEI should be woven into the fabric of your organization…

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business together, it's CRUCIAL to address the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion challenges that Consumer Packaged Goods companies face (because honestly, it’s not talked about enough!). So… let me shine a light on a pivotal aspect: aligning marketing efforts with diverse audiences.

In a world where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is not just a buzzword but a business MUST, CPG companies find themselves at the intersection of creativity and responsibility. The marketplace is more diverse than ever, and consumers are seeking products and brands that not only meet their needs but also resonate with their values and identities.

Understanding the nuanced needs and preferences of diverse consumer segments is not just something that you can check off of your to-do list; it’s essential if you want sustainable success for your business.

Every thread of diversity and inclusion we weave strengthens the fabric of a more vibrant and connected future. So… here's to a future where every product on the shelf tells a story that resonates with the beautiful diversity of our global community.

07/23/2024

The craziest thing happened, you'll never believe it…you’re going to want to share this with your biz bestie when you’re done! 🤗

If you know me, you know how much I LOVE to share my clients successes, so let's dive into one from a couple months ago...

This success story comes from a government-funded nonprofit, a small yet dynamic team of about 15 to 20 people experiencing significant turnover and transitions. We started by focusing on confidence-building, understanding that confident leaders are more likely to take calculated risks (don't be afraid to fail!), influence positively, and make a meaningful impact. Next, we dove into emergenetics, which are your brain's preferences (a.k.a tendencies, habits, pathways).

By understanding each team member's thinking and behavioral patterns, they were able to enhance creativity, productivity, and effective collaboration. In virtual environments, team members showcased their emergenetics profiles in their email signatures, facilitating better communication and understanding.

In-person, they displayed their profiles in their workspace, creating a culture of flexibility and mutual understanding. One of the significant challenges was building trust amid high turnover and transition periods. Ensuring alignment rather than agreement was key, as the team needed to row in the same direction without necessarily agreeing on every detail. This led to coaching sessions for the VP, focusing on leadership moments, DEI initiatives, and strategies for sustaining team cohesion amidst flux. The result was a more confident, aligned, and resilient team ready to navigate challenges and achieve their goals.

Love to see my clients win 💪🏾

Do these sound like the kind of results you’d like to see transform your team into a communicating network of leaders who help push your business forward? I’d love to help you get there! Let’s talk about it in the comments!

07/22/2024

Feedback like this makes the work I do that much more meaningful. I love what I do. God is GOOD!

If you’re intrigued by what this CEO had to say… book your free discovery call with Ellevate TODAY!

Let’s partner together and make the magic happen!

07/19/2024

The need for leadership development has never been more urgent. CPG companies are realizing that, in order to survive in today’s ever-changing business landscape, they need leadership skills and organizational capabilities different from those that helped them succeed in the past. When I’m working with my clients, my goal is to make the transformation last BEYOND the experience.

That means creating cohort-style coaching programs that integrate four specific learning components: group learning, executive and peer coaching, experiential/action learning activities and a strong emphasis on personal development and self-awareness. What are cohort style experiences? This is SUCH a powerful way to rapidly develop leaders.

At Ellevate, we customize everything we do for each client. That way, no matter who we’re working with, it’s planned out with your needs in mind.

So… what’s the CPG Blueprint for success?

Great leaders who lead great teams that get great results.

And how do you get there? Custom Cohort Style Experiences that build skills: innovation, growth, inspiration, agility, passion, and accountability.

Schedule your discovery call today to unlock the power of collective growth and create lasting transformations with Ellevate's Custom Cohort Style Experiences – because great leaders build great teams that achieve great results!

07/18/2024

Great leaders aren't born; they're made through continuous learning and guidance.

As leaders, we face several obstacles regularly:

📍 Tough decisions
📍 Team conflict
📍 Managing change
📍 Balancing goals
📍 Work-life balance

Where do we find the tools to keep us moving forward and not frozen in overwhelm? Support. Someone who can help guide you through the mindshift blocks you may be having and help you create strategic steps to move forward as a people leader.

I love supporting leaders by bringing my expert insights and actionable strategies to the obstacles you're facing. I offer personalized 1:1 executive coaching tailored to your needs. I want to help you find the confidence and clarity needed to overcome these issues and continue to lead with impact.

Not sure if 1:1 coaching is what you need? Let's chat! Schedule your free discovery call with me, and let's discuss what the best option would be for you.

07/17/2024

Let me be your painkiller, Leader. Not just your vitamin!

“The Leader's Painkiller" is a FREE resource over on Linkedin, designed exclusively for YOU. I share my thoughts, insights, successes and fails in hopes that I can not just be your vitamin- but your painkiller on your leadership journey.

Subscribe to this FREE resource today... you won't want to miss out on any juicy insight.

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07/15/2024

What's your take on this?

As a leader, you don't have to know everything - it's not a requirement!

Seek advice. Seek Input. Show vulnerability.

Let's chitter chat in the comments!

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07/12/2024

How did you deal with disappointment this week, leaders?

There's so many aspects to leading a team that require us to respond with grace as people leaders -- disappointment is a common feeling that is often unexpected at work. Whether you're disappointed about a change at work, a client not paying an invoice (and that directly impacting your team), OR your team making a HUGE mistake that you have to navigate so the customer doesn't feel it. Disappointment is inevitable when running a business and often comes dressed in frustration and impatience.

Here's 3 tips for how I navigate disappointment as a leader.

👉🏾 Don't dismiss your feelings. Recognize and accept your disappointment. Ask, "What am I disappointed about?" This helps you move towards empowerment.

👉🏾 Avoid excuses. Stay open and honest to shift towards solutions. Brainstorm with others to move forward productively.

👉🏾 Is the disappointment justified? What expectations were unmet? Understanding the root cause helps you learn and improve.

So how do you pivot when disappointment is knocking at your door? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!

07/11/2024

I considered calling in sick. 😅 Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at CCAW (Conference on Crimes Against Women). It was a truly unique and special experience, but honestly, one of the toughest keynotes I've ever faced. Doubt crept in big time—I was ready to whip out all my best sick day excuses.

Facing an audience focused on women and crime was daunting. As a survivor of domestic violence, I have personal insights, but I questioned myself: Would they connect with my message? Did I know enough?

To combat my nerves, I sought help and together, we crafted a 🔥 keynote. The day arrived—I relied on faith, drew from personal experiences, and leaned into my work with SV and DV agencies. Turns out, I had a lot to share.

The presentation? It was a hit. People approached me afterwards, moved and touched. One woman even teared up, sharing how much it meant to her.

This experience taught me to trust in God and push past my doubts. What's your biggest challenge you've overcome? Let's chat below!