Hi, I’m Elise — a researcher with more than twenty years of experience spanning academia, consulting, and global corporate roles in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Originally from Australia, I studied in the U.S. on a swimming scholarship, which is an experience that shaped both my discipline and curiosity about people.

I’ve always been fascinated by how people feel and act at work, and why managerial behaviours sometimes help, and sometimes unintentionally get in the way. From boardrooms to factory floors, I have advised senior executives, built global research teams, and helped organisations see the human stories behind the data.

My doctoral research reveals how employees experience their managers through drawings and stories that expose the hidden emotional weather of work. Now based in Switzerland, and still training as a competitive Masters swimmer, I write and speak about the intersection of leadership, wellbeing, and human connection, helping organisations build climates where people can thrive without burning out.