I’m Elena Cross. I help ambitious professionals and emerging leaders make bold career moves — land the role, negotiate the offer, and step into leadership without losing themselves in the process.
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Whether you’re chasing a pivot, a promotion, or your first leadership role, every engagement is built around your goals — and I hold you to them.
Eyeing a pivot, a promotion, or a total reinvention? We build a clear, personal roadmap — then I keep you moving between sessions.
For new and emerging leaders who want to lead teams with clarity, influence, and calm under pressure — without faking it.
Intensive prep for the moments that decide your next role — interviews, salary negotiations, and high-stakes pitches.
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Reframed her value and negotiated a $22k bump plus equity on a lateral move she almost didn’t ask about.
Built a visibility plan that turned a repeatedly passed-over senior into a team lead in a single quarter.
Repositioned a marketer into a product role — new field, same seniority, and a much higher ceiling.
The rigour of a real programme, tailored to your career — not generic advice you could have found on the internet.
| What you’re after | 1:1 with Elena | Generic advice | Going it alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| A plan built around your goals | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Honest feedback from an expert | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Accountability between sessions | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Interview & salary-negotiation reps | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Someone in your corner for the hard calls | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
A deliberately personal practice — the wins below are the whole point.
“Elena helped me stop waiting to be picked. I built a case, asked for the promotion, and got it within a quarter.”
“I walked into my final interview genuinely calm for the first time — and negotiated $20k more than I’d have dared to ask for.”
“Three sessions in, I finally had words for what I wanted. Six months later I’m leading a team of nine.”
Stop hoping they notice. Here’s the evidence-led way to ask for more — and actually get a yes.
Most candidates blur together. A simple story framework that makes you the obvious hire.
What quietly commands a room — and how to build it if it doesn’t come naturally.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call. We’ll talk through where you are, where you want to be, and whether we’re a fit — no pressure.