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Reorgs & Right-Sizing | Mergers & Acquisitions | C-Suite Succession | Leadership Upskilling Sprints
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6000+

LEADERS TRAINED & DEVELOPED

500+

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES MANAGED & COACHED

6+

YEARS AGENCY LONGETIVITY

15k+

SOCIAL COMMUNITY

80+ years

TEAM COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE IN HR OPERATIONS

With over 15 years of experience in HR and leadership, I have a proven track record of developing environments that drive innovation, reduce turnover, and create a thriving and resilient workforce.

I founded Element of Change in early 2016 while simultaneously working in the corporate HR space.

However, it was during a reorganization at DaVita in October 2022 that I realized the potential of combining my side business, HR master's degree, and PCC coaching certification to assist healthcare organizations full-time.

I have a deep understanding of leadership complexities and effective communication, and can inspire and motivate teams through impactful speaking events, workshops and storytelling that resonate on a profound level.

 

With over 15 years of experience in HR and leadership, I have a proven track record of developing environments that drive innovation, reduce turnover, and create a thriving and resilient workforce.

I founded Element of Change in early 2016 while simultaneously working in the corporate HR space.

However, it was during a reorganization at DaVita in October 2022 that I realized the potential of combining my side business, HR master's degree, and PCC coaching certification to assist healthcare organizations full-time.

I have a deep understanding of leadership complexities and effective communication, and can inspire and motivate teams through impactful speaking events, workshops and storytelling that resonate on a profound level.

 

Our Core Values

starSimplicity

starEfficiency

starQuality

starConnection

starSupport

These core values drive everything we do. We value purpose and intention, ensuring that these values are at the heart of every endeavor, whether personal or business. These values guide our work to create meaningful and lasting impact.

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starSimplicity

starEfficiency

starQuality

starConnection

starSupport

These core values drive everything we do. We value purpose and intention, ensuring that these values are at the heart of every endeavor, whether personal or business. These values guide our work to create meaningful and lasting impact.

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With the right tools & resources, we can prepare you and your leaders to handle the emotional demands of your role.

 

With the right tools & resources, we can prepare you and your leaders to handle the emotional demands of your role.

 

Meet  Our Highly Experienced Team 

Chrystal McMichael

HR consultant and Leadership Coach

Candis Williams

Leadership Coach & Facilitator

Megan Markiewicz

Senior HR Consultant & Facilitator

Patricia Ciminio

Senior Coach & Trainer

Aziza Mustafa

Leadership Coach

Lauren Grau

Leadership Coach & Facilitator

Erika Yates

Leadership Coach & Facilitator

Lauren Ziade

Talent Strategist and Culture Consultant

Deanna Stone

HR Leader and Certified Enneagram Practitioner with Element of Change
MY STORY STARTS HERE…

With 15+ Years In Corporate HR, I Wanted To Help Accelerate Trust & Build Cohesive Teams

2008

Completed my master's degree in Human Resource Management Services.

2014

Left Target because I knew I no longer wanted to climb the corporate ladder, yet I wasn’t ready to leave the corporate space.  I started my side-business journey and started a new role at CarMax as a Regional HR Field Leader. 

2016

Launched Element of Change LLC and became a Certified Co-Active Associate Coach all while supporting the Mountain West Region of CarMax Operating Groups; 300+ teammates, 35+ frontline leaders, 8 directors and 6 VPs. 

2017

Piloted a Front-Line Manager 5-Month Development Program that was widely successful and is now used company-wide for DaVita nurses who are pursuing management development. 

2018

Started a family and launched a podcast while on maternity leave, while supporting two DaVita Operating Groups in the Southeastern Region, 500+ teammates, 100+ frontline leaders, 10+ directors and 2 VPs.

2020

Grew our family +1 during COVID and was promoted to HR Director, while supporting $1B of DaVita’s book of business, a senior VP, 4,000 teammates, 400 frontline leaders, 35+ directors and 7 VPs, in 8 states. 

2020

The Element of Change Community helped 300+ HR Leaders and Online Business Owners in 1:1 coaching and training development support.

2022

Helped lead DaVita’s Southeastern Operating Group’s roughly 4,500 employees through a major restructure. During this time, I was unable to find a role that fit my growth needs. I seized the opportunity and took my side business to my main book of business.

2023

February of 2023: I left DaVita as a HR Director and stayed on as an Executive Coach.

2024

Element of Change grew and hired two Coaches to support our healthcare & Retail community.

Navigating Leadership in Real-Time

Leadership transitions aren’t a one-time event they’re an ongoing challenge. That’s why we host quarterly forums designed to help senior leaders like you navigate change, foster stability, and lead with clarity through uncertainty.

Each session connects you with a community of forward-thinking senior leaders who are actively tackling today’s workplace challenges, sharing real insights, strategies, and support in real-time.

Want in? Join the waitlist to stay updated on upcoming forums and be part of the conversation when it matters most.

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