Meet Elizabeth Kurfess
Elizabeth Kurfess – A Catalyst for Transformation
Honest conversations. Meaningful change. Lasting impact.
Elizabeth Kurfess is a transformational executive coach and leadership consultant who helps leaders and teams scale with clarity, confidence, and impact. She partners with executives to drive meaningful change through honest communication, cultural evolution, and high-performance collaboration.
Her expertise spans Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and nonprofits, with clients including leaders from Meta, Salesforce, DoorDash, MasterClass, OpenAI, Mammoth Biosciences, Sweetgreen, CLEAR, and more. A former global leader at GE and a C-suite executive at a Series B startup, Elizabeth understands the complexities of leadership at every stage—from strategy and scaling to execution and transformation.
As an Associate Certified Coach (ACC, CPCC) and Certified Leadership Circle and MBTI Practitioner, she integrates brain-based coaching, the neuroscience of human development, and CliftonStrengths tools to help executives sharpen decision-making, elevate team dynamics, and create lasting impact.
“Engaging, open, organized, really incredible... I think you just moved mountains.”
More Than a Coach — A True Partner
Elizabeth is more than a coach—she’s a trusted partner in your leadership journey. Here’s what sets her apart:
She’s a people person. A true extrovert, Elizabeth thrives in deep, meaningful conversations. Her clients inspire her daily, and she brings that energy, warmth, and truth to every engagement.
She’s on your team. Coaching isn’t a transaction—it’s a partnership. Elizabeth is invested in your success, co-creating solutions tailored to your leadership and business goals.
She’s all in. Whether coaching executives, advising fast-growing companies, or hiking new trails, Elizabeth is passionate about making the most of every moment.
“Working with Elizabeth has been an incredible journey of self-discovery…and allows me to make confident decisions.”
Notable Highlights
✅ 20+ years of experience in leadership, scaling teams, and driving business impact
✅ Former GE global leader across marketing, product management, operations, and sales
✅ Executive coaching & leadership development for high-growth companies and Fortune 500s
✅ Certified in Leadership Circle Profile™, MBTI®, CliftonStrengths, neuroscience-based coaching
“Elizabeth was phenomenal and impactful - she was able to get our small group to connect and breakthrough some difficult issues. ”
Certifications & Tools
Elizabeth brings a powerful combination of academic expertise, coaching certifications, and leadership tools to her work:
Education & Leadership Training
📌 BA, DePauw University
📌 MBA, Thunderbird School of Global Management
📌 Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP), GE’s competitive 2-year post-business school rotational program
📌 2 U.S. Patents (GE)
Coaching & Leadership Development Certifications
✔ ACC (Associate Certified Coach), International Coach Federation (ICF)
✔ CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach), Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
✔ Certified Leadership Circle Profile™ practitioner
✔ Certified MBTI® practitioner
Tools & Methodologies
🧠 Neuroscience of human development and brain-based coaching
💡 CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly Clifton StrengthsFinder)
💡 Leadership Circle Profile™
💡 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®)
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Let’s Elevate Your Leadership
Elizabeth helps leaders move beyond incremental progress to achieve the breakthroughs that matter. Are you ready to take the next step?