In today’s polarized, uncertain, and ever-changing (VUCA) world, many individuals, teams, and organizations tend to retreat into their singularities, hence reinforcing silos and hindering our ability to dream big..
Therefore, we believe success depends on our capacity to unlock our ability to:
Reconnecting with the heart and gut as intrinsic sources of energy and engagement.
Connecting people, teams, and systems across barriers to foster collaboration and shared purpose hence propelling organizations to thrive.
The name Elaya is inspired by the Basque name Elaïa, meaning "swallow." Elaya embodies a dual symbolism
The swallow, a migratory bird, traverses seasons to return each spring, embodying adaptability and the promise of new beginnings..
Swallows are known for migrating in flocks, representing the power of shared purpose and cooperation. This highlights that renewal is both an individual journey and one that relies on the bonds and strength of the group.
Thus, Elaya combines grace, freedom, and transformation with the concept of collective purpose, evoking a balance between personal growth and the importance of human connections in achieving harmonious renewal.
With a 3-step methodology deeply grounded in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, we plant the seeds for lasting impact by equipping people, with the tools to understand and act, both individually and as a team, fostering autonomy and growth.
Our systemic approach operates across three levels to ensure comprehensive impact:
With a 3-step methodology deeply grounded in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, we plant the seeds for lasting impact by equipping people, with the tools to understand and act, both individually and as a team, fostering autonomy and growth.
Our systemic approach operates across three levels to ensure comprehensive impact:
We develop Tailor made solutions in close collaboration with top management to ensure alignment with theorganization’s specific goals and vision. By guaranteeing both strategic alignment and team cohesiondirectly with decision-makers, we clarify strategic direction and ensure the buy-in necessary for effective implementation.
Personalized sessions that address specific challenges, such as onboarding into a new role, stress management or conflict resolution. This is also an opportunity to take a step back, gaining a new perspective or clarifying ambitions or strategic vision.
In-depth interactive workshops focused on specific skills such as emotional regulation, conflict resolution, decision-making under pressure, and adaptive thinking in complex situations.
Sessions aimed at improving collaboration, addressing dysfunctions, and facilitating effective problem-solving, decision making and collective alignment within or across diverse teams (i.e. multicultural or remote teams).
Dynamic and experiential keynotes that stimulate the audience through inspiring stories and thought provoking self-reflection. Subjects range from dreams as fuel, bold leadership, bridging across differences or insights into cognitive science and its practical applications in organizational settings.
We develop Tailor made solutions in close collaboration with top management to ensure alignment with theorganization’s specific goals and vision. By guaranteeing both strategic alignment and team cohesiondirectly with decision-makers, we clarify strategic direction and ensure the buy-in necessary for effective implementation.
Personalized sessions that address specific challenges, such as onboarding into a new role, stress management or conflict resolution. This is also an opportunity to take a step back, gaining a new perspective or clarifying ambitions or strategic vision.
In-depth interactive workshops focused on specific skills such as emotional regulation, conflict resolution, decision-making under pressure, and adaptive thinking in complex situations.
Sessions aimed at improving collaboration, addressing dysfunctions, and facilitating effective problem-solving, decision making and collective alignment within or across diverse teams (i.e. multicultural or remote teams).
Dynamic presentations and discussions that provide insights into cognitive science and its practical applications in organizational settings.
Supporting teams in navigating cultural, generational, and cognitive differences, improving communication, and fostering stronger collaboration. Both within the teams or across different teams that need to work together.
Lever les obstacles we remove barriers by designing and facilitating spaces where differences are acknowledged, embraced, and leveraged. Hence, a new reality becomes possible (i.e. decision making becomes across polarized stakeholders, embarking teams into a new vision).
Ensuring smooth transitions during leadership changes by aligning teams with new strategic visions and boosting engagement across all levels.
Preparing organizations for future transitions—whether through succession planning or structural changes—ensuring long-term stability and sustainable growth.
Facilitating the seamless integration of organizational cultures following mergers or acquisitions, creating a unified and collaborative workplace.
It's hard to be more different from each other! And yet, magic happens. We embody what drives and inspires us:
dream big and build bridges between different worlds.
We have built an ecosystem of collaborations that allows us to respond with agility to a wide range of situations, through which we continue to be challenged, stimulated, and inspired.
Born in Barcelona, Monica has lived in seven countries and speaks six languages fluently. She is constantly breaking boundaries with not one, not two, but three engineering degrees including Polytechnique in Paris and an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas.
Adventurer, Monica holds a Guinness World Record for kitesurfing 1,016 kilometers along Brazil’s coast. After a severe motorcycle accident in 2019, she proved the power of dreams by crossing Lapland unassisted in -30°C with a sled and kite. She also reached the top 90 of 24,000 candidates in ESA’s astronaut program.
Professionally, Monica has worked for Schlumberger, Bain & Co, and Nestlé. Her entrepreneurial spirit shone at Wheel the World, a start-up promoting accessible travel. Wheel the World, une start-up promouvant les voyages pour les personnes en situation de handicap.
Now based in Switzerland, Monica has launched Elaya where she channels her energy and insight into helping leaders and businesses unlock their ability to dream big. Monica faces every challenge with a smile, a sense of humor, and a determination to conquer whatever life throws her way.
Who is Barbara? Buckle up, because she’s anything but ordinary! Born and raised in Paris and a graduate of HEC Paris, she could have taken a conventional path. Nope! Barbara has always preferred to explore new horizons. Her adventure in the luxury world at LVMH is proof: 15 years spent building bridges between unlikely worlds—local artisans, crocodile farms (yes, really!), and multinational corporations. She blended finance, sustainability, and artisanal craftsmanship while staying true to her passion: people.
Now based in Geneva, at Elaya, Barbara combines human-centered leadership, neuroscience, coaching, and facilitation to help her clients turn complex transitions into inspiring opportunities. Her insatiable curiosity and talent for connecting people make her a truly unique partner.
But Barbara is so much more than that—she’s also an aspiring novelist (with an impressive collection of “first pages”), a frustrated singer, and the mom of three, including twins! Working with Barbara is a mix of efficiency, inspiration, and, let’s be honest, a dash of adventure! And damn, I love adventure! Are you up for some action?
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Want to boost your team’s engagement? Let’s make magic together.
For further information or to ask for a tailor-made offer, reach out to us :-)
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There is not a single right answer.
Many organizations fail to realize the heights they could reach if everyone’s full potential was unlocked.
This is when companies reach what we call a “state of flow.” Increased productivity, profitability, and employee well-being, along with reduced turnover*.
An organization in a “state of flow” is not only high-performing but also highly robust.
Let’s build a new reality for your organization together - where dreams inspire, hearts unite, and guts fuel the energy to fully engage every individual and unlock their true potential.
*Source: State of Global the workplace report 2024, Gallup
