In my practice, we follow three instrinsic principles:

•  Fun is pivotal. If you are not having fun, you won't achieve a positive coaching experience.
•  Skill development and improvement, be it leadership, sales, motivation or management, is a crucial aspect of having fun.
   There is nothing more gratifying than achieving personal growth intellectually and emotionally.
•  Self-knowledge — discovering new things about yourself — is one of the most rewarding experiences of being coached.

Ellen Cahill has been a Certified Comprehensive Coach for more than five years. She has a master's degree in speech and language pathology. She is also an accomplished writer and speaker, and often teaches short courses and workshops on business topics, professional development, personal growth and better living at Bucks County Community College.

Ellen brings a wealth of experience to her coaching practice. Prior to launching Leaps and Bounds: Pathways to Success, Ellen held the position of district and program manager for Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation. Her experience as program manager included coordinating and supervising therapeutic programs in two corporate-owned and managed centers, as well as one assisted-living community. She also managed and ran the rehabilitation department providing services and training as needed.

As district manager, her role grew to supervising and managing eight of the organization's centers in the greater Philadelphia area. She provided regulatory advice, developed policies and procedures, as well as new reporting systems.

During her eight-year tenure with Genesis, Ellen also provided speech, language and dysphagia (swallowing) assessments and treatments for adults.

Today, Ellen brings to the forefront her skill at working with people — an experience she also earned at Genesis managing a large staff where she often dealt with conflicts, leadership issues and accountability.

- Member, International Coaching Federation
- Member, Women's Business Forum
- Member, Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce
- Former Board Member of Philadelphia Area Coaches Alliance
- Member, SIX ADVISORS™ Coaching Academy
- Coaching Institute Mentor
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