
Clarissa McElrath
PCC
“As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), I partner with executive leaders to help them move from burnout and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and strategic impact. With a background in Agile leadership, product and program management, I bring structure, emotional intelligence, and deep insight to every engagement. My passion is supporting high-achieving professionals, particularly those navigating ADHD and neurodivergence, to thrive in leadership, work, and life.”
What prompts clients to reach out
- They are high achievers who feel stuck, undervalued, or burned out.
- They have ADHD or executive function challenges that interfere with their focus, follow-through, or confidence.
- They're navigating corporate culture while trying to stay authentic and neurodivergent-friendly.
- They want to lead with more clarity, executive presence, and energy, but feel like they're drowning in demands.
- They're ready to grow, pivot, or level up, but can't seem to move forward alone.
What these leaders need most
- Someone who understand how ADHD and high achievement intersect, without judgment or platitudes.
- Coaching that blends neuroscience, systems thinking, and emotional support.
- A safe, confidential space to explore self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and strategic decisions.
- Tools that actually work for their brain, no generic hacks or shame-based advice.
- A thought partner who helps them stay accountable, empowered, and aligned with their values.
What I do to help them
- Use a strengths-based, personalized approach grounded in executive function science and coaching psychology.
- Support them in building emotional regulation, time mastery, and sustainable habits.
- Help them develop confident communication and executive presence—even under stress.
- Reframe obstacles through coaching models like the Emotional Health Ladder, Predictable Patterns, and Self-Individuation.
- Celebrate neurodivergence as a leadership asset—not a liability.
Qualifications
ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)ADHD Coaching Organization (ACO) Certified ADHD CoachMindvalley Certified Life & Business CoachCoaching.com Imposture Syndrome Coach PractitionerCoaching.com Navigating Transitions Coach CertificationPositive Intelligence (PQ)ADHD Coaching Tools & FrameworksAgile Coaching & Facilitation
Experience
- 15+ years experience in Agile product/program management
- 5+ years executive and leadership coaching
- 5+ years coaching in corporate, tech, and startup environments
- 1+ years coaching neurodivergent professionals and teams
Industries
Technology & Software Development