About me

From Global HR Leader to Transformational Coach
You’ve worked hard to get where you are.
You’re smart, capable, and successful on paper—but deep down, something feels off.

Maybe you’re doubting yourself.
Maybe you’re playing small to stay safe.
Or maybe you’re simply exhausted from trying to lead in a way that doesn’t feel aligned anymore.

I’ve been there—and I know what it takes to find your way out.

I’m Elena Sarango-Muñiz

Leadership Coach | Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Cultural Dynamics Expert

I help women leaders go from stuck and unseen to clear, confident, and values-aligned—so they can lead boldly without burnout.

For over 25 years, I worked in senior HR leadership roles across industries like energy, oil & gas, tech, and hospitality. I’ve led diverse, multicultural teams across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. I’m also bilingual in Spanish and fully understand the invisible weight of navigating identity, ambition, and cultural dynamics in leadership.

I’ve coached hundreds of high-achieving leaders who were silently struggling with:

Lack of confidence in their voice or influence
Stagnant careers despite working hard
Frustration with team performance or communication breakdowns
Cultural friction they didn’t know how to name or resolve
Feeling overworked, undervalued, or simply not seen

What I’ve learned—and what I now teach—is this:
You don’t need to be louder.
You don’t need another degree.
You don’t need to keep proving yourself.

You need a safe space to reconnect with your values, rebuild your confidence, and learn how to lead in a way that actually works for you.

How I Work

I combine:

Powerful coaching conversations that unlock clarity and courage
Emotional intelligence frameworks to navigate complex relationships
Cultural insight and language that make diverse teams thrive
Clients often say working with me is a mix of:
Strategic thinking and highly intuitive
Gentle but firm truth-telling
Deep empathy and real results

What You Can Expect

To feel seen—sometimes for the first time in your career
To discover language for things you’ve felt but couldn’t name
To gain practical tools for leading with purpose, not pressure
To leave behind self-doubt and start leading with presence, clarity, and impact

If you’re ready to stop settling and start showing up fully in your leadership—without sacrificing your wellbeing or your values—I’d be honored to walk with you.

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Let’s talk

FEATURED ON

Certifications

EQ-I/EQ360 Certified practitioner awarded by Multi-Health Systems Assessments Inc.

Professional Coaching Certification from Integral Coaching of Canada

MS in Hospitality from the University of Houston

HR leader in different industries: hospitality, oil and gas, management systems, professional services, and technology

Forbes Coaches Council Official Member 2025

Cultural Orientations Framework Certified

ICF Associate Certified Coach

Dealing with Impostor Syndrome | Chattin' with Chelsea

Do you suffer from impostor syndrome? Leadership coach Elena Sarango-Muniz shares tips on how to break free. Plus, artist Lil Bri reveals how she balanced personal hardships to accomplish her goals.

Watch the full interview here!