“I’ve had the pleasure of being under the amazing leadership of Elena for my entire coaching career. She generously poured into me as I was getting my coaching certification. And, after graduation Elena has been such an incredible mentor who has stretched me in so many ways. Aside from her kind, patient and nurturing nature she is a powerhouse when it comes to getting the job done efficiently and effectively. I’ve watched her build the infrastructure of LUMO with such brilliance and grace. She is truly an inspiration to me and so many others who get to be in her presence.”
Elena Arecco Bridgmon, MBA, PCC
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
5K followers
500+ connections
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
5K followers
500+ connections
Contributions
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How can you determine if a team meeting has been effective?
This is so critical to the success of a meeting - and ultimately - moving work forward. My ream recently adopted the EOS system which includes the Level 10 meeting structure. In the last 5 minutes at the end of the meeting, we ask the team to rate the meeting on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most effective. If anyone rates it lower than an 8, we ask what could make it a 10. This is not about perfection, but asking IN THE MOMENT about how we can create a more effective meeting. It love this strategy and highly recommend it!
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What strategies can you use to prepare your team for a major organizational transition?
Support, support, support. Provide many different formats and time horizons for employees to get supported through the change. Too often, a change is made and then there is an expectation that everyone should get it and be on board with it - after one quick 15 minutes all hands. Since we are human beings we are dynamic and complicated beings and will all metabolize the changes in our own ways. One of the tactics I have seen work is to provide various forums (office hours, 1:1s, peer ambassador support, trainings, etc) for people to come and ask questions, be heard and get supported - days or even weeks post change announcement and then continually through online the change.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Board Chair
Mind Body Baby NC
- Present 1 year 9 months
Social Services
Serve as Board Chair, advisor and speaker.
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Mentor & Speaker
The KNOW Women
- Present 3 years 6 months
Active Elite member in the Charlotte Market. Served as panel moderator, speaker and mentor at KNOW events locally and nationally. 2020 & 2023 Women to KNOW Charlotte and 2022 Women to KNOW North Carolina.
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LEAD for Women ERG: Personal & Professional Development Committee Chair
Bank of America
- 6 years 8 months
I actively participate in LEAD as a member including mentoring members, leading networking and coaching groups, leading and speaking on panel discussions, and for the last 2 years of my tenure served as the Co-Chair for our Personal & Professional Development Committee leading the strategy, development, and execution of our Annual Women's Conference for the over 3k members located in Charlotte.
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Youth Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
Covenant Presbyterian Church - Charlotte, NC
- Present 2 years 7 months
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Park Road Montessori International Picnic Volunteer & Class Parent
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Present 8 years 10 months
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Volunteer Facilitator
YWCA Central Carolinas
- 2 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Facilitated a variety of courses on Financial Literacy, Career Management, and Visual Arts.
Honors & Awards
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Caring Leader Award
MH WorkLife
The Caring Leader Award is a recognition of outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to creating a caring and inclusive workplace, and dedication to championing the wellbeing of team members. Award winner's leadership style is rooted in: empathy and compassion; includes innovative approaches to fostering an inclusive workplace culture; and includes a commitment to creating opportunities for professional growth and personal development for all members of the caring leader's team.
Organizations
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OnBoard
Advocate
- PresentAdvocating to put women on boards. https://www.onboardnow.org
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Women Business Collaborative
Advisory Council Member
- PresentThe Women Business Collaborative is an alliance of business women’s organizations working together to achieve equal position, pay and power for all women in business. https://www.wbcollaborative.org
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Society of Human Resources
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Ellevate Network
Executive Member, Speaker & Squad Leader
- PresentEllevate Network gives women+ safe spaces to be honest about work and get validation, perspective, and actionable advice. https://www.ellevatenetwork.com
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