Your Partner Eli Gjesdal

From Spark to Fire

Lifelong learners are always looking for ways to improve, which has given me the understanding that we all can achieve what we want.

Are you a lifelong learner?

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Value Proposition

With the long experience in shipping and maritime Eli has a deep understanding of both the individual and the organizational context of the industry. With this broad competence the Empower Leadership Institute can truly add value across the board. All the work is defined based on the individual people, speakers, leaders and organizations need; no one-size fits all solution.

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What can Eli do for you?

No tailormade forms and/or tests. Eli works with the leaders from where they are, what they need and where they want to be.

Leadership & Organization

Value-based leadership with support for leaders in their quest for continuous improvement, utilizing authentic and tailored leadership.

Career Coaching

Turn your career spark into a roaring fire of success. Eli guides you towards a fulfilling and meaningful career transformation.

One to one Coaching

Are you ready for a transformative journey to embrace your authentic self? Let Eli help you experience the power of change with extensive 1-to-1 coaching.

Speaker Coaching

Get some perspective with coaching sessions to take more space. relax and enjoy your time on stage.

Speaking

Providing developing leaders with inspiration and tools, combining insight with practical application.

Tailored coaching

In all the services provided there is no one-size fits all solution. Together we create individual growth, meaning and fulfillment.

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40 Years in The Shipping and Maritime Industry

Eli Gjesdal is the founder and CEO of Empower Leadership Institute, she has an impressive background in leadership, business development and strategy. With 40 years of international experience in the shipping and maritime industry, and with her passion for people she is now running her own company where she continues to follow her dream of prioritizing valuebased leadership and organizations.

She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPCC) from the Co-Active Trining Institute (CTI) and an Associated Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

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Speaking

On a mission to inspire and empower the maritime industry worldwide.

Eli as a co-founder and first president of WISTA Norway and through initiative to start-up a Stavanger community, stories are shared, inspired, and resulted in positive changes.

Whether you are a small/bigger group or an international conference, her passion has the power to transform

Blog

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Navigating Waves of Change

In the fast-paced world of shipping and maritime, leadership is not just about steering ships through rough waters-it’s about setting a course towards inclusivity and progress. Being in this industry for decades,I’ve learned that success goes beyond just business growth; it’s also about fostering a culture of respect and empowerment.

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A Journey Through Decades of Transformation

Can you believe it’s been two years since I kicked off my gig as a professional coach and sparring partner? What a ride! I’ve been deep into strategic planning, diving headfirst into client engagements, and experiencing personal growth in more ways than I can count.

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