Inspiring Leaders, Teams and Organisations to Thrive

Hello,

I am Dr. Elena Hinova-McNamee, the Founder of Thriving Leadership. Our purpose is to inspire leaders, teams, and organisations to THRIVE! Having spent 15 years in healthcare and life sciences as a Senior Leader, I transitioned in 2014 to become an Executive Leadership and Team Coach, allowing me to support many more organisations in their transformational journeys. I understand the challenges Executive Leaders and their teams face in a rapidly changing and complex environment, enabling them to have a positive impact in the world and to sustainably thrive.

As a PhD in leadership and coaching, and being certified as a coach from two leading accredited coaching schools — the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching and Team Coaching Studio — I bring depth and understanding of transformational processes on both an individual and collective level. I am thrilled about the opportunity to partner together and embark on an exciting transformational journey with your leaders, teams, and organisation.

Warmly,

Dr. Elena Hinova-McNamee

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Services

Energy Elevation Blueprint ©

For Individual Leaders Seeking Clarity & Renewal

Transform exhaustion into sustained energy. This focused 3-step one-on-one program helps CEOs and Founders understand their energetic state and create a personalized blueprint for breakthrough.

3-Session Program

Discover your Thriving Leadership Coefficient
Identify what’s truly holding you back
Get your personalized Blueprint for Breakthrough
Experience a sense of lightness and renewal

Book your 30 min free Find the Fit Call

Thriving Leadership ©

For Scale-Up Leaders Navigating Rapid Growth

Master the balancing act of scaling. This 6-month one-on-one program helps Scale-Up CEOs and Founders manage rapid growth while maintaining culture and building resilience.

6-Month Journey

Master personal & professional growth
Become a confident cultural architect
Build emotional resilience
Align organisational culture

Book your 30 min free Find the Fit Call

Core Alignment ©

Bespoke Program for Leaders and Teams Navigating these top 3 challenges:

Aligning their Leadership Team
Breaking down internal barriers to foster collaboration
Engaging the entire organisation during a period of growth or market pressure

This one-year program transforms the leadership challenges from silos and internal competition to cohesive unity, with clear communication and shared goals, enhancing collaboration and decision-making.

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Latest insights

Dr. Elena Hinova-McNamee led a Master Class at Forbes Women Forum 2025

Dr. Elena Hinova-McNamee led a Master Class at Forbes Women Forum 2025, on The Art of Dialogue Dialogue is the key to overcoming polarization and creating shared meaning, says Dr. Elena Hinova-McNamee, founder of Thriving Leadership™ and PhD in Leadership &...

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Thriving Leadership at the first B Corp Conference in Bucharest, Romania

Dr. Elena Hinova-McNamee represented Thriving Leadership, Certified B Corp, at the first B Corp Conference in Bucharest, Romania on 08.10.25. She was able to join the stage in panel discussion with inspiring leaders of certified B Corps –Ana-Maria Doxan (Nespresso...

"Key Organics have worked with Elena for over five years on a variety of personal and team coaching programs. As our organisation has undergone change and rapid growth we sought to improve all aspects of our culture, values and teamwork. Elena has been instrumental in this transformation and her coaching and team work development programs are excellent. I highly recommend her."

Dr Joe Carey

Managing Director, Key Organics Ltd.

"Elly recent’s PhD award does not only highlight her academic achievement but also stands as a testament to the impact of her coaching practice. It reflects the significant and positive changes she has made on the lives of others, including my own. Throughout the first eight years of my leadership journey, her coaching and guidance has been invaluable. She has helped me to become a more effective leader, being more aware about both myself and my surrounding environment. This brought naturally a broader peace of mind as I lead my organisation forward. I’m deeply grateful for her wisdom and coaching."

Sylvain Lacomble, PhD
Vice President – EMEA, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

"Elena is a wonderful person to work with – she is caring on a personal and professional level, she is knowledgeable and wants to contribute to her client’s betterment. She is a good listener and quickly identifies areas that need focused attention. Elena is well versed with the tools of a coach and is effectively using those tools. I enjoy working with her and would recommend her as a coach."

Plamena Entcheva-Dimitrov, PhD
Vice President, USA

“It has been a transformative experience and a pleasure working with Dr. Elena Hinova-McNamee. We have worked for a few years now on both personal and professional matters. She has supported me through rapid career growth with learning and utilizing successful leadership practices, but most of all I appreciate how she helped me with understanding and building on personal capacity. Elena’s coaching has been helpful in gaining clarity on values, boundaries and moving beyond feeling stuck by challenging me to think differently and step out of my comfort zone. Elena’s approach stands out with her kind, patient and tailored approach to her clients, addressing what is beyond strategy and tactics by setting the foundation of understanding yourself and how you function in different settings. Elena brings depth of knowledge, experience and practical tools for transformation. I highly recommend her coaching to anyone seeking meaningful growth.”

– Mrs V. Steward, Australian Local Government Leader