Let's elevate your potential together!
Our mission is to inspire and help mid-level leaders and teams reach their highest potential and thrive, achieving greater fulfilment and productivity in the workplace.
Unlocking your potential
When communication weakens, teams experience confusion, frustration, and a drop in productivity, as miscommunication erodes trust and impedes problem-solving. During periods of change, resistance and scepticism further hinder progress, often leaving employees feeling excluded and disconnected from new initiatives. At Elevative, we work with leaders to sharpen their communication skills, enabling them to engage stakeholders, guide teams with clarity, and foster inclusive, change-ready cultures that inspire confidence and resilience. Leadership development, relationship building, and emotional resilience are essential for navigating today’s complex workplace dynamics. Many leaders struggle with influencing strategies, executive presence, and team management while facing difficulties building and maintaining strong relationships within their organisations. Feelings of frustration and loneliness often arise in such challenging environments. Our coaching and facilitation support leaders in enhancing their influence, cultivating meaningful connections, and fostering emotional resilience, empowering them to create workplaces where teams feel valued, connected, and motivated to succeed.
Our services
Advisory solutions
Our advisory services equip organisations with tailored strategies in change management, conflict resolution, and corporate communications to achieve sustainable transformation. By focusing on the employee experience, we help leaders engage their teams in meaningful ways—ensuring smoother transitions, higher morale, and stronger alignment with organisational goals.
Leadership coaching
Through personalised coaching programs, we work with leaders to enhance their self-awareness, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities. Our coaching addresses key areas like leadership abilities, communication, emotional intelligence, resilience, networking and influence, empowering leaders to lead with purpose and impact.
Strategic facilitation
Through skillful facilitation, we guide teams in tackling complex issues, from communication breakdowns to lack of innovation. Our facilitation techniques foster open dialogue, enabling teams to address barriers and generate solutions that drive success. We create a supportive environment for “difficult conversations” and team alignment, enhancing productivity and collaboration.
About Mariana
Growing up, Mariana was captivated by the untapped potential within people. She recognised that inspiration and guidance could unlock incredible results. This passion led her on a multifaceted journey across Australia and LATAM, where she explored private, not-for-profit, and public sectors. Along the way, she witnessed firsthand the transformative power of effective leadership in shaping teams and organisations.
Armed with a bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications, Mariana initially immersed herself in internal communications. Her focus was on enhancing employee experience and engagement. However, her curiosity and drive pushed her to explore leadership development further. This pivotal shift led her to establish Elevative, a platform dedicated to empowering leaders and teams.
Mariana holds Hogan assessment certifications (HPI, HDS, and MVPI), is an organisational coach certified by the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), and has completed life coaching training with Robbins Madanes. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Business Management. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Her consulting experience spans the globe, giving her a rich, diverse perspective.
As a former Strategic Communications Management Professional (SCMP) certified by the Global Communication Certification Council, she has honed her communication skills. She clinched three consecutive public speaking and leadership contests with Toastmasters International, captivating audiences with her inspirational speech, "From Perfect to Imperfect."
Mariana’s passion lies in giving back to the community. She volunteers with Vinnies Night Patrol, supporting community members in need. Additionally, she contributes to Special Olympics Venezuela, an organisation that is especially meaningful to her as her sister has Down Syndrome. As the Director of Diplomacy for the Australia Latam Emerging Leaders Dialogue, she mentors emerging leaders and helps foster international relationships.
Listen to Behind the Bio podcast
Ashley Feraude in conversation with Mariana, who is all about inspiring and helping leaders and organisations to unlock their full potential and achieve greater fulfilment and productivity in the workplace.
They discuss all this along with her passion for new challenges, international travel and techniques to build trust quickly and elevate groupthink to a common goal.
Behind the Bio is a podcast about the people behind the professions. Grab a coffee ☕️ (or tune in while driving 🚗) and enjoy the conversation. We hope it resonates with you as much as it did with us!
Insights from our satisfied clients
Mariana is persuasive, has excellent skills and experience and has a quiet and respectful manner that enables her to provide robust, professional advice in a palatable way.
AB, former CEO - Relationships Australia Canberra and Region
Coaching with Mariana was invaluable—I felt listened to, understood, and truly valued. She guided me to new insights, making things clearer with professionalism and empathy. I'm deeply grateful for her support.
Lali Smith, Age Care leader
Mariana listens deeply, guiding you to discover your own answers with patience and empathy. Her constant support keeps you motivated and on track to reach your goals. Highly recommended for her insight and encouragement!
Magda Jimenez, Accountant
Mariana’s proactive communication fosters open information-sharing and trust. Her commitment and tenacity ensure exceptional results, as she aligns impactful goals with optimal processes. Adapting her approach to each stakeholder, she builds trusted, long-term relationships and consistently delivers on client needs and outcomes.
Andrew Springall, Project Director at AECOM
Mariana mentored me with generosity and a willingness to listen. She helped me set goals, plan my career long-term, and navigate challenges with practical, thoughtful advice. Her guidance built my confidence and provided tools that will benefit me throughout my career
Raeychale Cloutman, Environmental Scientist
Mariana transformed our monthly leadership meeting from a routine task into an event people looked forward to. Her vibrant facilitation, thoughtful messaging, and 1:1 speaker coaching brought new energy to the team. Her vision for workplace culture is infectious and drives positive, strategic change.
Ryan Williams, Project Manager
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Acknowledgment of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we work and live in and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.