
Trail Blazers Podcast – Elena Sarango
🎙️ Welcome to the Trail Blazers Podcast
Where purpose meets passion and transformation begins.
We shine a light on trailblazers who turn adversity into advantage and dreams into action. Get inspired by powerful stories that awaken courage, fuel growth, and remind you of the unstoppable strength within.
🔥 In this episode: Elena — Leading with Heart & Emotional Intelligence
In this soul-stirring conversation, we enter the world of human-centered leadership and emotional mastery with the remarkable Elena — a global executive coach, former HR leader, and passionate advocate for building trust, compassion, and courage in leadership.
From navigating cross-cultural transitions to coaching executives across the globe, Elena brings raw wisdom, lived experience, and deep emotional insight into every interaction. Her journey is a testament to reinvention, resilience, and the power of leading from within.
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🎤 Meet Elena
Elena is on a mission to elevate leadership by bringing more humanity, presence, and emotional intelligence into the boardroom and beyond.
With a background in corporate HR and a thriving global coaching practice, she works with executives, founders, and teams to help them shift mindsets, break through limiting patterns, and build cultures of trust and transformation.
She’s not just a coach — she’s a guide who listens deeply, challenges meaningfully, and brings clarity where there’s chaos. Fluent in English and Spanish, Elena brings her whole self to her work, rooted in curiosity, compassion, and courage.
💡 “Emotional intelligence is not just a skill — it’s the heartbeat of truly impactful leadership.”
🎧 What to Expect in This Episode
Get ready for a powerful, reflective, and deeply human conversation as we explore:
• The Pivot: Elena’s story from HR executive to global coach and entrepreneur
• Blind Spots & Breakthroughs: Why awareness is the first step to real change
• Coaching with Presence: Her method of tuning into the head, heart, and gut
• Emotional Intelligence: What it really means, and how leaders can embody it
• Cross-Cultural Wisdom: Lessons from working across countries and cultures
• Authenticity & Trust: Why soft skills are now power skills in leadership
• Rituals & Reflection: The daily practices that keep Elena grounded and inspired
• Rapid Fire & Reflection: A fun close to the episode with Elena’s favorite reads, mantras, and a few surprises
📚 Connect & Get Inspired by Elena
Want to learn more or work with Elena? Explore her world of coaching and leadership here:
• 🌐 Website: www.sarangocoaching.com
• 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenasarango/
• ✉️ Coaching & Speaking Inquiries: Available worldwide | English & Spanish
🚀 Inspired Journeys Begin Here – Be the Trail Blazer!
Every story you hear is a call to action — to rise, reflect, and rewrite your narrative. Bobby’s story is a powerful reminder that your struggles can become your superpower, and your voice can move mountains.
Join us as we uncover what it truly means to Dare to Rise Beyond.
🎤 Have a Story Worth Sharing?
If you have an inspiring journey, a bold vision, or a story that sparks change—I’d love to hear from you.
📩 Reach out to me directly and let’s feature your voice on the Trail Blazers Podcast.
Let’s ignite purpose, celebrate resilience, and make an impact — one episode at a time.
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