Elena Botelho

Elena Botelho is a sought-after advisor and best-selling author, inspiring generations of professionals to take risks and aim higher. Botelho’s book Career Commitment—which is based on her innovation in executive training—takes a unique approach to reinvigorating your career, introducing fresh ideas and a fresh outlook.

Her work has been widely praised by some of the most powerful executives and business leaders in the world, including executives at organizations such as Amazon and Harvard Business School. After graduating from Harvard in 1997 with a Master's degree in Business Administration and Nonprofit Management, Botelho went on to become a highly sought-after business consultant, executive coach, and leadership expert.

Through her varied and successful career, Botelho has become a thought leader on commitment and career sustainability. As an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco’s Graduate School of Management, Botelho teaches courses on Leadership, Negotiation, and Executive Coaching. Her curriculum has an emphasis on helping business leaders to increase their commitment to their careers and drive greater value for their organizations.

Botelho is also the co-founder and managing partner of ghSMART, a leading global human capital consulting firm. In this role, Botelho works with Fortune 500–level organizations on executive level searches, performance-in-action coaching, board director searches, and other consulting services. Her knowledge in executive level search, teaming and consulting has earned her recognition as a leader and innovator in the executive search, consulting and training sector.

In Career Commitment, Botelho outlines her groundbreaking approach to achieving career and life satisfaction. She presents four steps to success, including making a commitment to your career, recognizing the importance of being an agent of change, understanding the value of having a powerful support system, and, critically, finding fulfillment in the work itself. By following these steps, professionals can create a sustainable, long-term relationship with their work, where their commitment and value increases over time.

Botelho’s insights are not only applicable to established professionals, but also to those starting out in their own career. In the book, Botelho provides clear, actionable advice for those looking for success at any stage in their career. She offers practical advice on how to create a personalized development plan, how to make the most of your current circumstances, and how to chart a fulfilling and balanced career path.

Through Career Commitment, Botelho provides invaluable advice and insight into the power of commitment and how it can translate into both personal and professional success. Her advice and accomplishments have been recognized by the likes of The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company, and have earned her a strong reputation among the business and professional community. Anyone looking for guidance on bridging the gap between career and life fulfillment should look no further than Botelho and her channel of thought leadership on the subject.