Elena Koutsavakis

Expert training in leadership development, team building and strategic communications

Elena Koutsavakis is an experienced communications leader, facilitator and event host with more than 20 years of experience across government communications, leadership development and digital media.

She is the Owner and Chief Igniter of BOOM Strategies, an Ottawa-based facilitation, event-hosting and training company focused on leadership development and team building. Through her work, Elena supports individuals and teams to unlock their potential, articulate and achieve career aspirations, and recognize the value they bring to their organizations.

Leadership development and team building expertise

Elena has led team-building events, training seminars, retreats and symposiums for leaders and teams internationally.

Her work focuses on supporting individuals and teams to strengthen their leadership capabilities, develop greater self-awareness and build positive workplace environments where people feel motivated to succeed.

Government communications and public sector leadership experience

Elena has held senior advisor and management roles across several Government of Canada organizations, including the Privy Council Office, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Department of National Defence, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Her experience across multiple government organizations provides her with first-hand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing public sector leaders and teams.

Strategic communications and organisational storytelling

Throughout her career, Elena has worked across a broad range of communications disciplines, including strategic communications, social and digital media, media relations, crisis communications, change management and corporate communications.

She is particularly passionate about strengthening organizational storytelling within the public service and helping leaders and teams communicate effectively in complex environments.

Areas of expertise

Elena delivers training, facilitation and advisory support across a range of topics including:

• Leadership development
• Team building
• Workplace culture
• Strategic communications
• Social and digital media
• Media relations
• Crisis communications
• Change management
• Corporate communications
• Organisational storytelling

What makes Elena Koutsavakis’ training unique

Elena combines more than two decades of communications and leadership experience with extensive public sector expertise.

Drawing on her experience in senior government roles and as the founder of BOOM Strategies, she brings practical insight into leadership development, team building, workplace culture and communications.

Why organisations book Elena Koutsavakis

• More than 20 years of experience across communications, leadership development and digital media
• Extensive experience working within the Government of Canada
• Owner and Chief Igniter of BOOM Strategies
• International experience leading training seminars, retreats and symposiums
• Expertise across leadership development, team building and strategic communications
• Strong background in change management, media relations and crisis communications

Supporting leaders and teams to achieve their potential

Elena Koutsavakis helps individuals and teams unlock their potential, strengthen leadership capabilities and build positive workplace cultures. Her training draws on extensive experience across government communications, leadership development and facilitation to support professional growth and organisational success.

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