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Meet Elizabeth Carey

Founder and President


Hi, I’m Elizabeth Carey, Founder of The Real Work. I started this business because I saw a missing piece in all the leadership, training and team building programs that offered real, lasting change. So, if other programs aren’t delivering, what is The Real Work offering that’s different? I’m so glad you asked!


First, you won’t find one methodology or approach when you work with me and The Real Work team. Instead, I address what is timely and immediately useful in an often unconventional way. I start with the people and the current environment, asking strategic questions like “What’s needed now?”, “What needs to be said?” “What’s the deeper issue being avoided?”


Second, I don’t use tired, old-school methods to work on the issues. We resolve the most pressing and stressful problems your company is experiencing using fresh and useful interactions. These can be incredibly intense and uncomfortable, but this is where The Real Work happens.


If this intrigues you, I’m excited! You understand that real change isn’t easy or implemented in a day. A company’s culture is a living, breathing entity that requires nurturing and follow-up. And hard work.

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Here’s what I offer
as your guide

  • B.S. Psychology a specialty in Women’s Studies

  • M.S. in Human Resources Management and Counseling

  • Over 20 years working in various environments in Human Resources, Leadership, Development, and Personal Development

  • 15 years of Coaching Practice 1:1 with clients on various issues including grief, trauma, anxiousness, and other personal obstacles

  • 15 years’ work with a Master Coach trained by the famous psychologists Erik Erikson from Harvard University

  • Certified in Enneagram Personality Assessment Tool

  • Certified in Thomas-Kilman Conflict Assessment Tool

  • Certified Coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Group

  • Certified by a Licensed School as a Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHT)

  • Certified Yoga Teacher and Meditation Instructor

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