Elizabeth Oates

Leadership & Entrepreneurship Expert

Elizabeth Oates is an innovative thought trailblazer, multipreneur, 3-time best-selling co-author and experienced global market-place leader of teams across multiple international regions and business sectors.

She spent the first 20 years of her career within financial services where she drove business outcomes by building teams across diverse functions including: customer design thinking, CRM & analytics, sales management, incentives, and digital transformation. Having served in several Global executive roles at one of the world’s largest financial institutions, she left the corporate arena in 2020 to co-found Global Leader Group, now one of the world’s fastest growing consultancy firms.

Elizabeth’s expertise in women in leadership, strategic networking and scaling business has helped fuel the evolution of her own enterprises, while her unique and highly engaging coaching style consistently inspires the many leaders she has mentored. She not only serves as a business coach to well-known celebrity clients but is passionately committed to helping women and the underrepresented grow their leadership and reimagine their potential. It is her personal goal to fund 1,000 female-owned business by 2030.

Key Topics & Areas of Expertise

  • Developing Leaders Critical thinking skills and decisions making
  • Women’s Empowerment & Leadership
  • Transformation, Resilience & Growth
  • Customer Centric Approaches and Customer Journey Design
  • Customer Relationship Management & Analytics
  • Incentive Framework, Sales Management & Sales Processes

Modes of Engagement

  • Executive 1-1 Coaching & Leadership Mentoring
  • Virtual & In Person Workshop Facilitation
  • Cohort Facilitation & Group Coaching
  • Keynote Address

Signature Talks

Reimagining Leadership

Elizabeth shares how bold, intentional leadership can shift organizational culture, inspire high-performing teams, and create lasting impact. With experience leading global teams and building multi-sector businesses, she empowers audiences to embrace transformation.

Scaling Success: Women, Wealth & Visibility

A passionate advocate for women in leadership, Elizabeth delivers a powerful talk on how underrepresented voices can rise, scale, and succeed in today’s marketplace. She offers actionable insights on funding, visibility, and mindset.

Customer First: Building a Business That Lasts

With decades of experience in financial services and customer strategy, Elizabeth breaks down the power of customer-centricity and analytics in driving real business growth.

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What Clients Say

David Chen
David ChenCEO, Tech Innovations
Patrice's keynote was transformative for our leadership team. Her insights on innovation have become cornerstone principles in our organization.
Sarah Martinez
Sarah MartinezDirector, Global Summit
The audience was completely engaged throughout her presentation. The practical strategies and inspiring message created lasting impact.
James Wilson
James WilsonEVP, Enterprise Co,
Working with Patrice was seamless from start to finish. Her preparation and delivery exceeded out expectations.

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