Adelante Coaching + Consulting

Workplace Coaching & Consulting

About Alicia Santamaria

Alicia Santamaria is CEO and Founder of Adelante Coaching + Consulting. After years of saying she would like to be a consultant someday, in December of 2010, she stepped out on faith and finally found “her forward.” She loves her clients, her work, and is grateful for the opportunity to use her strengths in service of others.

Alicia started her career as a conflict resolution trainer and team facilitator over 25 years ago. She currently focuses her workplace coaching and consulting on positive organizational culture-building through leadership development, increasing manager effectiveness, strengths-based employee engagement and helping teams develop high performing and high trust cultures. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals learn new skills to better engage in authentic and trust-building conversations while cultivating self-awareness and perspective-taking. She believes with the changing workplace of today, these skills are needed now more than ever.

Alicia regards coaching, grounded in strengths, as a powerful development, learning, communication and relationship building practice. When leaders and managers commit to strengths-focused coaching practices, they have unlimited opportunities for creating high performing and positive teams and organizational cultures.

ALICIA'S TOP 10 STRENGTHS
[from CliftonStrengths]

Communication ®
People who are especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

Individualization ®
People who are especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively.

Woo ®
People who are especially talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person.

Learner ®
People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Input ®
People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.

Connectedness ®
People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.

Futuristic ®
People who are especially talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.

Belief ®
People who are especially talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.

Responsibility ®
People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Includer ®
People who are especially talented in the Includer theme are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them.

Team Adelante

Dorie Cross

Dorie Cross

Web Design + Graphic Design

Dorie is a multi-faceted creative who specifically helps Adelante Coaching + Consulting in the areas of web and graphic design. In her heart she is a passionate creator and curator, who truly loves helping others amplify their online presence and stand out in the crowd. Dorie is the owner of her creative agency, The Loud Lab, where she offers other services such as social media management, videography, and branding.

TOP 5 STRENGTHS
Restorative ®
People exceptionally talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
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Futuristic ®
People exceptionally talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They energize others with their visions of the future.
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Intellection ®
People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
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Discipline ®
People exceptionally talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.
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Input ®
People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
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Nora Espinoza

Operations + Strategic Advising

Nora is a contract, program, budget, and compliance manager with over 20 years of professional experience working mostly with human development and education nonprofits. She helps keep Adelante’s business operations running smoothly. As an S Corp, there are a lot of details that need Nora’s meticulous attention and commitment to the highest of standards. In addition to keeping track of all the financials and paperwork, Nora is a trusted, strategic advisor to Adelante’s Founder and CEO.

TOP 5 STRENGTHS
Learner ®
People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
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Intellection ®
People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
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Deliberative ®
People exceptionally talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate obstacles.
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Relator ®
People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
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Input ®
People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
Elena_Pastore

Elena Pastore

Content Writer + Creator

Elena helps Adelante Coaching + Consulting stay current and curated on the latest trends and research in our core program areas. She is a passionate people development strategist, marketing content creator, and enjoys writing blogs and articles. She also coaches and facilitates sessions on leadership for college student leaders. Elena employs a strengths-based approach in her curriculum to enable young leaders to build on their innate talents and form strong habits prior to entering the working world. Elena is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned both her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in business. You can find her at: https://elenapastore.com/

TOP 5 STRENGTHS
Includer ®
People exceptionally talented in the Includer theme accept others. They show awareness of those who feel left out and make an effort to include them.
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Woo ®
People exceptionally talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with someone.
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Connectedness ®
People exceptionally talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links among all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning.
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Belief ®
People exceptionally talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their lives.
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Responsibility ®
People exceptionally talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.