Linda Yaven (call me Elle)

Generative Communication Coach , Collaborative & Business Strategist

It is a priceless privilege to coach conversations with people willing to share the concerns of their genius.

For over a decade, I've worked closely with individuals & teams to quietly pioneer a personal brand playbook aligning professional aspirations with internal coherence. It's been an honor to see it spread through word of mouth resonating with people within complexity, ambiguity & urgency.

It is an evidence based method for professional development based in the collaborative advantage.  

Like you, I wear different hats on different days -some days I teach. As a coach & teacher I love geeking out customizing step-by-step sequences and demoes for people to to leverage their inner adventurer by managing their strengths and communication style.

I've rolled up my sleeves partnering with teams & individuals at IDEO, Google, Linked-In, Pixar, Allianz, Propelland, Oru Kayak, Nature Conservancy, Full Circle Fund, de Young Museum, Salesforce, Teall Sports & Entertainment, OKCOIN, Kreatives, Strong Brew, Iron Creative, REVEL, Stanford & Columbia Universities to take control of life as communicators to further mission & craft success.



It is an honor to have served as an Advisor/Documenter for The Making Learning Visible Institute at Harvard & consulted to The Department of Defense Education Branch on Meaningful Feedback.

At California College of the Arts I am on the MBA Faculty teaching business students about the power of generative communication in teamwork,


Some days you can find me coaching music bands on interpersonal dynamics in business.

In Star Wars, the rebel base is on the fourth moon of the planet "Yaven".

Enjoy a comP sesH

Find answers to questions you didn't know you had!
Own your adventure & communication style.
Quirks are beautiful.

Let's communicate