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Excellius Leadership Development coaches mid- to senior-level business professionals and their teams to higher levels of performance and success.

Through real-time and tailored solutions focused on the unique needs and environment, Excellius Leadership Development partners with organizations to help their leaders be the leaders they are destined to be.

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Be Brave at Work Podcast

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Ed Evarts of Excellius Leadership Development

About Ed Evarts

Ed Evarts is the founder and president at Excellius Leadership Development, a leadership development organization focused on helping clients build their self-awareness on how others experience them in the workplace so they can manage that experience effectively.

Ed is the author of The Bravery Trick: Four Easy Ways to Say Hard Things, Drive Your Career: 9-High Impact Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Own Success, and Raise Your Visibility & Value: Uncover the Lost Art of Connecting on the Job. He is also the host of a weekly podcast, Be Brave @ Work, where he chats with everyday folks and thought leaders on how to say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done, more effectively.

Known for his business acumen, his ability to resolve complex human relations issues, and his enthusiastic, accessible, and responsive style, Ed possesses the ability to build awareness, create action, and deliver results.

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Coaching Products & Services

Leadership Coaching

Be positive. Be focused.
Be bold.

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Team Coaching

Make good teams better
and great teams great.

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Strategic Thinking & Planning

Thinking and planning are
two different behaviors.

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Testimonials

…I recommend Ed without hesitation…

Coaching with Ed sharpened how I approach accountability—particularly how I think about my performance and how it is evaluated by the board. With his support, I now engage that process with greater clarity, transparency, and strategic intent. Overall, Ed’s coaching helped me lead with greater intention and resilience, and with stronger alignment between my values and my actions. I’m grateful for the partnership, and I recommend Ed without hesitation to any executive looking for a coach who combines rigor, discretion, and genuine care.

Zandra Kelley
Chief Executive Officer at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

…Ed’s insights, challenges, advice and support were instrumental…

I met Ed, over ten years ago, when I was SVP and General Counsel for the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. He was offered to me as a resource to assist in my development, as I was expected to eventually become a candidate for the position of CEO. During my transition to CEO, Ed played a key role in helping me to better understand my leadership style and approach, as well as to better understand the culture and staffing model my predecessor created, as he was very familiar with the organization. I requested his assistance early with leadership retreats and helping to bring out the best in my team. Through two 360-feedback evaluations and multiple coaching conversations, my success continues to unfold in interesting and compelling ways. Ed’s insights, challenges, advice and support were instrumental to all we’ve achieved over the past five years.

Michael Curry, Esq.
President & CEO at Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

…I would highly recommend him to any leader or organization…

I had the opportunity to work with Ed Evarts in sessions with both my fellow senior leaders and my team at CommonWealth Purchasing Group, and each experience had a meaningful impact on how we understand ourselves and work together. Through his facilitation using the Type Coach personality assessment, I gained greater clarity about my own communication style, decision-making tendencies, and how my natural approach can influence others. That self-awareness has helped me become more intentional in how I lead, listen, and collaborate with my team.

Rich Napolitano
Dynamic Operations, Business Development and Community Health Center Leader bringing commitment, value, and experience | C-Suite Executive

…a thoughtful and steady guide...

When I began my leadership coaching journey with Ed, I didn’t know what to expect. However, Ed made the process seamless, insightful, and truly valuable. Ed was a thoughtful and steady guide. He came into my professional life at the right moment; helped me remain calm amidst potential chaos; reflect on what’s possible, and engage in important conversations I might not have initiated without his support.

Ed helped me focus on what I could control and take meaningful steps to create change. Most importantly, he helped me find effective ways to communicate with my seniors —something that made a real difference. Thanks Ed for being there for me and grounding me. I will fondly remember Ed’s impact on my professional leadership journey for years to come.

Mercy A.
Public Health Pro

…profoundly impacted my professional growth…

I had the privilege of working with Ed in my current and previous roles, as he was my coach twice. I am highly grateful for his guidance and support. Ed’s advice on managing my strengths and addressing my weaknesses has improved my self-perception and how I am viewed within our organization. Over several weeks, we gathered feedback from multiple stakeholders and developed a Leadership Style and Development Plan. This plan focused on adapting my leadership style while staying true to my strengths and outlined achievable practices. Ed’s coaching has profoundly impacted my professional growth, including valuable guidance that has helped me advance my career. I highly recommend Ed’s expertise to anyone looking to enhance their personal and professional development.

Wassim Aldairy
VP, Head of Safety, Science & Epidemiology

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