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Who We Are - The Elemental Approach
At Elemental, development starts from the inside out.
We believe stronger leadership and healthier teams begin with self-awareness — understanding how behaviour shapes communication, decision-making, stress responses, collaboration, and the way people show up at work.
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That is why our work is grounded in behavioural insight, practical application, and meaningful conversation. Whether we are working with emerging leaders, experienced leaders, teams, or women in leadership, the goal is the same: to help people understand themselves and others more clearly so they can lead and work together more effectively.
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Meet Claudina
Claudina Whisken founded Elemental Training & Development in 2010 and brings more than 26 years of experience in psychometric assessments, talent development, and workplace learning.
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She is known for creating customized, behaviour-based development experiences that help people make sense of themselves, their teams, and the challenges they are navigating.
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Claudina’s work combines practical leadership development with a strong understanding of behaviour, communication, and team dynamics. Her sessions are interactive, reflective, and designed to create real workplace relevance — not just good conversation in the room.
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She is certified in a range of assessment tools, including DISC-based behavioural assessments, cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, resilience, values, personality, and 360 feedback.
Who We Help
Elemental supports a range of clients, including:
New and Emerging Leaders
Building self-awareness, communication skills, confidence, and the practical soft skills needed to lead well.
Experienced Leaders
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Strengthening leadership effectiveness, adaptability, communication, and the ability to lead through complexity and change.
Teams and Organizations
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Improving communication, collaboration, trust, and team dynamics through shared language and practical development.
Women Leaders
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Supporting women with leadership development that blends self-awareness, boundaries, emotional intelligence, confidence, and clarity.
How We Work
Every organization is different, which is why our work is never one-size-fits-all.
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We design development experiences around your people, your goals, and your workplace realities.
Depending on the need, this may include behavioural assessments, workshops, leadership programs, team sessions, retreats, or one-to-one coaching.
Behavioural Insight
We use assessment tools and behavioural frameworks to create self-awareness, shared language, and stronger understanding across leaders and teams.
Interactive Learning
Sessions are practical, engaging, and discussion-based, giving people tools and insights they can apply immediately.
Tailored Development
Programs are customized to the needs of the client, the group, and the outcomes they want to achieve.
Workplace Relevance
We focus on development that carries back into the workplace - not just ideas that sound good in the moment.
What Clients Gain
When organizations invest in behaviour-based development, the create stronger foundations for leadership and teamwork.
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Greater self-awareness and leadership confidence.
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Stronger communication and collaboration.
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Better understanding of individual and team dynamics.
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More trust, clarity, and accountability.
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Practical tools that support lasting workplace growth.
What Makes Elemental Different
Elemental's work is not built around generic content or off-the-shelf training.
Every session is designed with people in mind - how they communicate, how they process information, where tension shows up, what gets in the way, and what will actually help them move forward.
That behaviour-based lens creates deeper conversations, more practical insight, and development that feels relevant long after the session ends.
How We Can Support Your Team
Elemental offers development support through:
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Behaviour and leadership assessments.
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Soft skills workshops.
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Leadership development programs.
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Team development sessions.
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Leadership and team retreats.
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One-to-one coaching and customized support.
Practical Experience Across Leaders, Teams, and Organizations
Elemental has supported clients across a range of sectors through customized leadership development, team workshops, behavioural assessments, and facilitated learning experiences designed to strengthen communication, trust, and workplace effectiveness.
About Elemental Training & Development
Elemental Training & Development helps leaders and teams strengthen communication, build self-awareness, and work better together through behaviour-based development that is practical, thoughtful, and grounded in real workplace challenges.
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Founded by Claudina Whisken, Elemental brings together behavioural insight, leadership development, and interactive facilitation to create learning experiences that are tailored, engaging, and designed to stick.