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Elton Skendaj

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Elton Skendaj

Executive Development Consultant Washington, DC (US)

Professional Expertise

Elton Skendaj, Ph.D., brings over twenty years of experience to his coaching goal of empowering professionals to lead with purpose and embrace joy in their learning journey. His coaching philosophy centers on a facilitated process that fosters growth for individuals, teams, and organizations. Elton has worked with senior-level management in Fortune 500 companies, universities, corporations, and nonprofits in North America and Europe.

Experience

Dr. Skendaj directs the Democracy and Governance Program at Georgetown University, where he educates the next generation of thought leaders in democracy. As a catalyst for change, Elton empowers teams and clients to drive their own development in self-awareness, purpose, excellence, and joy. Clients consistently report increased confidence, enhanced productivity, motivated teams, and improved performance after working with him. His leadership coaching practice is grounded in curiosity, optimism, and respect for diverse perspectives. His holistic coaching methodology addresses the whole person—identity, emotions, thoughts, meaning, and spirit—while equipping clients with practical strategies and behavioral changes that drive results.

A Maryland resident with Mediterranean roots, Elton brings warmth, openness, and a love of learning to everything he does. Outside of work, he enjoys dancing, reading, traveling, and spending unhurried time with his wife and their two teenage sons.

Education