Andrea Davis, MBA
Andrea Davis, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of Elev8d Solutions, a leadership and success coaching firm focused on helping individuals, leaders, and organizations achieve sustainable growth and measurable impact. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Andrea is a respected coach, consultant, speaker, and published author known for her strategic, people-centered approach to leadership, performance, and team development. She also serves as Director of Internal Experience and Communications at Endeavor Management, where she partners with senior leaders to strengthen organizational culture, elevate employee engagement, and drive business performance.
Andrea’s career spans marketing, strategic communications, human resources, branding, and employee and consumer experience, with significant leadership experience in large, integrated healthcare systems. She has supported C-suite executives and enterprise leaders on complex initiatives that align strategy, operations, and culture. Andrea holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University and a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communications from the University of Utah. Her professional credentials include APP ICF Certification, Certified Personal and Executive Coach, Positive Intelligence (PQ+) Coach, and Maxwell Leadership Certified Team member.
In addition to her consulting and coaching work, Andrea is a published author and co-author of AWAKEN YOUR JOY: Unleashing the Life You Love, a guided journal grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and faith. Her work reflects a deep commitment to intentional leadership, personal growth, and meaningful connection. Andrea is widely recognized for building trusted relationships, inspiring transformational change, and helping individuals and organizations lead with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
• Certified Personal and Executive Coach
• ICF Certified Coach ACC
• Maxwell Certified Leadership Team
• Positive IntelligenceTM Coach
• University of Utah - BS
• Western Governors University - MBA
• International Coaching Federation
• Maxwell Certified Leadership Team
• Volunteer Board, Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of vision, hard work, training and education, and a passion for helping others. After many years in health care corporate leadership roles in HR, marketing and communications and as an executive advisor, I founded Elev8d Solutions to focus on helping individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations unlock potential and achieve results. My training and experience in personal and executive coaching, positive psychology, communication, and business has provided a strong foundation for understanding complex business dynamics, and finding successful paths forward. My deep belief in human potential helps me build relationships of trust and connection to help clients and colleagues achieve meaningful results. I published, Awaken You Joy, a guided journal on Amazon, which focuses on unleashing a life you love a reflection of the same principles I bring to my work. Over the past four years of running my own business, these experiences, combined with dedication and perseverance, have been the key drivers of my accomplishments.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to go for your dreams and not look back. It taught me the importance of courage and conviction in pursuing opportunities that align with my passions and values. By embracing challenges without hesitation and staying focused on my goals, I’ve been able to take bold steps in my career, grow from every experience, and create a path that is both fulfilling and impactful.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women to invest in themselves. Take the time to learn what you're good at and passionate about. Cultivate practices that give you opportunities for ongoing learning and growth and development. Have courage to pursue what you would truly love. Embrace setbacks as learning and develop a growth mindset.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In my field, one of the biggest challenges and simultaneously the greatest opportunity is guiding clients to develop effective leadership skills in an increasingly complex and fast-paced environment. Many organizations are navigating rapid change, evolving team dynamics, and shifting expectations for leaders, which can make it difficult for individuals to realize their full potential. At the same time, this creates a tremendous opportunity to provide coaching that empowers leaders to cultivate self-awareness, strengthen communication, and drive meaningful impact within their teams and organizations. By helping clients embrace these challenges, I can support transformative growth and long-term success.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life center on connection, growth, and balance. I cherish spending quality time with my husband and family, whether we’re traveling playing pickleball, or exploring new hiking trails in the mountains. I am passionate about continuous learning and engagement, which I nurture through ongoing training, reading, and continuous learning. These experiences not only bring me joy but also inspire creativity, discipline, and curiosity that I carry into my professional endeavors.