History
Elevated Impacts was born out of my desire to support leaders to reach their full potential and become better leaders. I was fortunate enough to have had a few truly remarkable leaders in my career and I came to understand the true impact leaders have, be it positive or negative. Don’t get me wrong, I have had some not-so-great leaders as well, but they didn’t leave a lasting impression on me (thank goodness).
The leaders that had the most influence on me shared one characteristic. They truly cared about me, as a person, not just an employee. Their guidance and training came from a place of care, compassion, and an honest concern for my growth as an employee and an individual. Their humanistic approach to leadership encouraged me to stretch and challenge myself by stepping into new experiences and I knew if I was doing my best, they had my back. These leaders inspired me (not motivated) to show up for work every day, enjoy the work I did, and to make a difference in the organization, my life and society.
It is because of these leaders that I established Elevated Impacts. My mission is to support leaders in becoming more self-aware and human-centered in their leadership, as well as to inspire their teams and organizations. Through my personal experience, I leverage my understanding of great leadership, my education in organization development, and my passion for empowering leaders to inspire their team to do great things.
Founder & CEO
Donna Barragan
With 20+ years building culture from the inside, Donna partners with leaders and organizations to build brave cultures where truth builds trust, and trust helps teams move faster, keep their best people, and surface the ideas that drive innovation.
Donna spent more than two decades helping shape a culture that didn't just retain talent, it attracted it. In a privately held organization, she worked across Operations, Customer Support, and Contract Management, gaining a rare, enterprise-wide view of what actually makes people stay, care, and perform. That breadth let her influence how people worked together at every level of the company.
At the heart of her work is a simple truth: culture is not created by values on a wall, it's created in everyday leadership conversations. Donna understands that employee well-being, trust, and performance are shaped in the moments that matter most, and that the quality of those moments determines whether people disengage or do their best work. The cultures she supports are known for open communication and environments where people want to contribute and grow.
Known for her candor and insight, Donna offers what many leaders quietly crave: clarity without cruelty. She works alongside organizations through onboarding, leader development, and team support, helping leaders at every level lead from authenticity, say what matters sooner, and create workplaces that produce healthier humans and stronger results.
Qualifications & Certifications
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Quantum Endeavors Certified Executive Coach and Leadership Coach
Quantum Endeavors Licensed Onboarding, Group, and Team Coach
Workshop Facilitator
Areas of Focus
• Executive Success
• Leadership Development
• Emerging/New Leaders
• Emotional Intelligence
• On-Boarding
• Career Management
• Business Success
• Enhanced Presence
• Peak Performance
• Peak Potential
• Illuminating Blind Spots
• Elevated Effectiveness
Get in touch
At Elevated Impacts we know that finding the right partner is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why EI offers free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.