Mariaelena Welch, MA, PCC, EQCC

Mariaelena Welch, MA, PCC, EQCC Lead Coach, EQ Coach Certification

My Noble Goal is... To empower and connect us to the wisdom that will bring peace

My work is about... Supporting coaches and coaches-in-training to grow their skills, confidence, joy, and impact

Professional accomplishments include... I've co-created and continue to co-facilitated Six Seconds' Coaching Equity Essentials course - a course that alumni have expressed was transformative in their relationship with their own identity and helped them become more courageous and equity-conscious in their coaching conversations.

 A few past experiences...Prior to coaching, I was an executive and leader for 20+ years in companies both large and small. I began my career as a mechanical engineer, but my talent for managing complex people and issues led to leadership roles, where I gained extensive experience in management, sales and business development, software and product development, and operations.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I've seen first hand how leaning into our own and others' emotions builds trust and creates a bridge for deeper connection and more sustainable change

Pronouns, background... She/Her. I identify as female, mother, wife, Latina, multi-racial, and change-maker

Favorite... My favorite guilty pleasure is trashy, historical romance novels. Open to any and all recommendations :) 

I'd love to talk to you about ... how our emotions contain wisdom about ourselves and about others and how to really feel and evoke that wisdom

Reflection... I'm a better mom, daughter, sister, wife, friend, and colleague because of the generosity of spirit in Six Seconds and their extended EQ community that feels like family

Contact Information

Santa Barbara,California,United States