Joyce Chege, Elepa Consultancy
Elepa Consultancy coaching session
This is Elepa

To arise. To help leaders and teams
rise together.

Elepa Consultancy works with organisations and individuals to build human-centered workplaces and inclusive cultures in which all members are heard, respected and valued. Using the Heartstyles character development tool, we help leaders understand how they show up - especially under pressure - and how they can arise to be more effective leaders. Many high pressure situations are experienced during change, whether in our professional or personal lives. At Elepa, we will support you through the transition for lasting effective outcomes.

  • Leadership Through Transition

    New Role, Organization Restructure, Workplace Culture Change, Job Loss, Career Change, Changes in Personal Circumstances

  • Heartstyles Accredited Associate; Member, International Coaching Federation

    Award-winning practice in
    character-based coaching

What We Do

Ways we help leaders and organisations

LEADERSHIP CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

The character of individual leaders influences team effort and ultimately organisation success

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WORKPLACE CULTURE & INCLUSION CONSULTING

WORKPLACE CULTURE & INCLUSION CONSULTING

Partnering with organisations to build humanized workplaces where every member is heard, respected, and valued

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COACHING

COACHING

One-on-one coaching to help you lead with heart from the inside-out, build high trust teams and develop practical sustainable outcomes.

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Why It Matters

Earning the trust of leaders
across organisations.

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Years of Practice

Client Voices

In their words...

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Joyce for being my career coach. Her guidance, encouragement, and belief in my potential have had a lasting impact on both my personal and professional growth.
She challenged me to think differently, lead with confidence, and continuously strive for excellence. Her willingness to share knowledge, provide honest feedback, and support me through every step of my journey has been invaluable.

I thank her for investing her time and wisdom in my development. I truly appreciate her leadership, patience, and commitment to helping me succeed.I look forward to applying the lessons she taught me throughout my career.

Pauline W.

Area Manager - Nairobi

Working with Madam Joyce was transformational.
Through her Coaching and Leadership Development using Heartstyles, I gained deeper self-awareness and practical tools to lead with empathy. She also helped me build a more inclusive, humanized workplace culture where people feel valued and heard. Her approach is practical, insightful, and truly people-centred. So grateful.

Jeckins O.

Area Manager, Kampala

Working with Joyce Chege has been a truly transformative experience. Her coaching is both insightful and deeply empathetic, helping me uncover strengths I didn't realize I had while gently challenging me to grow.
Through her Leadership Development work using Heartstyles, I gained a clearer understanding of how my behaviours impact those around me, and how to lead with greater authenticity and purpose. Joyce has a rare gift for creating inclusive, humanized workplace cultures where people feel genuinely valued and inspired to bring their best selves to work.
I wholeheartedly recommend Joyce to any individual or organisation seeking meaningful, lasting change.

Sylvia N.

Legal and Compliance Professional, East Africa

Working with Joyce Chege at Kuku Foods East Africa was transformative.
She championed people's development, advocated for equal opportunities, and quietly fought for fair treatment .What stood out most were her principles and discretion.
Joyce is a HR leader deeply committed to moulding people, talent and building workplaces where people thrive. Looking forward to working together again.

Carolynn W.

Supply Chain Professional, Nairobi

My leadership journey began at KFC in 2017, when I joined as a Team Member shortly after graduating from Moi University. I was a young girl with strong academic credentials but very little experience navigating leadership or the corporate world. My transition from Team Member to Shift Supervisor was not easy, but I was fortunate to have Joyce Chege walk alongside me.
Joyce saw potential in me long before I could see it in myself. Through consistent coaching, mentorship, encouragement and honest conversations, she helped me build confidence and understand that my growth was a result of hard work, merit and the potential I carried within me.
One of the most impactful parts of my journey was being introduced to Heartstyles. Through the programme and continued coaching, Joyce helped me understand my leadership behaviours, recognise when I was operating Below the Line, and consciously choose Above the Line behaviours. More importantly, she created a safe space where I could reflect, find my own answers and grow without ever feeling judged or threatened.
What made Joyce’s coaching different was that she never simply gave me answers. She asked the right questions, challenged my thinking and empowered me to navigate challenges for myself. She helped me appreciate who I was, embrace my experiences and believe in the leader I could become.
I have since grown from a young Team Member into a Regional Coach, which is far beyond what I ever imagined for myself when I joined KFC. Looking back, I realise that I was not only coached; I was nurtured, mentored, empowered and genuinely believed in.
Joyce has shown me what human-centred leadership looks like. She made me feel seen, valued and capable, and her investment in me has shaped not only the leader I am today, but also the kind of leader I aspire to be for others.
I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to have walked this journey with her. She reminded me that leadership is not just about the position you hold, it is about the people you help become better versions of themselves. Hope my leadership will always bring that impact to others

Teresiah N.

Regional Coach, Nairobi

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Heartstyles?

Heartstyles is an internationally recognised character development framework that helps leaders understand how they show up - especially under pressure - and how to choose more effective, trust-building behaviours.

Do you work with individuals or organisations?

Both. We coach individual leaders one-on-one, and we partner with organisations on workplace culture and inclusion consulting and coaching for their teams.

How long does a coaching engagement last?

This varies by need - book a free discovery call and we'll recommend a structure that fits your situation, whether that's a single transition or an ongoing engagement.

Do you offer e-books or self-paced resources?

Yes - see our Shop for e-books you can purchase and download directly, paid securely via Pesapal.

Ready to see how you show up
under pressure?

Book a free discovery call and let's talk about where you are and where you want to be.

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