Elaine Mikesell

Elaine Mikesell

Founder & Digital Strategist
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Mikesell Digital Consulting
<b>From Corporate Executive to Entrepreneur: Your Roadmap to Breaking Free from Traditional Career Paths<b> Elaine Mikesell is the founder of Mikesell Digital Consulting, a WSI-certified agency that helps businesses grow through strategy, digital transformation, and AI adoption. With more than four decades of leadership experience, she has led global teams, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and delivered business transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and mid-market firms. Earlier in her career, Elaine was an Associate Partner at IBM Global Services, where she directed large-scale digital initiatives across industries including retail, financial services, and technology. Today, she channels that expertise into helping entrepreneurs, founders, and students unlock growth opportunities in practical, measurable ways. Elaine’s talks blend real-world case studies with actionable frameworks. Students and emerging leaders walk away with clarity on: • How to shift from employee to entrepreneur with confidence • Turning business and career experience into a competitive edge • Marketing and AI strategies to launch ventures fast • Why resilience and ownership beat waiting for permission Elaine holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Dynamics and has published widely on leadership, business transformation, and digital strategy. Her core message: your degree opens doors, but your ability to see opportunities, and act on them, builds the career you want. Ready to stop following someone else's playbook and start writing your own?
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Elaine Mikesell

Pat S.

Owner and System Consultant
"I have always been impressed with the way Elaine tackles any business problem. She is astute and sees right into the center of any problem."

Christina H.

Founder & Executive Coach
"Working with Elaine has been an incredible investment of my time and money. When I first hired her to work with me on my website, I had no idea how to conceptualize my offerings to my target market. She worked with me closely to craft the right message, image, and online presence that would stand out in a very crowded field. Her feedback and insights have always been right on point. Beyond that, her network of experts and specialists who weigh in on decisions and ideas has been invaluable. I trust her judgment and truly consider her a partner in my business development."

Hannah

Associate Partner - IBM
"Elaine is a dedicated, results-oriented professional. I had the pleasure of working with her on a large post-merger integration project. I was impressed with Elaine's ability to manage the team and the myriad of project details while also keeping perspective on the big picture and the core value drivers of the transaction. Elaine develops and maintains a tireless conviction for her work."

Daniel K.

Organizational Change Consultant
"I knew and worked closely with Elaine for over four years. She has always had a sharp and brilliant mind with an insatiable thirst to learn, grow, and make a difference. What makes her unique is her sense of teamwork and unquestionable integrity. I wholeheartedly endorse Elaine and will always be thankful to have known and learned from her."

Mariya S.

Chief Executive Officer - K9 University Chicago
"It has been a pleasure to work with Elaine for close to 7 years. She always goes the extra mile, and helps not only with managing our website, she also has a great insight and gives us some great ideas on how to improve our business. Elaine is always open to implementing something new I come up with, and she does everything to understand every detail of all my ideas. She is always there for us and responds quickly. Thank you for everything!"

Speech topics

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From Corporate Executive to Entrepreneur

The Real Journey - The unfiltered truth about leaving a 25-year corporate career to start your own business, including the mindset shifts that actually matter
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Why Your "Old Self" Is Sabotaging Your Business Dreams

How corporate thinking kills entrepreneurial success and the perspective shifts students need before they graduate
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Digital Marketing That Actually Works

Beyond the Instagram Hype - Data-driven strategies for building real businesses, not just social media followers
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The Service Mindset

Moving from "what can I get" to "what can I give" as the foundation of sustainable business growth
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AI and Digital Transformation for Student Entrepreneurs

How to leverage AI tools and digital strategies to compete with established businesses from day one
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Building Your Personal Brand While You're Still in School

Strategic steps to establish credibility and authority before you graduate
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The Entrepreneur's Emotional Rollercoaster: Coping Skills That Work

Coping Skills That Work - Practical resilience strategies for handling the ups and downs of business ownership
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From Side Hustle to Real Business: Making the Strategic Leap

When and how to transition from student projects to legitimate revenue streams

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