Eva Medilek is no stranger to challenges. As the CEO and founder of Optimize You High-Performance Coaching, she’s a multi-award-winning executive leadership coach, renowned international speaker, best-selling author, and successful real estate investor. Her journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and a deep-seated passion for helping others reach their full potential.
Eva’s story began in a career far removed from the executive coaching world. For close to 40 years, she worked as a dental hygienist, a role that required constant diligence and a commitment to excellence. As a woman of color in a field with limited diversity, she quickly learned the importance of hard work, resilience, and the need to perform above and beyond her peers. However, a turning point came in 2010 when she was downsized from her position, which sparked the next chapter of her life.
Determined to take charge of her future, Eva dove into real estate investing, founding Hayston Holdings, LLC, and creating a successful career in an industry where she could live life on her own terms. Her achievements in real estate soon gained recognition, and she was inducted into Elite Legacy Education’s International Hall of Fame, and even appeared on HGTV’s “House Hunters International.” Yet, as she experienced success in her business, Eva recognized there was an imbalance in her life.
While Eva was thriving in her real estate ventures, the pressures of balancing her job, business, and personal life began to take a toll on her health and well-being. Her marriage was on the brink of collapse, and Eva found herself facing the possibility of losing everything she had worked so hard to achieve. It was at this critical point in her life that Eva decided to take responsibility for the breakdown in her relationship and seek out help and guidance. This experience led her to hire a coach who helped her regain her health and happiness and rebuild her marriage.
Eva’s personal journey of transformation inspired her to become a high-performance coach herself, earning certification as a Brendon Burchard Certified High-Performance Coach and further enhancing her skills as an ICF-trained coach, master trainer, and diversity and inclusion communications expert. Today, she offers holistic leadership and inclusive communication coaching programs, helping individuals, groups, and organizations achieve peak performance across all areas of life without sacrificing what matters.
Eva Medilek’s coaching philosophy is built on a foundation of personal growth as a pathway to achieving social change and professional success. Her signature Human Relationship Style Assessment™ is at the heart of her coaching programs. This assessment empowers clients to identify sabotaging habits and behaviors that hold them back, providing them with the tools to develop habits, practices, and principles for high performance. By addressing issues such as work-life balance, effective communication, and inclusive leadership, Eva enables her clients to unlock their full potential and reach new levels of personal and professional success.
Eva’s programs are tailored to meet the needs of individuals, leaders, and organizations, whether they are looking to develop inclusive workplace cultures, enhance communication skills, or achieve optimal performance. Her holistic coaching style goes beyond surface-level strategies, enabling her clients to tap into their inner strengths, build stronger relationships, and create sustainable success.
In addition to her coaching work, Eva is a dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her book, “The Intimacy of Race: How to Move from Unconscious Racism to Active Allyship for People of Privilege,” reflects her commitment to addressing racial biases and fostering inclusive environments. As a sought-after speaker, she shares her insights on inclusive collaboration and debunking myths around complex issues around diversity and belonging.
Eva’s passion for change and empowerment has led her to become a recognized authority in her field, earning her accolades such as The Brainz Crea Global Award, The Los Angeles Tribune Outstanding Leadership Recognition, The CXO 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award and an Honored Listee in Marquis Who’s Who 2024.
Eva Medilek doesn’t just limit her influence to coaching and speaking engagements. Her thought leadership has also been featured in Shotcallers magazine, Speakers magazine and other prestigious publications. In addition, she’s contributed to various online outlets, including Brainz magazine, Thrive Global, Medium, and Diversity in Ed. magazine, further establishing her as a catalyst for change and inspiration.
Eva’s journey is a reminder that success is not defined by wealth or accolades but by the ability to lead a balanced, fulfilling life that honors our values and relationships. Through Optimize You High-Performance Coaching, Eva is committed to helping others achieve excellence without sacrificing their health, happiness, and relationships. Her story is proof that it’s possible to reach the pinnacle of success while remaining true to oneself.
To connect with Eva, visit her site at https://www.evamedilek.com.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evamedilek/
Published By: Aize Perez
