Mindful Elevation, LLC

About Us

Dr. Jacqueline Nelms is a behavioral scientist, seasoned healthcare executive, mental resilience coach, and executive leadership coach with 25 years of experience leading operations in major health systems across multiple states. My doctoral research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership psychology, and mental wellness in high-stress professions, including law enforcement, healthcare, and executive leadership. I help high-pressure professionals develop the mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and strategic presence necessary to lead effectively in environments where the stakes are high and the margin for error is small.

I integrate organizational behavior, performance psychology, and evidence-based resilience science to help leaders and organizations strengthen clarity, emotional regulation, adaptability, and sustainable performance.

My mission is to strengthen leaders, elevate organizations, and advance mental resilience through evidence-based coaching that honors both the mind and the body.

My philosophy: Leadership begins within. Resilience is trained, not inherited. Change is possible at any level and high performers deserve support, too.