Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Kristen Lebsock

My Current Job/Company:
Training Program Manager at IGS Energy

My Birthday:
12.20.87

My Work:
Designing and strategizing ways to bring new initiatives to our field sales team through training.

My Passion:
Solving problems creatively and collaboratively. Thinking beyond what exists today.

My Family:
My mom, dad, 3 sisters, and 1 brother (plus the recent addition of 2 spouses!) mean the world to me. And, of course, my fur child Macy, too!

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents. They embody many of the traits I hope to have: selflessness, generosity, determination and strong work ethic.

My Escape:
Friendship CrossFit, where I spend a great majority of my non-working hours.

My Pet Peeve:
People who lack gumption.

My Indulgence:
Chocolate and Lululemon.

My Roots:
I am a Midwestern girl to the core. There is very little that a smile and positive attitude can’t fix!

My Future:
Making moves! Doing big things and giving it my very best.

My Favorite Quote:
You can have results or excuses…but not BOTH.

My Accessory:
Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume, planner, and a smile.

My advice to Young Women:
Don’t wait to be invited. Do the work that needs to be done and do it well. People will notice.

How I Balance it All:
By being intentional about how I spend my time. I make room for my “big rocks” first and anything else I can fit in is just frosting on the cake. If it doesn’t add a ton of value to my life or help me achieve my goals, I don’t invest a lot of time in it.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Jane Jamison

My Current Job/Company:
Continuous Improvement Capability Director/Huntington National Bank

My Birthday:
04.19.83

My Work:
I equip all levels of colleagues within the Organization with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to improve the work they do and make better decisions.

My Passion:
Bringing joy to my family, friends, and those I interact with. I also love to cook! The fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.

My Family:
Nick (husband), Lilly (daughter, 13 months).

My Hero or Heroes:
My grandmothers – they were hard working, ahead of their time, highly engaged in the community and loved by all who met them.

My Escape:
Any beach with my husband. The sun and sand clear my mind and is pure relaxation for me.

My Pet Peeve:
People who can’t have fun.

My Indulgence:
Wine and food.

My Roots:
Small, quaint and simple. Where everybody knows your name.

My Future:
Busy and exciting. Watching my daughter grow up and all that comes with it. She keeps me on my toes and often brings a lot of laughter to each and every day.

My Favorite Quote:
“If you don’t take time to get better, you never will.”

My Accessory:
My laptop bag – it has my life in it.

My advice to Young Women:
Don’t under estimate the power of connecting and building meaningful relationships both personally and professionally.

How I Balance it All:
I take it day by day.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Wendy Larzelere

My Current Job/Company:
Leadership Development Consultant/Claro Consulting

My Birthday:
03.25.67

My Work:
I help companies align their talent strategies with their operational strategies and goals in order to stay ahead of fast-paced and ever-changing business dynamics. I do that by working with leaders and leadership teams to identify and unravel trouble spots and cultivate and elevate existing and future leadership talent.

My Passion:
My family, my friends, natural beauty (mountains, oceans, big skies), books and my puppy.

My Family:
My wonderful parents, Charles and Carlene, my siblings, and my favorite people in the world, my nieces and nephews: Sterling (18 and a first year college student!), Logen (16), Alexander (14), Caroline (11), and Francesca (8).

My Hero or Heroes:
I have some friends who are pretty heroic, but there is one person who has been my hero my whole life, my Grandmother, Dorothy LeMaitre. She worked hard, she travelled far and she loved fiercely.

My Escape:
I am an explorer, so anywhere away from home where I can get out and walk and see new things and experience new experiences is an escape for me. Bonus points if it is somewhere beautiful, like the coast of northern California.

My Pet Peeve:
People who drive slow in the left lane on the highway and people who are judgmental.

My Indulgence:
Jeni’s ice cream. Brambleberry Crunch (which I sorely missed this summer!).

My Roots:
I had a good Midwestern upbringing, where we played outside all day, had meals together as a family every night and loaded into the station wagon every summer for some crazy adventure – mom, dad, five kids, and grandma!

My Future:
Open-ended and adventure-filled, I hope. I think of it as the book that has yet to be written, and I am excited to see how it plays out.

My Favorite Quote:
“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” I believe this to my core, so I always try to stay in close touch with who I am and what I stand for.

My Accessory:
My glasses, and my favorite aquamarine stud earrings and ring (birthstone).

My advice to Young Women:
Don’t believe you have to have it all figured out all of the time. It is okay to let things play out, to change or reverse course, and to keep options open, so when interesting and right opportunities knock, you can take advantage of them.

How I Balance it All:
I give myself the luxury of time to think and to plan, and I have learned the art of saying “no” to things when I start to feel over-extended.

Busy lives are filled with many commitments that pull us in many directions. We love the advice our Women of the Week offer on how they have sought to find balance in their own lives.

Molly Iams
By letting go of the small things at work and at home.

Lisa Carlson
I would like to say prioritization, organization, and planning, however, that would not be truthful. I haven’t figured out how to balance it all yet. I am not certain I ever will or if balance is even realistic in my world. I “balance” because I have a supportive husband and a wonderful family who is always there to help me. I am a work in progress when it comes to figuring out how to make everything fall in to place. Everyday I get a little better at it.

Rebecca Wiggins
With a lot of help! I am so fortunate to have a supportive partner, amazing caregiver for our kids and wonderful family and friends. The myth is not that we can’t have it all and love our messy lives—it is that we can do it all on our own.

Katie Birch
It’s important to me to not to over commit and to find time for me every day, whether that’s working out, cooking, reading – just doing something that I enjoy doing, by myself – it helps keep me sane!

Jocelyn Sperko
Balancing everything implies that one part of my life must give for another to take. So I think of it more as “finding balance” or making sure all parts of my life work together in harmony. I make time for the things that are important to me and I have learned to say “no” to the things that aren’t. I don’t hesitate to put a workout or lunch with a friend on the office calendar – it means I’m not available for an hour or two – but the needed escape ensures I can give 110% when I am back at the office.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Jaclyn Peresetsky

My Current Job/Company:
CEO/Skin Perfect Spas and Colore Me Perfect Cosmetics

My Birthday:
01.27.79

My Work:
I oversee all of our Skin Perfect spas by working directly with clients, training staff, developing product, creating new treatments, and managing and representing our brand.  I love every aspect of my work, love my clients, and most of all, I love my staff that has made this dream possible.  Having a talented and responsible team has enabled me to live in Florida near our newest spa location and fly back to Ohio twice a month to work at the other spas.

My Passion:
My love for changing women’s lives. Affecting the outside changes them inside, allowing them to live their best life.  My faith keeps me going and encourages me everyday to follow this passion, no matter the obstacles.

My Family:
Dmitry (Supportive Husband), Misha, my son (Mr. Atheltic, 10 years old), Maksym my son (Mr. Innovator, 7 years old).

My Hero or Heroes:
My clients.  They inspire me and  bring joy to my soul.

My Escape:
Walking on the beach, doing yoga, and reading with my boys in bed.

My Pet Peeve:
People who whine about their circumstances, but don’t do anything to change them.

My Indulgence:
Peanut butter and chocolate.

My Roots:
Country girl with big dreams.

My Future:
Growth, stability and more time with my family.

My Favorite Quote:
“The first step is the hardest-making a commitment to yourself for yourself.”
-Mary Kay Ash

My Accessory:
Turquoise of any kind. Our Skin Perfect signature color.

My advice to Young Women:
Believe in yourself and do not be afraid to change your path.

How I Balance it All:
Our nanny, Mary keeps me sane.  I lost my parents early, so she is my rock.  She reminds me what matters.