You’ve built a life of responsibility, achievement, and leadership, but somewhere in the process,
your own needs fell silent.


I am Dr. Jacqueline Nelms, a behavioral scientist and executive leader, specializing as both a mental resilience coach and an executive leadership coach. I help high-pressure professionals, executives, organizational leaders, law enforcement, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven individuals strengthen their mindset, upgrade their leadership, and reclaim their wellbeing using evidence-based coaching rooted in behavioral science.

Because strength shouldn’t come at the cost of your peace.

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Dr. Jacqueline Nelms
Founder & CEO, Mindful Elevation

Does this sound familiar?

Even when you're performing at your best, do you still feel isolated? Leadership doesn’t remove stress; it amplifies it.

Is burnout your new baseline? You’ve normalized a level of stress that your body hasn’t.

Do you find yourself accomplishing significant goals but still feeling as though you're not doing enough? High performers often struggle with internal pressure that no one else sees.

Do you lead others but have no space to lead yourself? Responsibility is heavy when you’re carrying it alone.

Are you strong for everyone except yourself? You deserve support, too.

Where High-Performance Leadership, Behavioral Science, and Mental Resilience Collide.

You don’t need another motivational coach.
You need someone who understands human behavior, organizational dynamics, stress physiology, mindset transformation, and leadership psychology and can turn that into real, measurable results. I help executives, law enforcement, healthcare leaders, and high-stress professionals build the mental strength, emotional intelligence, and leadership clarity required to rise above chaos and thrive at the level their roles demand.
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Your Organization’s Success Rises and Falls on One Thing: Human Behavior

Underperformance, burnout, disengagement, turnover, and fractured communication aren’t “personality problems.”
They’re behavioral, cultural, and systemic indicators that demand expert intervention. I help leaders and organizations solve their most complex people challenges through psychological insight, behavioral science, resilience training, and elite leadership development, creating healthier cultures, stronger leaders, and higher-performing teams that drive sustainable results.
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Success Isn’t About Working Harder. It’s About Thinking, Leading, and Behaving Differently.

I transform high-achievers who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by others into decisive, empowered, and mentally grounded leaders. Using my proven ASCEND & EMERGE frameworks, I transform mindset, dismantle limiting beliefs, and rebuild confidence, resilience, and executive presence from the inside out.
This isn’t coaching.
This is leadership re-engineered.

Unlock Your Potential: A Mini-Guide to Goal-Driven Living

Discover how to align your life with your values, clarify your goals, and take empowered steps toward lasting fulfillment. This free guide offers practical strategies and reflective prompts to help you unlock your purpose and lead with confidence.

Real Stories & Real Growth With Dr. Jacqueline Nelms.

Jackie’s mentorship shaped my leadership journey, empowering me with the confidence, skills, and foundation to grow into the leader I am today.
John A Conti IV
Healthcare Leader
Jacqueline’s empowering leadership and compassionate approach inspired my own personal and professional growth.
Rachel Headman
Denial Prevention Coordinator
Jackie’s passion, emotional intelligence, and leadership inspired both personal growth and lasting professional success during our years working together.
René Pinal
BayCare

Ready to Elevate Your Life?

Let’s start with a powerful conversation designed to uncover your goals and explore how coaching can support your next level of growth.