About Us

Standing Oak Coaching & Consulting grew out of a desire to help people move forward. We work with clients to identify their unique strengths, find greater clarity, and discuss optimal approaches to reach their goals.

Elissa Zipprick, MACL, CEC

An experienced and creative problem solver, Elissa fosters personal growth and facilitates discussion with humour and kindness. Elissa is a Certified Executive Coach, an accredited iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram practitioner and a member of the International Coaching Federation. Her coaching style is gracious and non-directive. Elissa coaches to lighten loads, diminish stress, and bring hope and laughter to catalyse forward progress.

Mark Zipprick, MBA, MA

With over ten years’ experience in change management, people readiness and organizational effectiveness, Mark has planned and led numerous people-related initiatives, from team building workshops to multi-site change management programs. Mark’s calm and pragmatic style allows him to find client solutions that best fit their coaching and consulting needs. Mark has a Master of Arts in Leadership, with a coaching concentration, a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Administration.