Ellie Nieves - Leadership Strategies For Women, LLC

Ellie Nieves - Leadership Strategies For Women, LLC Ellie Nieves is a Women’s Leadership Speaker, Course Creator, and Career Strategist. I hold a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University, a J.D.

I'm Ellie Nieves and I am the President & CEO of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping high-achieving women show up, speak up, and step up in their careers. Since 2010, I have partnered with companies and associations to deliver engaging seminars designed to transform emerging women leaders into influential managers and executives. Leadership Stra

tegies for Women powers the Women’s Leadership Institute, which offers on-demand courses and live masterclasses to equip women with the skills to thrive in leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in their careers. In addition to leading these initiatives, I serve as Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Strategic Public Policy Initiatives, at a Fortune 300 company. I oversee the company’s legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state levels, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Privacy. My work contributes to the development and execution of strategies that align with business priorities and public policy objectives. I also founded the company’s women’s leadership employee resource group, driving efforts to support and advance women in the workplace. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business, with specializations in Leadership and Global Business. Through my work, I am passionate about equipping women with the tools they need to lead with confidence, influence, and purpose.

07/30/2025

Let’s be honest—how many meetings have you walked out of thinking, “Well, that could’ve been an email”?

Meetings often get a bad rap. They’re seen as time-wasters, calendar cloggers, and productivity killers. But what if we flipped the script?

Instead of seeing meetings as something to survive…
✨ See them as your stage.
✨ See them as your moment to lead.
✨ See them as a key to career growth.

Whether it’s a formal video conference or a casual chat by the coffee bar, every meeting is a chance to build credibility, show leadership, and boost visibility at work—especially for women in male-dominated or fast-paced environments.

👉 In my blog post, I share practical strategies to help women own the room and lead with confidence in any meeting setting.

🔗 Own the Room: How Women Can Lead and Shine in Meetings

07/28/2025

Do you want to learn how to win in a man's world? Then tune in to Ellie's radio show. Guest Renee Weisman, the author of the book "Winning in a Man's World" wi

📘 Transform your career in 30 days!This FREE journal is designed to help ambitious women like you build confidence, cele...
07/24/2025

📘 Transform your career in 30 days!

This FREE journal is designed to help ambitious women like you build confidence, celebrate your wins, and lead with impact.

🌟 Access at our link in bio or download here: https://bit.ly/4jclIxz

*Success isn’t just about what you do—it’s also about what you avoid.✨ Are you overcommitting to please everyone?✨ Downp...
07/23/2025

*Success isn’t just about what you do—it’s also about what you avoid.

✨ Are you overcommitting to please everyone?
✨ Downplaying your achievements?
✨ Waiting too long to advocate for yourself?

These behaviors may seem harmless, but they can quietly stall your career.

In my latest blog post, I share six career-killing habits that ambitious women must avoid—because your goals are too important to let bad habits get in the way.

📖 Read it here

Just as important as knowing what drives success is recognizing the behaviors that can hold you back from reaching your career goals.

07/21/2025

Ellie Nieves interviews Latina Life Coach and Model Rosie Mercado on the release of her new book, "The Girl with Self-Esteem Issues". Rosie shares about body po

✨ The right mentor won’t just pat you on the back — she’ll push you forward.If you’re serious about leveling up, surroun...
07/21/2025

✨ The right mentor won’t just pat you on the back — she’ll push you forward.

If you’re serious about leveling up, surround yourself with women who inspire you to dream bigger and challenge you to grow stronger. A great mentor doesn’t just celebrate your wins — she calls you higher, helps you see blind spots, and reminds you who you are when you forget.

Don’t wait for one to appear. Be intentional. Reach out. Build relationships. Your next season of growth could be one conversation away. 💡

🌟 Want to lead with confidence and clarity?  The Leadership Strategies for Women newsletter provides insights to empower...
07/17/2025

🌟 Want to lead with confidence and clarity?

The Leadership Strategies for Women newsletter provides insights to empower you as a leader, enhance your skills, and advance your career.

💼 Sign up at our link in bio or here: https://bit.ly/4hdOvQn

Let’s be real—being busy isn’t the same as being productive.You can check off 10 things on your to-do list and still not...
07/16/2025

Let’s be real—being busy isn’t the same as being productive.

You can check off 10 things on your to-do list and still not move your career forward.
The difference? Intentional habits that align with your goals.

In this post, I break down the five everyday habits of highly productive women—habits that help them lead with focus, stay energized, and make every minute count.

✨ It’s not about hustle. It’s about strategy.

📖 Read the blog

Boost your productivity with these 5 powerful habits! Learn how highly productive women stay focused, flexible, and ahead.

07/14/2025

Annie Scranton joins Ellie Nieves to talk about how you can go from trials to triumph—to rebuild after a setback. Annie is a former TV producer working on sho

💡 Confidence is the key to success!Get your FREE 30-day journal to celebrate your wins, discover your strengths, and thr...
07/10/2025

💡 Confidence is the key to success!

Get your FREE 30-day journal to celebrate your wins, discover your strengths, and thrive in your career.

📩 Download from our link in bio or access now at: https://bit.ly/4jclIxz

07/09/2025

Being promoted to a management role does not guarantee success. Successful managers are effective and productive. They can lead, motivate…

07/07/2025

Grit is a skill; one that can be taught to help people overcome fear, break through uncertainty, and reach their full potential. Shannon Huffman Polson joins El

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Ellie Nieves is a women’s leadership speaker, writer, coach and podcaster dedicated to helping high-achieving women to show up, speak up, and step up in their careers. She is the Founder & President of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC where she develops seminars, webinars, and coaching programs for companies and associations that want to grow their emerging women leaders into effective managers and executives. She also coaches women one-on-one who want to achieve more both personally and professionally. Ellie’s speaking and coaching programs help women to: • Communicate with confidence • Establish credibility in the workplace • Develop executive presence • Navigate office politics • Build strategic networks and partnerships • Effectively influence and lead Ellie launched her career as a young lawyer in NYC politics. She was often the youngest and many times the only woman sitting at the table. It was during that time, that Ellie learned what it’s like to balance the demands of family life and health challenges while trying to accomplish personal and professional goals. She also learned the importance of relying on her faith to bounce back from adversity and setbacks. Ellie eventually transitioned to the private sector. Today, she is Vice President and Counsel of Government Affairs for a Fortune 250 company where she briefs and provides strategic advice to the CEO and senior management on relevant legislative and political issues. Ellie is also a founding member of the company’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and launched the company’s first employee resource group for women. Ellie has been profiled as a corporate leader by Hispanic Executive Magazine and has been recognized as a top woman in business by Hudson Valley Magazine. Ellie is a faculty member of the American Management Association. She is also the host of the Leadership Strategies for Women Podcast and writes articles for Fairygodboss.com. Ellie’s mission is to help aspiring women leaders pave a path to career success. As a speaker, Ellie has inspired audiences for MTV, Viacom, BETNetworks, MetLife, Progressive Business Publications, the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), the NYC Bar Association, MBA Women International and the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE). Ellie earned her B.A. in communications from Fordham University and a J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. She received her MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business with specializations in Leadership and Global Business. Register for Ellie’s newsletter, listen to her podcast and learn more about her speaking and coaching programs.