Resume

Elena V. Nezhinsky, M.S.

Transformational Coach • Runic Diagnostics Practitioner • Writer • Speaker

Professional Profile

Transformational coach and guide with a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, systems analysis, consciousness studies, coaching, meditation, somatic work, and symbolic systems. Over twenty five years of experience working with personal transformation, self-inquiry, mindfulness, and human development in both individual and group settings.

Creator of Runic Diagnostics — an integrative approach combining symbolic insight, grounded guidance, and transformational coaching to help individuals gain clarity around complex life situations, transitions, relationships, and personal direction.

Known for the ability to communicate complex inner processes in a direct, accessible, and deeply human way.

Core Strengths

  • Transformational coaching and guidance
  • Symbolic and systems-based insight
  • Pattern recognition and integrative thinking
  • Group facilitation and teaching
  • Public speaking and writing
  • Deep listening and interpersonal communication
  • Human development and consciousness studies
  • Collaborative and ethical leadership
  • Ability to bridge analytical and intuitive approaches

Professional Associations

  • Minister, Church of Native Ways
  • California Writers Association
  • Central Coast Writers Association

Education, Training & Certifications

1985 – 1990
M.S. in Engineering
State Technical University, Volgograd, Russia

1994 – 1996
Computer Science Studies
Kingsborough College, Brooklyn, NY

1998 – 2004
Yoga and Ayurveda Studies
Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas

1999
Prana Yoga Teacher Training
New York, NY

2000
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Training
New York, NY

2005 – 2012
Silent Meditation Retreats, Mindfulness & Somatic Studies
Advanced Vipassana Meditation Practitioner

2009 – 2010
Matrix Energetics Practitioner Training
San Diego, CA

2011
Family Constellations Facilitator Training
Bert Hellinger Institute, New York, NY

2010 – 2019
Human Design Studies & IHDS Professional Certification Program

2018 – 2019
Professional Coaching Training
California Coaching Institute, San Rafael, CA

2022 – Present
Independent Studies in Runic Systems and Symbolic Diagnostics

Professional Experience

2022 – Present
Runic Diagnostics — Monterey County, CA
Founder, Transformational Coach & Practitioner

Created and developed Runic Diagnostics, an integrative transformational guidance practice combining symbolic systems, coaching, and direct inquiry.

2018 – 2022
Independent Writing, Publishing & Video Creation

2016 – 2018
Complete Humanity — Monterey, CA
Transformational Coach

2015 – 2016
Esalen Institute — Big Sur, CA
Kitchen Staff / Sous Chef

2013 – 2015
Awaken NOW Inc.
Workshop Leader & Spiritual Teacher

2013 – 2014
Meditation Learning Center — Mesa, AZ
Spiritual Teacher

2010 – 2016
Liberation Unleashed
Co-Founder & Guide

2005 – 2012
Integrative Psychiatry P.C. — New York, NY
General Manager

2005 – 2006
Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo
Yoga Instructor

2004 – 2005
Time Inc. — New York, NY
Yoga Instructor (Part-Time)

1998 – 2005
Time Inc. (Publishing / IT) — New York, NY
Senior Systems Analyst

1996 – 1998
MTF Consulting / King Teleservices — New York, NY
Computer Programmer

1990 – 1992
State Statistical Agency — Volgograd, Russia

Publications & Writing

Walking on the RUNES — in progress
Complete Humanity Trilogy — Book 2: Alchemy of the Great Unrest- in progress

Buddha on a Bull: A Practical Approach to Enlightenment
Published 2019 — Author

Buddha on a Bull (Russian Edition)
Published 2023 — Author

Complete Humanity
Blog founded in 2011 — Writer & Creator

Gateless Gatecrashers: 21 Ordinary People, 21 Extraordinary Awakenings
Published 2012 — Co-Author

Additional work includes:

  • Forewords and afterwords for spiritual and self-development books
  • Articles published in online publications
  • Interviews and guest appearances on podcasts and internet radio programs