Leadership through coherence
Where thought, emotion, and action move in alignment. Somatic coaching and embodied relational intelligence for leaders seeking clarity and presence.
About The Almaz Institute
The Almaz Institute is a space where leadership becomes coherent — where thought, emotion, and action move in alignment. We believe that true leadership emerges when intellect, intuition, and embodiment integrate.
Founded by Ēlen Awalom
With over a decade of experience in somatic training and embodied communication, Ēlen brings deep expertise in the integration of body, mind, and relational intelligence.
Our Influences
- • Somatic Experiencing®
- • Body-Mind Centering®
- • The Tao of Trauma®
- • Interpersonal Neurobiology
- • NVC
- • Authentic Relating
- • Focusing
- • Circling
Founder Portrait
Ēlen Awalom
Core Services
Comprehensive somatic coaching and training for individual and organizational transformation.
Somatic Coaching
Individual and organizational coaching grounded in somatic psychology and embodied awareness.
Embodied Leadership Training
Transform how you lead through integration of presence, intuition, and nervous system awareness.
Communication & Relational Intelligence
Develop clarity and attunement through NVC, Authentic Relating, and relational practices.
Presence & Nervous System Coaching
For teams seeking to cultivate coherence, psychological safety, and embodied decision-making.
Current Projects
Initiatives bringing embodied intelligence to communities and movements worldwide.
Neuroluminous
A neurodivergent community dedicated to trauma recovery, thriving, and embodied wellbeing.
The Expat Thrivers Network
Supporting globally mobile professionals in finding rootedness and relational coherence.
The Eritrean–Ethiopian Peace Initiative
Embodied dialogue and somatic practices for reconciliation and cross-cultural understanding.
Embodied Relating For All
Community and training series making relational intelligence accessible to everyone.
Begin Your Journey
Whether you're seeking personal transformation, organizational development, or community engagement, we're here to support your path toward coherent, embodied leadership.