Balanced Culture Consulting (BCC) is a partnership between Eliska Smith Padilla and Priscilla Luzader Pipho. With more than 60 years of experience managing change in organizations, Priscilla and Eliska bring practical experience and skill to developing balance within organizations and helping leaders hone their leadership skills.

Eliska earned a Master’s in Strategic Communication and Leadership (MASCL) from Seton Hall University and is certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). She is a trained facilitator and civic change instructor who specializes in change management, leadership development, executive coaching, organizational development, culture change, and developing high-performing teams.

Priscilla earned her Master’s in Public Administration (MPA), Priscilla worked for both the Texas Legislature and the Texas State Auditor’s Office.  She has served as an executive in occupational licensing boards in Texas that regulated more than 200,000 professionals – from engineers to realtors – and served in the state’s technical agency as Chief Customer Officer. She is certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and DiSC Workplace assessments, is a trained facilitator and an examiner for the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. Priscilla is also a trained coach who helps guide executives to manage conflict and build high-performing teams.