Priya Ford, M.S.

Founder & Lead Mental Performance Consultant

Hi, I’m Priya Ford, the founder of Elite Edge Consulting, LLC, which is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. But I didn’t always live in Colorado… I’m originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I decided to leave Chapel Hill to pursue my Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and then continue on to obtain my Master’s degree from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. These learning environments laid the foundation for my work with high-performing individuals and groups.

I’ve worked with a wide range of high-performing individuals and groups, from U.S. military units, collegiate teams, to corporate executives. My mission is simple: to help people thrive under pressure, build meaningful connections, and lead with confidence. Whether it’s through interactive workshops, personalized coaching, or motivational speaking, I focus on creating engaging, practical, and impactful experiences that drive real growth and success.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me exploring new hiking trails, playing volleyball, eating at a local restaurant, or booking my next international trip!

Let’s connect and explore how I can help you achieve your goals and reach your peak potential!

Priya’s Certifications

  • The FIRO-B (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior) assessment helps individuals understand how their interpersonal needs influence their behavior and relationships. It measures three key areas: inclusion, control, and affection, examining both expressed and wanted levels of interaction. By identifying these preferences, the assessment provides insights into how individuals can enhance their communication, build stronger relationships, and improve team dynamics. It is widely used in leadership development, team building, and personal growth to foster greater self-awareness and collaboration.

  • The Influence Style Indicator assessment helps individuals understand their preferred approach to influencing others and how their style impacts communication and decision-making. It identifies five distinct influencing styles, enabling participants to recognize their strengths and adapt their strategies to different situations and audiences. This self-awareness fosters more effective collaboration, leadership, and relationship-building. By leveraging diverse influence styles, individuals and teams can enhance their ability to inspire action, resolve conflicts, and achieve goals.

  • The Persight assessment is designed to help individuals and teams enhance their performance by identifying psychological and behavioral patterns. It provides insights into how personal tendencies and mindset influence decision-making, relationships, and goal achievement. By highlighting strengths and growth opportunities, the assessment supports individuals in developing strategies for improved resilience, communication, and leadership. It is a valuable tool for fostering self-awareness, optimizing team dynamics, and driving sustainable personal and professional success.

  • The Leadership Network Diagnostic assessment evaluates the effectiveness of a leader’s network and its impact on their influence, decision-making, and overall success. It identifies the quality and structure of relationships within and beyond the organization, highlighting strengths and gaps in connection and collaboration. By providing actionable insights, the assessment helps leaders build stronger, more strategic networks that foster innovation, support, and shared goals. This tool is essential for leaders aiming to enhance their influence, drive organizational performance, and create meaningful, results-oriented relationships.

  • The WPB5 (Workplace Big Five) assessment provides insights into an individual’s personality traits and how they influence workplace behaviors and performance. Based on the Five-Factor Model of personality, it evaluates traits like openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability. By understanding these traits, individuals can improve self-awareness, communication, and team collaboration while aligning their strengths with workplace roles and goals. It is a powerful tool for personal development, leadership growth, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.