What We Do
MISSION
CONSULTING
MISSION
OPTEMPO’s mission is our commitment to partner alongside you through our empowering coaching & consulting to help you unlock your full potential and to begin to thrive with effectiveness both personally and professionally making a purposeful impact and achieving meaningful results.
COACHING
CONSULTING
MISSION
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Career Development & Executive Transition
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Team Building
Workshops & Speaking Engagements
CONSULTING
CONSULTING
CONSULTING
Audit and Review of Books
Expense Reduction and Cost Analysis
Recommendations to streamline operations and improve profitability
Meet Coach & Founder Elisa Poplawski
Elisa M. Poplawski, known as "Coach Elisa," brings a wealth of diverse leadership experience across a dynamic range of industries, including the military, federal government, education field, private sector, and business. As the CEO and Founder of OPTEMPO Coaching & Consulting, Elisa delivers transformative coaching for individuals and teams, facilitates high-impact workshops, and inspires audiences through motivational speaking/keynote engagements—empowering both young athletes and professionals alike.
Elisa's leadership journey includes roles as a senior leader within the Department of Defense (DoD) and joint interagency environments, as well as service as a Military Veteran and DoD Interrogator with multiple overseas deployments supporting counter-terrorism operations in OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, providing them experience as an expert negotiator across industries. Beyond her military and federal career, Elisa has served as a teacher and principal in inner-city Philadelphia schools, coached soccer at middle school, high school, and college levels, and contributed as a leader in the real estate industry.
Deeply committed to service, Elisa has also launched youth programs and served as a coach for The Honor Foundation, a nonprofit supporting Special Operations Forces transitioning to civilian life. Across every role, she is known for building authentic relationships, fostering trust, and naturally inspiring and motivating others to grow. Her approach consistently delivers transformational leadership and coaching results.
Elisa holds a Master’s in Education, dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Elementary Education and Biblical Education, and an Associate of Arts in Intelligence Operations. She is a certified Leadership & Performance Coach and fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Spanish.
Originally from New Jersey, Elisa has lived in Pennsylvania and has called the Washington D.C. metro area home since 2007. She is passionate about making an impact- unlocking human potential, living with purpose, and enjoying life to the fullest alongside her wife, Jessica, and the family they love.
meet consultant & founder jessica guadalupe
Jessica Guadalupe is an accomplished business and finance executive with over twenty years of diverse professional experience spanning leadership, management, finance, and sales across multiple industries. As Chief Operating Officer at OPTEMPO Coaching & Consulting, Jessica leads financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, bookkeeping, forecasting, and strategic account management for a diverse portfolio of clients. Her expertise streamlines operations, enhances compliance, and delivers strategic financial insights that empower better decision-making.
Jessica's leadership journey began in higher education and media before transitioning into the real estate and consulting sectors. In 2017, she joined Keller Williams Realty as the Market Center Administrator of the Alexandria office and was later promoted to Director of Finance in 2020. In this role, she managed the financial operations of four real estate offices, overseeing agent commissions, owner distributions, billing, and payroll. Jessica led and mentored a team, fostering team development and improving operational efficiency. She was responsible for accounts payable, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards. Collaborating closely with leadership, she supported budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning efforts. Additionally, she acted as a key liaison with CPAs, vendors, and Keller Williams Realty International, while streamlining processes to enhance transaction accuracy and overall financial performance.
Earlier in her career, Jessica held leadership roles in higher education, where she managed teams, oversaw financial aid and student services, and drove operational improvements. Her background also includes business development roles in Univision Radio in New York City, managing advertising accounts. Her proficiency spans operational excellence, process improvement, and client relations.
Jessica holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management, and dual Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in General Business and Human Resource Management. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and holds a Virginia State Public Notary Certification.
Growing up in New Jersey and relocating to Northern Virginia in 2008, Jessica brings a passion for diverse cultures, a meticulous attention to detail, and a deep commitment to continuous learning. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.