Hi, I’m Ellen (she/her) —Founder, Coach & Partner on Your Growth Journey.
In 2021, I founded Evergreen Coaching & Consulting to partner with people to consciously create the life and career they crave.
I am a sister, daughter, wife, friend, expat, dancer, yogi, baker, cook, nonprofit professional, change practitioner, and coach, who draws on my varied life and work experiences to support my clients as they make powerful changes.
Originally from a small town in Upstate New York, USA, I now live in and work from the beautiful Amsterdam, Netherlands. I coach in-person at Stories in Amsterdam and virtually with people across the globe via Zoom.
My “WHY”
I fell in love with coaching because of its transformative power. Receiving coaching at an early and formative stage in my career altered the course of my life. It’s where I started to get clear about my dreams and strengths, gain perspective on beliefs that were holding me back, and begin taking action to become the person I truly want to be.
Along the way, I fell in love with coaching others. There’s nothing more powerful or meaningful for me than accompanying a client as they make changes, face challenges, and live in greater alignment with their values.
My Background
Over many years of work and study, I’ve honed my skills as a coach and partner on change journeys. In addition to my coach-specific training and certifications, I have a Masters degree in learning and change.
I spent 2+ years studying how adults learn, how organizations adapt and develop, and how to support people and organizations through transitions so the changes they seek are aligned, intentional, successful, and sustainable.
The topic of my Masters research thesis was coaching and how coaches can partner with their clients to increase their sense of confidence and self-efficacy.
Prior to launching my business, I spent 7 years partnering with individuals and communities in the nonprofit sector in Chicago, Illinois and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
My Credentials
Certified Organizational and Leadership Coach, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Policy Studies, Syracuse University, Syracuse, USA
My Superpowers
Helping you feel seen ● Connecting the dots ● Creating space for insight
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