Claire Baker
Life and career coach for lesbians and LGBTQ+ allies
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Life transitionsPurpose and directionGoal setting and accountabilityCareer changeCareer clarity and purposeWeight management |
| Works with | Women, LGBTQ+ and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Health coach |
| Credentials | Professional certified life coach |
| Practice | Practical Change Coaching |
Claire Baker is a life and career coach who helps lesbians and LGBTQ+ allies build fuller lives and stronger relationships. She runs Practical Change Coaching and has coached since 2012. Before that, she spent more than 30 years leading and managing nonprofits, so she knows cause-based career issues well. She also leads weekly healthy living and weight management workshops. Clients can work with a coach who understands lesbian relationships and does not need a coming out conversation.
What Claire helps with
Claire works with people who have put career first and want to rethink their path. She also helps with changes in relationships and health habits.
- Exploring other career options
- Trying something new after years in one career
- Finding meaning in work while earning a living
- Looking at what works and what does not in relationships
- Losing weight
- Drinking less
- Making a big life change without fear of what others think
Who Claire works with
Claire coaches practical women and men who want to get more of what they want at work and in life. Many clients are hard workers who have put their career first and now question the path not taken. She also serves lesbian and bisexual women, the Q+ community, and allies who are fine working with a lesbian coach.
Background and qualifications
Claire Baker is the head coach at Practical Change Coaching. She is a professional certified life coach and has coached since 2012. Before and alongside coaching, she worked for more than 30 years in nonprofit management and as a cause-based organizational leader. That work gives her a strong grasp of career questions in mission-driven fields. She also leads weekly healthy living and weight management workshops.
Claire Baker pricing
Programs and services
- Free session
- One-on-one coaching
- Weekly healthy living and weight management workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Claire pairs three decades of nonprofit leadership with coaching built for lesbians and LGBTQ+ allies.
Best for lesbian and LGBTQ+ clients, and their allies, who want to change careers or rethink their lives and relationships.
Common questions
How much does Claire Baker charge?
Coaching with Claire runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Claire from this page for an exact quote.
What does Claire Baker help with?
Claire Baker helps with exploring other career options, trying something new after years in one career, finding meaning in work while earning a living and looking at what works and what does not in relationships.
Is Claire Baker certified?
Claire Baker lists: Professional certified life coach.
Does Claire Baker only coach lesbians?
No. Claire coaches women and men, and clients do not need to be lesbian. They only need to be fine working with a lesbian coach.
Does Claire Baker help with career questions in nonprofit work?
Yes. Claire worked in nonprofit management for more than 30 years and understands cause-based career issues.
How do I contact Claire Baker?
Send Claire a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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