Ellen Chua
Career coach for female professional managers in Kuala Lumpur
| Rate | $60 to $70 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Performance coach |
| Based in | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Coach in Transformative Coaching (Advanced); Vipassana 20-Days; MBSR Practitioner; BFin |
Ellen Chua is a career coach based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ellen helps female professional managers who want to leave jobs that feel meaningless, misaligned or draining. Ellen guides them toward careers that fit their values, without starting over. Ellen also holds MBSR practitioner training and has completed a 20-day Vipassana course, which is uncommon among career coaches.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen works with professionals who feel stuck in jobs that no longer fit. Ellen's focus is on moving into work that feels meaningful and sustainable.
- Leaving a job that feels meaningless or misaligned
- Recovering from burnout at work
- Pivoting careers without starting over
- Finding an aligned career when past options did not fit
- Deciding whether to stay in or leave a disliked job
- Building a fulfilling and sustainable career
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with impact-driven female professional managers. Ellen's clients are in jobs that feel meaningless, misaligned or burnt out. They want to move into careers that feel aligned and fulfilling, and they want to build on their experience rather than start from zero.
Background and qualifications
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Finance. Ellen is also an MBSR practitioner, which is a mindfulness-based stress reduction method. Ellen completed a 20-day Vipassana course. Ellen writes articles on aligned careers and on why people stay in or leave jobs they dislike.
Ellen Chua pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Ellen combines career coaching with mindfulness training, including MBSR practice and a 20-day Vipassana course.
Best for female managers who feel burnt out in their current job and want a meaningful career change without starting over.
Ellen's rate sits below the range most career coaches charge ($82 to $185 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Ellen Chua charge?
Ellen Chua's rate is $60 to $70 per hour.
What does Ellen Chua help with?
Ellen Chua helps with leaving a job that feels meaningless or misaligned, recovering from burnout at work, pivoting careers without starting over and finding an aligned career when past options did not fit.
Is Ellen Chua certified?
Ellen Chua lists: Certified Professional Coach in Transformative Coaching (Advanced); Vipassana 20-Days; MBSR Practitioner; BFin.
Does Ellen Chua help people change careers without starting over?
Yes. Ellen helps female professional managers pivot into aligned and fulfilling careers without starting over.
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