Ellen Richards
Leadership coach for Executive Assistants and administrative professionals
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Transitions and new rolesPromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach, Business coach and Spiritual coach |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Coach; Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner; COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist; COR.E Transitions Dynamics Specialist; International Coaching Federation (ICF) member |
| Practice | The Lightbrary |
Ellen Richards is a leadership coach who helps Executive Assistants grow as leaders. She founded The Lightbrary, a coaching and consulting company for administrative professionals. Before coaching, she spent decades as an Executive Assistant. She partnered with C-level executives, senior leaders and global teams across many countries and industries. She also works with organizations and executives to build career pathways that support Executive Assistant growth.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps Executive Assistants set bigger goals and turn them into action plans. She also helps organizations build growth paths for their assistants.
- Growing as a leader in an Executive Assistant role
- Setting bigger goals and building action plans
- Building career pathways for Executive Assistants
- Moving through career transitions
- Increasing impact within an organization
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with Executive Assistants, Executive Business Partners and other administrative professionals. She also partners with organizations and executives who want to build strong growth and development paths for their assistants.
Background and qualifications
Ellen worked for decades as an Executive Assistant before she became a coach. She partnered with C-level executives, senior leaders and global teams across countries and industries. Her work covered decision-making support, strategic planning, organizational operations, change management and talent development processes. She is a Certified Professional Coach and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. She is also a COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist and a COR.E Transitions Dynamics Specialist. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation.
Ellen Richards pricing
Programs and services
- Coaching for Executive Assistants
- Consulting with organizations and executives on career pathways
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A former Executive Assistant of decades who now coaches Executive Assistants as leaders.
Best for Executive Assistants who want to grow as leaders and build a bigger career path.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Richards charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Richards help with?
Ellen Richards helps with growing as a leader in an Executive Assistant role, setting bigger goals and building action plans, building career pathways for Executive Assistants and moving through career transitions.
Is Ellen Richards certified?
Ellen Richards lists: Certified Professional Coach; Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner; COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist; COR.E Transitions Dynamics Specialist; International Coaching Federation (ICF) member.
Does Ellen Richards work with organizations as well as individuals?
Yes. She partners with organizations and executives to design career pathways that support Executive Assistant growth and development.
How do I contact Ellen Richards?
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