Jackie Ruka
Life, business and leadership coach in Charleston, South Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Life transitionsLeadership development |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | ICA - International Coach Academy; BS; MA; PhD |
Jackie Ruka is a life, business and leadership coach in Charleston, South Carolina. Jackie helps professionals reset their lives so they fit better and feel more in control of the next chapter. Jackie trained through International Coach Academy. Jackie also writes articles on leaving a 9 to 5 job to start a business, and on how high achievers and business owners can handle stress and setbacks.
What Jackie helps with
Jackie works with professionals who want a life that fits them better and a clear plan for what comes next.
- Feeling more in control of the next chapter of life
- Finding direction during a change
- Leaving a 9 to 5 job to start a business
- Handling stress as a high achiever or business owner
- Getting past setbacks with mindset shifts
- Building more purpose, freedom and financial success
Who Jackie works with
Jackie works with professionals. This includes high achievers, business owners and people with intense work schedules. Many want to change their lives or careers and feel more aligned with what they want.
Background and qualifications
Jackie trained as a coach at International Coach Academy. Jackie holds several degrees, including a PhD. Jackie coaches in three areas: Life, business and leadership. Jackie has written articles on starting a business after leaving a 9 to 5 job, on habits of successful people, and on mindset shifts for handling setbacks. Noomii has also done an interview with Jackie.
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Programs and services
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Jackie combines life, business and leadership coaching, with a focus on professionals leaving a 9 to 5 to start their own business.
Best for professionals who want to reset their lives or leave a 9 to 5 to start a business.
Common questions
How much does Jackie Ruka charge?
Coaching with Jackie runs $100 to $185 an hour. Message Jackie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jackie Ruka help with?
Jackie Ruka helps with feeling more in control of the next chapter of life, finding direction during a change, leaving a 9 to 5 job to start a business and handling stress as a high achiever or business owner.
Is Jackie Ruka certified?
Jackie Ruka lists: ICA - International Coach Academy; BS; MA; PhD.
Does Jackie Ruka help people start their own business?
Yes. Jackie has written about five steps to leave a 9 to 5 job and start a business of your own.
Does Jackie Ruka offer a free consultation?
Yes. You can request a free consultation with Jackie.
How do I contact Jackie Ruka?
Send Jackie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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