Jess Lax
Leadership coach for women-identified changemakers and non-profit leaders
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentBurnout and resilienceWomen in leadershipNonprofit leadersPurpose and directionWomen's empowerment |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Career coach |
| Credentials | ICF certified coach; Certified Mind Rebel Coach |
| Practice | Ember Circle |
Jess Lax is a leadership coach who works with changemakers, including non-profit leaders and people in social impact work. She started the Ember Circle, a 12-week group coaching program for women-identified changemakers. Jess holds an ICF certification and is a Certified Mind Rebel Coach. Her work centers on helping clients feel more connected, aligned and resilient as they build a world where all beings can thrive.
What Jess helps with
Jess helps changemakers feel more connected, aligned and resilient in their leadership. She focuses on inner work that leads to outer change.
- Leading in a more aligned way
- Building resilience as a changemaker
- Feeling more connected in social impact work
- Unlearning programming that holds leaders back
- Finding community with other changemakers
Who Jess works with
Jess works with changemakers, including non-profit leaders and people working in social impact. Her Ember Circle group program is for women-identified changemakers.
How Jess works
Jess runs the Ember Circle, a 12-week group coaching program. It is built as a community for changemakers. Her work starts with inner work, then moves to outer change. Clients unlearn old programming that held them back and build a more aligned life and style of leadership.
Background and qualifications
Jess is an ICF certified coach and a Certified Mind Rebel Coach. She started the Ember Circle to build the kind of community and experience she wanted for herself. That experience helped her unlearn programming that kept her from leading an aligned life. Today she supports changemakers in non-profit and social impact work.
Jess Lax pricing
Programs and services
- Ember Circle, a 12-week group coaching program
Jess Lax reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jess created the Ember Circle, a 12-week group coaching program built for women-identified changemakers.
Best for women-identified changemakers who want community and inner work to support their leadership.
Common questions
How much does Jess Lax charge?
Coaching with Jess runs $145 to $275 an hour. Message Jess from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jess Lax help with?
Jess Lax helps with leading in a more aligned way, building resilience as a changemaker, feeling more connected in social impact work and unlearning programming that holds leaders back.
Is Jess Lax certified?
Jess Lax lists: ICF certified coach; Certified Mind Rebel Coach.
What is the Ember Circle?
The Ember Circle is a 12-week group coaching program for women-identified changemakers. Jess started it to build a community for this kind of work.
How do I contact Jess Lax?
Send Jess a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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