Ming Chen
Executive and career coach for women and BIPOC leaders in tech
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Executive presence and communicationLeadership developmentWomen in leadershipBurnout and resilienceTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersCareer changeSalary negotiationTech careersPromotions and advancementWomen's careersCareer clarity and purposeConfidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionLife transitionsGoal setting and accountability |
| Works with | Women, Executives, Managers, Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach, Life coach and Health coach |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); International Coaching Federation ACC; Women-in-Management Facilitator, Stanford GSB |
| Practice | Nebula Coaching |
Ming Chen is an executive and career coach and the founder of Nebula Coaching. She works with women and BIPOC executives in tech who are stuck in the margins of the workplace or facing a career pivot. Before coaching, she was Director of Global Product Partnerships at Twitter. She also took startups to acquisition 3 times, with buyers Comcast, Oracle and Akamai. She teaches as a Women-in-Management Facilitator at Stanford GSB.
What Ming helps with
Ming helps senior professionals who are in a career transition, often after leaving or being pushed out of a role. She also works with people who feel unseen at work and want to pivot.
- Rebuilding confidence after a career disruption
- Landing a new role in a healthier workplace
- Launching a fractional or consulting business
- Negotiating a higher salary
- Making a hard career pivot
- Being the only woman in the room
- Getting clear on who you want to be at work
- Managing several income streams
Who Ming works with
Ming works with Directors, VPs and C-suite leaders who have a strong track record and are in transition. Many clients are women and BIPOC professionals in tech. They often feel stuck in the margins of the workplace or are the only woman in the room. Others are mid-managers, solopreneurs or mid-lifers making a pivot.
How Ming works
Ming uses a plan built on clarity, confidence and strategy. Clients reframe setbacks and reconnect with their core strengths. Then they build a plan for a new role, a consultancy or several income streams. Weekly accountability keeps momentum going. Work is done one on one. A first call is a chance to explore goals and is not a contract.
Background and qualifications
Ming has over 20 years of experience as a woman leader in tech. She held leadership roles in sales, strategic partner management, strategy and operations, business development and global product partnerships. She led teams at Akamai, Comcast and Twitter, where she was Director of Global Product Partnerships. She took startups to acquisition 3 times. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, an ICF ACC coach, and a Women-in-Management Facilitator at Stanford GSB. She is CEO and founder of Nebula Coaching.
Ming Chen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Weekly accountability
- Intro call
Ming Chen reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ming is a former Twitter director who took startups to acquisition 3 times and now coaches women and BIPOC leaders in tech.
Best for senior women and BIPOC professionals in tech who are in a career transition and want a clear plan.
Common questions
How much does Ming Chen charge?
Coaching with Ming runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Ming from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ming Chen help with?
Ming Chen helps with rebuilding confidence after a career disruption, landing a new role in a healthier workplace, launching a fractional or consulting business and negotiating a higher salary.
Is Ming Chen certified?
Ming Chen lists: Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC); International Coaching Federation ACC; Women-in-Management Facilitator, Stanford GSB.
Does Ming Chen coach people who left a job unexpectedly?
Yes. She works with Directors, VPs and C-suite leaders who were pushed out or left a role. She helps them rebuild confidence and plan their next step.
Can Ming help with starting a consulting business?
Yes. Her clients have launched fractional and consulting businesses. She helps them build a plan that fits their goals.
How do I contact Ming Chen?
Send Ming a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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