Nancy Beard
Life coach for women at a crossroads, with nonprofit roots
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionLife transitionsStress and overwhelmCareer clarity and purpose |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Certified Life Coach, The Life Coach School; BA in History, magna cum laude, Queens University; Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals since 1998; Member, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners since 2012 |
Nancy Beard is a certified life coach who helps women find purpose and joy when life feels chaotic. She focuses on women at a crossroads who want to start a new chapter. She has mentored and coached women for over twenty years. She also holds a long career in nonprofit fundraising, including a vice president role at Lifespan in Charlotte, NC. She offers a free 30 minute session and flexible hours.
What Nancy helps with
Nancy works with women who feel lost, stuck or worn down by the demands of life. She helps them find direction and rebuild who they want to be.
- Starting a new chapter in life
- Feeling lost after giving to others for years
- Managing emotional reactions to everyday stress
- Finding the root cause of a problem, not just symptoms
- Replacing old beliefs with new ones
- Career frustrations and next steps
- Building confidence
- Improving work relationships
Who Nancy works with
Nancy coaches women who are at a crossroads and want to shape the next chapter of their lives. She is especially interested in women in the nonprofit sector. Her clients include women dealing with chaos, lost joy, and personal or career frustrations.
How Nancy works
Nancy describes life coaching as a personal trainer for your mind. She helps clients learn how their brain works and how they react to daily stress. She looks for the underlying cause of a problem to reach practical solutions. She also replaces old beliefs from the past with new ones. She offers flexible hours and a free 30 minute session.
Background and qualifications
Nancy has mentored and coached women for over twenty years. She is a Certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School. Her main career has been in nonprofit fundraising and leadership. She was Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of St. Mark's Foundation at Lifespan in Charlotte, NC from 2000 to 2011. Since 2011 she has worked at United Church Homes & Services Foundation. She has been active in the Association of Fundraising Professionals since 1998 and served as its president in 2009. She holds a BA in History from Queens University.
Nancy Beard pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30 minute session
- One-on-one life coaching
- Flexible scheduling
- Women With Strength Facebook group
Nancy Beard reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines life coaching with a long career in nonprofit fundraising and leadership.
Best for women at a crossroads, especially in the nonprofit sector, who want to regain joy and direction.
Common questions
How much does Nancy Beard charge?
Coaching with Nancy runs $80 to $150 an hour. Message Nancy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nancy Beard help with?
Nancy Beard helps with starting a new chapter in life, feeling lost after giving to others for years, managing emotional reactions to everyday stress and finding the root cause of a problem, not just symptoms.
Is Nancy Beard certified?
Nancy Beard lists: Certified Life Coach, The Life Coach School; BA in History, magna cum laude, Queens University; Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals since 1998; Member, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners since 2012.
Does Nancy Beard coach women in the nonprofit sector?
Yes. She is a coach, mentor and thought leader in the nonprofit sector and works to motivate women there.
Does Nancy offer a trial session?
Yes. She offers a free 30 minute session.
How do I contact Nancy Beard?
Send Nancy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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