Phyllis Mercer
Executive and career coach with a background in education
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Level 7 coaching and mentoring credential; Master's in education and technology; Post-graduate teaching certificate; Bachelor's degree; Doctorate in education (in progress) |
Phyllis Mercer is an executive coach and career coach who helps people grow as leaders and build new careers. She spent 15 years in management before moving into teaching for 20 years. She has worked as a lecturer, director of curriculum innovation and academic manager in the UK and other countries. She has coached and mentored since 2003 and now coaches full-time while she studies for a doctorate in education.
What Phyllis helps with
Phyllis works with people who want to grow as leaders and people who want to change their working lives.
- Growing as a leader
- Building leadership skills
- Making a career change
- Career direction for at-risk youth
Background and qualifications
Phyllis spent 15 years in management, where she built her leadership skills. She then moved into teaching and worked in that field for 20 years. Her roles included lecturer, director of curriculum innovation and academic manager, in the UK and other countries. She holds a bachelor's degree, a post-graduate teaching certificate, a master's in education and technology, and a level 7 coaching and mentoring credential. She is in the second year of a doctorate in education. She has coached and mentored since 2003 and has also mentored at-risk youth as a career coach.
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The CoachVouch take
Phyllis combines 15 years in management with 20 years in education, and she is studying for a doctorate in education.
Best for leaders and teaching professionals who want a coach with management and academic experience.
Common questions
How much does Phyllis Mercer charge?
Coaching with Phyllis runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Phyllis Mercer help with?
Phyllis Mercer helps with growing as a leader, building leadership skills, making a career change and career direction for at-risk youth.
Is Phyllis Mercer certified?
Phyllis Mercer lists: Level 7 coaching and mentoring credential; Master's in education and technology; Post-graduate teaching certificate; Bachelor's degree; Doctorate in education (in progress).
Does Phyllis Mercer work with young people?
Yes. She has mentored at-risk youth as a career coach.
How do I contact Phyllis Mercer?
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