Career & life coaching, on video across the US

Find your next clear step, and take it.

For mid-career professionals who are good at the job but feel stuck. No pep talks, no five-year plans. Just honest coaching that moves you forward.

Book a free intro call

20 minutes, no pitch.

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Is this the right fit?

Coaching works best when it matches where you are. Here's an honest look at who I help, and who is better served elsewhere.

This is for you if

  • You're good at your job, but it no longer fits.
  • You keep thinking about a change and never start.
  • You want a promotion or a leadership role and don't know what's holding you back.
  • You're saying yes to everything and running on empty.

This isn't for you if

  • You're looking for therapy or crisis support. I'll gladly point you to a licensed therapist.
  • You want to be told what to do.
  • You're after a quick fix.
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How it works

Four steps, one clear path

Each step is clear, and you always know what comes next.

  1. 1

    A free 20-minute intro call

    We see if we're a good fit. There's no pitch, just an honest conversation about where you are and what you want.

  2. 2

    A clarity session

    We map where you are and where you want to be, so the next step stops being a fog and starts being a direction.

  3. 3

    Weekly sessions with small experiments

    We meet each week, you try small experiments in between, and you can message me whenever you get stuck.

  4. 4

    A review and a plan for your next chapter

    We look at what changed and set out what comes next, so you leave with momentum rather than a loose end.

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Programs

Pick the support that fits where you are

Start with a free conversation, take one decision at a time, or commit to eight weeks of steady work.

Free intro call

20 minutes

$0

A relaxed first conversation to see if we're a good fit. No pitch.

Most chosen

The Clear Path program

8 weeks

$1,200

or two payments of $600

  • Eight weekly 60-minute sessions
  • A workbook to keep your thinking on paper
  • Messaging support between sessions
  • A check-in 30 days after we finish

Single session

60 minutes

$180

For one decision or a hard conversation you want to prepare for.

Your employer may cover it

Many clients use their employer's professional development budget. I send an invoice you can submit for it.

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Client stories

From stuck to moving

Three people, three different starting points, one next clear step at a time.

Before

“Seven years in the same role and dreading Mondays.”

After

“I moved into a UX research role I actually chose.”

Jordan P.

Product manager

Before

“Running on empty and saying yes to everything.”

After

“I negotiated a four-day week and got my evenings back.”

Aisha K.

Nurse manager

Before

“Passed over for team lead twice.”

After

“I've been leading a team of six since spring.”

Daniel R.

Software engineer

“You don’t need the whole map. You need the next clear step.”

Nora Ellison

About Nora

Twelve years of watching smart people stay stuck

I spent 12 years in HR at tech companies, watching smart people stay stuck in jobs that no longer fit them. They were good at what they did, and that was part of the trap.

So I trained as a coach, earned the ICF PCC credential and have coached more than 300 clients since 2017.

I'm direct, warm and a little nosy about what you actually want. I won't hand you a script or a five-year plan; we'll look at what's real for you and find the next step.

I live in Denver with my partner and a very opinionated dog.

I'm direct, warm and a little nosy about what you actually want.
  • ICF PCC credential
  • 300+ clients coached since 2017
  • 12 years in HR at tech companies

FAQ

Questions people ask before they book

Not seeing your question here? Ask it on the free intro call, with no pitch and no pressure.

Book a free call

Book your free intro call

Twenty minutes, no pitch. Tell me a little about what's on your mind and I'll reply within one business day with times that work.

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