Welcome, I’m Ellen.

Whether you are leading an organization, building a business, or raising gifted or twice exceptional children constant change and unexpected challenges are par for the course. These moments can feel overwhelming and isolating, but they’re also opportunities for growth. You don’t have to navigate them alone.

At Inner Light Coaching, I work with individuals and organizations to create clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies so you can thrive in work, parenting, and personal growth.

The Challenges You Face

You might feel stuck, stretched too thin, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you’re juggling leadership responsibilities, launching a business, or parenting intense and gifted children, the demands can be relentless. You need a clear path forward—and someone to guide you along the way.

How I Can Help

I’m here to be your guide, offering tools, strategies, and support to help you achieve the transformation you’re seeking. At Inner Light Coaching, I specialize in:

Executive & Leadership Coaching
Founders / Owners & Transitions Coaching
Facilitation and Training
Parent Coaching

I know what it’s like to be in your shoes because I’ve lived it. Balancing the demands of running a business, raising exceptionally bright and highly capable children, and navigating medical complexities has taught me invaluable lessons in resilience, self-care, and clarity.

At Inner Light Coaching, I don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. Instead, I work with you to create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique challenges and goals. Together, we’ll unlock your inner wisdom, giving you the tools to lead with purpose and thrive in every aspect of your life.

Your Next Step

Every journey begins with a single step. Let’s connect to discuss where you are, where you want to go, and how we can get there together.

Whether you’re leading an organization with far-reaching impact, building a business, or guiding your family through a transformative season, I’m here to help you achieve the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.

Ready to take the first step? Let’s start your journey today.

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A bit about me.

Your Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Growth

I understand what it feels like to chart a path that’s uniquely yours. My own journey has been anything but traditional, and it’s why I’m so passionate about helping others navigate their own challenges and aspirations with clarity and confidence.

After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, I embraced adventure and learning as I explored what truly mattered to me. I guided rivers in the Grand Canyon, taught environmental education in Colorado, and immersed myself in places I love and learned so much, Mexico and Brazil. Along the way, I honed my skills as a teacher, a leader, and a learner—skills that would become the foundation of my work today.

Through these experiences, I saw firsthand how transformative guidance can help people uncover their own potential and I wanted to learn what it was to work with that at scale on a community level. That realization led me to earn a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and dedicate nearly a decade to community development across the Pacific Northwest, working with organizations to foster equitable policies and plans the supported clean air, water, and nature for all, in addition to supporting organizations with equity, engagement, and impactful change.

Over time, I wanted to go back to my roots, working again at the 1:1 level and in facilitation and training for teams and organizations, a nod to my educator roots. In 2018, I founded Inner Light Coaching to do just that.

Why I’m Here

As your coach, I bring years of experience navigating diverse challenges and opportunities. From working with federal organizations like the Centers for Disease Control to mentoring women ready to embrace bold career pivots, I’ve learned that the greatest transformations happen when people have the tools, clarity, and confidence to take their next step.

Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or navigating the complexities of parenting, I’m here to help you uncover your inner light and move forward with purpose.

What Guides Me

I’m not just a coach—I’m a parent navigating the joys and challenges of raising two exceptionally bright and also intense children. I know what it’s like to balance professional growth, personal development, and family life. Homeschooling is still a part of our journey. I also know that life’s most meaningful work happens off the beaten path.

Through my personal and professional journey, I’ve learned to embrace resilience, stay grounded in purpose, and create systems that allow others to thrive. These lessons shape how I show up for my clients every day.

Let’s Get Started

If you’re ready to take the next step—whether in your career, your personal growth, or your parenting journey—I’m here to guide you. Together, we’ll chart a path forward that’s uniquely yours, helping you lead authentically and live a life that feels deeply fulfilling.