Ellie Buteau, PhD, ACC
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
-Socrates
Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash
About Opportunity Coaching
What opportunity are you seeking in your life?
Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash
Do you ever find yourself thinking about what you want your job or life to be like, only to tell yourself that what you want is not possible? Well, why isn't it possible? Answering this question takes time, reflection, and someone who will listen and ask the questions you may not realize you need to answer. This is the work you will do when working with me as a coach.
​
Who are my clients?
My clients are working women balancing multiple responsibilities: relationships, caregiving, parenting, homeschooling, their own wellness, and more. Coaching can be an especially powerful experience for women. From a young age, women are told by society what they can and should do. Coaching can support you in making choices that will empower you and enable you to create the life you want for yourself and your loved ones.
​
“A shift in perspective opens a completely new set of unlimited possibilities." - Satsuki Shibuya
Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash
​
My Story
I believe in the power of coaching to change perspectives and change lives. I've experienced it as a client and I witness the transformation my clients experience. For the past many years, I have coached women through job, relationship, and parenthood transitions, through finding harmony between their work life and life outside of work, and through the process of prioritizing their own well-being. I've coached clients all over the world, including the United States, Canada, China, and India. I am a group coach for the company Allies in Mental Health, which helps people tend to their mental wellbeing at work and in their lives overall, and coach pro-bono for The Women's Impact Alliance, which supports young women leaders working to create social and environmental impact.
​
Outside of coaching I conduct research to help nonprofit organizations and leaders to be as effective as they can be. I served as a vice-president for a national nonprofit for 13 years and earlier in my career started my own business to consult for nonprofits, university research centers, and clinical mental health programs. I've practiced yoga and meditation for 20 years, and served as a board member and teacher for several community and educational organizations.
​
Coaching Credentials
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
Certified Professional Coach (CPC), International Coach Academy
​
Education
PhD, Social-Personality Psychology
MA, Social-Personality Psychology
BA, Psychology, awarded with Great Distinction
​
​
Coaching Programs
Opportunity Coaching offers both group and individual coaching programs.
​
Each group program meets three times virtually. Group coaching provides a powerful support and learning opportunity for all participants. Engagement and participation are key to fully benefit from group coaching.
Each individual program begins with a complimentary discovery session where we'll explore what you hope to accomplish through coaching and determine if we are a good fit for working together.
Group Coaching
Setting the Foundation
Single Session
$220
During a single coaching session, you will bring a goal toward which you hope you make progress. Each coaching session is 50 minutes.
Start on Your Path
Five Sessions
$980
Five sessions over the course of three months provide the time and space for you to put into action what you are learning and experience progress.
Bring Your Vision to Life
Ten Sessions
$1,950
Ten coaching sessions over the course of five months allow you to experience deeper change and greater progress toward your goals.
Individual Coaching
Setting the Foundation
Single Session
$220
During a single coaching session, you will bring a goal toward which you hope you make progress. Each coaching session is 50 minutes.
Start on Your Path
Five Sessions
$980
Five sessions over the course of three months provide the time and space for you to put into action what you are learning and experience progress.
Bring Your Vision to Life
Ten Sessions
$1,950
Ten coaching sessions over the course of five months allow you to experience deeper change and greater progress toward your goals.
Testimonials
"I have been coached by Ellie over many years and I can whole-heartedly say: she is a phenomenal coach. Ellie’s presence is palpable, and her warmth, judgment-free listening, and spot-on questions foster discoveries for me every time we speak. I love to sink into the coaching space she creates. She is astute, intuitive, and respectful and I am grateful for her uncanny ability to gently nudge me toward the issues I need to explore. Ellie has my full trust and confidence, and I enjoy our many laughs as well!"