Becky E.
5.0
Higher Education doesn't have to be a mystery
Studied at University of Kansas
Works at Sage
Hiring Manager
Available January 3 at 3:00 PM UTC
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Becky’s Higher Education Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
20+ people coached for Higher Education
Prior to becoming a coach, I spent 20 years working in higher education. I was a Recruitment Coordinator, monitoring searches across the entire University to ensure that candidates were being fairly considered. And after I completed my PhD, I was the Assistant Director of a large, multi-faceted Research Center, where I managed a staff and controlled the budget of my own grant-funded projects. Now that I'm a coach, I love to bring that experience to benefit others in the higher education world. Dissertation coaching is a passion of mine--I'm highly successful at guiding others through the bewildering process from proposal to defense. All with a warm, friendly, positive outlook!
Becky can help with:
Skill Building
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Higher Education Administration
Becky also coaches for Career Development and Leadership Development. View all.
About Becky
It was a Thursday in August 2015, and I was driving home from a job that was wearing away at my soul. I said to myself for what had to be the 100th time, "I can't keep doing this." And as clear as can be, I heard the response, "Then stop doing this." So I did. The short version of the story is that I quit my full-time job, went to work for myself, and got certified as a Leadership and Career coach. In the nearly 10 years since I left behind my steady, well-paying job, I have never looked back. But I realize that such a clear direction isn't in the cards for every person at a crossroad. Not everyone's path forward can be laid out by a voice from beyond, and that's where coaching comes in. I want to work with people who feel stuck--who aren't sure what comes next--in their lives, career, education, relationships.
Why do I coach?
My first-hand experience with a coach is one of the reasons I believe in the power of coaching to guide people through whatever life is throwing at them. Brenda, my dissertation coach, was at least as important to me as my faculty advisor when I was making that final push to complete my PhD. I was a working mom of two kids under 4, and her support was invaluable. Now, I want to provide just that kind of support to others. I love working with dissertation students, along with growing professionals, and with people who are considering a career change. Unflagging support, expanded vision, and creative perspectives are hallmarks of my coaching and what I'll bring to each of my coaching relationships.
Work Experience
Mentor and Coach
Quantum Coaching Academy
February 2024 - Present
Provide 1:1 and group mentoring to the next generation of ICF-certified coaches. Team Coordination, Coaching & Mentoring and +3 skills
Executive Coach
Sage
May 2021 - Present
Coaching executives and emergng leaders throughout the United States, and beyond. Presentation Skills, Career Development and +14 skills
President
WeQuest Coaching
July 2018 - Present
As a PCC Certified coach, with advanced training in Leadership Coaching, Career Transitions, & Wellness Coaching, I'm here to help you make the most of your work life and to move forward into your best life. Stop by my website to learn more! www.wequestforwellness.com Presentation Skills, Career Development and +19 skills
President
WordCraft, LLC
September 2015 - Present
Hiring Manager
My company provides evaluation, survey development and administration, and facilitation services, particularly in the arts and other nonprofits. I am also an experienced trainer and strategic planner. Presentation Skills, Resumes and +11 skills
Coach and Facilitator
Pace
May 2022 - May 2024
Pace combines aspects of the power of peer support with expert facilitation by a certified professional to create an experience that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere. Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills and +11 skills
Assistant Director
University of Kansas
September 2001 - September 2015
Hiring Manager
Managed staff, professionals, and graduate research assistants. Oversaw multi-million dollar grants. Served as hiring manager to a department of 100+ employees.
Education
University of Kansas
PhD, Higher Education
1997 - 2001
Activities and societies: Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Sorority Bachelor's Degree (with Distinction), English 4 Year Member, Marching Jayhawks 4 Year Member, Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority Master's Degree, English PhD, Higher Education
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Overall Rating
5.0
Becky has helped Leland clients get into American Express