talk with elliot

get it closer to done

Why should I try coaching?

Coaching is best for people who have personal or professional goals they’re serious about accomplishing. My sessions are designed to improve clarity and motivation. Sometimes it helps to get an outside view who listens keenly, and I can be that person.

What do you charge?

Hear me out. I use Giving What We Can’s ‘How Rich Am I” calculator to price my services equitably.

To determine your personalized price, enter your post-tax income in the GWWC calculator.

How rich are you?Your rate:
My income is in the top 1%USD 250 / hour
My income is in the top 2%USD 150 / hour
My income is in the top 3% to 6%USD 50 / hour
My income is in the top 7% or below.USD 25 / hour

This is all on the honor system: I trust you to be honest with me in calculating your rate.

I book packages paid upfront, generally comprised of 6 weekly sessions.

How do you provide coaching services?

I can meet you via video or phone. I’m based in BC, Canada, and if you’re local would love to work with you in person. When you book a discovery session, you see options on how to connect.

I’m ready to talk! How do we start?

Great! To begin, you’re welcome to reach out using the form below.

If you’d like to see how we might work together, you’re welcome to book a free 30-minute discovery session by clicking this shiny blue button:

Let’s talk!

Are you trained in coaching?

I earned coaching certification at InsideTrack, the premier academic coaching firm in the United States. My approach draws ideas from strengths-based leadership, an equity lens, and consultative sales. What this means for you is–if I don’t help you move closer to your goals, then I lose sleep.

What’s your experience?

My professional background is mostly in teaching English in various countries. By 2021, I discovered that what I loved most about teaching was the 1:1 conversations that really moved people forward. I’ve worked with a wide range of young people and adults. Check out my LinkedIn for a summary of my career.

Can I talk to you about my mental health?

I am not qualified as a clinical psychologist or therapist, and am not able to treat any mental illness. If you’re facing a mental health crisis, I encourage you to work with a care provider licensed in your area.

That said, I am a caring human being who wants you to thrive. I strive to create a safe container where you can bring your whole self. I would be happy to support you with tools that may help support your mental wellness.

Why do you coach?

I’m most interested in working with people who are committed to higher social purposes, especially individuals who use reason and evidence to do the most good they can do. I believe that this is the best way for me to enable good social change.

Your Privacy

Sometimes it’s helpful to discuss matters that are sensitive for personal or professional reasons. I respect your right to privacy and welcome requests for discretion. I would not tell anyone that you’re working with me unless I gained your express permission.

Please know that coaching is not a profession bound by confidentiality regulations the way that, for example, therapy or legal services are.

If I have reason to believe that imminent harm to yourself or another person is a real risk, I may disclose any information that I believe would ensure people’s safety.

What’s it like to talk with elliot?

I met Elliot through the Introduction to Effective Altruism program. I found him to be highly empathetic and a great listener. He is a thoughtful counsellor. I found his recommendations cogent and insightful. I strongly recommend his services.

Matthew Coppell

Senior Data Engineer

With Elliot’s guidance I was able to reach levels of productivity that I had not achieved in months, or even years! He’s truly great at what he does! As someone who has always had a difficult time focusing, it was a wonderful feeling to be coached by a person who could actually understand my perspective. There was never a point during the sessions that I felt like I was being judged. An absolutely extraordinary experience! A+++

Clayton Waas

Digital Artist / Entrepreneur

Coaching with Elliot is fantastic! His sessions were action-focused, helping me cut through confusion and come away with a lot more clarity and motivation to take action. He’s a fantastic listener, warm and professional, with a way of seeing the best in you and helping you see it in yourself. I highly recommend his services!

Astrid Sorflaten

Operations Lead

A great benefit from our sessions was accountability to concrete goals in clear terms that made me feel more inclined to do things even if I might otherwise have procrastinated or found an excuse not to do something. The beginning of each session with meditative practices was very grounding. Elliot is awesome at taking a high level look at your goals and your current practices and recommending concrete steps to move forward toward achieving what you want.

Brad West

Attorney, Non-profit Founder

I had the opportunity of being part of an introductory course on Effective Altruism led by Elliot and I have to say it was a great experience. Elliot’s enthusiasm for the subjects was contagious and he had this great ability to connect with the group. What really stood out for me was how he could take complex ideas and break them down into something we could all understand. Even if you weren’t an expert, you could follow along and learn a lot. It made the whole learning process a lot of fun and made everyone feel included. Elliot helped create a real sense of community in our group. He encouraged us all to share our thoughts and made sure no one felt left out. It was a great atmosphere to learn in. Something I really appreciated was how he showed genuine interest about our growth. He went out of his way to support us and give us guidance. It made a world of difference. Elliot is an amazing facilitator. I hope to get the chance to learn from him again in the future.

Anthony Lara

Psychologist, Entrepreneur

Elliot provided me with invaluable interview coaching; throughout, he was professional, attentive and I went away from the coaching sessions feeling more prepared, confident and ready to take on the interviews. The end result was that I got the dream job. If you have big ambitions or want to make a big impact on the world, I’d highly recommend Elliot for his personable, friendly coaching sessions which make a tangible difference. 

Will Sorflaten

Recruiter

My regular chats with Elliot were incredibly useful to me. He helped me stay grounded and focused, reminded me of the tools at my disposal for helping me accomplish my goals, and ensured that I was accurately assessing how I was doing. Elliot’s approach strikes the right balance of focused and easy-going, and manages to keep a professional with comfortable vibe in his sessions. If you are looking for a practical and encouraging coach to help nudge you in a more productive and focused direction, I’d strongly recommend giving Elliot’s services a go.

Mario Gibney

Co-Founder, AIGS Canada