Reclaim your energy,
your voice, and your workday.

My name is Ellen Whitlock Baker,
and I’d love to be your coach.

My name is Ellen Whitlock Baker,
and I’d love to be your coach.

I help people make clear, grounded decisions about how they work and lead—without burning out or losing themselves in the process.

I’ve spent 20 years inside complex organizations leading teams, navigating change, and working within systems that are both deeply meaningful and deeply flawed.

I understand the pressures, the politics, and the impossible expectations—because I’ve lived them.

Modern workplaces are demanding, complex, and often misaligned with how humans actually function—especially if you’ve ever been told you’re too much, not enough, or somehow both.

BEGIN WITH CLARITY.

If you want to lead with more clarity, less chaos, and integrity—whether for yourself, your team, or your organization—I offer thoughtful coaching, workshops, and practical tools designed for real workplaces.

  • “I recommend Ellen as a skillful, supportive thought partner and coach. Ellen helped me hone in on my superpowers. I appreciate that she urged me to have grace for myself in the difficult work of transition, and modeled it with her warm, no-nonsense, we-all-could-be-more-kind-to-ourselves approach.”

    — Becky Kelley, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Governor, Washington State

  • “Ellen is great at asking the questions that go a little deeper to untangle the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what.’ I’ve had the pleasure of clarifying my professional values, identifying my job strengths, and envisioning what more I want out of my career with Ellen over the past six months.”

    — Rebecca Denk, CFO, KEXP Seattle

  • “We all deserve our own personal cheerleader and Ellen lifts you up while also adding practical guidance. Ellen has a gift for deep listening and tailoring the work and content of the sessions to your personal goals for your life and your work. She is sincere, genuine, and supportive.”

    — Executive, University of Montana


01

Momentum Sessions

A short series for focus and next steps

Momentum Sessions are a three-session coaching experience designed for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next.

Together, we create space to think, get clear on what matters, and identify grounded next steps you can actually follow through on.

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For Individuals


02

Clarity Session

A single session for immediate clarity

If you’re dealing with a specific challenge or decision and want a one-time thought partner, the Reset is a 90-minute coaching session designed to help you untangle what’s weighing on you and identify next steps.

This is best if you want focused support without ongoing sessions.

BOOK A SESSION


03

Ongoing 1:1 Coaching

For deeper, sustained coaching

If you’re navigating a bigger transition, stepping into leadership, or ready for ongoing support, longer-term coaching allows us to work more deeply with patterns, habits, and decision-making over time.

We’ll start with a conversation to see if this kind of partnership is the right fit.

SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MIN CONSULT

Clarity changes everything.

Clarity changes everything.

For Organizations
& Teams

I partner with organizations, teams, and professional communities through:

  • Workshops

  • Retreats

  • Speaking engagements

My work focuses on burnout, boundaries, leadership, and sustainable work initiatives.

If you’re exploring support for your team or organization, let’s talk.

Inquire here.

Client Partners

I help professionals make clearer, more sustainable decisions about how they work and lead.

Not sure where to begin?
Click here, and let’s talk.

Download a free Boundaries at Work Toolkit

Setting (and keeping) boundaries is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself from burnout at work. Our workplaces will keep on taking (and taking) unless we do something about it. But it can be hard (especially for women in workplaces that don’t work well for us) to speak up and stand strong. In this free guide I’ll provide you with scripts for those boundary-setting conversations and email templates so you’re prepared and confident in putting your needs first.