Supporting Coaches Through the Transition
From Certification to Confidence
I help newly certified health coaches move from uncertainty and self-doubt into grounded, effective coaching in the real world, without burnout or overwhelm.
EXPLORE YOUR COACHING PATH
Hi, I'm Noel Chan
Founder of Coach's Leap System
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My Work at a Glance
Becoming a health coach is more than learning techniques. It's a personal transition.
After certification, many coaches feel pressure to "have it all figured out" while quietly questioning their readiness, identity, and direction. My work exists to support coaches through this in-between phase, where skills meet real life and confidence is built through practice, reflection, and support.
I combine professional coaching foundations with a deep understanding of emotional transitions, helping coaches feel steady in who they are and clear in how they serve.
Why I Do This Work
The gap isn't knowledge. It's integration.
I've worked with hundreds of aspiring and new coaches
who were technically trained, deeply caring, and still overwhelmed by what came next.
Coaches don't fail because they lack skill.
They struggle because no one teaches them how to move from student to practitioner, how to trust their presence, or how to build a coaching life that supports their wellbeing.
Experience & Credibility
I am a Health Coach Instructor (PhD, NBC-HWC )
and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, coach mentor, and instructor who has supported hundreds of coaches through their earliest and most defining stages of growth.
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This experience gives me a clear view of what coaches actually need once the coursework ends. Not more theory, but grounded support, reflective practice, and guidance that respects both professionalism and humanity.
My approach blends evidence-based coaching skills with compassion for the emotional realities of change.
I’ve walked alongside new coaches in that exact moment you might be in now fresh from certification, inspired, and full of ideas… yet unsure how to begin. And I know firsthand how overwhelming, tender, and disorienting that transition can feel.
My Approach
I believe effective coaching begins with presence, not performance.
My work is:
• grounded, not overwhelming
• structured, yet flexible
• emotionally supportive without being clinical
• practical without being transactional
I draw from:
- Motivational interviewing
- Reflective practice
- Lived experience with grief and life transitions
to support coaches in building confidence that feels real, not forced.
"This is not about becoming a 'perfect' coach. It's about becoming a steady, trustworthy one."
Who I Work With
I support coaches who are navigating the transition from training to practice.
⎋Newly certified or early-stage health coaches
⎋ Coaches navigating identity shifts after training
⎋ Coaches who feel unsure how to start or where they fit
⎋ Coaches seeking a sustainable, aligned path forward
If you're looking for clarity, confidence, and a way to coach that honors both your clients and your nervous system, you're in the right place.
What Working With Me Feels Like
Clients often describe the work as:
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Clarifying
Supportive
Confidence-building
You'll leave sessions feeling steadier, clearer, and more trusting of your own capacity as a coach.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Whether you're just stepping out of certification or feeling stuck at the starting line, support can make all the difference.
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Explore Current Coaching OptionsCurious about where you fit or what your next step could be? You're welcome to begin with one small, supported step.
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Start With a Coaching Sprint