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# Chan Executive Coach

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- [Home](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/) - Margaret Chan, Certified Executive Coach. Offering services in career transition, executive coaching and board candidacy. Identify what you want in your life — define your success.
- [About Me](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/margaret-chan/) - I'm a Certified Executive Coach experienced in career transitions, leadership development, and preparation for board candidacy.
- [Testimonials - Start Your Career](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/testimonials-start-your-career/) - Read testimonials from career coaching clients of Chan Executive Coach.
- [Testimonials - Relaunch Your Career](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/testimonials-relaunch-your-career/) - Read testimonials from career coaching clients of Chan Executive Coach.
- [Testimonials - Change Your Career](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/testimonials-change-your-career/) - Read testimonials from career coaching clients of Chan Executive Coach.
- [Testimonials - Career Transition](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/testimonials-career-transition/) - Read testimonials from career coaching clients of Chan Executive Coach.
- [Experience](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/experience/) - My experience includes 25 years at global executive search firms positioning professionals for career changes. I also have Executive Coaching Certification from Columbia University and coaching affiliations with top business schools.
- [Clients' Companies](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/clients-companies/) - I approach career coaching holistically, working with you to prioritize your career goals and life goals, to help you find rewarding and meaningful work.
- [Approach](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/approach-career-transition/) - I approach career coaching holistically, working with you to prioritize your career goals and life goals, to help you find rewarding and meaningful work.
- [Start Your Career](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/start-your-career/) - I help recent graduates and people with limited work experience identify and successfully pursue careers matching their values, skills, interests and lifestyle.
- [Relaunch Your Career](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/relaunch-your-career/) - I help professionals who have been out of the workforce for a while reconnect with their networks, regain confidence and successfully return to work.
- [Change Your Career](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/change-your-career/) - If your career is no longer a good fit, I can help you prioritize your goals, develop a successful strategy and transition to a more rewarding career.
- [Testimonials - Executive Coaching](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/executive-coaching/testimonials-executive-coaching/) - Read testimonials from executive coaching clients of Chan Executive Coach.
- [Experience - Executive Coaching](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/executive-coaching/experience-executive-coaching/) - I have experience working with executives in Financial Services, Insurance, Consumer Goods, Retail, Technology, Consulting, and Non-Profit. My credentials include 25 years at global executive search firms, Executive Coaching Certification, coaching affiliations with top business schools, and an MBA.
- [Approach - Executive Coaching](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/executive-coaching/approach-executive-coaching/) - I take a holistic approach -- based on candor, confidentiality, and high standards of ethical conduct -- to help you become the effective leader you want to be.
- [Testimonials - Board Candidacy](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/board-candidacy/testimonials-board-candidacy/) - Read testimonials from board candidacy clients of Chan Executive Coach.
- [Experience - Board Candidacy](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/board-candidacy/experience-board-candidacy/) - In my 25-year executive search career, I conducted searches to recruit board members for companies in multiple industries. I assessed candidates on their board readiness, governance competencies, influencing and consensus building skills, learning agility, and leadership style. My credentials include Executive Coaching Certification, coaching affiliations with top business schools, and an MBA.
- [Approach - Board Candidacy](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/board-candidacy/approach-board-candidacy/) - I will partner with you to gain insight on what it means to be a candidate for a board — to confirm your board readiness. We will identify your value proposition, create your board bio, develop a networking strategy, and prepare for interviews — to demonstrate your board readiness.
- [7 Key Things Moms Should Do NOW Before Taking a Career Break](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/7-key-things-moms-should-do-now-before-taking-career-break/) - Margaret Chan is a Certified Executive Coach experienced in career transitions and leadership development. In her 25-year career at global search firms, she has assessed over 3,500 executives and leverages the knowledge gained in her coaching practice.
- [Media](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/media/) - Margaret Chan is a Certified Executive Coach experienced in career transitions and leadership development. In her 25-year career at global search firms, she has assessed over 3,500 executives and leverages the knowledge gained in her coaching practice.
- [Credentials](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/credentials/) - Margaret Chan is a Certified Executive Coach experienced in career transitions and leadership development. In her 25-year career at global search firms, she has assessed over 3,500 executives and leverages the knowledge gained in her coaching practice.
- [Board Candidacy](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/board-candidacy/) - Gaining insight on your value proposition will help you assess your readiness for a new level of leadership.
- [Executive Coaching](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/executive-coaching/) - Develop greater insight and self-awareness, deeper relationships and a more effective leadership style to be the leader you want to be.
- [Career Transition](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/career-transition/) - Let me help you change, restart or launch your career. I bring a holistic approach, executive coach certification, and 25 years' experience at global executive search firms.
- [Privacy Policy](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/privacy-policy/) - Chan Executive Coach, LLC Privacy Policy. Confidentiality is central to the services I provide. This protection extends to your interactions here on my website.
- [Contact Me](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/contact-me/) - I’m a Certified Executive Coach experienced in career transitions, leadership development, and preparation for board candidacy. Let me partner with you to pursue what's next.

## Testimonials

- [Margaret prepares you to win!](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-prepares-you-to-win/)
- [She helped people navigate organizational structure, learning to seek win-win solutions and identifying and mitigating their challenges.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/she-helped-people-navigate-organizational-structure-learning-to-seek-win-win-solutions-and-identifying-and-mitigating-their-challenges/)
- [Her thoughtful and direct approach helped me work through complex issues with a solutions focused mindset.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/her-thoughtful-and-direct-approach-helped-me-work-through-complex-issues-with-a-solutions-focused-mindset/)
- [Career pivot from art sales to financial advisory consulting.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/career-pivot-from-art-sales-to-financial-advisory-consulting/)
- [Working methodically through my roadblocks while paving the way for long-term success.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/working-methodically-through-my-roadblocks-while-paving-the-way-for-long-term-success/)
- [Helped me hit the ground running for new role with more responsibilities and heightened expectations.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/helped-me-hit-the-ground-running-for-new-role-with-more-responsibilities-and-heightened-expectations/)
- [Her coaching and insights made me a more effective new CEO.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/her-coaching-and-insights-made-me-a-more-effective-new-ceo/)
- [Deep Understanding of How Recruiters & Hiring Managers Evaluate Candidates.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/deep-understanding-of-how-recruiters-hiring-managers-evaluate-candidates/)
- [Positioned sudden unemployment effectively in midst of job search.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/positioned-sudden-unemployment-effectively-in-midst-of-job-search/)
- [Landed new job with 40% salary increase and title bump.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/landed-new-job-with-40-salary-increase-and-title-bump/)
- [Pivoted from public sector to a corporate organization.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/pivoted-from-public-sector-to-a-corporate-organization/)
- [Immediate Increase In Recruiters Reaching Out.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/immediate-increase-in-recruiters-reaching-out/)
- [Recommended her to my peers who are working with her now.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/recommended-her-to-my-peers-who-are-working-with-her-now/)
- [Margaret has a knack for asking the right questions…I recommend her unequivocally.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-has-a-knack-for-asking-the-right-questionsi-recommend-her-unequivocally/)
- [Margaret helped me build a more successful relationship with my manager.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-build-a-more-successful-relationship-with-my-manager/)
- [Margaret provided specific, actionable feedback on my resume and thoughtful, focused mock interviews.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-provided-specific-actionable-feedback-on-my-resume-and-thoughtful-focused-mock-interviews/)
- [Margaret provided counsel and guidance that could only come from longstanding experience and from someone who treats her clients with utmost care and respect.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-provided-counsel-and-guidance-that-could-only-come-from-longstanding-experience-and-from-someone-who-treats-her-clients-with-utmost-care-and-respect/)
- [Margaret helped me to develop a strategy that was realistic and efficient.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-to-develop-a-strategy-that-was-realistic-and-efficient/)
- [I landed a great role as CEO of a PE-backed growth stage software company.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/i-landed-a-great-role-as-ceo-of-a-pe-backed-growth-stage-software-company/)
- [Margaret helped me answer the question, "So, what's next?" to land my dream job in less than two months.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-answer-the-question-so-whats-next-to-land-my-dream-job-in-less-than-two-months/)
- [Margaret had experience guiding clients to navigate significant career changes as I made a transition from medical school to healthcare consulting.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-had-experience-guiding-clients-to-navigate-significant-career-changes-as-i-made-a-transition-from-medical-school-to-healthcare-consulting/)
- [Margaret coached me through my promotion to Partner at my PE firm.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-coached-me-through-my-promotion-to-partner-at-my-pe-firm/)
- [Your direct and pragmatic approach was so helpful.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/your-direct-and-pragmatic-approach-was-so-helpful/)
- [I really appreciated your insights and practical perspectives.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/i-really-appreciated-your-insights-and-practical-perspectives/)
- [Our coaching absolutely exceeded my expectations.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/our-coaching-absolutely-exceeded-my-expectations/)
- [Margaret’s knowledge and experience, and the caring and candid advice she provided for all of us — helped my son succeed.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-knowledge-and-experience-and-the-caring-and-candid-advice-she-provided-for-all-of-us-helped-my-son-succeed/)
- [His work with Margaret changed his life — the best investment I have ever made.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/his-work-with-margaret-changed-his-life-the-best-investment-i-have-ever-made/)
- [Margaret’s approach is supportive with clear accountability.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-approach-is-supportive-with-clear-accountability/)
- [Margaret worked directly with my son — through self-discovery and assessment — to help him identify his interests and strengths and match them with potential careers.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-worked-directly-with-my-son-through-self-discovery-and-assessment-to-help-him-identify-his-interests-and-strengths-and-match-them-with-potential-careers/)
- [Margaret had deep expertise in advising my daughter on interviewing.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-had-deep-expertise-in-advising-my-daughter-on-interviewing/)
- [During the pandemic, Margaret helped me build confidence to see new options – creating my own internship.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/during-the-pandemic-margaret-helped-me-build-confidence-to-see-new-options-creating-my-own-internship/)
- [Margaret helped me define my career goals and strategize my job search.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-define-my-career-goals-and-strategize-my-job-search/)
- [I had never had a professional interview before but after only one weekend working with Margaret, I felt confident and miles ahead of where I was earlier. I got the job!](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/i-had-never-had-a-professional-interview-before-but-after-only-one-weekend-working-with-margaret-i-felt-confident-and-miles-ahead-of-where-i-was-earlier-i-got-the-job/)
- [Margaret was always available to me and highly supportive.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-was-always-available-to-me-and-highly-supportive/)
- [Margaret helped me create a strategic positioning of my resume gap.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-create-a-strategic-positioning-of-my-resume-gap/)
- [Margaret has mastered the art of framing experiences in an impactful way.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-has-mastered-the-art-of-framing-experiences-in-an-impactful-way/)
- [Margaret’s compassion, probing questions, and thoughtful “homework assignments” helped me sort out realistic opportunities.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-compassion-probing-questions-and-thoughtful-homework-assignments-helped-me-sort-out-realistic-opportunities/)
- [Working with Margaret was extremely productive, insightful, and rewarding.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/working-with-margaret-was-extremely-productive-insightful-and-rewarding/)
- [Margaret helped me reframe my career narrative after six-year hiatus.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-reframe-my-career-narrative-after-six-year-hiatus/)
- [Margaret helped me address my corporate gap strategically.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-address-my-corporate-gap-strategically/)
- [I am beyond thrilled to go back to work after a 15-year career break.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/i-am-beyond-thrilled-to-go-back-to-work-after-a-15-year-career-break/)
- [Margaret is an expert in Return-to-Work coaching.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-is-an-expert-in-return-to-work-coaching/)
- [Margaret helped me gain clarity on my strengths and career progression.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-gain-clarity-on-my-strengths-and-career-progression/)
- [Margaret was insightful and encouraging and helped me stay focused and optimistic during the pandemic.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-was-insightful-and-encouraging-and-helped-me-stay-focused-and-optimistic-during-the-pandemic/)
- [Margaret helped me regain my confidence.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-regain-my-confidence/)
- [Margaret’s help was absolutely critical as I switched from academia to business.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-help-was-absolutely-critical-as-i-switched-from-academia-to-business/)
- [Margaret asked insightful questions and helped me look at things in new ways.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-asked-insightful-questions-and-helped-me-look-at-things-in-new-ways/)
- [Margaret's pragmatic approach helped me immensely.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-pragmatic-approach-helped-me-immensely/)
- [Margaret helped me change both my function and industry.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-helped-me-change-both-my-function-and-industry/)
- [A true partner – I was able to make decisions with confidence.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/a-true-partner-i-was-able-to-make-decisions-with-confidence/)
- [Margaret’s curiosity created a safe space to discuss sensitive career topics.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-curiosity-created-a-safe-space-to-discuss-sensitive-career-topics/)
- [Margaret has highly relevant insights from her career as an executive recruiter.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-has-highly-relevant-insights-from-her-career-as-an-executive-recruiter/)
- [Highly responsive to my needs and systematic in her evaluative approach.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/highly-responsive-to-my-needs-and-systematic-in-her-evaluative-approach/)
- [Margaret’s advice helped me focus on my broad business skills so I could explore a wider range of opportunities.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-advice-helped-me-focus-on-my-broad-business-skills-so-i-could-explore-a-wider-range-of-opportunities/)
- [Margaret was devoted to genuinely understanding me – both personally and professionally.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-was-devoted-to-genuinely-understanding-me-both-personally-and-professionally/)
- [I chose Margaret as my strategic career partner because I could envision myself working with her on my future leadership development.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/i-chose-margaret-as-my-strategic-career-partner-because-i-could-envision-myself-working-with-her-on-my-future-leadership-development/)
- [Margaret has a natural ability to see the best in people. She helped me achieve a goal that seemed unattainable.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-has-a-natural-ability-to-see-the-best-in-people-she-helped-me-achieve-a-goal-that-seemed-unattainable/)
- [As a Big Four Partner seeking to move to the corporate side, Margaret asked probing questions to help me reflect and gain new insight.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/as-a-big-four-partner-seeking-to-move-to-the-corporate-side-margaret-asked-probing-questions-to-help-me-reflect-and-gain-new-insight/)
- [Margaret’s breadth and depth of experience provided meaningful perspectives.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margarets-breadth-and-depth-of-experience-provided-meaningful-perspectives/)
- [Margaret is highly skilled at working with senior executives who are considering board positions.](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial/margaret-is-highly-skilled-at-working-with-senior-executives-who-are-considering-board-positions/)

## Testimonial Categories

- [Board Candidacy Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/testimonials-board-candidacy/)
- [Career Transition Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/testimonials-career-transition/)
- [Change Your Career Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/testimonials-change-your-career/)
- [Relaunch Your Career Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/testimonials-relaunch-your-career/)
- [Start Your Career Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/testimonials-start-your-career/)
- [Start Your Career Client Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/start-your-career-client-testimonial/)
- [Start Your Career Parent Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/start-your-career-parent-testimonial/)
- [Executive Coaching Testimonial](https://chanexecutivecoach.com/testimonial-category/testimonials-executive-coaching/)