Ellen Kocher - ACMC Mentor Coach Directory

Biographical Info

Ellen Kocher, MCC, ACMC, NBC-HWC, is passionate about empowering coaches to bridge the gap between knowing and doing—confidently, sustainably, and with purpose. She brings warmth, wisdom, and strategic clarity to every mentoring relationship.

A Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC) and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Ellen has over 20 years of global experience mentoring and developing coaches at all stages of their journey—ACC, PCC, and MCC. Her approach to coaching blends evidence-based practices with coaching presence, mindfulness, and a coach-approach to listening—supporting deep transformation for coaches and clients alike.  Using a rare combination of mentoring rigor, deep listening, and entrepreneurial insight, Ellen helps coaches grow with confidence and integrity.  She has supported hundreds of coaches and leaders in aligning their own coaching practices with their unique values, strengths, and aspirations.

Ellen believes in authentic, values-based mentoring that honors each coach’s individuality. Her goal is to provide a safe, intuitive, and generative space where coaches deepen their awareness, refine their ICF Core Competencies, and embody their coaching presence. She tailors her approach to each coach’s developmental needs, combining sharp observational feedback with heart-centered support, while integrating mindfulness, systems thinking, and real-world coaching experience to enhance confidence, clarity, and impact.

The founder of three coaching-based businesses—Whealthness, Wake-Up Shake-Up Thrive!, and E2 for Coaches—supporting workplace wellbeing, longevity, and coach development—Ellen has held leadership roles in the Global Wellness Institute and ICF’s Health and Wellness Coaching Community of Practice, and she works with a global community of coaches, entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, offering both one-on-one and group mentor coaching in English and French.

With a background in finance and corporate wellness, Ellen brings a unique lens to coach mentoring that blends business savvy, behavioral science, and compassion.  She delivers workplace programs on resilience, transitions, menopause/andropause awareness, and longevity.  Recipience of the National Wellness Institute Circle of Leadership Award, a published author (co-author of Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!), a creator of wellness and longevity programs implemented across sectors, Ellen is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and thought leader in well-being and aging.

Based in Switzerland with her husband and three children, Ellen thrives on alpine hiking, cultural exploration, and vibrant family meals. Her mantra: “Practice what you coach.”

From Ellen:  Let’s connect! If you’re a coach who is ready to deepen your practice, pursue ICF credentialing, or elevate your impact, I’d love to support you on your journey. Together, we’ll co-create a thriving path forward—aligned, empowered, and inspired.