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About Maya

I coach the person I used to be

Restless, capable, and quietly certain there was something bigger — I just couldn’t see the path. Here’s my story, and why I do this work the way I do.

Maya Ellis, coach
My story

From “successful on paper” to genuinely lit up

For years I did the sensible thing. Good job, steady ladder, all the boxes ticked — and a nagging feeling I kept explaining away. The turning point wasn’t dramatic. It was one honest conversation with a coach who asked me what I actually wanted, and waited while I struggled to answer.

That question changed everything. I retrained, got certified, and started building this practice around a simple belief: most people don’t need to be pushed harder — they need to get clear, feel supported, and take one real step. So that’s exactly what I help them do.

I’m early in this chapter myself, and I think that’s a feature, not a bug. I remember the crossroads vividly, I bring real energy to every client, and my list stays small on purpose so you get the attention you deserve.

What I believe

The principles behind every session

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Honesty with warmth

I’ll ask the questions you’ve been avoiding — kindly. Growth and comfort rarely share a room, but you’ll always feel safe.

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Action over theory

Insight is lovely, but momentum changes lives. Every session ends with a step small enough that you’ll actually take it.

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You already have it

I don’t hand you someone else’s formula. My job is to help you hear your own answers more clearly and trust them.

Maya leading a small workshop
Training & grounding

Certified, curious, and always learning

Good coaching is a craft, and I take the craft seriously. My training gives us proven frameworks to lean on — but the real work is always tailored to you.

  • Certified through the Co-Active® coaching model
  • Positive Intelligence® (PQ) mental-fitness trained
  • Associate member, International Coaching Federation
  • Ongoing supervision & continued professional development
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“Maya has a rare gift — she makes you feel completely at ease and completely challenged at the same time.”

— Priya R., one of my first clients

Let’s begin

Think we might be a fit?

The best way to find out is a free, no-pressure call. I’d love to hear where you are and what you’re reaching for.