Authenticity
Coaching
You built the life you were told to want.
Now let’s build the one you actually want.
1:1 coaching, workshops, and speaking designed to untangle who you are from who you were told to be.
Hi, I’m Betty Chan
Authenticity Life Coach & Speaker
I work with professionals and entrepreneurs, especially first-gens, who have built a life that looks great on paper but feels empty inside. Most of us spend years becoming experts in our field, but we never learn to be experts in ourselves.
Knowing the difference between what you’ve been told to want and what you actually desire is the key to a life worth living. Through tailored authenticity coaching, we realign your daily reality to create a personal path to ease, wealth, and fulfillment.
Let’s make sure you’re in the right building, instead of climbing a ladder you secretly want to jump off of. Ready to shift? Let's talk.
You Deserve to Feel at Home in Your Own Life
You're successful on paper, but exhausted in reality.
Maybe you’re saying yes when you mean no, just to keep the peace. Maybe your calendar is full but not with things you want to do. Maybe you believe in your business but you still dread opening your laptop.
Here's what I've seen in the coaching room: it's rarely one thing. It's a hundred small "shoulds" that added up until you can’t hear your own voice anymore. That's why sorting through the noise takes more than one good decision. You didn't get tangled up overnight, so you won't get clear that way either.
Success without self-connection is empty. My coaching helps you hear your own voice again, so the choices you make in your career, your business, and your relationships lead to a life that feels like home, where you can let down your hair and kick up your feet.
Let's stop managing your exhaustion and start building a life you don't need to take a break from every quarter.
W O R K I N G T O G E T H E RPersonalized guidance to stop second-guessing your decisions and who you’re becoming.
1-on-1 Coaching
Complaints to Clarity Guide
A self-guided video series designed to help you transform your biggest complaint into clearer action.
For leaders who want to embody authenticity and succeed with gentle productivity.
Speaking & Workshops
W H A T C L I E N T S S A Y
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"I started coaching to work through some hesitations I had in my new business. Betty helped me see that there wasn't one ‘right’ way to do it. If you are looking for a thoughtful coach that will make you feel seen and held - reach out to Betty!"
– Tanvi Mittal (she/her), Facilitator and Coach
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"I can finally enjoy my success, not just survive it. For years, I built other people's companies from the shadows, pushing myself until I tapped out. Betty helped me change the patterns that keep me overworking and under-enjoying my life. If you want clarity that sticks, Betty's the one.
- Johnny Nguyen (he/him), Entrepreneur + Startup Growth Consultant
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"Betty has such a grounding, yet expansive presence. She's empathetic, deeply thoughtful, and simultaneously no-nonsense (which is especially useful if you get stuck in overthinking loops). She has the knowledge, tools, and experience to hold space in exactly the way you need."
– Ashlee Sang (she/her), Brand Messaging Strategist
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"I had so many important epiphanies during my time with Betty! She helped me land on my feet after a layoff by identifying the major blockers to my happiness. I'm grateful I can finally relieve my stress and make real progress."
– Brittany Robles (she/her), Policy and Partnerships
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"In our 6 months together, Betty got me to see the big picture. I went from 'how can I do more' to really understanding what I wanted to accomplish and how I could get rid of the distractions that got in the way. I highly recommend her!"
– Paul Lee (he/him), Project Management Office
Bringing Honesty and Heart to Every Stage
I’ve spoken and led workshops for Olly, Unilever, The Asian American Foundation, and LEAP on authentic leadership, emotionally intelligent communication, and turning gentleness into an everyday superpower.
On the blog
Ready to drop the script?
Let’s build a life and business that actually fits you.
My client left a prestigious tech career to build something meaningful, only to find that the grind she'd escaped had followed her home.