Eagle Cap Coaching
Ginny Sorensen is a Portland-based personal and professional development coach. She helps clients define the work and personal lives they want so they can start living them.
Background
With experience working across several industries and within both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, I have served as a team leader, program manager and director, internal and external consultant, and coach in my 20+ year career (with brief stints as an English teacher and pastry cook as well).Clients tell me I bring value by helping them reconnect with their personal values and their “why” as they explore the many possible trails they could follow in their lives. I love working with people in transition who long for care and support to figure out what’s next and to answer the question, “Who am I now?” as they navigate shifts in their careers, relationships, or identities. My clients are often folks looking to reconnect and realign with what’s most important to them, whether at work, at home, or both.Personally, I’ve navigated several career pivots and a major illness, as well as the trials of caregiving and loss of a parent. Through those trials, I’ve worked to design a life where success is defined on my own terms, aligned with the values most important to me. I want that alignment, agency, and sense of possibility for my clients as well.
Training
Trained by the Co-Active Training Institute as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coaching Federation, I have over 200 hours of coach-specific training and supervision.I also hold a bachelor's degree from Willamette University in French and a master's degree from Portland State University in post-secondary, adult, and continuing education.I'm a lifelong learner and regularly seek out new skills, experience, and information to further expand my ability to support my clients.
Testimonials
"I had the pleasure of experiencing Ginny's coaching expertise at a time in my career where I needed to remind myself of my 'why.' Ginny taught me how to identify my core values, ultimately helping me build confidence around my career decisions made thus far, and instilling a sense of direction and deeper meaning moving forward.I am immensely grateful to have benefited from Ginny's coaching, and I'd recommend her to anyone and everyone." -R.S. Hillsboro, OR"I wouldn’t be where I am without your coaching, truly, thank you for helping me find my confidence and assisting me through my challenges. You’ve truly made an impact in my life, and I hope you know how valuable you are!" -M.M., Minnesota"Before working with Ginny, my career experience and personal values felt separate and disjointed. I was discouraged, burnt out and didn't feel that my resume held much gravitas. Ginny helped me define my personal values and taught me exercises to get out of a 'stuck' mindset where I have been for years. In an incredibly thoughtful, kind and genuine way, she helped me reshape and better understand my strengths and skills. She reminded me that I will make a positive impact and help people, no matter what kind of job I do.After working with Ginny, I feel my work experience, personal values, interests and skills are aligned and collaborative. I have much more confidence in my resume and feel empowered moving forward in my career. I'm so grateful for the tools, exercises, and insights I've received from working with Ginny. I will hold on to and reference the exercises and notes that I gleaned from working with Ginny for years to come!" -M.M., Portland, Oregon
Book a Consultation
If you're new to coaching or you’re curious to learn more about working with me, please reach out via email and we'll set up a brief call. We’ll discuss what you are looking to gain from coaching as well as how coaching works and what you can expect from working together.I offer a sliding scale and reserve slots each year for low-cost and pro bono clients.
In my free time, you'll find me wandering the hiking trails of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, including the lovely landscapes of the Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest shown on this site. I serve on the board of Trailkeepers of Oregon and encourage anyone who enjoys trails to volunteer with their local trailkeeping organization.