"One key to living a fulfilling life is investing in yourself."
Lyn Soo Hoo
My Story
ABOUT ME
I’m Lyn and I’m a professionally certified life coach who understands the struggle of trying to balance a career, healthy lifestyle, and family. In my coaching practice, I provide the tools, framework and support to help you create meaningful change in your life. I love my work and enjoy helping my clients find success, deeper meaning and build a life they love. I’ve struggled with many of the challenges my clients face and understand the pressures of building a career alongside family and other relationships and feelings of inadequacy. Coaching has transformed my life, and I’m ready to help you transform yours.
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I have over 30 years working with clients across gaming, manufacturing, distribution, nonprofit, and professional services with a focus on small and closely-held companies. I’ve launched my own businesses, sold businesses, and helped to grow companies and jumpstart careers for others. I've used this experience to build Leap Ahead Coaching in addition to my own firm, Financial Works, Inc., a full-service financial and accounting consulting practice serving businesses worldwide.
I earned my MBA from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Illinois. I'm a licensed CPA in the state of Illinois and a certified life coach with training accredited by the International Coach Federation.
When I’m not coaching or consulting, I like to cook, practice yoga, spend time with my family, and volunteer for charitable organizations. I'm a proud mom of two, living in Chicago with my husband and an occasionally cheeky, but mostly very good dog.
ABOUT LEAP AHEAD COACHING
If you’re feeling challenged by your professional life, have a desire to grow, learn, and advance in your career trajectory, welcome to Leap Ahead Coaching.
At Leap Ahead Coaching, my approach is to understand and connect with you to achieve your professional and personal goals. Together, we’ll identify obstacles and create an action plan to motivate you and provide accountability to stay focused. Our sessions will be value-driven, assuring we align on priorities and stay mindful as we work toward the intended goals.
Coaching will be an authentic, fulfilling opportunity — I can't wait to connect with you!
Testimonials
"Lyn was a fantastic coach. She asked good questions and guided me to realize my own potential in my new position at work. She helped me advocate for myself and realize how to be authentically me. Anyone would be lucky to have a coaching session with her. She’s friendly, understanding, and is easy to talk to. I highly value her insight and experience."
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- Becky C., Sarasota, FL
"I was stuck. It seemed like everything I knew to try to get out of my feeling of incompetence and inadequacy was not working. The first meeting with Lyn helped me make steps out of the ‘mud’ of my situation. After listening to my description of the situation, my feelings around it, she asked me questions that helped me crystallize the next steps. She did not give me the answers, but helped me do the work to find the answers myself. I felt empowered and gained confidence. In the follow-up meeting Lyn kept me accountable to what I had needed work on and showed genuine care for my progress. She has given me guidance and helped me access the things I knew how to do, so that I can continue toward freedom.​"
- Vanya T., Chicago, IL
- Rachel R., LCSW, Chicago, IL​
"Lyn is someone who I rely on for her compassion, gentleness, and desire to meet clients where they are at. Lyn works from a non-judgmental place that believes in every human's ability to heal themselves in their own time, in their own way. Lyn can be in charge and hold safe space and structure but does not need to be in control or believing that she has the right way of doing things. She helps clients find their own individual right way."
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"Lyn worked with me as my career coach and life coach. She was tremendously generous with her knowledge and her experience. What I valued the most was how well-spoken she was, intelligent, diverse with her experience, insightful, honest, and most of all engaging. She was a truly life-changing mentor and coach and was one of only two people who has impacted me in a profoundly meaningful and noticeable way in my 20 year career. She was an excellent listener, professional and eloquent.
She never told me what to do, or gave me solutions to follow, her method was for me to find solutions for myself. She guided me to ask myself and lead myself to options and solutions. She works by asking questions and taking a non-bias neutral approach to help me use my own knowledge and self-awareness to help empower me. She was serious about her role as my career coach but also had a great sense of humor with a contagious laughter who could be also be warm and empathetic. I will never forget the transformation Lyn contributed to in my life and hope that anyone who gets to work with her will also gain all the gems that I walked away with. "
Jackie Y., Los Angeles, CA​
I offer a variety of services customized to meet your goals. Stuck on which service is right for you? Contact me, visit the FAQ page, or click here to book your session.
CAREER COACHING
If you’re feeling stuck in your career, want to advance in your current position, have difficulty with work-life balance or are looking for a change, consider the Career Coaching session. This coaching will focus on defining and developing goals, identifying obstacles, motivating performance and holding yourself accountable.
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Length: 1 hour
ENTREPRENEURIAL COACHING AND CONSULTING
Do you have a new business idea or find yourself struggling with getting an existing business off the ground? Entrepreneurial Coaching and Consulting focuses on building confidence, creating a roadmap to success and identifying resources to support your journey.
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Length: 1 hour
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Are you an executive looking to reach your full potential? This coaching provides a safe and structured environment, focusing on identifying mental blocks, understanding core competencies and developing and achieving goals.
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Length: 1 hour
RETIREMENT COACHING
You've had a successful career and now you're getting ready to transition into retirement. Retirement coaching focuses on finding renewed purpose and using your time in the most fulfilling way.
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Length: 1 hour
PERSONAL COACHING
Feeling stuck? Unsure of your relationships, love life, or the next step in your career? Personal coaching will identify your goals guide you to reach them.
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Length: 1 hour
My Services
Contact
I'd love to know how I can help! I'm a certified life coach practicing nationwide. Send me a message or book your complimentary consultation now.
PHONE
847.682.6999
lyn@leapaheadcoaching.com
ADDRESS
Chicago, Ill. and nationwide