Liru Wang, MCC
Generative Wholeness Practitioner & Certified Mentor Coach
Edmonton, AB
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Liru is an executive and leadership coach with a wealth of experience, including her role as an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC). Since 2015, she has specialized in career transitions, inclusive leadership development, and organizational effectiveness across both public and private sectors. As a bilingual (English and Chinese) professional coach, her mission with every single person she works with is to partner with them to gain a new awareness, embrace a new mindset, and take one action feuded by possibility. Her coaching is about creating the strong leadership the clients want for themselves, both on the inside and the outside, to help them reach even higher levels of success.
Experience
With 25 years of organizational experience—ranging from technical expertise to executive leadership as a Managing Director and General Manager across diverse industries, cultures and
countries (Between East and West)—Liru brings deep insight of leadership experiences, and life transition wisdoms to her professional coaching. Her clients come from over 25 countries in the world. She partners with individuals and leaders committed to their continuous growth, self-expression, inspiring them to get clarity in their transitions to new possibilities, embrace change, and evolve into their best selves and create a meaningful, positive impact in the world.
Education/Credentials
Liru has a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Dalhousie University and did her post-doctoral research at University of Alberta. She is ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), Certified Co-Active
Coach (CPCC) with CTI, Certified ICF Mentor Coach with Coaching Changes Lives, Certified Advanced Generative Coach with inviteCHANGE, and Certified Navigating Transition Coach
with Coaching.com and MEA (Modern Elderly Academy). Liru is also a certified practitioner of 360 strength assessment and 360 inclusive leadership assessment. And she published a best-seller in 2023: Becoming the Manager You Were Meant to Be: How to Make Meaningful Career Transitions.
Success stories
From Workaholic to Human-Centered Leader
A Deputy Chief with 35+ years of military service believed in a “work or die” ethic, leading to burnout and strained leadership. Coaching helped them uncover their deep attachment to
work, shifting their mindset toward empathetic, well-being-centered leadership. This breakthrough transformed both their leadership style and personal well-being—proving the power of coaching in reshaping deeply ingrained beliefs.
Career Reinvention in Crisis
When the travel industry collapsed, a Country Head was out of job and faced an uncertain future. Through coaching, she identified her strengths, reframed her mindset, and embraced experimentation. Within six months, she successfully transitioned into a Business Director role in education, later expanding the business across multiple countries. Her story showcases coaching’s role in navigating transitions with clarity, resilience, and strategic growth.
Redefining Identity Beyond Work
A senior executive, addicted to the "high" of work, struggled with burnout and identity beyond their job. A pivotal coaching question— “Who are you if you’re not working?”—sparked deep reflection, leading to a shift toward a more balanced, purpose- driven leadership style. Coaching enabled greater self-awareness, transforming both personal growth and organizational impact.
Thriving in a New Culture
A Senior Director relocated from China to the U.S., feeling uncertain about her fit in a new corporate culture. Coaching helped her embrace a growth mindset, expand her network, and strengthen her leadership presence. Instead of leaving, she chose to stay—growing her confidence, leadership impact, and long-term career success.