Who Is Coach Lee?
Who Is Coach Lee?
Coach Rachelle Disbennett Lee, PhD, is an international coach and motivational speaker with a passion for empowering others to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. After 17 years in corporate America, Coach Lee faced a turning point when she was invited to leave (laid off) in 1995. What could have been a setback became an opportunity.
In 1996, she encountered the concept of coaching through an article in Newsweek Magazine. Within a week, she met and hired a local coach who introduced her to the transformative profession, and as they say, the rest is history.
A Leader in Coaching and Education
Coach Lee graduated from Coach University in 1997 and went on to refine her skills as a teleclass leader until 2001. Her dedication to lifelong learning led her to earn a Doctorate Degree from Walden University in Applied Management and Decision Sciences. She believes in the power of daily action and its ability to transform lives.
A Published Author and Media Voice
Coach Lee is the author of the widely acclaimed book 365 Days of Coaching – Because Life Happens Every Day, published by Universal Publishing in 2003. She contributed to A Guide to Getting It, Self Esteem (Clear Vision Publishing, 2002), and her insights have been quoted in notable publications such as Woman’s Day, USA Today Online, and Fitness Magazine. For five years, she hosted her own nationally syndicated radio show, Live the Day with Coach Lee.
A Believer in Optimism and Passion
Coach Lee is not just a coach; she is an advocate for optimism and the belief in the inherent goodness of people. As a self-proclaimed self-help junkie and magazine enthusiast, she values concise information and actionable insights. When she’s not busy inspiring others, she spends quality time with her husband, Adrian, and their rescue dog, Jax.
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An Inspirational Testimonial
“I chose to work with Coach Lee because I felt as if I would perish if I did not do something about the gnawing feeling in my gut that kept telling me that I was not content in my working life. I have a fine job with good benefits and more flexibility than most, but it left me bored and exhausted daily. I knew deep down that I needed to find passion in my work or work toward a passion or love my work-I’d read enough self-help books to figure that part out. Okay, find your passion and do it! Easier said than done. Books are good, but they cannot make you accountable to yourself the way a real person can. Friends are nice to talk to, but they are not necessarily objective. They don’t want to just talk about you and your career- for hours! Family, well they are family, and if you are struggling with the same things that I do, then it’s probably due much to how you were raised and what your family’s beliefs are about working your dream vs. just working and making ends meet. They can be dream squishers because they want to protect you from the unknown. A life coach that you like and trust is a good choice.
Coach Lee helped me realize that change takes time and that I really can trust myself to take care of myself. That was a huge awakening to me. I have never let myself or my children go hungry or not have a place to live. Why would I now? I can make small changes without the risk of catastrophic failure! She also helped me to narrow down all my endless options into a single goal to move toward. I have started my own business and it has already replaced the sick feeling in my stomach with one of fire and motivation. I am still working the job that bores me for the time being, but there is a plan in place and an ever-evolving, passion-filled future to look forward to. I am excited every day even if all I do toward my goal is one tiny thing. I highly recommend Coach Lee to anyone in search of coaching. I truly believe that on a certain level she helped me to save my life.”
– Helen Bartley, Vancouver, WA
Start Your Journey with Coach Lee
If you’re ready to make meaningful changes in your life, overcome obstacles, and create a future filled with passion and purpose, Coach Lee is here to help. Take the first step today by discovering the power of coaching, and contact me today.

