Prince Harry Gets New Job As Executive At Coaching and Mental Health Startup
Prince Harry has a new gig!
The Duke of Sussex has a new role as the chief impact officer of BetterUp Inc., an online coaching and mental health startup in Silicon Valley, he confirmed to the Wall Street Journal.
“I intend to help create impact in people’s lives,” Prince Harry said to the publication in an email. “Proactive coaching provides endless possibilities for personal development, increased awareness, and an all-round better life.”
Prince Harry said that he has been personally using the BetterUp’s app for a couple of months, telling the Wall Street Journal, “I was matched with my coach who, quite frankly, is truly awesome and has always given me sound advice and a fresh perspective, which is so valuable.”
The 36-year-old will be focused on product strategy, charitable contributions and will speak publicly about topic related to mental health. The company’s CEO Alexi Robichaux wouldn’t reveal details of his compensation but called it a “meaningful and meaty role.”
“He’s synonymous with this approach of mental fitness and really investing in yourself,” Robichaux added. “It was not a hard internal sale.”
The also revealed that the former royal will be spending time in the company’s San Francisco offices and attending all-hands meetings and will be a special guest at company events. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Best Moments As Senior Royals
Harry and wife Meghan Markle became financially independent when they stepped down from their roles as senior members of the royal family last year.
The couple’s two hour tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey revealed many aspects of their life of senior members of the royal family that no one ever expected.
They openly spoke about their relationships with their family, their transition to California and many other deeply personal struggles they’ve had. From Meghan talking about her mental health to Prince Harry giving and update on his relationship with his family members like Prince Charles and Prince William.
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