{"id":118216,"date":"2021-03-23T21:46:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T21:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=118216"},"modified":"2021-03-23T21:46:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T21:46:51","slug":"prince-harry-could-get-seven-figure-salary-as-he-lands-new-chief-impact-officer-role-with-mental-health-app-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/prince-harry-could-get-seven-figure-salary-as-he-lands-new-chief-impact-officer-role-with-mental-health-app-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Harry could get seven-figure salary as he lands new 'chief impact officer' role with mental health app firm"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRINCE Harry could earn a seven-figure salary in his new role promoting a mental health app.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 36-year-old was yesterday named \u201cChief Impact Officer\u201d at San Francisco-based BetterUp Inc \u2014 his first job since quitting as a working royal.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc51<\/strong> Read our Meghan and Harry live blog for the latest news..<\/strong>.<\/p>\n


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Its app \u2014 dubbed the life-coaching equivalent of Tinder \u2014 is used by corporate giants including Facebook and Google to improve the mental health of its staff.<\/p>\n

Harry\u2019s package also offers five \u201cinner work\u201d days a year. <\/p>\n

These allow BetterUp employees to focus on \u201cpersonalised growth\u201d through activities such as hiking or reading books.<\/p>\n

The Duke has never had a corporate job, but appeared to have picked up the lingo yesterday. <\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI intend to help create impact in people\u2019s lives. Proactive coaching provides endless possibilities for personal development, increased awareness and an all-round better life.\u201d<\/p>\n

BetterUp was co-founded in 2013 by Alexi Robichaux, who said the idea came to him while on a pilgrimage trail in Spain.<\/p>\n

What is BetterUp?<\/h3>\n

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BetterUp was launched in 2016 – a platform that works to connect workers with coaches.<\/p>\n

The subscription service allows individuals to speak with their certified coaches on the phone, text or even video chat.<\/p>\n

The company claimed to have tripled its revenue in 2018.<\/p>\n

Its clients have included Airbnb, Lyft and LinkedIn.<\/p>\n


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It offers mobile-based coaching, counselling and mentorship for employees of large businesses including Facebook, Google, Airbnb and LinkedIn.<\/p>\n

Users scroll through profiles of therapists and life coaches \u2014 just like dating app Tinder \u2014 and select a match.<\/p>\n

Harry revealed he had been using it for a couple of months.<\/p>\n

He joked that filling out the initial questionnaire was a \u201cbit awkward\u201d because being sixth in line to the throne was not covered. <\/p>\n

He went on: \u201cI was matched with my coach who, quite frankly, is truly awesome and has always given me sound advice.\u201d<\/p>\n


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Valuing itself at \u00a31.2billion, BetterUp secured \u00a3217million from venture capitalists. <\/p>\n

Mr Robichaux declined to reveal Harry\u2019s salary, but similar roles at other Silicon Valley firms can command seven figures.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s going to upset a lot of people who\u2019ll accuse him of selling his status and name.<\/p>\n

Recalling his Army background, Harry went on: \u201cAs the Royal Marine Commandos say, \u2018It\u2019s a state of mind\u2019. We all have it in us.\u201d <\/p>\n

He identified \u201clifting up critical dialogues\u201d, \u201cequipping people to thrive\u201d and \u201cself-optimisation\u201d as part of his role. <\/p>\n

He will appear at events and attend HQ meetings once Covid restrictions lift. <\/p>\n

Mr Robichaux said it became clear during chats with Harry \u201cthat we hold a similar philosophy on mental health: that we must proactively take care of our minds\u201d.<\/p>\n


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Less talk and more action<\/h3>\n

By Amy McDonald, Chief Executive, Headtorch <\/p>\n

PRINCE Harry is joining our industry at a crucial time.<\/p>\n

He, along with his brother William, has a passion for discussing mental health.<\/p>\n

It meant that before the pandemic companies were beginning to talk about the emotional wellbeing of employees in the same way they discussed physical health.<\/p>\n

The problem is there\u2019s been a lot of talk but not always much action. A year of uncertainty, grief and working from home means this is exactly the right time to bring companies such as BetterUp or Headtorch in to advise.<\/p>\n

Now is the time to invest in people. It\u2019s crucial as we build back a better world.<\/p>\n

Getting the appointment past other execs was \u201cnot hard\u201d, he said, adding: \u201cHe will obviously have the whole organisation sprinting to help him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harry is not the only duke there, as Duke Daehling is sales vice-president. Harry and Meghan have a Netflix deal said to be worth up to \u00a3100million.<\/p>\n

Royal author Tom Quinn believes his new job is ill-advised, adding: \u201cIt\u2019s going to upset a lot of people who\u2019ll accuse him of selling his status and name.\u201d\u200a\u200a\u200a\u200a\u200a\u200a<\/p>\n

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