2023 NOW Conference Coaches

Ravneet Kaur (she/her)

I am an ICF-PCC as well as CTI (Co-Active Training Institute) Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and an ORSCC (Organization Relationship Systems Certified Coach) from CRR Global.

It has always been fascinating for me to explore how the human mind works and how its vastness and depth lead to the birth of new possibilities.

Whether I’m working with individuals, partnerships or couples, leaders or teams, I’m always focused on awareness, growth, and development. I love to explore their unique strengths and challenges and work with them...

Renee Patton (she/her)

I combine my 25 years of business and executive leadership experience in sales, marketing, and business development with my professional coaching capabilities to help individuals realize their personal and professional goals. I received my professional coaching certification in 2021 and am an ICF certified coach. Prior to launching my coaching business full-time, I led the Education and Healthcare Strategies for a Fortune 100 company.

Rosanne Lurie (she/her)

Rosanne Lurie, MS, currently works at the University of California Berkeley (UCB) as the Director of Graduate and Postdoc Career Development for QB3-Berkeley. Prior to that, she was part of the management group at the Cal Career Center, co-leading a team of 13 counselors. She received the BSA Excellence in Management award in 2018, and has been nominated multiple times for UCB's Excellence in Advising award. Rosanne has worked over 20 years in higher education, and enjoys helping individuals learn about career options, find roles and contexts which align with their values, identities, and...

Sandra Hughes (she/her)

I have been an executive coach for 8+ years and I work primarily with high achievers in corporate, education, and nonprofit, as well as high achieving solo business owners, helping them connect to their innate talents as they boldly step into the next chapters of their work and life. I have an MBA with a concentration in Management-Leading People and Organizations, a PCC credential from ICF, a CPCC coaching credential from the Coaches Training Institute and I am a Gallup certified Global Strengths Coach.

Sonia Saini (she/her)

Sonia is a certified ICF PCC & certified ALCN NLP Somatic Coach. As a transformational Executive & Life Coach, Sonia has transformed client lives globally across Australia, China, India, France, South Africa, Mauritius, Mexico, and North America - coast to coast. As a World Business Executive Summit (WBECs) facilitator, Sonia continues to work with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, ages, and stages of life. As an ALCN Associate Coach, she coaches students enrolled in the program from all over the world. Sonia’s coaching sessions are penetrating laser focus,...

Srisesha Varikheti (he/him)

Srisesha is a national award-winning author. His book A.L.L.I.E.D - Accelerated Learning Lesson In Education Development has reached over 80,000 individuals, including teachers and students, with a rating of 4.5 on Amazon and Goodreads. With ACC certification, he has spent more than 3500+ hours providing coaching to not-for-profit leaders, teachers, and youth from the economically weaker section of society. Further, he has worked closely with the Indian government to implement his leadership coaching program for school leaders, which is now being implemented in 5 states in...

Stacy Poe (she/her)

I am an IFC Certified Life Coach who has over 30 years of experience in higher education as a student affairs professional, including experience in career development. I have vast and varied experience coaching diverse populations. My approach to coaching follows the ICF coaching and ethical standards that require that the coachee be the leader in the coaching session. My gifts of intuition, powerful questioning, respectful curiosity, and exceptional listening skills have led me to create safe and meaningful spaces for my coachees. I promise to ask you questions no one else will.

Terra Phair

TAP Career Solutions Inc., Owner/Founder - Career Coach/Business Consultant

With over 18 years of experience in Corporate Facility Management, Building Operations, and Hospitality, Terra has worked with some of the top organizations in their industry, including McDonald’s Corporation, JLL, Omnicom and Harpo Studios. Throughout her career, she discovered her passion for leadership, talent development, and mentorship—ultimately realizing that her true calling lies in helping others unlock their full potential.

Terra has worked with talent at various levels and stages of their careers, from emerging professionals to seasoned executives, across diverse...

Tomeka Casanova

Tomeka Casanova is a Behavioral Health Product Manager For Cigna. Tomeka’s background is in Organizational Healthcare Psychology, specifically focusing on behavioral modification. In her spare time, Tomeka volunteers as a Certified Coach through Cigna’s Coaching Center of Excellence. She has been coaching for a number of years and has a unique ability to meet her clients where they are in their journey.

Tomeka's approach is solution focused and she's able to formulate questions to assist her clients in taking the leap of faith. Tomeka enjoys podcasting in her spare time, honing in...

Vaneese Johnson (she/her)

Vaneese Johnson, The Boldness Coach™, is a certified Executive Coach, Brand Strategist, Author, Global Speaker, and an award-winning Small Business Consultant with more than 25 years of experience. Known as a truth-teller and transformation instigator, Vaneese is an expert at helping professionals claim their boldness to create unimagined success. She combines her extensive coaching, professional development, and entrepreneurial experience with her proprietary success fundamentals of Becoming Out Loud Daily (BOLD), Building in their Genius (BIG), and Branded and Distinctive (BAD) to give...