2024 NOW Conference Coaches

May Meng (she/her)

I'm May, here to guide you through the complexities of career and personal growth. With ten years in the corporate world, and ascending to leadership roles, I've mastered the strategies and insights crucial for success. My journey is more than a career track; it's the foundation of my coaching approach, offering you nuanced strategies for thriving in fast-paced environments.
As your coach, I combine real-world corporate experience with a strategic, empathetic approach. I'm committed to empowering you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset for career success and personal harmony....

Melanie Harris

Uphill Coaching, Coach

As a seasoned program management executive, mentor for 20+ years, and coach, I focus on supporting clients in career, leadership, or career advancement by tailoring support to establish clear objectives, overcome obstacles, and execute strategies for enduring strength.

Melina Kane (she/her)

First and foremost, I am a mother, wife, and daughter of an educator. As a lifelong learner, I have my MBA (Finance), BBA (International Business), and Level 2 Advanced Life Coaching Certification, so I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. I use a diverse range of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral approaches, positive psychology interventions, and emotional intelligence. My goal is to always create a supportive and non-judgmental space for exploration and growth. Recognized for a natural ability to encourage and inspire individuals, I thrive on witnessing...

Meredith Benedict

Sonder Coaching, Executive Coach
I am an ICF-certified (PCC) Executive Coach with nearly 20 years of experience in the corporate world, most recently leading marketing teams at Meta/Facebook. As an Executive Coach, I help rising and established leaders explore and define what’s next - what their ideal career looks like moving forward, how to tackle change and who they want to be in difficult moments. I have extensive training in interpersonal dynamics, parts work and group theory and help clients functionally with building influence and conflict management. I am trained in the Co-Active coaching model and have an MBA from UC...

Merideth Wakeman (she/her)

Merideth Wakeman is a talent development professional who has deep, corporate-level experience as a senior internal consultant and executive coach. She is as comfortable working with individual contributors and managers as she is coaching C-Suite executives and their direct reports. She can quickly build rapport with her clients and her goal as a coach is to guide individuals in finding the intersection of their talents and passions to enable them to reach their aspirations and do their best work every day.

Merideth started her career as a leadership and professional...

Michele Smith

Better Possibilities LLC, CEO

Michele Smith is a skilled Executive and Leadership Coach with extensive experience coaching individuals at all organizational levels. With a background as a leader and change management consultant, she excels in team building, leadership development, and guiding leaders to align organizational strategies and goals. Michele’s expertise includes performance improvement, facilitation, and in-depth knowledge of healthcare, finance, and lean methodologies.

An International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC), certified Maxwell Leadership Team member...

Michelle Ma (she/her)

Michelle is an ICF-certified leadership coach specializing in guiding and partnering with visionary leaders and change-makers on their journeys toward self-actualization. She is trained in Women-Centered/Transformational Coaching, Co-Active Coaching, Family Constellation, and Systemic Coaching methodologies, and is keen to hold a safe, inspiring space for clients to evolve into the highest version of themselves and become a guiding light for others.

Prior to becoming a coach, Michelle spent 25 years in the tech industry in a variety of leadership roles. She is particularly...

Minea Herwitz (she/her)

My name is Minea Herwitz and I am an ICF certified coach and the Director of Marketing on the Board of the ICF San Francisco Bay Area Coaches chapter. I believe in (and have experienced) the power of coaching to help people move toward goals and think beyond what they can achieve alone. As Einstein said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” My coaching approach is creative and holistic, asking the big questions and inviting in the energy of creating what one wants, rather than just problem-solving within what one has. I bring into service...

Mollie Isaacks (she/her)

When we live and work in alignment with our values, we experience more joy and fulfillment in our lives. I have been deeply involved with DEIB work and coaching in my corporate and entrepreneurial experience. I fully believe that everyone has the creativity and resources to live within their authenticity and achieve deeper levels of life satisfaction.

My approach is to create a partnership with you to inspire you to reach new personal and professional goals and aspirations by exploring your values, working to overcome mindset obstacles, and deepening your self-awareness...

Molly Heekin

Leadership mentor

Molly Heekin is an accomplished leadership advisor and development expert, committed to fostering growth and driving meaningful change for individuals and organizations alike.

As a board member for the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy and Friends of Pinnacle Peak Park, Molly contributes to leadership development, environmental education, and community advancement. She has extensive experience in leadership coaching, mentoring nonprofit executives through the Gratitude Network, high-performing women in global corporations through Women Unlimited, and emerging...