2024 NOW Conference Coaches

Shayna Zhang (she/her)

I am Shayna Zhang, an English/Chinese bilingual life coach based in America. With a background as a content creator and TV show host, I bring a unique blend of media industry insight and life coaching expertise to my clients. I am pursuing professional coaching certifications from the Co-Active Training Institute, and already finished the fundamentals & Intermediate Co-Active Coach Training.

I specialize in a variety of coaching topics, including: Career Transitions; Work-Life Balance; Confidence Building; Resilience and Adaptability. In addition to these areas, my international...

Sheila Riordan (she/her)

Sheila Riordan, ACC, SPHR, is an Executive Coach who came to coaching following a successful 25-year career in Human Resources. Sheila’s path from HR to coaching emerged from coaching that she received which broadened her thinking about what was possible. She discovered a career path that leveraged her years of experience, aligned with personal values and work that is energizing. Sheila’s style is characterized by integrity, honesty, a sense of humor, and authentic support of personal and professional growth. Sheila’s goals in working with clients are to bring alternative ways of...

Shelly Bennett (she/her)

As a Professional Development Coach, I bring decades of experience in operations management and leadership across diverse industries, such as live events, video production, and non-profit consulting. My expertise is developing and delivering programs prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and leadership development.

Working for an Organizational Development consulting firm, I've coordinated initiatives focusing on cultural and leadership capacities within non-profit organizations. My coaching approach involves collaborative program design, individual-based...

Sheri Holt (she/her)

I'm Sheri Holt, currently serving as a Principal Value Engineer at Cloud Software Group. I hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Georgetown University and an MBA from NYU Stern. Currently, I'm pursuing certification to become a Career and Leadership Coach through CTI (Co-Active Training Institute). My diverse professional journey includes experiences in hospitality as well as roles at Citigroup in Human Resources.

Shweta Shukla (she/her)

Shweta Shukla is an Executive Coach, Philanthropist, and currently works as Director, People Business Partner, and Location Lead with Mastercard based at their San Francisco, United States, Office. Shweta holds post-graduate degree in Gender Studies along with Human Resources. In the last two decades, she has held various roles within Human Resources ranging from generalist, to specialist, and consulting with organizations like General Electric, Hewitt, Mercer, WNS, and Vodafone. Before moving to the United States with Mastercard, she was double hatting Diversity, Equity, and...

Shwetha Sivaraman (she/her)

Shwetha is an ICF ACC coach who has partnered with CXOs, Vice Presidents, Functional Heads, Senior and Emerging Leaders, and Entrepreneurs across BFSI, Retail, consulting, and Technology domains. She is an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur with over 10+ years of experience in banking and retail. Her functional domain expertise included Strategy, Sales and Business Development, and Marketing. She is a Coach on platforms like HCN, Growthspace, and New Ver.

Sibel Babacan (she/her)

Sibel is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
She brings over 25 years of experience and a wealth of resources from her extensive training and education to each client. Her travels around the globe, genuine curiosity, and love of diversity enable her to connect with people from all walks of life.

Sibel’s magic touch is her calm, deep listening. When she listens, you get a wonderful sense of being heard and seen. Her non-judgmental style and compassion allow Sibel to look at things right in the eye and ask powerful questions....

Stephen Hodgson (he/him)

I am an ADHD Coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My personal journey with ADHD, coupled with a background in Tech Sales, has equipped me with a unique set of skills to guide individuals toward realizing their full potential. I offer a strong, encouraging voice rooted in gratitude and experience.

My approach is centered on empowering individuals to harness their strengths, overcome ADHD challenges, and lead fulfilling lives. Whether you’ve just received an ADHD diagnosis or are seeking ongoing support, I’m here to help. Let’s embark on a transformative journey together....

Tamika Smith-Anderson (she/her)

With over a decade of coaching experience, I am passionate about collaborating with individuals across diverse backgrounds and industries. Currently pursuing certification from The Institute for Integrative Intelligence as a Certified Professional Integrative Coach, I am wholeheartedly aligned with their mission to elevate human potential.

In my coaching practice, I deeply appreciate the rich perspectives and experiences that individuals from diverse backgrounds bring. This diversity adds a variety of insights, enriching the overall coaching experience.

My coaching...

Tana Inskeep (she/her)

I have been coaching for over 5 years with 2 coaching certifications as a Certified Co-active Professional Coach and certified as a Christian Life Coach. I work with people from various beautiful ethnicities, professions, socio-economic statuses, and genders. I believe the best in and for my clients. Helping clients process their emotions is my superpower as well as helping them see what’s possible in their big bold beautiful lives. Coaching is sacred to me and I hold my clients in their highest regard.