2024 NOW Conference Coaches

Amy Chou

Dream Plan Do Live coaching and consulting

Amy is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and a leadership advisor with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including leadership roles at companies such as Google and TikTok. Most recently, she led a global PMM team of 30+, and brings a deep passion for people development and extensive leadership knowledge.

Amy now leverages her personal leadership journey along with her coaching expertise to provide personalized coaching that empowers professionals to gain lasting clarity and confidence. Her proven approach combines practical tools, mindset...

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson is a rare blend of aviator, entrepreneur, and career thought leader.

He’s spent over 14 years as a Commercial Helicopter Pilot and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. He’s accustomed to working in high-stress and high-pressure environments in the most remote parts of Canada. Overcoming numerous layoffs and enduring turbulent times for nearly a decade.

While proud of his aviation success, Chris is passionate about entrepreneurship. He’s a mentor at e@UBC—Entrepreneurship at The University of British Columbia—and LOI —League of Innovators—Canada’s largest startup...

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...

Emma Wood (she/her)

I have a decade of experience as a management consultant and leader at high-growth companies. Before transitioning to coaching full-time, I was the COO of a private equity-backed consumer products company and have also held various roles in strategy, operations, investing, and innovation for companies such as McKinsey & Company, Sheryl Sandberg’s foundation (LeanIn.Org & OptionB.Org), ZX Ventures / AB InBev, and startups such as Haus. I have both an MBA and a BA from Stanford.

I recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest after many years in NYC and the Bay Area. I...

Karye Wells (she/her)

Karye Wells, M. Ed, ACC is a Certified Executive Leadership Coach from UC Berkeley’s esteemed BECI program at the Haas School of Business and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). With two decades steeped in education and leadership development, Karye has spent the past 7 years providing 1:1 and group coaching to ignite the potential of leaders across diverse industries and backgrounds. Her coaching philosophy isn't just about hitting milestones; it's a holistic journey towards unleashing your inner leader, fostering resilience, and propelling you towards audacious goals with...

Anshu Todi (she/her)

She’s a Mindset & Limitless Abundance (Manifestation) Coach and also The Host of ‘The Limitless Show’. She’s also a Speaker & a Corporate Trainer/Facilitator. Not only that now she’s ready to don the hat of a yoga teacher as well and help people bring yogic lifestyle into their lives. She has also been awarded as The 99 Women Achievers of India by The Indian Achievers Club, a 57-year-old organization. She empowers mid-career professionals, who are feeling stagnated or stuck in their lives, by helping them break through the limitations of the mind, emotions, beliefs, habits,...

Ellie Tabibian (she/her)

I'm a career and executive coach certified in MBTI, CliftonStrengths, Strong Interest Inventory, and the MindScan. I taught Career Development Theories and Techniques at Pepperdine University. I've served clients from diverse backgrounds including undergraduate and graduate students, C Suite, STEM, LGBTQ, those with addictions and felonies, etc. I've delivered trainings to build high-functioning teams in medical practices and financial services. In a brief coaching call, I ensure clients' need for coaching is addressed to gain clarity, provide helpful resources, and action items to...

Amanda Swain (she/her)

I help clients find their direction, map their course, and be equipped to have authentic career pathways and an impact on people’s lives. I serve as a thinking partner with you in career planning, project conceptualization and implementation, goal-setting and accountability, and discerning the place of work in your life. I focus on coaching the whole person within a professional context. My particular focus is mid-career professionals. I am trained through Higher Education Coaches and will complete the Associate Coaching Certification with the International Coaching Federation in...

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...

Pauline Six

+20 years of professional experience in coaching, training, and change management. +12 years international experience: lived and worked abroad (from 2007 to 2012 in Shanghai, PR China including 6 months in Dubai, UAE in 2009) since 2012 back in Belgium and working with executives, entrepreneurs, and internationals (coaching, training & change management). Professional Certified Coach, PCC issued by International Coaching Federation Private and public sector experiences with private and corporate clients in Belgium and abroad. Entrepreneur from start-up to mature structured company,...