2024 NOW Conference Coaches

Donna Vivar (she/her)

Donna is the Senior Advisor on Equity and Belonging in the Division of Student Affairs at UC Berkeley. With 20+ years in higher education, she is a dedicated professional who leads by serving students, staff, and faculty from an equity, inclusion, and belonging lens.

In her coaching practice, she understands we are all made up of different identities and life experiences that influence the decisions we make in our day-to-day work-life juggle - the whole of you is not only considered, but celebrated. Work with her to clarify your intentions to manifest your goals. She will...

Dina Venezky (she/her)

Hi! I'm Dina, the founder of Sparkling Leaders—an inquiry-based learning company dedicated to fueling the growth of inquisitive professionals through development, coaching, and networking.

With over 20 years of experience in management, communications, and professional development, I specialize in cultivating a positive mindset. My approach involves leveraging individuals’ unique strengths to bridge the gaps between their current positions and aspirations.

My coaching journey has been enriched by a diverse background, including roles at Smith College, Stanford GSB...

Krista Vaught (she/her)

Having served in various roles at large higher education institutions for the past ten years, Krista is passionate about supporting higher education staff in figuring out what’s next in an intentional way. In coaching, Krista combines a blend of life design, strengths, and mindfulness approaches. She has made several pivots on her own career journey, including roles in journalism, law, executive support, academic programs, compliance, and learning and development, and she enjoys continually exploring ways to enhance meaning and fulfillment. Krista is passionate about creating...

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,...

Joyce Talag (she/her/siya)

Joyce Talag is a life and leadership coach who has coached diverse clients across the globe – primarily in North and South America, Asia, and Europe. Her mission is to help them thrive as they make an impact on the communities where they live, work, and move. She takes a whole-of-life and values-driven approach to supporting clients in setting career goals and navigating career transitions amid uncertainty.

She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and an EMCC-accredited coach at Senior Practitioner level. She has over 12 years of experience leading corporate social...

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...

Michele Smith (she/her)

Michele is a dedicated Executive/Leadership Coach with extensive experience coaching individuals across all levels of the organization. She has broad experience as a designated leader and change management consultant, with expertise in team building, leadership development, and facilitation/coaching of leadership to arrive at an organizational strategy with aligned goals, solutions, and ultimately culture change. She is also a skilled Performance Improvement Coach and Facilitator (in person and virtual), with in-depth knowledge of healthcare, healthcare finance, and lean tools and...

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,...