2024 NOW Conference Coaches

Paige Dahlman (she/her)

I have quit lucrative "perfect" jobs, moved without plans, and prioritized creating a life of purpose, rather than finding it. I happily work full-time as a Senior Community Manager at a higher-education software company and enjoy the harmony of my work in building communities and coaching. I believe in doing things before you're ready, embracing goofiness, and feeling the power of a moment. I continually strive to develop my own life road - complete with curves, dirt, and a whole bunch of potholes along the way - for the sake of learning, growth, and embracing the imperfections in...

Farhana Currimbhoy (she/her)

In May 2023, I received a Certificate of Organization Coaching (COC) from the University of British Columbia. I have accumulated 100+ hours of client coaching, so am in the process of getting my ACC credential.

Outside of coaching, I have 25+ years of professional experience in the financial services industry, providing consultation to a diverse set of leaders around business process efficiency, embedded risk mitigation, and control design effectiveness. I have parallel passions for putting the right people in the right roles and for building diverse and highly collaborative...

Christie Cotcher (she/her)

As an ICF Associate Certified Coach and LMFT with 14 years of mental health experience, I’m passionate about sharing tools that help you gain clarity, manage stress and burnout, and create a work-life integration where you feel in control of your time and energy. After experiencing burnout during my career as a therapist, I dove into training myself and my colleagues in self-care and stress management techniques. I have a deep passion for helping others and supporting professionals in ways to take care of themselves so they can thrive.

My coaching approach is informed by my...

Magali Clazon (she/her)

Meet Magalí Clazón.

Founder of Movimiento Creativo, Magalí is a Movement Artist born in Argentina who developed her hospitality and wellness career as an Ontological Senior Coach and Yoga, Dance, and Mindfulness Teacher. For the past 15 years, she has dedicated herself to the learning and practice of somatics and movement. Her long experience in hospitality, traveling the world, and corporate life allows her to facilitate unique transformational body experiences.

In 2020, Magalí moved to San Francisco, California, to deepen her Somatics and Conscious Movement studies....

Amy Chou (she/her)

MBA from Berkeley Haas, undergrad Computer Science from UIUC 100+ hours coaching training through CTI(Co-active Training Institute, part of ICF Accredited Coach Training Program), and completing CPCC (Co-Active Professional Coach Certification) in early August 20+ years in high tech industry, and 10+ years as senior manager/exec at Google, TikTok. The most fulfilling part of my role was always when I helped my teammates, peers, leaders, reports, mentees Dream. Plan. Do. Live. (Check out my website www.dreamplando.live to see what...

Duncan Cheung (he/him)

CTI Co-Active trained leadership and executive coach with over 750 hours of professional coaching hours and 120 hours of coaching training. Also a seasoned wilderness sherpa and minimalist backpacking instructor. Based in Berkeley CA.

2023 impact highlights:

Helped a coachee jump 11 years in his career ladder in 1 year of coaching, landing his dream job and working on the highest profile project in the tech industry. Coached a mid-career professional to become the most networked employee with the best knowledge of the inner workings of the 60 highest-growth...

Richa Chadha (she/her)

I am Richa Chadha, an ICF-credentialed PCC Coach specializing in Leadership coaching with a profound focus on Mental Fitness and Transition. Whether you're navigating complex leadership challenges, aiming to enhance mental resilience, or undergoing significant transitions such as job changes, job loss, or career shifts, I am dedicated to providing unwavering support.


My diverse background, combining business and leadership experience with an MBA and a Master's in Organizational Dynamics from UPenn, enables me to connect with individuals from various identities...

Jennifer Cavenaugh (she/her)

As an Executive Leadership Coach, I work with mission-driven, committed clients to live and lead with self-integrity in alignment with their values. I have my MBA from the University of Chicago, CPCC coaching certification from the Co-Active Training Institute, and ACC from the International Coaching Federation. I leverage my vast professional experience in consulting, general management, and marketing, working for Fortune 500 companies, community-based organizations, and local government to serve clients across industries. As a Coach, I bring balanced energy, authenticity, and...

Wendy Carmody (she/her)

I have over 20 years of experience coaching employees, leaders, and executives in a corporate setting, and have recently established my own practice where I continue to support each individual’s self-development and growth, wherever they may be in that journey. I specialize in transitions - new in a job - or newly transitioning out of one phase into the next. I pride myself on deep listening, meeting clients where they are, and helping them uncover both their gifts and what might be getting in the way of reaching that next step. I consider my approach client-centered, but not afraid...

LaToia Burkley (she/her)

LaToia Burkley specializes in activating, educating, and elevating the voices of women professionals so that they can serve at their highest sense of self while gaining clarity along their career journey. LaToia is a goal-oriented, certified diversity coach, as well as a highly skilled, innovative, and energetic business professional. In her work with clients, she draws on her background in identifying, prioritizing, maximizing opportunities, and orchestrating solutions in the Human Resources and Business Operations space. As a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC), LaToia...