Career Coaching: Meet the Team
We are proudly powered by an incredible team of experienced career coaches
To bring you the greatest selection and ensure you can find just the right fit in terms of coach and format, we encourage you to take your time exploring the coach bios below.
Our goal? Help you navigate what’s next through increased self-awareness around your biggest strengths, followed by a resonant career strategy with energizing, sustainable, and do-able next steps. All of our coaches are certified by ICF-accredited organizations, with decades of career experience, and nearly all were coaches at Google along the way.
Once you find your best fit coach below, you’ll sign-up for a free 30-minute get-to-know you call where you can share your specific goals and learn about engagement options and next steps to get started.
Please note, due to high volume interest in Pivot Coaching, please schedule only one intro call at a time. If you need any help narrowing down the best-fit coach, we’re happy to help! Just send us a note at hello@pivotmethod.com :)
Next Steps to GET STARTED
Browse through the Pivot coach profiles below and select your coach
Book your complementary 30-minute consultation call
Start coaching! Once your payment is set up, you’ll schedule your first calls with your coach
Pivot Coaches
Everyone on the team has extensive business background combined with an equally big heart and health and wellness focus. No matter who you choose to work with, you're getting deep coaching expertise with an emphasis on strategic action.
Our coaching engagements are set-up on a monthly retainer basis; good-until-cancelled (with no minimum or maximum duration). Together with your coach, you will choose a recurring day and time for your calls to reduce friction for scheduling (though you can always adjust on a one-off basis as needed), and you will be invoiced once per month. You are free to cancel at any time; we just ask that you let your coach know during the first session of a given month, so that your final call can be dedicated to reflection and setting you up for success moving forward.
Cherie Wilcox
There are many reasons why a person might feel stuck at work. Maybe it's the infamous golden handcuffs, maybe your job has become a habit that is no longer challenging, or maybe something just feels off? Perhaps you’re not growing, don’t have the chance to try new roles, be creative, or show your innovation? Do you work so much that you’ve forgotten to enjoy life? Can you afford to leave? Ultimately, what is all this work for?
Do these questions sound familiar? They are to me because I’ve been there too. I understand the fear of the unknown and taking that next step. I can help.
You have inherent brilliance and direction inside. Together, we will uncover your unique strengths, talents, and values, breaking through the barriers holding you back. We will create the clarity you crave and the confidence you need to take the next step in your life.
In addition to career and life coaching, I specialize in executive resume and cover letter writing for high-achieving professionals looking to reposition themselves or pivot into an entirely new industry. I love helping my clients tell their story in a way that highlights their accomplishments and unique value, empowering them to secure the roles they aspire to. More about Cherie »
taku noguchi
Early in my career, I made a pivot from social services in New York City government to the trading floor of Goldman Sachs. People often asked me, "How did you make that change?" At the heart of it, I believed it was possible. That's not to say it was easy. And change didn't occur overnight. I made a long series of small steps - and missteps. I faced lots of rejection. I wrestled with feelings of self-doubt, uncertainty, and fear. But I adapted and persisted, and eventually I found an open door.
Since then, I've navigated many more pivots, each time encountering similar challenges in different forms. Somewhere along the way, I realized that there is a method to making a pivot. I came to understand how the right strategy, structure, and support can make all the difference in reaching your goals. I came to appreciate the life changing magic of this process. That is why I became a career coach.
As a coach, I support people on their own career journeys, and use my insights and perspectives to meet their unique needs. If you wish to take bold steps and uncover new possibilities, I would be honored to support you in bringing your vision to life. More about Taku »
Laura Sheehan
I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and licensed U.S. attorney with over two decades of experience successfully navigating career transitions and life pivots. Having lived in eight countries and worked across four continents, I truly understand firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with change. My coaching blends practical strategy with deep personal insight, helping clients align their values, strengths, and goals. With a career spanning international development, higher education, and U.S. Government service, I bring a strategic, globally informed approach to clients who are seeking more meaningful, purpose-driven work.
I currently serve as the Associate Director of Graduate Career Coaching at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service, where I lead career development initiatives for 2,000+ students across eleven graduate programs. In addition to my core responsibilities, I play a central role in Georgetown's Pivot with Purpose initiative-an innovative program designed to help mid- and senior-level professionals explore what's next and align their careers with their values, strengths, and aspirations.
Over the span of my coaching career, I have supported thousands of individuals - across industries and worldwide - in designing intentional, resilient careers, often in moments of transition or reinvention. My TEDx talk, viewed by over one million people (!), and my work across Asia, the Middle East, and the U.S. underscore my ability to connect across cultures and life stages. A skilled public speaker, workshop facilitator, and motivator, I help clients find clarity, regain confidence, and move forward with purpose.
I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Pivot team and would be honored to work with you on your pivot journey! More about Laura »