“Shelby creates a space where you can be fully vulnerable, but she won't let you hide there. She asks the questions that make you confront whether your choices match your values, and she'll challenge you with so much warmth that you actually hear it. Her follow-through is exceptional: thoughtful recaps, reflection exercises, a living roadmap of your progress. In 90 days she helped me move through a resignation, a cross-continental transition, and a job-search reboot, and I came out steadier, clearer, and more myself. Any leader in a season of transition would be lucky to work with her.”

-Fanta Traore, New York/Dakar, Senegal, 8/16/2026

“As an international affairs professional, I began working with Shelby after experiencing a layoff.  Something I have appreciated throughout my coaching experience is how Shelby is always ready to meet me exactly where I am, messy feelings and all.  Our sessions range from introspective to concrete, including big picture discussions on my priorities and actionable advice on specific challenges.  When I find myself falling back into unhelpful patterns or considering approaches that don’t align with my priorities, she holds me accountable while still being kind.  For anyone else who may be navigating a career transition or working to strengthen their leadership skills, I can’t recommend Shelby highly enough.”

- Lauren Eades, Washington D.C., 12/18/2025

“Shelby guided me through a point in my career that, looking back, was a bridge. She helped me vocalize what my career in public service meant to me and build the strength for a much-needed change. I ended coaching with Shelby more than a year ago, and I am still drawing lessons from the experience of working with her. When times are challenging, I know who I am and what my purpose is. Thanks to my work with Shelby, I understand better that my job is not to perform but to show up as me with all of my unique skills, which also means I will stumble and need to pick up the pieces sometimes.”

- Mid-Career Professional, U.S. Department of State, 10/23/2025