Coaching for when the creative life feels like a lot
evergold offers certified, collaborative coaching for people in music and the creative industries, where boundaries blur and the pace can feel relentless.
The work helps clients get clear on what matters, notice stubborn patterns, and take practical, thoughtful steps forward.
Sessions support personal clarity, career direction and strategy, productivity, leadership, collaboration, and other areas where grounded guidance makes a real difference.
Michelle brings over 15 years in the music industry to her practice - an intimate familiarity with high-pressure creative environments and the specific challenges of leadership, collaboration, and decision-making. Her approach is direct, human, and grounded in lived experience, with a mindfulness perspective throughout.
Training completed via an ICF-accredited Level 2 program.
Work With Me
Individual Sessions
Individual coaching helps to build clarity, strengthen self-trust and create forward momentum. These sessions offer space to think out loud, sort through complexity, and make thoughtful decisions.
Sessions are 30 to 60 minutes, held virtually, and can be scheduled weekly or bi-weekly.
Engagements typically run 3 to 6 months to allow for meaningful progress and sustained change.
Organizational Workshops
Created for teams seeking to work together more smoothly, these sessions focus on alignment, decision-making, communication, and efficiency, and may include individual assessments.
The goal is lasting change with attention on leadership, how teams collaborate, communication, and shared accountability.
Group sessions run 60 to 90 minutes and can be held virtually or in person.
Group Intensives
Designed to address a specific challenge, these workshops provide practical insight around a defined theme.
This format works well when a team or group needs focused support without a longer-term engagement.
Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes, held virtually or in-person as needed. Workshops are short-term and focused.
What People Say
“Michelle creates a space that feels both deeply supportive and gently challenging in all the right ways.”
— Cara J (Luxury Fashion Executive)
“Michelle listened attentively and she was deeply attuned… creating a safe, empathetic space. Her guidance helped me notice patterns I’d been going through on autopilot and turn reflection into practical insights.”
— Nick G (Film & TV Actor)
“Michelle holds space with such presence, warmth, and intuition that I always felt safe to explore… Her questions are gentle yet powerful, helping me see new possibilities and reconnect with my own inner wisdom.”
— Elene D (Empowerment Content Creator)
“Michelle is an incredibly gifted communicator and I really valued my time with her. She gently guided me through questions, intently listened, and offered constructive feedback while providing a safe space for me to be open and vulnerable.”
— Lauren K (Photographer)
Good Things To Know
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Coaching is a focused, collaborative conversation that helps you gain clarity, identify patterns, and make intentional choices. We look at where you are, where you want to go, and what may be getting in the way. You can expect thoughtful questions that help you think more clearly, stay solution-oriented, and move forward with purpose.
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Coaching is not therapy and does not involve diagnosing or treating mental health issues. It is not consulting or advice-giving, and it is not mentoring - I am not positioned as the expert in your specific situation.
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Our conversations are confidential. What you share will not be discussed with anyone else without your permission. The only exception is if there is a risk of harm to you or others.
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We'll discuss pricing when we connect for an initial call.
A sliding scale is available for individuals experiencing financial hardship.
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To schedule an initial conversation, please reach out via email.
I also prioritize availability for BIPOC clients as part of my commitment to equitable access - feel free to mention this if it’s relevant to you.
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