About the Coach
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Shelby Mirziteh (They/Them)
Hi—I’m so glad you’re here!
I coach millennials, especially my fellow LGBTQIA+ folks, helping them get unstuck and finally lead a life of passion and purpose.My Story
I’m a 37-year-old non-binary parent and veteran who's lived a wildly dynamic life. I've navigated childhood trauma, combat deployments, careers in the military, massage therapy, technology, and everything in between.
One of my toughest battles has been moving from "making it" in the corporate world into authenticity. I fought hard for that sense of safety, stability, and comfort—but it turned out it was a cage. A comfy, safe cage sure—but still a cage.
I had to confront my fears, examine my patterns, and honestly decide what kind of life I genuinely wanted—not the one society expected of me. Is it easy? HELL NO! Is it worth it to live authentically? ABSOLUTELY.
Why Coaching Matters to Me
I truly believe the world becomes better when more people live authentic, inspired, purpose-driven lives. I've sat in jobs that paid well, yet the thought of doing them until retirement was soul-crushing.
Coaching, therapy, 100s of books, and a load of real-life experience taught me that my purpose lives in serving others through transitions—especially those feeling stuck or lost in their careers. There's plenty of personal development material out there, but advice alone doesn't change lives. At the end of the day, your actions do.
Working with a coach for deep insights, targeted actions, and genuine accountability has made all the difference for me—and I know it can for you too.
I’m a certified life coach from an International Coaching Federation accredited school (CTEDU). This professional training is important to me because while anyone can call themselves a coach, there's a meaningful difference between mentoring from personal experience and professional life coaching.
Think of coaching as similar to therapy—but instead of focusing primarily on healing past trauma, we’re oriented toward building future success. I’m a strategic thought partner with tools & exercises, and that holds you accountable for following through on the actions you need to take to progress.
My Coaching Style
As you've likely sensed by now, my coaching style is playful, direct, supportive—and absolutely no bullsh*t. We'll co-design exactly how our coaching partnership looks because your growth isn’t a "one-size-fits-all" experience, even in a planned program.
Let's Connect
If this resonates, I'd love to chat with you. Set up a completely free, zero-pressure, 30-minute call to discuss your situation and explore if coaching together feels right.