Is Coaching Right for You?
If you’re uncertain about your career path, seeking greater fulfillment, or wanting to make a significant change, career and life coaching may be the right fit for you. This collaborative journey helps unlock your potential and create a more fulfilling future. Through coaching, you can gain clarity on your goals, overcome self-doubt, and develop skills to navigate life’s challenges.
Coaching provides a supportive environment to explore new perspectives, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience. You’ll identify what you want to achieve while understanding the motivations behind those desires. As you embrace change and adopt a growth mindset, you’ll learn to take proactive steps toward your aspirations. With a coach’s guidance, you’ll develop actionable strategies for meaningful, lasting change in your personal and professional life. If you’re ready for self-discovery and transformation, coaching could be the catalyst to turn your aspirations into reality.
Connections to Rochester resources
With extensive knowledge of resources available to Rochester alumni, Michelle will help you tap into the benefits of being a member of the University community, and help you navigate what may serve you best.
Collaborative exploration
Coaching is a collaborative process where you and Michelle work together to identify challenges, clarify your goals and priorities, and translate ideas into actionable steps.
Clarity & confidence
Sessions are confidential and non-judgmental, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment that instills the confidence needed to overcome obstacles.
Compassionate accountability
As your compassionate accountability partner, Michelle will actively listen and help keep you on track, ensuring you stay focused on your goals.
Customized strategies
You’ll learn individualized strategies tailored to your unique goals, allowing you to build on your strengths and gain forward momentum.
Embracing change
Change can be daunting, but it also brings opportunities for growth and transformation. Michelle will guide you through the process of embracing change, helping you navigate transitions with confidence and resilience. Together, you’ll develop a mindset that views challenges as steppingstones, empowering you to adapt and thrive in new circumstances.
Services
University of Rochester Career Resources Review
- Meet with Michelle to learn about available University of Rochester professional development resources from Alumni Relations, career centers, and support from different schools and programs.
Life Coaching
- Life is not just about what you do for a living; it’s about finding fulfillment in all aspects of your life. If you’re ready for a change but unsure where to start, coaching can help you navigate the complexities of personal growth. Together, you’ll explore, set meaningful goals, and create a customized plan to enhance your overall well-being.
Career Coaching
- Are you feeling unfulfilled in your job but don’t know how to make a shift? Or perhaps you’re just starting out in your career and need guidance to find your path? Coaching can help you identify your strengths, clarify your professional goals, and develop a strategic plan for career advancement. With personalized support, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to make informed decisions about your career.
Empowerment Coaching
- Want to unlock your full potential? Coaching helps you discover your strengths, overcome obstacles, and cultivate a resilient mindset to pursue your passions.
How it works and next steps
- Fill out a form to receive a link to schedule your 30-minute introductory session.
- During your first scheduled appointment, you will determine with Michelle Cavalcanti if coaching is for you.
- Work with Michelle to create a custom individualized career or life coaching plan which will include sessions and follow-up communications.
Hi, I’m Michelle!
As the Senior Associate Director of Career and Professional Affinity Programs in Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement at the University of Rochester, I’m passionate about supporting alumni at all stages of their life and career. I help alumni navigate the professional development resources available to them, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to succeed. In addition, I provide a safe and supportive space for complimentary one-on-one coaching sessions to explore areas of their lives that may need improvement.
I take an open-minded, nonjudgmental approach to coaching, emphasizing a holistic perspective on life and career. My own journey has been filled with unexpected twists and turns, and I’ve experienced several impactful life and career transitions. From being an educator and a practicing artist in painting and fiber arts, and working in government as an outreach specialist with the Department of Defense, to a decade-long career in higher education, my diverse background informs my coaching practice and interaction with our community members.
Having lived in ten cities across the U.S. and four African countries over the past thirty years, I understand the challenges and incredible opportunities that come with change. I’ve witnessed firsthand how transitions can lead to growth and new possibilities, and I’m committed to helping others embrace these moments in their own lives.
Rooted in empathy and collaboration, I help individuals identify their strengths, clarify their goals, and navigate career changes and personal transformations. Whether you’re contemplating a career shift, facing unexpected challenges, or seeking to enhance your personal life, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll develop actionable strategies and create a roadmap that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Through my experiences, knowledge, and genuine passion for helping others, I’m excited to assist Rochester alumni as they navigate University resources, new opportunities, transitions, and personal growth through coaching. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together and unlock the potential that lies within you!
Meliora!
Michelle Cavalcanti
michelle.cavalcanti@rochester.edu
