Nakisha Dixon
Midlife career pivot coach in Arlington, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposeMid-career and over 50Promotions and advancementTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Professionals and People over 40 |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | ICF Associate Certified Coach; MA; SPHR; SHRM-SCP; Academy of Creative Coaching |
Nakisha Dixon is a career coach in Arlington, Virginia. She helps accomplished professionals in midlife who have outgrown their careers and want a smart pivot without starting over. She has spent 19 years in people, leadership, operations and business. Her past roles include executive and C-suite positions in technology, cybersecurity, professional services and government contracting. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with HR credentials.
What Nakisha helps with
Nakisha works with professionals who feel stuck or restless and are ready for something different. Many do not yet know what that change looks like.
- Making a career pivot in midlife without starting over
- Getting clear on what the next chapter should look like
- Understanding the skills and strengths you bring
- Exploring a new career, leadership role or consulting
- Considering entrepreneurship or a portfolio career
- Deciding what to do when your current career no longer fits
Who Nakisha works with
Nakisha coaches accomplished professionals in midlife who have outgrown their careers. They feel stuck or restless and want a meaningful pivot. Clients do not need a full plan before they start. Some know they want change but are not sure what it is yet.
Background and qualifications
Nakisha has 19 years of experience working across people, leadership, operations and business. She held executive and C-suite roles in high-growth companies, technology, cybersecurity, professional services and government contracting. Her background includes executive leadership, HR, operations and organizational strategy. She holds an MA and the SPHR and SHRM-SCP HR certifications. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach and trained through the Academy of Creative Coaching.
Nakisha Dixon pricing
Programs and services
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The CoachVouch take
She is a midlife career pivot coach who spent 19 years in executive and C-suite roles in technology, cybersecurity and government contracting.
Best for accomplished midlife professionals who want a career change but are not sure what the next step is.
Common questions
How much does Nakisha Dixon charge?
Coaching with Nakisha runs $125 to $175 an hour. Message Nakisha from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nakisha Dixon help with?
Nakisha Dixon helps with making a career pivot in midlife without starting over, getting clear on what the next chapter should look like, understanding the skills and strengths you bring and exploring a new career, leadership role or consulting.
Is Nakisha Dixon certified?
Nakisha Dixon lists: ICF Associate Certified Coach; MA; SPHR; SHRM-SCP; Academy of Creative Coaching.
Does Nakisha Dixon only help people find a new job?
No. Her coaching also covers new leadership roles, entrepreneurship, consulting and portfolio careers. Sometimes the answer is staying in the current path with clearer choices.
Do I need a plan before working with Nakisha?
No. Clients do not need the whole plan figured out before they start. Building that plan is the work they do together.
How do I contact Nakisha Dixon?
Send Nakisha a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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