The Missing Cipher

Personal coaching

Work one-on-one with Michelle

The book gives you the field guide. Coaching gives you a guide in the field, working through your specific goals, your company, and your next step. Not sure where to start? Book an intro call, and its cost goes toward whatever you choose next.

Start here

Book a 30-minute intro call

Tell me where you are and where you want to go, and we'll figure out the right next step together. What you pay for the intro call goes toward any hour or package you buy afterward.

One-on-one sessions

Book exactly the time you need.

One hour

One-hour session

A focused hour on whatever is in front of you right now: a tough technical decision, a promotion conversation, or a resume review.

Interview specials

System Design and Behavioral interviews

Realistic mock interviews followed by detailed feedback, so you walk into the real thing knowing exactly what to strengthen.

  • System Design: design a system out loud and get feedback on your trade-offs, communication, and depth for your level.
  • Behavioral: tell your stories and get feedback on structure, impact, and the signals interviewers look for.

Coaching packages

Buy 5, 10, 15, or 20 hours at 10% off the hourly rate and work toward a bigger goal. Packages of 10 hours or more include async questions between sessions.

Package

Supercharge Your Job Search

What you'll get

    Package

    Unlocking Hidden Opportunities: Skills to Thrive in Tech

    The most frequent advice I hear when someone is stuck is to "get a new job." However, you can often put in a ton of work and face the same challenges in a new office. Instead, let's build the skills to navigate the common workplace challenges and those unique to you.

    What you'll get

      After checkout, your dashboard shows how many sessions you have left and a link to book each one on Michelle's calendar. Packages can be paid over time with Klarna or Affirm at checkout where available. Unused time is refundable, and sessions can be moved for free with 24 hours' notice. See the coaching policy.

      Not sure where to start?

      Tell me what you're working on

      Share a bit about where you are and where you want to go. I'll reply by email with the option that fits best.

      • Looking for a job
      • Career planning and goals
      • Getting promoted to Senior
      • Behavioral and system design interviews
      • Technical leadership and influence
      • Networking, personal brand, and speaking
      What would you like help with?