1:1 Coaching
Face Your Next High-Pressure Moment Steady, Not Spiraling
Coaching for pilots at every stage, from first solo to Captain.
Prepping for a checkride specifically? Book a Checkride Prep Session
What Coaching Is... and Isn't.
Clear expectations up front, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Coaching Is
- Forward-focused and collaborative, centered on where you're headed
- A space to build practical tools for stress, performance, mindset, and clarity
- Confidential and not reported to the FAA, your employer, or your flight school; a place to think out loud without it going in a file
- Designed for high-functioning pilots and aviators hitting a roadblock, not falling apart
- Grounded in real techniques; breathing strategies, mindset reframes, stress education, and performance psychology
Coaching Isn't
- Therapy, and it doesn't diagnose or treat mental health disorders
- A reportable medical or HIMS process
- One-size-fits-all advice with no connection to your actual situation
- A substitute for care when a licensed mental health provider is what's needed
If what you're carrying feels bigger than a roadblock, I'll help you find the right kind of support. Coaching isn't the right fit for every situation, and that's okay.
Coaching Can Help When You're...
- A few days out from a checkride and already running worst-case scenarios
- Flying well with your instructor but tightening up when someone is evaluating you
- Going back for a retest after a disapproval
- Stuck on a training plateau and starting to doubt whether you belong
- A CFI running on empty between students, hours, and your own goals
- Facing an upgrade, a type rating, or a sim checkride
- Carrying schedule stress home and not bouncing back like you used to
- Weighing a move into aviation, or adjusting to the identity shift of a new career
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Who Coaching Is For
Real pressure. Real support. Wherever you're starting from.
Student Pilots
Working through checkride nerves, training plateaus, confidence, or the mental side of learning to fly.
Explore Coaching →Checkride coming up? Checkride Prep is also available →
CFIs
Managing burnout, difficult students, or the pressure of building hours while teaching.
Take the Burnout Barometer →Career Pilots
Navigating check rides, upgrades, schedule stress, or performance under pressure.
Take the Mental Fitness Check →Career Changers
Starting flight training mid-career or leaving another field behind, with big decisions and a new identity to sort through.
Book a Free Discovery Call →What Pilots Say
Real stories from pilots who worked through their toughest moments with the right support in their corner.
I wanted to share that I passed my checkride! … I feel more confident and self-assured now that I have this under my belt, and I could not have done it without your help! Thank you so much for your time, knowledge, and for being in my corner.
I followed your advice and everything went well. I would like to thank you for your help, I will forever be grateful.
I would absolutely recommend it if that person deals with the same testing anxiety I deal with. It helps you understand the reason one may feel that way and some tools to counteract.
What a Session Looks Like
You Bring What's Real
No script. We start with whatever's actually on your mind that week.
We Get Specific
I help you name the pattern or roadblock underneath the surface issue.
You Leave With Tools
Breathing techniques, mindset reframes, or a practical strategy you can use right away.
It Stays Confidential
Not reported to the FAA, your employer, or your flight school. It stays between you and Shannon, every session.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions pilots ask most before booking.
Will this be reported to the FAA or affect my medical certificate?
No. Coaching conversations are confidential and are not reported to the FAA, your employer, or your flight school. This isn't a medical or psychiatric service, and nothing here interacts with your medical certificate.
Will my flight school or employer know I'm working with you?
Not from me. Nothing about your sessions is shared with your school or employer. If your school sponsors coaching through a partnership, it receives totals only: how many pilots took part, never who and never what was said.
Is this therapy?
No. This is coaching, not therapy or medical treatment, and it isn't a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional. If something comes up that's better suited to a licensed therapist, I'll be upfront about that and help you find the right kind of support.
How long is a session, and where does it happen?
Sessions are 40 minutes on Zoom. Coaching is fully virtual so I can work with pilots anywhere in the country, whether you're joining from home, a hotel, or the FBO lounge.
How close to my checkride should I book?
Ideally at least a week before your checkride, so there's time to practice the tools before the big day.
If your checkride is sooner than that, it's still worth a conversation. It's better to walk in prepared than frazzled, and we'll find something that helps.
Which option is right for me?
- Checkride Prep Session: a one-time touch base before your checkride, especially if you've noticed nerves building as the date gets closer, lost sleep, or second-guessing material you know cold.
- Single Session: for one thing you want to talk through, or if you're curious about coaching and want to try it before committing. Think of it as a discovery flight.
- Ongoing Coaching or Monthly Membership: once you're comfortable, or if you're after longer-term growth over time.
The right fit depends on your situation, so I recommend starting with a free 15-minute discovery call.
Do sessions expire or roll over?
Monthly Membership sessions don't roll over to the next month. If you want more flexibility in when you use your sessions, the 4-session Ongoing Coaching package never expires.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your session. Cancellations inside 24 hours and missed sessions count as a used session. If a genuine emergency comes up, reach out and we'll talk it through.
Ready to Write Your Own Success Story?
Start with a free 15-minute discovery call. We'll talk through what's going on and find the option that fits.
Or reach out with questions first, either way, this stays between us.