Career Coaching

Welcome to my profile! With decades of experience in product management and user experience, I have a proven track record of leading teams and driving innovation at top companies like The Home Depot and Intuit. My journey from a Usability Engineer to a Senior Manager of Product Management has equipped me with the skills to guide professionals in navigating their career paths and achieving their goals. I specialize in helping clients develop strategic career plans, enhance their leadership skills, and excel in product management roles. Whether you're looking to pivot or break into the field or advance to the next level, I'm here to provide personalized guidance and support. Let's connect and chart a course for your career success!

Senior Director at Google | Ex-EY Consulting | Scaling Teams to $500M+ ARR & Driving AI Transformation I am a Senior Sales Director at Google with 17+ years of experience leading enterprise teams and driving over $500M in ARR. Currently, I lead a team of 35+ ICs, where I’ve successfully reduced new hire ramp time by 50% and consistently coached my team to exceed quotas by 110%. My expertise lies at the intersection of Enterprise Sales, Strategy, and AI, having helped launch "Agentic AI" solutions that unlocked incremental revenue. Why I Coach: I coach because I know the difference a strategic mentor makes. I have navigated the transition from Engineering to Management Consulting (EY) to Tech Leadership (Google). Whether you are an IC looking to break into FAANG, a manager stepping into executive leadership, or a startup founder building your first sales motion, I help you decode the "unwritten rules" of high-growth environments. My Expertise: Breaking into Tech Sales: Resume & interview prep for Google/FAANG roles. Executive Presence: How to own the room in C-Suite negotiations & QBRs. Sales Strategy: Building the "Joint Business Plans" that turn detractors into $50M accounts. Build the frameworks—from pipeline management to stakeholder mapping—that make success repeatable, not accidental. Onboarding and Ramping Up: Structuring your first 90 days in a new Sales/Leadership role. Promotions and Growth: Navigating performance reviews and promotion cycles in Big Tech.

With a diverse background in law and business, I bring a unique perspective to career development coaching. I hold an MBA from London Business School, where I was actively involved in leadership roles and facilitated strategy sessions for senior executives. My professional journey includes strategic roles at Hawk-Eye Innovations and Vodafone, as well as legal expertise from my time as an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis and a Lawyer at Gilbert + Tobin. I specialise in helping clients navigate career transitions, develop strategic career plans, and leverage their unique skills to achieve their professional goals. Let's work together to unlock your potential and craft a successful career path!

Choosing the right career, or making a successful career transition, can feel overwhelming. Whether you're a student exploring your first opportunity, a professional looking to pivot industries, a veteran transitioning to civilian life, or someone preparing for business school or leadership roles, I'm here to help you navigate your next step with confidence. My career has spanned multiple sectors, giving me firsthand insight into a wide range of career paths. I've worked in the military, government and public service, politics, management consulting, venture capital, entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), and higher education. Throughout my career, I've coached and mentored students and professionals on career exploration, networking, resume development, interview preparation, and long-term career strategy. I also hold a Master's in Higher Education Administration, where I specialized in student development and career readiness. My coaching is practical, personalized, and action-oriented. I take the time to understand your goals, strengths, and values, then help you build a clear strategy to achieve them. Whether you're deciding between career paths, preparing for interviews, making a career pivot, or planning your long-term professional journey, my goal is to help you make confident decisions and unlock your full potential.

I have never believed in a linear career. I began in consulting, where I learned to think in structured problems and measurable outcomes. I then moved closer to operators, building products inside startups and understanding what it takes to turn ideas into execution. Along the way, I explored public policy, studied psychology to better understand human decision making, run a startup, and spent time inside a VC evaluating founders from the other side of the table. Because I have tested different paths myself, I understand the uncertainty, ambition, and self doubt that often come with big career moves. I know what it feels like to question direction, to compare options, and to weigh risk against growth. That perspective allows me to coach with empathy and rigor. I help you clarify not just what you want to do next, but why. Together, we build a narrative and a strategy that reflects who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there with intention.

I know exactly what top-tier firms are looking for because I was a top-tier performer inside one. As a Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co., I was ranked in the top 5% of global candidates for my technical expertise and leadership. I spent four years navigating the corporate ladder, mentoring interns, and conducting interviews. I know that getting the offer isn't just about passing the coding test or the case study—it's about demonstrating 'culture fit' and communication skills that make hiring managers fight for you. I will help you optimize your resume to beat the ATS, master the STAR method for behavioral interviews, and negotiate your offer with confidence.

Most career advice sounds the same: Update your resume, network more, figure out your five-year plan; in other words "You need to mold to the system and play their game". But when you're early in your career and stuck on the deeper questions, like "Am I even heading in the right direction?" or "Why do I feel lost when everything looks fine on paper?", generic advice doesn't cut it. I coach differently. I start with who you are, not where you're trying to go. Your strengths, your values, what actually energizes you, and where you're settling for less than you're capable of. I'm direct and I'll tell you the truth, but I lead with empathy and I listen more than I talk. People I've coached say I have a way of taking ambiguous, complex situations and turning them into clarity and actionable next steps. I've coached over 25 early-career professionals through promotions, pivots, tough conversations, and the harder questions about direction and purpose. Many have gone on to lead teams, own high-visibility deliverables, and step into roles they didn't think they were ready for. But what I hear most isn't about the career wins. It's that people felt heard, believed in, and challenged in a way that changed how they see themselves. That's what I care about most. If you're early in your career and want a coach who remembers the small details, gives you honest feedback with the "why" behind it, and helps you build something that fits your whole life, I'd love to talk.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience at Ford Motor Company, including roles as Senior Director and Global Chief Engineer, I have honed my skills in leadership, customer service management, and strategic development. As the CEO of Uplift Coaching and Consulting, I leverage my extensive background to help professionals navigate their career paths and achieve their goals. My approach focuses on building leadership capabilities, enhancing customer-centric strategies, and driving innovation through data analytics. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or pivot to a new industry, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and create a tailored plan for your career success!

I’ve spent more than two decades on the other side of the table—building and leading recruiting functions for high‑growth companies, from early‑stage startups to global enterprises—so I know how hiring decisions actually get made. I’ve designed interview processes, partnered closely with founders and executives, and helped thousands of candidates navigate complex searches across fintech, AI, and emerging tech, which means I can translate “what companies want” into a clear, practical plan for you. As a founder and operator myself, I coach with an operator’s mindset: we set a target role, build a narrative and portfolio that match it, and then execute with structured outreach, better interviewing, and smart negotiation. Whether you’re breaking into tech, pivoting into AI, or moving up into leadership, I focus on concrete deliverables—sharper positioning, a stronger story, and a repeatable job‑search system—so you leave each session knowing exactly what to do next.

With over a decade at Deloitte Consulting and a dual leadership role at USC Marshall as both Adjunct Professor of Strategic Innovation and Head of Consulting Partnerships, I bring a rare blend of real-world consulting rigor and insider academic perspective to my coaching. I’ve mentored and coached MBA students and professionals who have successfully landed roles at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY, and PwC, helping them sharpen structured thinking, elevate executive presence, and master case and behavioral interviews with confidence. My coaching goes beyond frameworks — I teach you how to think like a partner, communicate with clarity, and differentiate yourself in highly competitive processes. Whether you’re breaking into consulting, leveling up within your firm, or pivoting industries, I provide practical, high-impact guidance grounded in experience, results, and a deep understanding of what top firms actually look for.