Career Coaching

I’m a Product executive with 18+ years of experience progressing from analyst to executive across a diverse set of experiences. I've built teams and $300M+ businesses across corporate, startups, and venture-backed environments and along the way have always prioritized coaching others around me. I have firsthand insight into what it takes to navigate career hurdles to earn and find success with promotions. I serve as a leader of Comcast’s Career Council and mentor in our Executive Mentorship Program, coaching high-potential managers and directors on promotion readiness and executive presence. Earlier in my career at American Express, I led the company’s internship program assessment, and I also mentor startup employees in the First Round Capital network. I earned a Certificate in Leadership from Wharton Executive Education and bring direct, practical guidance to help early- and mid-career professionals across industries accelerate their careers with confidence.

Welcome! I’m Yijie — a current Bain & Company senior associate and former Accenture ML consultant with hands-on experience in private equity tech due diligence and AI solutions. Beyond career coaching, I also help students choose the right majors and navigate U.S. college admissions, especially for engineering and STEM paths. Having been an international student myself, I understand the challenges around visas, recruiting, and adapting to a new country — and I’ve helped 18+ individuals successfully move through these transitions. Whether you’re planning your college path or pivoting your career, I’m here to give honest, practical guidance. Happy to support you on your journey!

Welcome to my profile! I’m a strategy and growth leader with experience at McKinsey & Company and BCG Digital Ventures, where I’ve worked at the intersection of growth strategy, digital/omnichannel marketing, and go-to-market execution. I’ve partnered with teams across healthcare and consumer-focused businesses to diagnose what’s really driving performance, build practical roadmaps, and translate strategy into measurable results. I earned my MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, which sharpened how I coach: structured thinking, clear communication, and repeatable tools you can use long after our session. Before consulting, I built a strong foundation in performance marketing and analytics across agencies—so I’m equally comfortable with “boardroom strategy” and the details that make it work in the real world. If you’re trying to break into consulting, level up your case/fit storytelling, or reposition your experience for strategy, growth, GTM, or ops roles, I can help. We’ll build a crisp narrative, identify the highest-leverage gaps, and create a plan that actually matches how hiring decisions get made.

I specialize in career transitions (SWE/DA → PM, Web → AI PM, IC → Lead) and international candidates navigating U.S. recruiting. Expect structured roadmaps, weekly goals, and data-driven feedback on resumes/LinkedIn, portfolios, and mock interviews—plus negotiation prep that consistently unlocks stronger offers. If you want pragmatic, operator-level coaching grounded in real product work.

I work with consultants at moments of transition who want clarity and intention in deciding what comes next. Some clients are focused on making their experience within consulting feel more aligned and sustainable. Others are beginning to think seriously about what could come next and want space to evaluate their options thoughtfully. As a former McKinsey consultant, I bring a structured, practical coaching style grounded in real experience. After consulting, I transitioned into a non-traditional field I was genuinely excited about: food manufacturing. Yes, really. That move did not happen overnight. It took determination, conviction, and self-awareness to keep both a broad and a focused view of my options and to assess opportunities thoughtfully rather than jumping to the next obvious choice. Along the way, I had to navigate the pull of many compelling options, including private equity roles, business school, and the usual suspects. During that time, I created frameworks to help myself get clear on what I cared about, what I was good at, and what I wanted to begin building long term. I now use those same frameworks to help other consultants make intentional decisions about their own paths. My niche is helping consultants slow down enough to ask the right questions and turn the answers into clear, actionable next steps. In our work together, we often explore questions like: What am I actually good at? What parts of my work do I enjoy, and which parts drain me? What skills, environments, and problems energize me most? What do I want to begin building for myself over time? From there, the work becomes practical and action-oriented. I help clients build conviction around their interests and the momentum to make meaningful career changes. My work includes refining messaging, strengthening resumes, reviewing job search strategies, preparing for interviews, and positioning experience clearly. I believe strongly in the power of networking. Throughout our time working together and beyond I will make industry connections and stay on the lookout for opportunities that match my client’s interests and strengths. If you are a consultant looking for a thoughtful partner as you navigate what comes next, I would love to work together.

Hello and welcome! I bring a strong foundation in finance and business, with 6+ years of experience across Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, and currently Salesforce. My career spans investment banking, transaction banking, treasury and payments, and enterprise client management, giving me a real world, insider perspective on how careers are built and advanced in highly competitive industries. I hold both a Master’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Business Administration, and I am happy to guide students and early professionals through college planning, master’s program decisions, and long term career strategy. I have coached 100+ students and professionals and have been mentoring individuals through college and early career decisions for over 8 years. I have also spent 4+ years in campus recruiting and early career hiring at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and influencing hiring decisions. Having served as an interviewer at HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan, I bring a clear and practical lens into what interviewers actually look for and how candidates can stand out.

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in career development and education, I bring a unique blend of experience to help you achieve your professional goals. As a Program Manager at UC Davis, I designed and implemented career development curricula and facilitated training sessions for groups of up to 100+, achieving over 90% satisfaction rates. I have coached over 50 managers and supervisors in team development, and I am passionate about helping individuals unlock their potential and navigate their career paths. Let's connect and create a tailored plan to elevate your career!

I’m qualified to coach in career and interview preparation because of my combined experience in law, executive search, and senior HR and Talent Acquisition roles, including at Amazon. I’ve spent years on the hiring side — interviewing, assessing candidates, and advising leaders on selection and progression — which gives me a practical understanding of what decision-makers look for in interviews. As a certified executive coach with ICF-aligned training, I help clients prepare in a structured, thoughtful way, focusing on clarity, confidence, and communication rather than scripted answers. My approach supports clients in articulating their experience clearly, managing interview nerves, and presenting themselves authentically and effectively.

I graduated from Duke University and have spent my post-undergrad career as an Associate at BDT & MSD Partners, working across private equity investing and M&A advisory. Earlier in my career, I worked at Vista Equity Partners in their Private Equity group and received a full-time offer. Over the years, I’ve successfully participated in recruiting processes with offers across investment banking, private equity, growth equity, and a range of other buy-side roles. At BDT & MSD Partners, I’ve also seen recruiting from the other side: screening, interviewing, and evaluating candidates. For the past six years, I’ve consistently coached and advised friends, colleagues, and candidates across financial services, helping them refine their story, define a path, network effectively, prepare for interviews, navigate recruiting timelines, and leverage networks effectively. My approach is direct, practical, and honest about trade-offs, with a sharp focus on process execution and constant progress. If you’re looking to land a job in finance and searching for clear guidance from someone who’s navigated multiple recruiting paths and helped others do the same, I’m excited to help.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a robust background in management consulting at McKinsey & Company, I bring a wealth of experience in AI strategy and change management to help you navigate your career development journey. My time at Qualtrics and Crowe has honed my skills in technology consulting and business process design, allowing me to offer comprehensive guidance tailored to your unique career goals. Whether you're looking to break into consulting or advance in your current role, I'm here to provide strategic insights and actionable advice. Let's connect and chart a path to your professional success!