Career Coaching

I bring more than 20 years of experience in technology and over a decade of coaching through Dale Carnegie, leadership roles, and individual mentoring. As an engineering and program-management executive, I have built global teams, coached emerging and experienced leaders, developed high-potential talent, and helped professionals strengthen their communication, executive presence, and career direction. My coaching combines practical career strategy with firsthand leadership experience. I help clients clarify their goals, position their experience, communicate their value, prepare for interviews, navigate career transitions, and grow into larger leadership roles. My approach is candid, structured, and tailored to each person, turning broad ambitions or difficult career decisions into a focused strategy and concrete next steps.

With an interdisciplinary background spanning Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and high-level global policy work with organizations like Code.org, I bring a rigorous, real-world perspective to career coaching. Whether you are navigating competitive university admissions, pivoting into policy and EdTech, or breaking into high-impact fields, I help you translate your unique story into a compelling professional narrative. As a former Teaching Fellow and researcher at Harvard—where I served on over 20 teaching teams, reached more than 1,000 students, and ran sections and 1:1 office hours with hundreds of learners—and a lead instructor at Phillips Academy, my mentorship has directly guided students and young professionals into top-tier global institutions, fellowships, and competitive career pathways. My coaching approach rejects generic templates in favor of structured, highly individualized strategy. We will focus on sharpening your positioning, mastering high-stakes interviews, and building the tangible leverage you need to stand out in the job markets.

I’ve built my career across some of the leading companies in cloud, data and AI, moving through roles at AWS, Microsoft and now Snowflake. I started at AWS in the Public Sector before joining the Startup organisation, working with some of the highest-potential companies in the ecosystem. At Microsoft, I was the first Solution Engineer hired in France specifically for Digital Natives, helping bring new technology companies onto the platform and develop them into strategic customers, particularly as generative AI and GPT rapidly reshaped the market. I later moved to London to help establish the same function in the UK and contributed to opportunities worth nine figures. Today, as a Senior Solution Engineer at Snowflake, I work with high-potential prospects across Data and AI and help develop them into strategic customers and partners. Having navigated these transitions myself, I can offer practical guidance on breaking into cloud, Data & AI, Solutions Engineering and customer-facing technical roles, as well as navigating interviews, career moves and the differences between startups, scale-ups and large technology companies.

Welcome! I believe successful careers are built through intentional decisions, strategic positioning, and a clear understanding of where you want to go. Whether you're pursuing a promotion, navigating a career transition, or preparing for a leadership opportunity, my goal is to help you approach your next move with confidence and a practical plan. I'm a Certified Executive Coach with more than 500 hours of coaching experience and 62 leaders coached. I hold an MBA from the Yale School of Management, completed 125 hours of ICF Level 2 coaching education, and hold the U.S. Navy's Level 4 Certified Coach qualification (AQD 298). My professional background includes McKinsey & Company, senior corporate leadership roles, and service as a Commander and Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. I've personally navigated transitions between military service, corporate operations, engineering, and management consulting, giving me firsthand insight into career reinvention, professional advancement, and positioning transferable skills. My coaching combines structured career planning with practical leadership and business experience. I help clients identify their strengths, evaluate opportunities, develop career strategies, prepare for interviews, communicate their value, and position themselves for greater responsibility. Whether you're targeting your first management position or preparing for an executive role, we'll develop an actionable approach aligned with your long-term goals.

With 15+ years of recruiting and talent management experience across fintech, HCM, consumer goods, and Big Tech, I know what recruiters look for and what hiring managers want. Armed with a Master's degree in HR and firsthand industry experience, I'm passionate about helping job seekers stand out through stronger resumes, confident interviewing, and personalized career coaching. Whether you're pursuing your first job or making your next career move, I'm here to share the insider knowledge and practical tools you need to showcase your value and take the next step with confidence!

I bring 6+ years of experience across media, entertainment, and technology, with a career spanning Netflix, Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate, as well as professional experience in both the U.S. and Europe. I hold an MBA from Pepperdine University and a B.A. from UC San Diego, and I’ve personally navigated competitive recruiting, career transitions, international moves, and the path from early-career roles into major global companies. As a coach, I help clients clarify their direction, strengthen their résumé and LinkedIn positioning, prepare for interviews, build effective networking strategies, and better understand how to break into competitive industries such as entertainment, media, and adjacent business roles. I’m especially well suited to students and young professionals who want practical, candid guidance on building a career in the U.S. or navigating an international career path.

Qualifications: I trained as a biologist (PhD, NYU), then co-founded two biotech startups that raised millions. Pitching investors and partners taught me how research looks from the business side: the problem it solves, the evidence behind it and what it's worth. I then made the jump myself, through an MBA at NYU Stern and a Summer Associate role at McKinsey. I help PhDs, postdocs and industry scientists make the same move into strategy, business development, product, venture or consulting: choosing the right target role, translating research into business results on a resume, and telling your story answer first in interviews.

I help ambitious professionals navigate career transitions, gain clarity about their next steps, and build careers that reflect both their potential and their personal values. Throughout my career at Microsoft, Cisco, and Atlassian, I've experienced the opportunities, pressures, and complexities of working in global technology organizations. I've led international teams, developed talent, supported career progression, and helped professionals navigate uncertainty, changing expectations, and important career decisions. Alongside my corporate experience, I completed professional coaching training at the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and have continued developing my practice through Gestalt- and ORSC-informed approaches. My coaching combines practical career insight with deeper personal exploration. Whether you're considering a career change, stepping into a bigger role, feeling stuck despite professional success, or questioning what comes next, I help you uncover what truly matters, challenge limiting beliefs, and move forward with greater confidence. I don't believe there's one definition of a successful career. My role is to help you discover yours and take meaningful steps toward it.

I'm Ola Oladeru, a seasoned career coach with over a decade of experience in management consulting, product management, and now big tech. I've helped over 100 professionals achieve their career goals through personalized coaching in areas like interview prep, skill building, career planning, networking, resume review, and more. My industry experience and strategic mindset allow me to provide tailored guidance, while my focus on building strong relationships helps you connect with the right people. Let's work together to unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in venture capital, social entrepreneurship and tech business development, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. As the Co-Founder and former Co-CEO of Moringa School, I led a team that trained over 4,000 students with an impressive 85% job placement rate, demonstrating my commitment to transforming education and career outcomes. My role as Director of Business Development at Discord further honed my skills in building strategic partnerships and fostering connections in a new industry. Additionally, my work with Savannah Fund, LendHer Capital and as a Committee Member for Investisseurs et Partenaires has equipped me with unique insights into venture funding and supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your career goals!