Career Coaching

Detail 30-year enterprise career at Microsoft guiding leaders, navigating internal promotions, cross-functional pivots, and high-impact career transitions.

As a compassionate and empathetic certified professional leadership and high-performance coach, I bring a wealth of expertise in psychology and behavior change. With a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Cornell University and a Master of Psychology from Harvard University, where I conducted research on burnout and resilience, I offer evidence-based coaching tailored to my clients' unique challenges. I am dedicated to helping individuals advance their careers, navigate transitions, and overcome stuck points. I combine empathy, evidence-based methods, and a deep understanding of psychology to support leaders and professionals in achieving their goals and thriving in their careers and lives. My role at the Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, also ensures I stay at the forefront of innovative coaching research. Let me help you elevate your performance and achieve your goals with tailored, results-oriented strategies.

I’ve just been through exactly the process you’re about to start. This summer I was a Technology M&A Summer Analyst at Evercore in London and converted it into a return offer. Before that I interned in IB at Investec and spent nine months as a growth equity analyst at Alanda Capital, so I’ve recruited for and worked on both the advisory side and the investing side. I also didn’t come from a finance degree. I studied Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at LSE (First-Class Honours) and had to teach myself the technicals and build a convincing story from scratch. That’s now the thing I’m best at helping candidates with. I’m most useful if you’re going for banking or growth equity internships in London and Europe. We can focus on getting you the interview, through your CV and your outreach.

I've spent more than 20 years building and navigating a corporate career, from management consulting with Deloitte, Accenture, and Booz Allen Hamilton to senior executive leadership at Cox Automotive. Along the way, I've led large teams, managed complex business transformations, and built relationships across functions and executive levels. I've experienced firsthand what it takes to move into new areas of responsibility, develop executive credibility, navigate organizational politics, and succeed in demanding corporate environments. One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been helping others advance. I've coached and mentored more than 16 professionals who moved into more senior positions, including Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Senior Director, and executive leadership roles. I've helped people prepare for promotions, strengthen their strategic thinking and executive presence, expand their senior leadership networks, and position themselves for opportunities in strategy, transformation, change management consulting, customer experience operations, and sales leadership. I've also supported professionals in overcoming performance obstacles, navigating difficult relationships, and building the skills needed to succeed in unfamiliar roles. I've seen firsthand how organizational transformations can create both uncertainty and opportunity. I've coached people on my own teams through reorganizations and changing responsibilities, helping them find their footing and rebuild. I've also mentored professionals outside my reporting lines, helping them recognize emerging organizational shifts and proactively position themselves for new opportunities. As AI changes the capabilities organizations value and the way work gets done, I bring a practical understanding of how professionals can build relevant skills, demonstrate business value, and prepare for evolving roles. Today, I help professionals pursue advancement, navigate career transitions, and make more intentional choices about what's next. Through Her Second Act, I also work with women who have built successful careers but are questioning whether their current path still reflects what they want from life. Whether you're working toward a promotion, considering a pivot, exploring opportunities beyond corporate America, or redefining what success looks like, my goal is to help you understand your options, strengthen your positioning, and move forward with a realistic plan that reflects both your ambitions and your priorities.

Careers rarely unfold in a straight line, and sometimes the hardest part is simply figuring out what comes next. I’ve spent more than two decades navigating my own career across corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and reinvention. I’m particularly good at helping people make sense of their experiences, recognize strengths they may be overlooking, and turn a lot of possibilities into a clear, practical path forward.

I've been on both sides of the table. I interned at Google once and Amazon twice, got recruited into quant, and turned it down to build at venture-backed startups like Doublespeed (a16z) and Clera ($3M pre-seed). That range means I can coach you whether you're aiming for big tech, a startup, or something you build yourself. I've also done this for other people, not just myself. I've helped friends and mentees land roles at Google and Amazon by rebuilding their resumes, drilling them on coding and behavioral rounds, and showing them how to position their experience for what recruiters actually screen for. I've walked people through starting their own companies, from validating an idea to shipping a first version and getting early customers. I've even helped people launch and run marketing agencies in niches most people overlook, like med spas, where a focused offer and a repeatable client acquisition system can turn into real income fast. The thread through all of it is AI. I work with it every day at the frontier, so I know which tools and skills are worth your time right now and which are hype. Whatever path you're on, I'll make sure you're using AI to move faster than the people you're competing against, not falling behind them.

👋 **Hi! I'm Emily.** I've navigated several major career transitions, and I love helping others do the same. 🚀 **My journey: Deloitte → Meta → Amazon** I started in Strategy & Operations Consulting at Deloitte, working across healthcare, tech, finance, and pharma. I leveraged a client engagement into a full-time opportunity at Meta, received Product Operations offers from both Google and Meta, and earned two promotions at Meta to reach L5. I then made my biggest career leap yet: transitioning from Product Operations into a Senior Product Manager – Technical (L6) role at Amazon. 💡 **How I can help you** I regularly mentor college alumni, friends, and professionals in my network. The questions I hear most often are: - How do I break into FAANG without a traditional tech background? - How do I transition from consulting or operations into PM? - How do I stand out in competitive Big Tech interviews? - How do I navigate promotions or make my next career move? 🎯 **My coaching approach** I've been on the other side of these challenges, and I know how overwhelming the process can feel. I'll help you figure out which opportunities to pursue, identify your transferable skills, refine your resume and interview stories, and build a practical plan to get where you want to go. Expect candid feedback, actionable advice, and someone who's genuinely invested in helping you succeed!

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a robust background in product management at top-tier companies like Uber, Delivery Hero, and Flipkart, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate your career development journey. Over the years, I've successfully coached many individuals, guiding them to achieve their career aspirations in competitive industries. My approach is tailored to your unique goals, whether you're looking to break into product management or advance within your current role. Let's work together to craft a strategic plan that aligns with your ambitions and sets you on the path to success. Feel free to reach out for a personalized consultation!

Welcome to my profile! As a former Associate at McKinsey & Company and a Harvard Business School graduate, I bring a wealth of experience in strategic thinking and career development. My journey from Spelman College to top-tier consulting has equipped me with the insights and skills necessary to guide others in their career paths. I've had the privilege of coaching numerous individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of career transitions to help balance their professional and personal goals. Whether you're looking to break into consulting, advance in your current role, or simply need a guiding ear, I'm here to provide tailored support. Let's connect and chart a path to your success!

My career has been anything but traditional, and that's exactly why I'm passionate about helping others navigate theirs. I studied International Relations and earned a master's in International Political Economy before starting my career at Pfizer as a Vaccines Product Manager. Driven by my interest in technology and healthcare, I pursued an MBA at MIT Sloan and interned as a Product Manager at Snap. After graduation, I joined Paradigm as an AI Product Manager, leading AI platform strategy, before moving to Sprinter Health, an a16z-backed startup, as a Senior AI PM. There, I led three teams, built an AI automation team from scratch, and launched an agentic AI platform focused on personalized patient care. Today, I'm a Senior Product Manager at Google, leading Jigsaw's Health AI portfolio. I've built a career in AI and tech without a computer science degree or a traditional technical background. Having successfully navigated multiple career pivots, from healthcare to startups to big tech, I know firsthand what it takes to break into competitive roles. I'm passionate about helping others do the same, whether you're transitioning into tech, breaking into product management, navigating MBA recruiting, or aiming for your next big career move. I can help you craft your story, position your strengths, and prepare for interviews with practical advice grounded in real experience.