Career Coaching

Career coaching for senior professionals at an inflection point: the promotion that keeps not happening, a transition into bigger scope, or a post-layoff reset. I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC, CPCC) with nearly 20 years inside Amazon, IBM, and Ogilvy, most recently as a Senior Manager of Product at Amazon, where I hired and promoted people at a high bar. I know how senior careers are actually evaluated, and I coach with that insider lens. I work both sides of the problem: the strategy (positioning, narrative, interview stories with measurable impact, negotiation) and the mindset underneath it (the inner critic, perfectionism, fear of visibility). Clients have landed roles at Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify, and Barclays, and one was promoted to Director within the year. Across 36 reviews on Leland, rated 5.0, they describe the same shift: sharper stories, quantified impact, calmer presence. I also hold Leland's AI Builder Level 4 certification and help clients use AI to run their search and their work without losing themselves in the tools. Every package starts by defining what success looks like.

With 15+ years in tech and leadership roles at companies like Microsoft and AT&T, I’ve helped dozens of professionals land roles, change careers, and find clarity in uncertain moments. I specialize in helping people tell their story with confidence, prepare for interviews, organize their resumes, and reconnect with their self-worth during transitions. Whether you're entering the corporate world or making a big leap, I’m here to be your advocate, sounding board, and strategist.

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in Finance, and business development as a Vice President at GE HealthCare, and leadership roles at Amazon and GE Capital, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. My academic credentials from Harvard University and Kellogg School of Management further bolster my ability to guide professionals in navigating complex career paths. Over the years, I've successfully coached 100+ individuals, helping them achieve their career aspirations and secure positions at top companies. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy, enhance your leadership skills, or transition into a new industry, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart a course for your career success!

Thanks for checking out my profile! After 10 years as a consultant with companies like KPMG and BCG, I made a successful career pivot into executive search. With almost 20 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition and career development, I have successfully guided individuals in navigating their career paths and achieving their professional goals. My background includes global talent leadership roles at top consulting firms like Bain & Company, where I created the first global talent research & insights capability, and McKinsey & Company, where I scaled their first fully-dedicated tech recruiting team. Now, as a strategic talent partner, I specialize in career advising for university students, professionals re-entering the workforce, and those looking to change careers. I also specialize in supporting highly skilled, recent immigrants to the US to find work that aligns with the skills and experience they developed in their native country. Let's collaborate to unlock your potential and strategically position you for success in your desired field. Reach out to start your journey with me today!

Let's get you where you belong! Whether you are a student aiming for a standout first job or internship, an intrapreneur seeking to disrupt from within, an entrepreneur transitioning to the corporate world, or a professional looking to transfer skills to a new domain, I provide the blueprint for unprecedented success. As an award-winning Global Executive and Scholar, I specialize in engineering radical career transformations across industries and continents. My expertise lies in: • Student-to-Professional Transitions: Guiding students to secure impactful first roles in their chosen industries • Intrapreneurship: Cultivating innovation within established corporations • Entrepreneurship-to-Corporate Transitions: Helping founders leverage their startup experience in Fortune 500 roles • Cross-Industry Pivots: Translating skills between seemingly disparate fields • Re-entry Coaching: Empowering mothers returning to work and professionals re-entering after sabbaticals or extended career breaks • Global Mobility: Facilitating seamless career transitions across international markets My clients have secured roles at: • LVMH • Kering • Cartier • The New York Times • Hugo Boss • Netflix • Google • Boston Consulting Group • United Nations • ...and more! Industries I have successfully helped my clients navigate include: • Diplomacy • Academia • Luxury and Fashion • Media and Entertainment • Tech • Consulting • Advertising and Marketing • Hospitality • Real Estate • Non-profit My approach is rooted in: • Cultural Intelligence: Leveraging my experience across five continents to navigate global business landscapes and cultural sensitivities • Cross-Pollination of Ideas: Applying qualitative and quantitative insights from leading industry conferences I regularly speak at and exclusive trend reports • Future-Proofing Careers: Anticipating industry trends to position clients ahead of the curve

Welcome to my profile! With a dual degree from Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to career development coaching. As a Consultant at The Bridgespan Group, I have delivered high-impact consulting services to both non-profit and for-profit organizations, helping them with strategic planning, leadership, and operations management. My experience includes designing growth strategies for startups and assisting a Fortune 500 company in measuring social impact. Additionally, as a Co-Founder and Co-CEO of a non-profit startup, I managed growth operations and was recognized by Harvard Innovation Labs for my work. Whether you're looking to refine your career strategy or navigate complex professional challenges, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and create a plan for your success!

Hi! Why should you work with me, you ask? I’ve spent the last 10 years coaching people both formally and informally, and it’s consistently been one of the most rewarding parts of my career. I’ve built my professional experience leading sales, advertising, and client growth teams at huge companies like Google and Target, and today, as a Director at Target/Roundel, I lead a team of Account Executives and Account Managers responsible for a $XXXM business. Throughout my career, I’ve coached people through career decisions, promotion readiness, leadership development, executive presence, interview preparation, and how to show up more strategically in their roles. I’ve hired and interviewed talent, led performance and development conversations, built individualized growth plans, and helped people get clearer on what they need to demonstrate to reach the next level. Personally, I was promoted 4 times during my tenure at Google, which you probably know is notorious for difficult interviews and promotion processes! My coaching style is honest, practical, and supportive. I’m not here to give you generic career advice or tell you what you want to hear. I want to understand where you are, where you want to go, and help you figure out what will actually move you forward. Sometimes that means sharpening your story, sometimes it means building a new skill or increasing your visibility, and sometimes it means being honest about what still needs to develop. My goal is for you to leave our conversations feeling clearer, more confident, and with a practical plan you can actually use. I want you to understand not only what your next step is, but why it matters and how to get there.

Over 13 yrs, I've helped 6,000+ career changers get clear on their positioning, optimize their search, and land roles clients land roles across 20+ different fields - from people, art, & communication careers (therapy, marketing, L&D) to STEM (engineering, quant finance, AI/ML). I specialize in neurodivergence & nonlinear career paths, with clients consistently entering roles in quant/STEM. We focus on getting clear on what you want and what you don't, then balancing branding, upskilling, and networking (all essential in this market). We also focus on what's working in THIS market, where you need to balance searching for a bridge job (something temporary where you can get your foot in the door) and getting closer to your target role (what you actually want to be doing next). You'll receive guidance, frequent feedback, and - for packages - have access to an online community for job seekers and career changers. I've worked with hundreds of recruiters and hiring managers over the years (working on hiring teams and sourcing candidates), so I provide insight into the unspoken criteria they are weighing you against, and how you stack up to your conversation.

Career coach and entrepreneur passionate about helping students and early-career professionals learn how to navigate their own path in life with purpose and defining their own success and happiness. I have worked with high school students, college students, and recent college graduates to explore careers, develop their careers, and achieve success in the job search. on career exploration, career development, and the job search. I specialize in working with clients on soft skills including networking, relationship-building, and cross-cultural communication. I have built my career in education (both K-12 and higher ed) and non-profits in the US and Taiwan, with extensive background in non-profit fundraising and external relations, alumni relations, STEM education, and college and graduate school admissions. I earned my bachelor’s degree in sociology with honors from the University of Chicago and my master’s degree in public policy from Duke University. I have also received training in Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools from the Thinking Collaborative. I am a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) with training in Facilitating Career Development from the National Career Development Association (NCDA).

I am a former Bain & Company Manager and former Google professional with experience helping ambitious students and professionals navigate demanding career decisions. My experience is particularly relevant for professionals considering meaningful transitions, because I have worked across industries including Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Tech, and Media, and across several geographies in Europe and the Middle East, while also having lived in the US and China. This gives me a practical understanding of how to reposition a profile, bridge gaps, and move into new roles or industries with a credible story. I coach people who want greater clarity on what to target, how to present themselves, and how to make the next step in their career with more confidence and direction. Whether you're looking to break into consulting or facing a growth opportunity, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success!