Career Coaching

I am a 20+ year sales & marketing executive that has worked at Fortune 500 companies (P&G, Google, and Meta), and have been a Chief Revenue Officer at an AI analytics startup. I have interviewed and managed people at all ends of the spectrum from new hires to VP / excecs, in the US and APAC. I have a passion for developing others and helping the next generation of leaders to succeed. My purpose in life is to help people connect the dots to breathe life into their imagined futures. I believe my frameworks can also help people figure out what they want out of their careers and personal success / happiness.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in People Operations at Google and a ~10-year long career focused exclusively on Human Capital, I bring a wealth of experience in career development and strategic workforce planning. As a people manager, my top priority is ensuring providing growth opportunities for each of my direct reports, aligned with their own career goals. I have experience guiding professionals in navigating their career paths, focusing on development and strong performance, and motivation to continue growing. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or pivot to a new industry, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and plan your next steps together!

Welcome—I'm Cong. I’ve been where many of my clients are: holding a prestigious degree, thriving in consulting, but unsure how to crack the tech world without starting over. I made the leap myself—pivoting directly from consulting into a staff-level role at Apple, followed by leading growth analytics at DoorDash. I know how different the game is in tech: it’s not just about credentials—it’s about translating your value, navigating ambiguity, and showing up with confidence in rooms that speak a different language. Today, I coach high-achieving professionals from top schools and firms—many with elite MBAs, consulting, or banking backgrounds—who feel stuck despite doing “everything right.” I’ve helped many individuals land impactful roles, make strategic pivots, and lead with clarity, not burnout. If you feel frustrated by the gap between where you are and where you should be—I’m here to help you close it. Let’s build a clear, strategic path into your dream job that honors who you are and what you’ve built.

Most career coaches can tell you what a good resume looks like. I can tell you what a hiring manager actually thinks when they read it — because I've sat on both sides of that table. I'm currently VP of Global Business Control at Hubexo, a global SaaS company, where I lead a team of 20 and report to the CFO. Before that, I was an Associate at McKinsey advising on strategy and transformation. Before that, I rotated across business control, commercial strategy, and M&A through Ericsson's Global Leadership Program, with stops at NREP and EY in real estate investment. My career has never moved in a straight line — and that's exactly what I coach people to navigate. What I bring that most coaches don't: I understand how competitive business roles are actually evaluated — not from the outside looking in, but from the room where decisions get made. I know what signals make someone look like leadership material versus someone who just has a good resume. And because I've made significant career pivots myself, I know how to help you frame transitions, identify what's genuinely transferable, and build a story that holds up under pressure. I work best with ambitious early-career professionals who want to move fast and think strategically about their trajectory — not just land the next role, but set up the five after it.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a diverse background in data analysis and software engineering, I've honed my skills at top organizations like AT&T and NASA, where I developed automated solutions and data-driven insights. My experience as a course instructor at UC Berkeley, where I co-led a course on inclusive pathways into the tech industry, has equipped me with the ability to guide others in their career development journey. Whether you're looking to break into tech or advance your current career, I can help you navigate the complexities of the industry with tailored strategies and actionable advice. Let's connect and create a roadmap to achieve your career goals!

With over two decades of experience spanning global finance, startups, tech, and higher education, I bring a unique perspective to career growth. My background includes an MBA from Northeastern and a CTI certified coach allowing me to blend business acumen with a people-centered approach to support clients in fast paced, dynamic environments. As a career coach, I’ve guided professionals at every stage, from graduate students launching their first roles to senior leaders refining their leadership presence. I help clients navigate job searches, career pivots, and professional development by offering strategic guidance on résumés, LinkedIn profiles, networking, and interview preparation. My goal is to empower individuals to translate their skills with clarity and confidence across industries and roles. Clients describe my coaching style as strategically sharp and deeply empathetic. I focus not only on tangible outcomes like landing a job or acing an interview, but also on long-term growth building resilience, self-awareness, and leadership capabilities that endure. As a former Wall Street executive turned executive coach, I understand the complexities of reinvention and high stakes decision making. I use that experience to help others unlock meaningful, lasting progress in their careers

With experience as a Hiring Manager and Operations Leader at two Fortune 500 companies and as the Career Services Director at two major university business schools, I have a proven track record of helping professionals achieve their career goals. More recently, I have worked through partnerships with top executive search firms and recruiters, as well as Storeyline Resumes. My clients have worked in Individual Contributor through CEO roles across all industries- including Finance, Technology, Consulting, Real Estate, Health Care, and more. Now I am offering my services directly to individuals like you. My expertise spans resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, professional job search, interview preparation, and executive coaching having worked with hundreds of clients to advance their careers with clarity and confidence. Whether you're looking to refine your resume or navigate a career transition, I'm here to provide customized guidance and support.

I bring over 20 years of global, cross-functional experience that directly informs how I coach professionals in their careers. Having worked in Egypt, Canada, and the United States, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how different markets, cultures, and organizations approach career growth, leadership, and success. My career path itself reflects the kind of transitions many professionals aspire to make. I started in highly technical roles as a software, web, and database developer, then successfully pivoted into project and program leadership—managing complex initiatives, leading diverse teams, and driving outcomes across software, hardware, and cloud environments. This gives me practical insight into both technical and leadership career tracks, as well as how to navigate between them. In addition to hands-on experience, I’ve invested in formal training to strengthen both my leadership and coaching capabilities. I hold a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, along with PMP and PMI-ACP certifications, which ground my approach in structured, results-oriented methodologies. I also earned IBM’s Blue Core Coaching certification and have coached professionals within IBM and beyond—helping them clarify direction, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful career progress. What differentiates my coaching is the combination of real-world experience, global perspective, and a practical, actionable approach. I don’t offer abstract advice—I help you apply proven strategies to your specific situation so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

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!

Receive career coaching from an executive recruiter who spends daily time between the candidates and the boardroom, where the career decisions are made. I have worked with directors, VPs, and C-suite executives across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, incl. China and the Americas.