Jenai A.
5.0
(42)
16,980 min coached
320 followers
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Worked at Amazon
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 9:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 18 hours
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About Jenai
Hi, I’m Jenai — an MBA + PM coach known for helping candidates break through roadblocks with strategic clarity, exceptional storytelling, and deeply personalized support. My coaching blends three things clients consistently highlight: • Transformational storytelling — turning scattered ideas into powerful, authentic narratives • Elite-level editing & strategic insight — meticulous, detail-driven, and tailored to your unique profile • High-fidelity mock interview prep — simulating real M7/GSB/HBS interview pressure so you walk in confident I’ve helped clients earn admits to HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, Columbia, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Ross, McCombs, and more; and PM candidates land roles at Amazon and other top companies. Before coaching, I spent years in product management at Amazon, consulting, and story-driven leadership roles, which shaped how I mentor today — structured but empathetic, actionable but human, honest but encouraging.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know how transformational the right guidance can be — not just for an application or interview, but for your confidence, clarity, and sense of possibility. I didn’t always have structure or mentorship early in my own journey. I learned through trial, error, and a lot of uncertainty. When I finally found mentors who saw me — my potential, my voice, my story — everything changed. They taught me how powerful great coaching can be, and it shaped the way I show up for others today. I coach because I care deeply about helping people unlock the version of themselves they can feel but haven’t fully articulated yet. I love the moment when a story clicks, when confidence takes root, when someone realizes, “Oh, I can actually do this.” My clients trust me with some of the most meaningful transitions of their lives — and that’s a privilege I don’t take lightly. Coaching is where my love for storytelling, strategy, empathy, and people all intersect. It’s the work that feels most aligned with who I am.
Work Experience
Senior Product Manager
Amazon
November 2020 - June 2024
Previous Roles: Senior Program Manager
Owner
Jenai Akina Consulting Services
April 2018 - July 2019
Independent Workday Consulting
Senior Workday Consultant
Mercer
August 2016 - March 2018
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA
2024 - 2026
Harvard University
A.B., Government
2012 - 2016
Activities and societies: Co-President of Holoimua o Hawai'i - Harvard Hawaii Student Organization; Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business; Harvard Crimson Dance Team; Institute of Politics Citizenship Tutor
42 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
4.8
Value
4.8
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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