Maya Ram
Global HR Leader | Executive Coach
Studied at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Hiring Manager at Skai
Available tomorrow
Starting at 4:00 PM UTC
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Maya's Offerings
Custom hourly · $69/hr
Get help with Career Planning, Interview Prep, and .
Maya also coaches for Executive Coaching and Leadership Coaching. View all.
Maya’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Vice President
30+ people coached for Career Coaching
I’ve spent 15+ years in HR and coaching, helping people figure out what’s next, grow into bigger roles, or make a meaningful shift. I know how complex (and exciting) career decisions can be, and I’m here to help you get clear, tell your story, and take your next step with confidence.
Maya can help with:
Career Planning
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Networking Strategy
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Maya also coaches for Executive Coaching and Leadership Coaching. View all.
About Maya
As a Global People Leader & Executive Coach with over 15 years of experience leading global People functions for high-growth tech companies across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC, I bring a unique blend of strategic HR leadership and executive coaching expertise. My coaching engagements focus on leaders at pivotal moments: scaling rapidly from 100 to 700+ employees, navigating acquisitions or restructuring, or building leadership depth for global expansion. I help experienced leaders move faster and more thoughtfully by sharpening clarity, improving decision-making, strengthening communication, and fostering alignment across teams. As a Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC) and seasoned people strategist, I design development sprints and coaching programs that align business goals with personal growth. My philosophy: development isn’t an add-on; it’s how leaders and organizations stay relevant, resilient, and purpose-driven. I’ve coached founders, senior executives, and emerging leaders in startups and global enterprises, helping them build self-awareness, lead with authenticity, and deliver measurable impact. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: leadership is an act of meaning-making. When leaders connect deeply to their purpose, they create clarity for others, foster belonging, and amplify impact far beyond their teams. I’m passionate about helping leaders rediscover that sense of meaning so their growth not only drives performance but also leaves a lasting imprint on the people and cultures they touch. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I work virtually and in person with clients around the world,
Why do I coach?
I coach because talented people get stuck for reasons that have nothing to do with talent. You're capable, you do good work, and somehow the next role stays just out of reach. Usually the gap isn't skill; it's visibility, clarity, and how you show up when it counts. I help ambitious professionals close that gap: communicate like the leader you're becoming, make your value obvious, and move toward the role you actually want. You keep what makes you you. We add the clarity that gets you noticed.
Work Experience
Head of People
Skai
March 2022 - Present
Hiring Manager
- Lead the HR function, managing HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and Learning & Development teams. - Serve as a trusted HR business partner to C-level executives in the global tech organization, providing strategic guidance to align HR initiatives with business objectives across Skai’s US, Israel, India, and EMEA sites. - Drive strategic talent planning initiatives, including workforce planning, location strategy, and organizational design, to support the company's long-term growth. -Lead and implement key global people initiatives and change management efforts, including the People Team strategy, career leveling framework, and the launch of the global executive coaching program. - Elevate leadership capabilities by coaching managers and senior leaders and facilitating ongoing managers' forums, leadership workshops, and management offsite.
Executive Leadership Coach
Arete
October 2020 - Present
Interviewer
• Designed leadership development frameworks for high-growth startups and enterprises. • Provided personalized executive coaching to senior leaders, driving leadership effectiveness and organizational growth.
Head of Talent
Bluevine
May 2019 - December 2020
Interviewer
• Scaled the company’s global workforce by 50% YoY, adding 115+ employees across multi-state U.S. and global offices • Spearheaded the implementation of the first Management Training Program, successfully rolled out globally. • Oversaw the Learning and Development training strategy, driving employee growth and development.
Director Human Resources
Bluevine
May 2018 - May 2019
Hiring Manager
In my role as the Human Resource Director at BlueVine, I led the HR function by overseeing talent management, performance reviews, and company culture initiatives. I worked closely with the executive team to provide strategic guidance on organizational design and talent development. Additionally, I successfully implemented new HR systems to support the company's growth plans, including HRIS and performance management tools.
Head of People Operations
Cyber resilience
July 2016 - January 2018
-Led HR & People Operations for a high-growth cybersecurity startup, scaling from early-stage to 300% growth. -Established HR infrastructure, talent strategy, and compensation & benefits programs to support rapid expansion.
HR Operations Manager
Oracle
October 2014 - August 2016
• Established new operations in the US to support company growth and drive overall growth. • Developed policies and initiatives to enhance employee engagement and nurture company culture. • Played a key role in supporting M&A processes during the acquisition by Oracle.
Education
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
MBA, Business Management- Organizational Development
2002 - 2004
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
1998 - 2001