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Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment at top companies like Meta, Intuit, and Zoom, I specialize in helping executives and professionals navigate their career paths and achieve their goals. As the Principal of Hollestelle Holdings, I have partnered with industry leaders such as Allstate, Cisco, and RingCentral to develop tailored growth strategies. My background in People Analytics from The Wharton School further enhances my ability to provide data-driven insights and personalized coaching. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or transition to a new opportunity, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and create a plan for your success!

Welcome to my profile! With a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School and a Master of Science in Coaching and Behavioural Change in progress currently, I am dedicated to empowering professionals to achieve their career aspirations. As a Volunteer Executive Coach at ReFlame, I have guided leaders and high-potential individuals through career transitions, helping them regain confidence and align their goals with personal values. My extensive experience at Visa, where I held leadership roles such as Director of Inclusive Impact and Sustainability, has equipped me with the skills to drive strategic change and foster inclusive environments. Having coached diverse individuals, I am passionate about facilitating breakthroughs and supporting your journey to success. Let's connect to explore how I can help you reach your executive goals!

Most executive coaches fall into one of two categories: people with real operating experience but no formal coaching training, or trained coaches who've never actually run anything at stake. I'm the rare combination of both. I spent eight-plus years at Boston Consulting Group, the last two and a half as Partner, advising Fortune 500 and private equity leadership teams through their highest-stakes strategic and operational decisions. Before that, I earned a PhD in semiconductor materials from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and was valedictorian of my engineering class at the University of Lagos, the top result at the university in two decades. That background isn't incidental to how I coach, it's why I can sit with a real business or career decision and actually understand the stakes, not just facilitate a conversation about them. Alongside that work, I built a genuine coaching practice, recognized as BCG's L&D Coach of the Year for the depth of my one-on-one work with senior executives, peers, and teams. I bring the same rigor I use advising boards to your own decisions, structured frameworks, honest pressure-testing, and real accountability, not just supportive listening. I work best with capable people at a genuine inflection point, a career transition, a hard negotiation, a decision they keep circling without landing, who want both a coach and an advocate in their corner.

Transform your global leadership impact: Former CEO & Board Member who led 40+ countries now coaches executives through international challenges. Master stakeholder dynamics, cross-cultural teams & executive presence with proven strategies. My 25-year journey from engineer to CEO to Global Executive Board Member taught me that exceptional leadership transcends borders and cultures. Through our coaching partnership, I help you develop the sophisticated capabilities that today's interconnected business world demands—whether you're stepping into your first international management role or elevating your global executive presence. My track record speaks to the challenges you face: I've doubled international sales while transforming organizations, negotiated with Fortune 500 giants like General Electric and DaimlerChrysler, and led successful turnarounds across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Fluent in four languages and seasoned across American directness, German precision, and Asian relationship-building, I bring nuanced understanding to the invisible dynamics that determine global leadership success. I specialize in coaching executives who must unite diverse teams, influence complex stakeholder networks, and deliver results across cultural boundaries. Together, we'll develop your authentic style that commands respect in any boardroom—from Silicon Valley to Tokyo. Through powerful questions and real-world frameworks, I help you navigate the paradoxes of global leadership: when to standardize versus localize, how to build trust across time zones, and ways to turn cultural differences into competitive advantages. Industries I have served: Automotive, chemical, bearing, wood, food, marine, oil & gas, steel, cement, mining, pharmaceuticals, mining, pulp & paper, textile, rail and wind power. Countries where I have managed personnel: Canada, US, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, UK, GB, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Turkey, South Africa, India, Vietnam, Thailand, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia. I do coaching in English, German, French and Spanish language.

I help leaders perform at a higher level without losing themselves in the process. Over the past 25+ years, I've led teams, products, and strategic initiatives across technology and energy companies, and today I serve as VP of Product at Mainspring Energy, where I work at the intersection of business strategy, product development, organizational leadership, and executive decision-making. Throughout my career, I've hired, mentored, and coached leaders at every stage from high-potential individual contributors preparing for their first leadership role to experienced executives navigating complex organizational challenges. My coaching combines practical leadership experience with a deep focus on personal performance. I'm passionate about helping people develop greater clarity, confidence, resilience, and influence so they can lead more effectively, accelerate their careers, and achieve meaningful goals. Whether you're navigating a promotion, managing difficult stakeholders, building a high-performing team, improving executive presence, or figuring out what comes next in your career, I bring a thoughtful, candid, and results-oriented approach. Outside of work, I'm an endurance athlete, marathoner, and performance enthusiast who believes that many of the same principles that drive success in sports (discipline, mental toughness, self-awareness, and consistent execution) also drive success in leadership and life. My goal is to help clients unlock their potential, tackle challenges with confidence, and become the kind of leader others want to follow.

I’ve spent my career at the intersection of data, leadership, and human potential — helping people and organizations see what’s possible when clarity meets courage. As Vice President of Analytics at UnitedHealth Group, I lead a global Reporting, Analytics & Data (RAD) team that serves as a strategic brain for Procurement, Real Estate, ESG, M&A, and Treasury. It’s a role that requires not just technical precision, but an ability to coach, align, and elevate leaders across disciplines — and that’s exactly where I thrive. My approach to executive coaching was shaped by Stanford’s Interpersonal Dynamics (“Touchy Feely”), Adaptive Leadership, and The Advisory Board’s Fellowship model. These experiences taught me that growth isn’t about adding more complexity — it’s about simplifying what matters, building trust, and creating space for people to lead boldly. I work with leaders who want to: 1. Turn feedback into fuel, not fear. 2. Lead teams that are both high-performing and human. 3. Translate strategy and analytics into stories people actually care about. 4. Navigate conflict with curiosity instead of defensiveness. 5. Scale their influence without losing authenticity. My coaching philosophy lives by three values — Clarity, Faith, and Action. 1. Clarity means seeing yourself and your environment honestly. 2. Faith means trusting the process (and your people) even when outcomes aren’t guaranteed. 3. Action means doing the real work — testing, learning, iterating — because leadership, like analytics, is an experiment in motion. Over the years, I’ve designed leadership programs, built feedback cultures, and helped senior executives evolve from managers of work to stewards of growth. Whether I’m working one-on-one or with an entire leadership team, I aim to leave people feeling a little more grounded, a little more capable, and a lot more excited about what’s next. Coaching, for me, isn’t about “fixing” leaders — it’s about unlocking what’s already there and reminding them that transformation doesn’t happen in theory. It happens in conversation, in choice, and in courage.

I’m a Co-Active Leadership Coach, and I work with people navigating life transitions (e.g., new jobs, new chapters in life) and moments when you start questioning what you really want next. My background is in Business and Finance (Master in Finance and MBA from INSEAD Business School). I spent ~10 years in strategy consulting at Kearney across Europe and the Middle East, and I’m currently working in Strategy and Operations at TikTok/ByteDance. What I bring into my coaching is helping you step back, see things from a different perspective, and move forward with more clarity and intention. Some of the situations I often work with: - Feeling stuck or dissatisfied in an area of life such as career, relationships, health, or direction - Starting a new job and wanting to show up at your best - Promotions or changes in roles and expectations - Being let go and figuring out what’s next - Entering a new phase of life or adulthood - Improving relationships with partners, family, or colleagues - Processing emotions and making sense of what’s going on Who I usually work with: - Individuals who want to take an active and intentional step in shaping their life (in any area), who feel they have been drifting and want to start steering more intentionally.

With 30 years of B2B and technology marketing leadership, including CMO and executive roles at Fortune 500 and growth-stage companies, and P&L ownership exceeding $100 million, I've spent my career building marketing organizations, developing the people inside them, and guiding executives through high-stakes decisions. As Founder of Harris CMO Partners, I've delivered interim CMO leadership and thought leadership strategy to technology and B2B clients, including engagements that contributed to three acquisitions and a Fortune 500 financial services program for JP Morgan. Along the way, I've coached dozens of CEOs, CMOs, and marketing professionals on strategy, leadership, hiring, and career growth. Also, for four years I mentored MBA students at UC San Diego's Rady School of Management, where one of my mentees from 2006 recently reached back out to ask me to mentor her again, twenty years later. I bring board-level judgment, hands-on execution experience across every facet of B2B marketing, and a current, practical fluency in using AI tools to sharpen marketing communications. I coach leaders and teams to think clearly under pressure, build marketing functions that scale, and develop the strategic and people-leadership instincts that separate good marketers from great ones.

As an Executive Coach, I bring a rare blend of global leadership experience, entrepreneurial success, and deep personal development insights. With over 15 years driving growth at companies like Amazon, Unilever, and Ford, I understand the pressures executives face. My journey spans corporate boardrooms and startup ventures, including founding and scaling businesses in New York and Asia. As the President of the HBS Association of Southern California, I lead professional development for thousands of top-tier executives. My coaching is uniquely informed by this breadth of experience, coupled with certifications from Erickson Coaching International and a General Management Program from Harvard Business School. I specialize in helping leaders break through limitations, master resilience, and align their personal and professional purpose. Clients value my ability to combine strategic business acumen with a human-centric approach. I empower executives to lead with clarity, foster high-performance teams, and navigate complexity with confidence. My coaching unlocks lasting transformation, enabling leaders to thrive in both their careers and lives.

With 27 years in tech—leading global product teams at Microsoft and Salesforce, and founding my own startup—I’ve experienced just about every challenge a leader can face. Over the years, I have coached more than 100 people, including startup founders, corporate executives, and rising women leaders. My coaching approach is simple: I don't just give advice from a textbook. I combine real-world business strategy with structured coaching tools to help you work on your personal leadership style, improve how you communicate, and handle team dynamics smoothly. Having managed teams of over 60 people across different countries, I know how lonely and overwhelming it can feel to deal with office politics and rapid growth. On a personal note, I’m also a mom who has successfully guided her own children toward world-class academic achievements (including Stanford), so I truly understand how to encourage high performance while maintaining deep empathy, balance, and resilience. Whether you are a new manager trying to find your footing, a senior executive wanting to build a better team culture, or someone working hard to break through a career ceiling, I am here to give you a clear, supportive space and the practical tools to help you succeed.