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I specialize in helping ambitious people identify and overturn limiting assumptions and beliefs to make way for change. I've coached people through overcoming imposter syndrome, risk/change intolerance, and fear of failure. My clients are leaders and high performers who are wanting more 'freedom' - sometimes this means considering moves that involve risks or don't fit the traditional narrative: major career pivots, walking away from prestigious opportunities, or choosing the less “safe” option. My approach is rooted in established frameworks—Adult Developmental Theory, Adaptive Leadership, and Immunity to Change, among others. I've received training in leading and managing change from Harvard Kennedy School, Minds at Work, and Cultivating Leadership, and I am currently pursuing my PCC-level ICF coaching certification. Most career coaching is advice-based and about minimizing or managing risk. I help people do something much harder: rebalance your risk appetite and find unconventional ways to take smart risks. My coaching is about rethinking your “negative space" to expand what's possible.

Welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience in leadership roles at top companies like Google and BBDO Worldwide, I specialize in helping professionals unlock their leadership potential. As the Founder of Feed Your Can, I combine growth mindset strategies with practical life hacks to empower individuals to overcome limiting beliefs. My extensive background in business development, strategic planning, and team leadership equips me to provide actionable insights and personalized coaching. Let's work together to elevate your leadership skills and achieve your career goals.

I've coached leaders at every level – from founders building something from nothing to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies navigating their most complex moments. Over 20 years I've seen what separates leaders who consistently deliver from those who struggle, and it almost never comes down to strategy or information. It comes down to clarity, accountability, and the ability to see what they can't see on their own. I was selected from 7,000+ applicants as 1 of 20 coaches for Mindvalley's Chief Life Officer program – serving 100+ CEOs and founders globally. I'm also a certified Positive Intelligence® Coach, which means I work at the intersection of leadership performance and mental fitness. My approach is direct and honest. I'll tell you what I see, challenge what isn't working, and help you build the clarity and confidence to lead at the level your situation demands. I've walked into organizational crises, turnarounds, and high-stakes moments my entire career – and I bring that real-world experience into every coaching relationship.

Level Up Your Leadership Are you a high-performing individual contributor looking to transition into management? Or a current manager seeking to refine your skills and build high-impact teams? I can help. With 12 years of experience at Google, 2 at Meta, and 4 at Goldman Sachs, I've built and led diverse teams of program managers, engineering leads, strategy & operations professionals, and risk analysts. I've navigated the challenges and celebrated the successes of team leadership. I understand the intricacies of managing performance, from coaching low performers to championing high-potential individuals for promotions and new opportunities. I've written recommendations, supported career growth through internal rotations and new roles, and developed effective strategies for individuals looking to make the leap into management. As your coach, I'll equip you with concrete tools and skills to excel as a leader: * Performance Management Frameworks: Learn how to set clear expectations, provide actionable feedback, and conduct effective performance reviews. * Team Building Strategies: How to interview and hire effectively to build robust, diverse, equitable teams. Discover techniques to foster collaboration, build trust, and create a high-performing team culture. * Effective Communication & Feedback Techniques: Master the art of giving and receiving feedback, conducting difficult conversations, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. * Career Development & Mentorship: Develop strategies for coaching and mentoring your team members, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting their career aspirations. * Management Skills: Learn proven strategies for successfully navigating the transition from individual contributor to manager, including how to build your network, demonstrate leadership potential, and prepare for the unique challenges of management. I've successfully transitioned from individual contributor to manager multiple times throughout my career, and I can guide you through the process, offering personalized advice and support based on your unique situation. Let's work together to unlock your leadership potential and build diverse, thriving teams!

At Meijer, one of the largest private retailers in the United States, I built the Top Talent program focused on developing future Director and above leaders. I worked as a personal leadership coach to over 30 leaders at Meijer, including 3 that are currently on the Senior Team.

I bring with me over 15 years of Leadership Development coaching experience, having worked with leaders at all levels. My clients have hailed from nearly all of World's top companies and within nearly every major industry. I have a far reaching global footprint, having coached clients and leaders from over 60+ countries and counting (I've coached leaders from every Continent except Antarctica!). In addition to my coaching expertise and experience, I also bring with me my 12+ years of corporate Learning & Development experience at one of the Big 4 professional services firms (PwC). I've supported leaders at all levels with strategy planning, career progression planning (for self and their director reports), interpersonal and professional skills development, giving timely and actionable feedback, delegating effectively and purposefully, overcoming imposter syndrome, and much, much, more. I'm known for, and receive consistent feedback around, being able to synthesize client issues to the finest point and help them connect the necessary dots to move things toward action, all while providing helpful tools and frameworks to support their endeavors. I am empathetic and compassionate, yet direct and will (gently) challenge you as needed. I also bring humor and a down-to-earth realness to each and every one of my client interactions, putting clients at ease and making them feel comfortable.

I'm an leadership coach for founders and senior product and product marketing leaders, and a former Product Management executive. I bring 20+ years of experience with a robust blend of technical, strategic, and leadership expertise to my coaching practice. Having worked across engineering, consulting, product marketing, and product management, I understand the complexities of navigating diverse roles and career transitions. As a leadership coach, my goal is to empower leaders to accelerate their careers, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at top companies such as Bill.com, Intuit, LinkedIn, and PayPal. At Bill.com, as VP of Product Management, I played a key role in driving the company’s revenue growth by over 10x to >$1B ARR. These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of what it takes to lead with impact, drive innovation, and build high-performing teams. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Drawing on my own non-linear career journey, I provide personalized coaching to help leaders stand out, achieve their next promotion, plan strategic career moves, or prepare for new and exciting roles. If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and take your leadership to the next level, I’m here to help guide your journey.

- Seven years working in finance. - Twelve years restructuring & rebuilding a manufacturing business through Brexit, COVID and a supply chain shock, sold in a 2024 management buyout. - Co-founder of Serac, a wealth platform for ultra-high-net worth clients. - Advisor & Operating partner for owner-managed & PE backed businesses. Growing a business and growing as its leader are the same job, most people just don't treat them that way. My obsession is working with leaders who take both seriously: humble about what they don't know yet, genuinely capable in their own craft, and driven about closing the gap between what they can do and what they've currently got the resources to do.

I bring 15 years of experience as a behavioral scientist, professor, and founder to the challenge of leadership development. I trained at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Emory. So, my practice is built at the intersection of clinical rigor and the high-stakes reality of organizational leadership. I have partnered with universities, startups, healthcare systems, and global consulting firms. My approach is data-informed. I have developed enterprise-wide programs that increased client retention by 15 percent and reduced operational training overhead by 30 percent through scalable, virtual-first delivery. My work in academia as Adjunct Faculty George Washington and Duke Universities has allowed me to mentor hundreds of professionals through the complexities of career evolution. I bring this same evidence-based framework to our one-on-one coaching. This is not just leadership advice. We will identify the friction in your systems, align your strategy with your goals, and build the infrastructure you need to execute with absolute confidence. Let us get to work.

I specialize in developing structured leadership development plans for individuals, teams and organizations, with years spent in management and leadership development roles. At Stanford, I ran the Center for Leadership Development and Research at the Graduate School of Business (GSB), and later oversaw the Stanford MSx Program, the GSB's mid-career business degree. I had responsibilities for implementing the leadership curriculum in both the Stanford MBA and MSx programs, managed the school's first in-house leadership coaching staff, taught a Stanford GSB course ('Leading with Agility'), and co-developed the 'Stanford LEAP 360' leadership assessment tool that is used in Stanford Executive Education programs. I co-founded the LOWkeynotes program, the premier public speaking program at Stanford, to help MBA students develop executive presence, influence and communication skills. I launched the first diversity-focused GSB Executive Education program, the Advanced Leadership Program for Asian-American Executives (ALP). And I was responsible for recruiting, admitting and advising roughly 80 Stanford Sloan Fellows each year--global leaders who would spend a year at Stanford to study business and leadership in preparation for senior leadership roles. Prior to Stanford, I oversaw the Fellows and Senior Fellows Program at the American Leadership Forum, where I worked with C-level executives from corporate, government and nonprofit organizations in Silicon Valley to develop a dynamic regional community leadership network. This included executives from Netflix, HP, Applied Materials, Mayfield Fund, Adobe, Etrade, Agilent, Cisco, as well as mayors, judges, museum directors and other civic leaders. And in other roles, primarily as a consultant or entrepreneur, I've had to not only influence strategy, but also assure that my clients and partners got the support and coaching required to be successful, at varying levels within their organizations. I cannot say I've always been successful at each step. I've had my stumbles, which has been an important part of my own education. While I've taught leadership, I tend to think of myself as a student first, leading with curiosity rather than conviction. I've found that such an approach, avoiding judgment, is more likely to yield insights quickly, especially when working with clients.