Product Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

I have honed my skills at top companies like Intuit, Amazon, LendingClub and NerdWallet, where I led cross-functional teams and drove significant business growth. As the Senior Director of Product Management at Highspot, I continue to leverage my expertise in market analysis and team leadership. My journey also includes founding a startup, which provided invaluable lessons in business ownership and resilience. I am passionate about mentoring aspiring product managers (many of whom have gotten promoted) and helping them navigate their career paths.

I transitioned to Product Management from a nontraditional background - academia and policy/trust and safety - so I am well-equipped to break down Product fundamentals and help those with nontraditional backgrounds break into Product. I also hold a PhD in Communication, and can help those already in PM roles communicate more effectively and align stakeholders behind their ideas.

I'm Arianna, a product leader with 15 years of product management and leadership experience across mature companies like Google, Shopify, IDEO, and early stage startups (2x IPO). Throughout my career, I have built B2C and B2B products from concept to launch, driving sustained growth and revenue, and have had the privilege of leading high performing teams in innovative fields such as AI/ML, Search & Discovery, Marketplaces, Health Tech, and DNA Sequencing. In addition to driving business outcomes, I have helped multiple individuals convert to full time product management roles, mentored product managers and designers, and interviewed hundreds of candidates. I am available to: 1) Coach product managers and leaders at every level on product craft, career development, and management/leadership skills 2) Advise startup founders on product strategy, execution, org design, hiring, and team building One of the aspects of my career that I have enjoyed the most is partnering with others to better understand themselves, their environment, and leverage these to achieve their goals. If you're looking for guidance in product management, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and discuss how I can support you in reaching your full potential as a product manager and leader.

I'm a Senior PM at Microsoft with over 10 years of experience in Big Tech spanning roles across Technical Support Engineering, Software Engineering, and many flavors of Program Management. My experience includes areas such as Customer Experience, Community, Learning & Development, Career Development, Business Development, and more. My career has focused on driving innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful results. I have worked extensively in dynamic environments where I honed my ability to balance technical and business needs while collaborating with diverse teams. As the founder of No-Fluff Coaching, I’ve helped professionals successfully transition into Product Management and advance their careers. With my guidance, clients master interview preparation, effective communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation—key skills to excel in PM roles. Whether you're looking to break into Product Management, level up your skills as a PM, or navigate a career pivot, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll build the confidence, strategies, and expertise you need to thrive and create meaningful impact as a product leader.

With over 6 years of experience at Microsoft as a Product Manager, I have extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning on hard problems while ensuring all voices are heard, especially in innovation spaces like IoT and building agentic experiences. My journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of user needs and the ability to translate them into actionable product features. I've successfully coached over 30 individuals across varying levels of experience and backgrounds, helping them navigate the complexities of product management and achieve their career goals, where they have landed roles at Apple, Microsoft, Google, Slack, and more. I have also been closely involved with recruiting to bring in interns/new grads and industry hires for our next wave of talent. Whether you're looking to break into product management, understand the various opportunities available to you based on your background, advance your career, or more, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Please feel free to reach out, I would love to be part of your journey~

Breaking into Product Management from a non-traditional background? I’ve been there. Coming from architecture and design, I successfully transitioned into tech by leveraging my unique skill set, launching side projects, and crafting a compelling personal narrative. I even gave a TEDx talk on unconventional pathfinding, sharing strategies for bold career moves. Now, I help others do the same—not just landing their first PM role, but excelling in it once they’re there. As a PM intern and now full-fledged Product Manager, I specialize in guiding entry-level and early-career professionals through key career milestones—navigating salary negotiations, building strong 30-60-90 day plans, upleveling with your manager, and finding the right mentors. I also founded the first-ever Associate Product Manager accelerator program at Autodesk, supporting learning and development for APMs. Whether you need to refine your resume, sharpen your storytelling, or build the right experiences to stand out, I’ll help you navigate the path to tech with confidence. Your background is an asset—let’s make it work for you.

Hi there! I'm Chris - I specialize in guiding professionals to excel in product management roles. As a Product Director in charge of a company-wide transformation effort, I've empowered numerous product professionals and their teams to navigate effective product management and build products their customers love. My background includes pivotal roles such as Director of Product Transformation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Sr. Manager of Software Engineering Coaching at Target, where I honed my skills in agile coaching and product strategy. I hold a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the University of St. Thomas, which complements my technical foundation in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Let's connect to craft a personalized strategy for your product management journey and Unleash Your Awesome!

I've spent 20+ years leading product teams at companies like Lyra Health, FutureAdvisor (acquired by BlackRock), Hightail, AOL, and Yahoo. Consumer, enterprise, fintech, health tech, teams of every size, and pretty much every flavor of product leadership challenge you can imagine. Since 2020, I've coached over 100 product and design leaders at every level. I think of anyone who's shaping product direction as a product leader, whether you're a senior IC driving strategy for your area, a founder or CTO who owns the product, a new manager learning to lead through others, or a CPO trying to align an entire org. The challenges are universal: stakeholder management, building strong teams, communicating strategy in a way that actually lands, making hard calls with incomplete information, and not losing your mind in the process. If any of that sounds familiar, let's talk.

I have extensive experience in product management across consumer and B2B SaaS products at Amazon, SoFi, Airwallex, and PayPal. My journey from a Consultant at BCG to big tech strategy and to senior PM roles has equipped me with the insights and direct experience to guide aspiring PMs with diverse experiences to position themselves for the switch and address any knowledge or skill gaps. Whether you're looking to refine your resume, ace your interviews, or develop a strategic career plan, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Send me a ping to learn more or get started!

I started my career as a pre-med student working for a Major League baseball team and have been fortunate to have worked at companies like Instagram, Google and Opendoor. Through this journey I've made the difficult transitions not only between wildly different industries but also between business, operational and now product roles. Through my own experiences and helping others with theirs, I've learned tactics on how to navigate these transitions and big career decisions. My hope is by working together we can help identify where you want to go next and ultimately find a way to get you into the company, team and role you want!