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Working with Ben as my business advisor has been one of the best decisions for my company. Since becoming my coach, he has helped me improve in so many areas of my business from strategy to operations and growth planning. Ben has a deep understanding of startups and business development, and he always provides practical, actionable guidance. What I value most is how he has connected me with different organizations and opportunities that I would not have accessed on my own. His network and ability to open doors are invaluable. Thanks to his support, I have seen clear improvements and progress in my company. I highly recommend Ben as a coach and advisor to anyone who wants to grow their business with the right guidance and connections.

Raghu is one of the best mentors I’ve ever worked with. He knows exactly how to break down complex PM concepts and make them practical and actionable. His feedback on my product sense and communication style completely changed the way I approach interviews and team discussions. Beyond just interview prep, he genuinely cares about helping you grow into a stronger leader. Raghu is someone you want in your corner!

Nathan is a great Technical Leader, with a lot of knowledge in different technologies, processes and work methodologies, from software development and devops. The best of him is his capability to encourage change and transmit ideas with confidence, influencing in the corporate strategy and its management that his ideas are necessary and valuables, empowering people to drive them themselves. Finally he's technical enough to support in the low level this changes. Simply an amazing person to work with, very kind and smart professional.

Samuel was my academic coach for the entirety of my Master of Education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. During that time, Samuel did an INCREDIBLE job helping me organize my goals, manage my time, and make clear decisions when I felt overwhelmed. Each coaching session gave me space to reflect, think out loud, and leave with practical next steps. We met bi-weekly to discuss all things related to being a master's student, including navigating course loads, handling interpersonal conflicts, exploring my purpose, thinking about life after Harvard, and connecting with my inner strength when things got tough. Samuel brought positivity, actionable advice, and tips for expanding my thinking every time we met. Samuel also combined sharp questions, clear support, and empathy to guide me through key leadership decisions. He created a space to reflect, get unstuck, and lead with more purpose and clarity. I looked forward to our coaching sessions every other week and always left our conversations feeling happier, more in control, and renewed in my capacity to be the best version of myself both personally and professionally. I wish he could be my coach forever!

I reached out to Jahnavi for support with my job interviews, as I often found it challenging to present myself confidently under pressure. From the very beginning, she created a safe and encouraging space that helped me feel at ease. Through structured mock interviews and her insightful, tailored feedback, she empowered me to articulate my experiences with clarity and authenticity. Thanks to her guidance, I walked into my interviews not only well-prepared but also confident in my own story and abilities.

Naël has been very supportive in my journey. He took the time to listen and gave me clear, actionable advice that I could apply right away to land my first job. What stood out most was how approachable and encouraging he was.

Duolin was absolutely instrumental in helping me through the craziness that is PE recruiting. As someone with a banking background, I didn't really know how to prep for some of the "investor's mindset" cases that a lot of PE shops test for, but she did a phenomenal job in ensuring that I was fully prepared to crush these types of cases, since she has her own proprietary repository of hundreds of cases from past firms.

Working with Bryan was truly a game changer in my graduate school application process. His depth of experience in the field gave me confidence that I was getting the best guidance possible. He didn’t just help me polish my materials—he helped me understand what really matters in an application and showed me how to bring out parts of my story I didn’t even realize were relevant. Bryan has a thoughtful, strategic way of working that made every session productive. He asked the right questions, challenged me to think critically, and helped me connect my technical work with my personal motivations. His insights shaped the direction of my application and helped me articulate a clear, compelling vision. I’d recommend Bryan to anyone navigating this process—especially those in technical fields. His perspective, patience, and deep knowledge make him an incredibly valuable mentor.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Lea Ann, and she is the rare kind of leader who’s equally effective being scrappy as she is managing mature organizations. She combines deep organizational savvy with uncommon emotional intelligence—able to listen with care while also making the tough calls that leadership demands. She’s guided me personally through pivotal career and life transitions, and I can say firsthand that anyone who gets a few minutes with her is lucky. Humble yet shrewd, grounded yet strategic—she’s uniquely equipped to be a world-class career coach.

Angela is one of those rare leaders who combines executive presence, strategic vision, and transformational leadership with genuine humility and care. She is innovative, people-first, and relentlessly committed to growth: both for her team and for herself. And she brings something almost unheard of: in addition to being a senior leader, she is also a professional coach! Having a manager with that combination felt like a once-in-a-career experience. Working with her doesn’t just deliver results, ✨ it changes careers ✨. I experienced this firsthand when she championed my (quite competitive) promotion to Senior Data Analyst. She advocated for me at the highest levels while also coaching me through complex stakeholder dynamics with direct, thoughtful feedback. She protected our team from the noise so we could focus on impact, yet always made sure our work was visible to decision-makers. One of Angela’s most powerful innovations was the Quarterly Growth Exercises she designed for the global team. At the time, I didn’t realize how transformative they would be, but looking back, they shaped so much of my growth. We researched tech/AI topics, gave presentations, cross-trained across disciplines, and even created internal podcasts. These experiences built our confidence, sharpened skills, and propelled us to move forward in our career paths. We were all growing in ways we didn’t even know we were at the time. Today, at LinkedIn, with a deeper understanding of the power of professional networks, I have an even greater appreciation for how Angela invests in her own. She invests in her growth by attending events like HITEC Summits, Angeles Investors Summits, and the Simmons Leadership Conferences—all while delivering results at the highest level. (Pro tip if you get her as a coach: ask her about time management 😉). Angela leads with empathy, strategy, and selflessness. She shields her people while amplifying their success. And no matter the challenge, she always gets it done - and gets it done beautifully. Working with her is a turning point you’ll remember for the rest of your career.