Product Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

With a passion for leveraging technology to drive innovative solutions, I have led transformative product development at top-tier companies like Goldman Sachs and Nubank. As a Senior Product Manager at Nubank, I spearhead the launch of a lending product in new markets, focusing on democratizing financial access in Latin America to underserved communities. At Goldman Sachs, I directed a digital platform for financial wellness, impacting over 1.5 million users and leading a team to launch multiple products to help people address obstacles in their financial journeys. My experience spans across strategy development, roadmap planning, user research, new market expansion, revenue optimization, cross-functional team leadership, and I've successfully coached many individuals to excel in their product management careers and hiring process. For people interested in breaking into the product space, I am more than happy to help identify good product opportunities, assist with interview prep, and review resumes and cover letters. I shifted into the product space without a technical or product background, which can be helpful context for people trying to pivot into the space! For current PMs, I can help level up product skillsets and experience as you look to expand scope, seek a promotion, improve effectiveness, adjust to a new team or handle other obstacles that may be present in your product career. Let's collaborate and alleviate the stress of product recruiting and career navigating!

Growth-oriented product leader with over 14 years of experience building, launching, and scaling successful D2C and B2B products globally across high-growth startups, Big Tech, and Fortune 500 companies. Successfully coached and mentored 15+ aspiring + current PMs to the next level. Whether you are pivoting into Product or want to level up your skills, I'm here to help.

I bring 20+ years of experience with a robust blend of technical, strategic, and leadership expertise to my coaching practice. As a product management executive (VP), I did not take the traditional PM career path. Instead, I leveraged my diverse set of work experiences — spanning engineering, consulting, and product marketing — to showcase my unique strengths and stand out in a competitive field of more traditional PM candidates. Now, I’m here to help you do the same. I specialize in empowering senior leaders to accelerate their careers and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Through personalized coaching, I share the strategies and tactics that helped me break into product management, thrive as a leader, and ultimately reach the executive level. My extensive experience includes leadership roles at top companies such as Bill.com, Intuit, LinkedIn, and PayPal, where I honed my skills in product management, marketing, and customer experience. During my tenure at Bill.com as VP of Product Management, I helped drive the company’s revenue growth by over 10x to approximately $1B ARR. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Whether you’re aiming for your next promotion, planning a career change, or preparing for a leadership role, I’m here to help you unlock your full potential and stand out in your career journey.

I’ve led PM teams across hypergrowth startups and big tech, from launching seller tools at TikTok to turning a marketplace division profitable at Bukalapak. Along the way, I found that one of the most fulfilling parts of my job wasn’t just building products, it was helping PMs and my team members level up, gain clarity, and operate with more confidence and impact. Coaching feels like a natural extension of that. I’ve been in their shoes before, navigated messy orgs and pivots, and scaled teams globally, so now I want to help others accelerate their journey without burning out or feeling stuck!

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in product management at Amazon, I have spearheaded the development of enterprise-focused products, including a machine learning-driven pricing engine and a centralized data infrastructure. My experience extends to leading strategic roadmaps and collaborating across multiple business teams to drive innovation and efficiency. Prior to Amazon, I honed my analytical and strategic skills as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company, where I defined product roadmaps and conducted technical due diligence for high-stakes investments. My MBA from London Business School, with a focus on finance, private equity, and entrepreneurship, further equips me to guide aspiring product managers. Whether you're looking to break into product management or advance your career, I'm here to help you navigate the path to success. Let's connect and chart your course together!

James is a product management professional who has received offers from 12 prestigious companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Comcast, Ameriprise, Mutual of Omaha, Labcorp, and Ancestry. James knows the ins and outs of the most advanced ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and can help aspiring product managers get the interview. James specializes in comprehensive interview preparation and resume building. James covers product design, product sense, estimation techniques, and behavioral interviews. His hands-on and practical approach ensures that clients are well-prepared for any question they may encounter.

I've interviewed with most of the major APM programs (Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, Atlassian, Duolingo, etc), receiving multiple offers. Generally, I am best at coaching behavioral and product interviews. While I love working with clients of all backgrounds, I especially love helping college students break into APM programs. Since joining Leland, I have had an 80% success rate helping clients land APM roles.

James is a former L6 Senior Product Manager (AI/ML) with Amazon. His unique value add is that he successfully pivoted from Pre-sales -> Management Consulting -> Product Management. Therefore, he specializes in helping people cross over into Product from other fields (including Consulting, Sales, Engineering, Program, Marketing, Legal, Support, and Operations). He's interviewed 75+ PM candidates while with Amazon (bar raiser), been the hiring manager for 3 positions, 1:1 mentored 10+ PM's, and has coached over 100+ people. He finds joy in helping others crack their PM/consulting interviews and has had 5+ mentees land offers at FAANG companies in the last few months.

Hi and welcome to my profile! With 3 years of experience as a Product Manager at Bloomberg and other firms, I specialize in guiding aspiring product managers to success. I’m fortunate to have been able to build an incredibly successful early career in product; I’ve launched multiple products from idea to production, aligned with teams across businesses, and built a very strong reputation among PMs, stakeholders, and senior leaders. Currently, I am coaching three individuals, helping them go from beginners to top candidates by refining their product, soft skills, interviewing, networking, and so much more. Let's connect and craft a personalized plan to achieve your career goals in product management!