Business Development & Partnerships Coaches

I am a 20+ year sales & marketing executive that has worked at Fortune 500 companies (P&G, Google, and Meta), and have been a Chief Revenue Officer at an AI analytics startup. I have interviewed and managed people at all ends of the spectrum from new hires to VP / excecs, in the US and APAC. I have a passion for developing others and helping the next generation of leaders to succeed. My purpose in life is to help people connect the dots to breathe life into their imagined futures. I believe my frameworks can also help people figure out what they want out of their careers and personal success / happiness.

For professionals pursuing or pivoting into client-facing, partnership, or growth-oriented roles. Business development today is about trust, communication, and clarity — not “selling.” Whether you’re preparing to land your first BD or partnerships role, or want to grow in an existing one, I’ll help you build the skills and confidence to stand out. I’ve led partnership and alliance strategies at the executive level, working across global advisory and technology firms to drive sustained growth. My coaching focuses on how to position yourself for these roles, tell your professional story convincingly, and develop a natural, strategic approach to building relationships that lead to opportunities. You’ll learn to interview with confidence, communicate your value clearly, and step into business development or partnerships roles ready to deliver impact from day one.

I’m not a theorist, I’m a builder. Over the past decade, I’ve help scale multiple businesses from the ground up, including a multi-location pediatric dental group, and some real estate ventures. I’ve led teams of doctors, administrators, and staff while navigating the complex challenges that come with growth: hiring and firing, creating systems, balancing budgets, optimizing operations, and developing leaders. I’ve managed everything from clinical workflows to partner buy-ins to executive-level financial structuring. Along the way, I’ve learned how to scale with clarity, simplify complexity, and lead people with purpose. Here’s what sets me apart: Real-world experience: I run businesses just like yours. I’ve been in the trenches—fixing broken systems, reworking team structures, and turning chaos into consistency. Cross-functional knowledge: From finance and staffing to marketing and culture-building, I’ve worked across every area that drives a business forward. Strategic mindset: I combine operational execution with big-picture thinking. I help you zoom out, prioritize what matters, and build systems that scale. Leadership and teaching: As a university professor and mentor to other professionals, I know how to break down complex ideas and coach others to their potential. Whether you're a founder stuck in the weeds or a leader looking to scale without burning out, I can help you build the business behind the vision. This isn’t about fluff. It’s about real solutions from someone who’s doing it every day.

I spent 10+ years working in business development and partnerships with Microsoft, Okta, Google, Amazon. I built a multi million co-sell revenue partnership from the ground up that won many global industry awards.

With over 15 years of experience in sales and business development, I specialize in helping leaders and teams establish robust sales functions that drive measurable improvements. As Director and Sales Coach at Spear Sales, I have successfully coached sellers to enhance win rates, increase deal values, and accelerate revenue growth. My previous roles at Microsoft and Sopra Steria involved leading digital transformation initiatives and generating significant revenue through strategic partnerships. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to help you achieve your business development goals.

With over a decade of experience in business development and strategic partnerships, I have honed my skills at top companies like LinkedIn and URX, where I played pivotal roles in driving growth and innovation. As a former Director of Business Development at LinkedIn, I led teams to forge impactful partnerships and expand market reach. My journey also includes founding Mosaic General Partnership, where I continue to leverage my expertise to help businesses thrive investing in early stage companies. Whether you're looking to enhance your business development strategies or navigate complex partnerships, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and take your business to the next level!

In my work as Vice President at Panasonic, we were constantly looking for smaller to large companies to partner with on new business ventures. From our getting into Battery Storage Devices, to our early pioneering of Home Telemedicine, to our working on whole home ventilation and energy systems, I headed a team that worked with partners to bring to market solutions in areas that we could not do on our own. A lot of this work is empowering staff to do the ground work for setting up a successful venture, and a key to doing that is hiring the right type of person. They are not just sales people, or product people, or managers. They are innovators and project management, with technical backgrounds and an understanding of marketing. In this sense, who you put in key positions is a key to getting successful ventures, as well as defining clearly the work of leadership in cementing relationships. I can help advise on doing this successfully.

I have coached CEOs, Executive Directors, business owners, senior leaders, team leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals in transition since 2002. I hold multiple professional certifications and adult continuing education certificates, including a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Certified Executive Leadership Coach (CELC) from Ignite Business Partners' Coaching Excellence (ICF Level 2), Certified Professional Coach in Executive Coaching from Rowan College of South Jersey, and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach® (CPQC®). I also have certifications in trauma-informed approaches and inclusive leadership through implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Additionally, I have an M.S. in Executive Leadership from Champlain College, a B.A. in Political Science/Honors with concentrations in Pre-Law and Women's Studies from Rowan University, and an A.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Business Communications from Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ).

I have spent nearly fifteen years in partnerships and business development roles across large public companies like Adobe and Okta as well as well as at earlier stage startups like my current role at Canopy where I am VP of Business Development & Strategy. I have been lucky enough to have various business development and partnership roles where I have scaled ecosystems, built new partner programs, navigated and closed complex partnership deals and help my companies explore new areas of opportunity. I would love to share with you my experience and offer a perspective on what a career in business development and partnerships looks like, what "business development" really means, how it is different than sales and how to either land your first role in BD/partnerships, how to progress your current partnerships career or even help coaching through a current partnership or opportunity. I have deep deal expertise, navigating complex agreements such as OEM, resell, and white-label models, as well as partnerships requiring significant product and GTM investments. Having developed partner strategies from the ground up, I can also guide you in managing internal stakeholders, aligning cross-functional teams, and closing transformative deals. Whether you’re seeking a sounding board for intellectually honest feedback on strategies, deal structures, or broader BD challenges, or looking for guidance on scaling and executing a partnership program, I’m here to help you achieve your goals.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business development and partnerships, and specializing in the sports industry, I currently serve as a Business Development Associate at the NBA, where I leverage my expertise to drive growth and strategic collaborations between brands and the world of basketball. My experience at Wasserman, where I was part of a team that increased company revenue by over $5 million in a year, has honed my skills in client solutions and sales strategy. I have also been involved in the interview and decision-making processes, providing me with a keen understanding of what top companies look for in candidates. Having coached five individuals to successfully navigate their career paths, I am passionate about helping others achieve their professional goals. Let's connect and explore how I can assist you in advancing your career in business development and partnerships!