Business Operations & Strategy Coaching

As a trusted advisor to executives at companies like LinkedIn (Microsoft), Google, Databricks, and Gilead, I combine strategic business acumen with deep leadership development expertise. My track record includes driving 75M+ in transformation benefits and launching international growth strategies that generated 166M+ in new business. Leaders hire me for my unique ability to accelerate both business results and leadership effectiveness—whether that's shortening complex BB sales cycles by 2-8 months or developing high-performance teams. A crucial part of my approach leverages the 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘠𝘰𝘶 assessment, developed by Ray Dalio’s organization, to elevate leaders’ self-awareness and effectiveness. As one of a select group of certified PrinciplesYou facilitators, I guide leaders in identifying opportunities for strategic alignment and unlocking their potential to drive lasting impact within their organizations. As an author of multiple leadership books and an award-winning Business Coach (US SBA THRIVE program), I help executives and business owners transform their organizations through strategic repositioning, operational excellence, and enhanced leadership capabilities. Clients value my hands-on style and ability to oscillate between strategic foresight and operational impact.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business strategy and operations, I bring a wealth of experience from my roles as Founder and CEO of HDO Health and as a Board Advisor at Remento. My journey includes strategic consulting and leadership development through The Leadership Seed, where I help individuals and organizations unlock their leadership potential. As a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, I stay at the forefront of management and leadership trends, ensuring my clients receive cutting-edge insights. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy or enhance operational efficiency.

My university is a non-target school for top consulting firms with around a ~67.6% admission rate and an unranked business school by USNews. The total student population of CSUF's business college is around 9,000+, and I was successful in differentiating myself and getting my profile in front of interviewers at most of the Big4 Consulting Groups (Deloitte Consulting, EY-Parthenon, Strategy&) and the three MBB frms (McKinsey, Bain, BCG). For many of these firms, I was the FIRST to interview from my undergraduate program in my school's history and the first to receive job offers.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from The Wharton School and an MD from Drexel University College of Medicine, I bring a unique blend of healthcare and business expertise to my coaching. Over the years, I've held executive leadership roles, including CEO of Aware Recovery Care and Founder of Lacuna Health, where I led strategic initiatives and innovations in healthcare management. My experience spans across strategic positioning, market entry, and operational excellence, having worked with companies like Kindred Healthcare and Highmark Health. I am passionate about helping clients navigate complex business strategies and operations, leveraging my extensive background to drive success. Let's connect to explore how I can support your business goals!

As a qualified career coach specializing in consulting and strategy roles, my expertise comes from extensive industry experience and a passion for empowering students. With a background in top-tier consulting firms and tech, I've interviewed hundreds of candidates, giving me invaluable insights into what companies seek. I offer personalized coaching and interview preparation to help candidates stand out and excel in their career pursuits. Let's work together to achieve your goals and secure that dream role in consulting or strategy.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive experience in business strategy and operations, I am passionate about helping others excel in their careers. As the Founder & CEO of Hydra Hydration and a former Senior Manager at Kraft Heinz, I have honed my skills in e-commerce, digital strategy, and emerging channels. My background also includes strategic consulting at IBM, where I helped businesses transform and optimize their operations. I am eager to share my insights and guide you in navigating the complexities of business strategy. Let's connect and work together to achieve your professional goals!

Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams to bring products and go-to-market strategies to life—from SMB-focused innovation at Endurance to global strategy at Microsoft. I help founders, operators, and aspiring PMMs think critically about business models, market positioning, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making under ambiguity. Whether you're scaling or refining, I’ll help you anchor your strategy to what really moves the needle.

Am COO of health nonprofit (10 years XP) and have served as business advisor to countless startups and small businesses, helped with talent development, strategy, board development and even IPO readiness.

Hello and welcome! I am Parina Daswaney, and I'm passionate about helping ambitious individuals like you achieve their career goals. My unique background combines the rigor of corporate strategy and operations with the creativity of entrepreneurship. As an international student, I landed internships at Wayfair my sophomore year and Ralph Lauren my junior year, building a solid foundation in business strategy and operations. This hard work paid off when I secured a full-time position at Wayfair after graduating. I quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a manager while also successfully navigating the complexities of obtaining a green card. Following Wayfair, I further honed my skills and experience in a fast-paced environment at DoorDash. Beyond my corporate experience, I've also gained invaluable insight into the world of venture capital by consulting for XRC Ventures and DSG Ventures and built up my own successful side hustle, Blog Beauty Boss and Dance With Parina. This varied experience has equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to help you navigate complex business landscapes and achieve your strategic goals. Whether you're working on refining your operational efficiency, building your business strategy, or developing your leadership skills, I can provide the tailored guidance to support your growth. Let's connect and explore how I can help you reach your full potential!

Cole has built a wealth of Strategy & Business Operations expertise at leading TMT companies including The Walt Disney Company and A24, developing long-range strategic plans and driving implementation work towards tangible business impacts. Prior, Cole was a Strategy Consultant in Accenture's CEO & Enterprise Strategy group where he focused on Growth, Op Model, and M&A work across a variety of F500 clients largely in the TMT (Telecommunications, Media, & Technology) space. From pivoting into Consulting from an Engineering background to making the leap into high visibility and high impact Strategy & Operations roles, Cole's experience and expertise can help guide you towards your dream job, help you navigate complex business situations, and everything in between. Cole is a current MBA candidate at Harvard Business School and holds a BS in Operations Research & Information Engineering from Cornell University.