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With more than two years of experience in five different internship roles across tech and consulting, I understand what success and fulfillment looks like in a variety of early career roles. I love helping people--especially ambitious early career professionals--use writing, reflection, and conversation to better understand what kind of work makes them feel excited about life. Past roles in product management, editing, data analytics, technical consulting, marketing, and entrepreneurship enable me to take a multidisciplinary approach to career conversations.

Welcome! As an experienced Engineering Manager at LinkedIn, I have a proven track record of leading teams to build robust backend solutions for Commerce & Payments systems. I have been managing a team of 20 people, including senior ICs (Staff Engineers, Senior SWE) and frontline managers. Myself grew from a SWE to Staff Engineer and then Engineering Manager. With a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I bring a strong technical foundation to my coaching. Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented distributed system, big data pipeline and Machine Learning solutions for the business use cases for e-commerce system. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals. Reach out to me today and let's work together to unlock your full potential!

Avinash Mahalingam brings 14+ years of strategic product management , product coaching and business development experience across diverse global industries in USA, Canada and India, led AI platform innovation at RBC and earlier led several 0 to 1 Products at Amazon. He's passionate about empowering product professionals with practical insights gained from building and scaling successful products. He currently is the Co-Founder and CEO for an AI-powered Holistic Wellness Platform and leads a Product Management Course on Maven. Key Experiences & Expertise: 1- He led AI platform product development for an internal developer platform at a major Canadian bank, offering first-hand exposure to the intricacies of building and scaling AI-powered products. 2- At Amazon Freight, Avinash spearheaded the product strategy and launch of 4 0-to-1 products in billing and payments, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate the complete product lifecycle from inception to market. 3- A highly-rated mentor (4.9/5) who has guided 50+ product professionals 1:1 on career growth and skill enhancement, bringing a wealth of experience in nurturing product careers. 4- He Co-led product management courses for 60+ individuals in live cohorts.

Looking back at my career and the careers of those that I admire, one throughput has been clear - it's not just WHAT you know, but WHO you know that can move you and your career forward in life. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, there are many ways one can build the skill of networking today to set up their careers for tomorrow. By working with me as your coach, we can talk through your career goals, how networking can help advance them, and build a strategy and plan for which to execute.

Welcome! I have 10+ years of experience in the private sector, including six years in strategic management consulting working across multiple industries. I have been fortunate to have success in navigating upward career steps, with a track record of success and regular promotions at both Bloomberg and at BCG. At Bloomberg, I navigated a transition from contractor to employee and created a new more strategic role for myself. At BCG, I was promoted from consultant to project leader to principal. I was promoted early to principal and served as a formal coach and informal to colleagues as they navigated their own BCG and non-BCG career paths. Upon deciding to leave BCG, I investigated multiple opportunities across large corporations, start-ups, and franchises before settling on my next role.

I bring over 12 years of big tech experience to my coaching, including 8 years directly in Product Management where I have navigated the specific pressures and complexities of high-stakes corporate environments. My qualifications are rooted in the dual perspective of a practitioner and a decision-maker; I have not only led major product initiatives through organizational shifts and function changes, but I have also sat on the hiring panels that determine who gets the role and who doesn't. This "insider" knowledge allows me to provide my clients with a clear, unsmoothed view of what leadership is actually looking for in top-tier product talent. Beyond my corporate tenure, I have dedicated myself to the formal study and teaching of career strategy as a guest lecturer at Columbia Business School and NYU. I have spent years hiring, mentoring, and advocating for professionals, helping them master the art of salary negotiation and self-advocacy. I don't just offer abstract advice, I provide a proven framework for navigating NYC’s competitive landscape, setting rigorous goals, and architecting a career path that reflects your true value.

I've been a CEO for 15+ years and one of the top jobs of a CEO is to grow employees, advance their career, not just in your company but prepare them for after. I have helped advanced the careers of hundreds of employees, all of which have stayed and colleagues, friends and mentees. Perhaps this one small principle will make you see that I am different than most other people. In all of my companies I've had a rule where there can't be any job that doesn't have a path to grow. How about my executive assistant then? In most companies EA's stay in one job forever. All EA I've had, had a career path from EA to customer support, to account management to sales. I've grown so many administrative assistants to be sales people, and they are eternally grateful. Even the simplest job has to have a growth path otherwise employees are unhappy. I have never seen an employee leave working for me that I didn't want to see leave. It's these small but important principles that make it happen.

With 15+ years of experience leading teams and organizations across tech, retail, consumer goods, and consulting, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to grow and thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment. I’ve personally progressed from individual contributor to team manager to executive leader at companies like Amazon, Audible, Accenture, and a Series B startup—overseeing organizations of 50+ and shaping company-wide strategy. I understand the challenges and priorities at every stage of a career and have helped team members, mentees, and coaching clients successfully navigate promotions, internal moves, and external job transitions. My coaching blends real-word leadership experience with a strategic mindset to help you clarify your goals, build confidence, and take actionable steps toward the career you want.

I’ve spent more than a decade building and leading within a Fortune 500 organization, progressing from an entry-level role to Head of Logistics Excellence at Kraft Heinz, where I currently lead a team of 14. Along the way, I’ve mentored professionals across functions on promotion readiness, internal mobility, and strategic career pivots. I’ve seen firsthand how performance, perception, and organizational dynamics influence advancement decisions. In addition to my operating experience, I earned my MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, strengthening my foundation in leadership, talent development, and career strategy. I combine real-world corporate leadership experience with structured strategic thinking to help high-performing professionals take intentional control of their career trajectory.

Welcome! I’m an ICF-certified coach with 13+ years of corporate experience spanning accounting, business development, and management consulting including my work at Bain and KPMG. I help professionals navigate key career pivots—whether that means leveling up, changing industries, returning from parental leave, or launching something new. My approach blends structured, strategic thinking with deep empathy, helping you gain clarity, confidence, and a concrete action plan to achieve your goals. Together, we’ll turn uncertainty into direction and design a next chapter that feels both successful and fulfilling.