Career Coaching, Events, and Resources

Have you even been in a place where you are presented an opportunity (with a great compensation) but are super confused on what to do. Whether you're breaking into a new field or seeking career pivot / advancement, the most important thing is to identify vital opportunities that align with you goals. That's not easy as that involves saying NO to many good opportunities to select the one that is right for you. I have pivoted my career multiple times from software & data engineering to Product Management and then into Operations and all along have picked up skills to say YES to what aligns with my goals and ignore the noise. I have also tried my hands at entrepreneurship and made a transition back to corporate job. Through proven frameworks I can guide you to discern what's the right move for you amongst the myriad of choices. I offer practical, personalized & no B.S. advise to help you succeed. Together, we can build confidence, refine technical / soft skills and your personal brand & career narrative to stand out in today’s competitive job market. I look forward to the opportunity to work together!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Shawn, an Executive Leadership and Human Performance Coach with a rich background in consulting and coaching some of the nation's top leaders, including professional sports teams, Fortune 100 companies, and military generals. With over a decade of experience, I've developed a unique approach that combines initial assessments with customized, science-backed plans to enhance your mental, physical, and social fitness as a leader. My goal is to empower you to lead authentically, find purpose and fulfillment, and inspire those around you. Whether you're looking to advance in your career or improve your personal life, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and start your journey to becoming the best version of yourself!

Been fortunate to work with and coach 100+ clients across my McKinsey tenure across all seniority levels, industries and company sizes to help them look great in front of their bosses, build future proof skills, and navigate the corporate politics for them to stand out. Have also personally gone through the random walk soul search and mentored 15+ others on similar journeys.

As an HR/People professional, much of my day job is focused on employee coaching and development. I regularly engage with employees on career transitions, self-advocacy, work-life balance, how to work with your manager, etc. Helping others gives me energy, and I'd love to work with you in whatever stage you are at in your career journey! On a personal level, I have been coaching since high school. I started out as a part-time consultant for families relocating between the US and Asia. At Middlebury, I founded a first-generation student-to-student mentorship program. At Stanford, I was an Arbuckle Fellow and spent years honing my coaching skills. Please read my profile for more about me!

As a Staff Data Scientist at LinkedIn, I have led key GenAI initiatives and successfully launched multiple high-impact products. My role also involved serving on both the new hire training and interview committees, giving me extensive experience in identifying what makes candidates stand out during interviews. Over the past few years, I have successfully secured offers from top tech companies and have helped early-career candidates navigate their career paths to land roles at leading tech firms. Whether you're looking to break into data science or advance your career, I am here to provide tailored guidance and actionable insights. Reach out to start your journey to success!

With a background in strategy and data science from Booz Allen and State Street, I specialize in sustainability, finance, and impact-driven careers. As an AVP at State Street, I’ve led $500M+ climate finance and impact investing initiatives. I've also coached 60+ professionals into top roles through my network and building partnerships with Indiana University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Syracuse University, and others. Whether you’re pivoting industries or leveling up, I’ll help you sharpen your story, ace interviews, and land your next opportunity. Let’s connect!

I help ambitious professionals take control of their careers—whether they’re breaking into tech, pivoting to product management, or leveling up in their current role. My own path has been anything but traditional: I went from studying liberal arts to landing a role in M&A investment banking, then transitioned into product management at LinkedIn and Meta. Along the way, I’ve mastered the art of navigating career shifts, acing interviews, and crafting bold, strategic moves in highly competitive industries. I coach people through career visioning, job search and promotion strategy, networking that actually opens doors, and interview prep that helps you show up with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re switching paths or pushing for that next big step, I bring both experience and insight from inside the rooms where decisions get made.

Deciding what you want to do is hard. It's something I've personally navigated over my career for the last decade. It's easier if you take a structured approach -- and that's what we'll do together! Over the course of our time, we'll explore what motivates you, where your strengths are, and build a framework to make career decisions together.

Across my 15 year career at companies such as Google I have directly managed and mentored folks across all areas of tech including product management, data science, software engineering, business analysis and more and more to be successful in their careers.

With 8+ years in consulting and tech, I have a bird's eye view of opportunities and career paths. I have the good fortune of working with really talented folks who have taken very diverse paths to get to where they are at. I work with a wide network of ex-consultants, founders, VCs, strategists and others who have helped me understand how to navigate inflection points in a career, when to take risks and how to reinvent oneself. I am also grateful for the experiences I've had across a wide variety of functions, geographies (US, Europe & South Asia) and different stages (large clients through consulting, early stage startups through angel investing and growth-stage through my tech jobs). This helps me understand how work cultures, networks and pace of work influences career trajectories and professional growth.