Career Coaching Coaches

With over 15 years coaching leaders and employees in the gaming industry, I can help you navigate the complex and ever changing environment. We will work together to define your long term career goals, navigate short term actions to get you there and overcome obstacles in your way. You will leave with a clear plan on how to move forward and get to your dream role in gaming.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience as the President and Change Catalyst of my own coaching firm, I specialize in inspiring leaders and teams to reach their next level of performance and career advancement. My background includes being a Master Certified Coach, holding a PhD in Public Administration, and having extensive training in executive coaching from Energy Leadership, Conversational Intelligence, Positive Intelligence, and Coach U, equipping me with the skills to develop trusting, "we-centered" organizational cultures and facilitate strategic thinking. I have successfully guided numerous clients through leadership transitions, career promotions, business development, and board development, among other areas. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your career goals. I look forward to starting your journey with you today!

Welcome to my profile! I’m a strategic program manager and culture builder who’s all about helping people and teams do their best work. With experience in media, technology, and finance, I’ve led big projects, created career growth programs, and built workplaces where people feel valued and engaged. At The New York Times, I worked on major initiatives like the digital subscription launch and article recommendations—bringing people together, solving complex problems, and delivering real results. During my time at The New York Times, I made the shift from project management to talent management in HR. I found myself drawn to employee engagement and career development, which led me to coaching and people development. Now, as a Columbia-certified coach, I use behavioral research, proven methodologies, and deep listening to help individuals and organizations grow in meaningful ways. I’ve helped clients move forward in their careers, address obstacles to pursue personal and creative projects, and navigate career transitions with confidence. I tailor my approach to each person’s needs, ensuring you get the right support and strategies to reach your goals. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career or personal growth, I’d love to see how I can support your journey.

Jake Cortez is a Vice President and Strategy Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he leads the strategic organization of operations teams for Employee Compute, one of the firm's most significant technology organizations. With over 17 combined years of experience in military and financial services, he is a transformational-focused leader who drives strategic and metrics alignment across global software development, engineering, operations, and technology incubation teams. He is also an alum of Harvard Business School and a combat veteran. He is a continual servant to the Veteran community as a leader, accelerating toward the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals at scale. Specialties: Strategy Execution, Training, Administration, Operations Management, Development Planning, Process Development, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Management Skills.

With a robust background in finance and strategy, I bring expertise from nearly 10 years of experience from Fortune 100 companies and growth-stage startups. Throughout my own professional and educational pursuits, I have gleaned insights which I leverage to help clients navigate their own career paths and achieve their professional goals. My journey navigating the career recruiting process as an MBA student and my experience through various leadership roles in hiring others has equipped me with the insights needed to guide you in making impactful career decisions. Whether you're looking to break into leadership roles or explore a new career path, I'm here to provide tailored advice and support. Let's connect and chart a course for your career success!

Over the past three years, I’ve had more than 100 coffee chats with MBA applicants, master’s students, and young professionals, helping them think through school choices, career pivots, and how to tell their stories with confidence. Having lived, studied, and worked across both China and the U.S.—in finance, consulting, tech, and entrepreneurship—I’ve been through many of the same transitions and uncertainties my clients are facing. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to make big career decisions in a new environment, and my goal is to offer practical guidance, honest feedback, and a supportive space to figure things out. If you're exploring paths across consulting, finance, tech, or even starting something of your own, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and momentum.

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.

Finding a job is a function of identifying what sits at the intersection of your skills, talents, and interests. If you're going to work for the rest of your life, why do something that you hate? There are systems you can use to figure it out much quicker than peers. I call it the Career Hypothesis method. If you truly act from a place of genuine curiosity and are moving in alignment with what you want, then I'm confident you can get any job you want.

I can help new college grads, entry-level people kickstart their careers and get to the next level, find their passion and be rockstars!

I am a Harvard-educated Wharton MBA graduate with more than seven years of industry experience and over three decades of life experience. My roots are in a vibrant, predominantly Haitian community in NYC. Being the first in my family to graduate from college and earn a master's degree, I navigated many of life’s ups and downs with the invaluable support of mentors, friends, and even kind strangers. I am deeply grateful for their guidance. Having worked at prestigious firms like Salesforce, Uber, and Accenture, I have cultivated a rich blend of professional knowledge and personal insight. I am thrilled to leverage this background to help you identify what truly matters to you and to live a life aligned with those values. I am excited to be part of your journey and look forward to helping you navigate your path to success.