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Hey! I’m Michael, a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder whose career has been shaped by navigating major pivots and high-stakes decisions without a clear playbook. I started on a traditional path toward medicine, left medical school to pursue entrepreneurship, built and scaled a media company reaching over 25 million people monthly, and later earned my MBA from Wharton to deepen how I think about strategy, leadership, and long-term career planning. I understand how overwhelming career decisions can feel, especially when you’re questioning a path you’ve invested years into or considering a pivot into something less traditional like entrepreneurship. I’ve lived the tension between stability and risk, prestige and fulfillment, and short-term security versus long-term optionality. I’ve also had the benefit of learning from mentors, building teams, and making real decisions with real consequences, not hypothetical ones. I work with people who are feeling stuck, at a crossroads, or thinking seriously about changing direction. Some are exploring entrepreneurship or side projects. Others are deciding whether to pivot roles, industries, or functions, or trying to understand what success should look like at this stage of their life and career. My approach is practical, honest, and grounded in real experience. I focus on helping you clarify what you want, pressure-test your options, and move forward with confidence rather than second-guessing. If you’re facing a big career decision and want thoughtful guidance from someone who’s navigated multiple transitions at scale, I’d love to help you think clearly and build a path you can stand behind.

Career Coaching with Radical Candor: Clarity, Confidence, and Action I believe that honest, direct feedback can be a powerful tool for growth. My coaching style is rooted in Radical Candor—challenging you to think differently while offering support and encouragement at every step. Together, we’ll create a space where you can feel safe to explore your career path, identify areas for growth, and take confident steps toward your goals. Clients appreciate that I offer straightforward advice while always keeping their best interests in mind. I’m here to help you uncover your strengths, gain clarity on your next steps, and give you the confidence to take action—whether you’re transitioning into a new role, preparing for interviews, or moving into leadership. What Clients Are Saying: "Sara’s coaching helped me understand what I needed to do next, and I walked away with a clear plan and renewed confidence." "Her practical, actionable advice made the process of career growth feel less overwhelming." "I feel so much more prepared and confident after working with Sara. Her insights helped me see my potential in a new light." I’m here to help you get unstuck and take the next step in your career with a clear strategy, confidence, and a sense of direction. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and make the process feel empowering and achievable.

I’m qualified as a career coach because I’ve spent nearly three decades navigating the kinds of career decisions my clients are facing. I’ve built and scaled teams, led global practices, owned P&Ls, and worked closely with senior leaders at Deloitte, KPMG, Rolta, and Amazon Web Services. I’ve experienced promotions, plateaus, reinvention, and high-stakes transitions firsthand—not just advised on them. Alongside this experience, I’m an ICF-ACC certified coach with 125+ hours of formal coaching. My coaching blends structured frameworks with deep real-world context, helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and direction during critical inflection points. I focus on visibility, leadership identity, decision-making, and execution—so clients don’t just choose their next step, but step into it with conviction.

I have an MBA from Columbia Business School and a diverse career spanning top companies like The Walt Disney Company, Samsung Electronics, Nordstrom, and Accenture. I bring a wealth of experience in global strategy and development. Over the years, I've helped numerous professionals navigate their career paths, leveraging my insights the different companies I've been at. Whether you're looking to break into a new industry or climb the corporate ladder, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and actionable strategies. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience in Corporate America, I have held leadership roles at top companies like Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, and Southwest Airlines where I spearheaded initiatives that drove billions in revenue. My expertise lies in empowering professionals to make personalized decisions and optimize their career trajectories. I have successfully managed cross-functional teams and developed scalable business models that have impacted thousands of partners globally. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, navigate complex career paths, or determine your personal career desires, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart a course for your career success!

I’ve navigated a career path that spans consulting, Big Tech, and mid-market PE operations - experiences that give me a unique perspective as a coach. I started in management consulting at Deloitte, advising executives on strategy and transformation. From there, I transitioned into Google, where I worked across partnerships, strategy, and technical sales, learning how to thrive in one of the world’s most competitive tech environments. Today, as a Director of operations at Valsoft, I act as an operations executive across a portfolio of software companies, helping leadership teams grow and operate effectively. Having made these transitions myself, I know firsthand how to break into new industries, succeed once you’re in, and build the skills to lead — and I bring that experience directly into my coaching.

Welcome to my profile! As a Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, I have honed my skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and strategic recommendations, which are crucial for career development. My experience at McKinsey, combined with my academic background as a Class Valedictorian from Morehouse College and participation in Harvard Business School's Peek Weekend, equips me with a unique perspective on leadership and business challenges. I am passionate about helping clients navigate their career paths, leveraging my insights from working on diverse client projects. Whether you're looking to break into consulting or advance in your current role, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart a course for your career success!

I've guided 300+ students from underrepresented backgrounds into competitive careers at top companies, combining personal experience overcoming barriers with proven systems that deliver results. I've personally mentored students who landed roles at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America, often helping them go from having no industry connections to securing life-changing opportunities. My own journey from a first-generation Nigerian-American immigrant to working at firms like General Atlantic, Goldman Sachs, and Lead Edge Capital gives me deep insight into what it really takes to break into competitive industries. I specialize in helping people who feel like outsiders figure out how to get insider access to the careers they want, using practical strategies based on real data from hundreds of successful career transitions.

I’ve spent the past decade helping people navigate the moments in their career where clarity really matters - choosing their next role, redefining their path, or figuring out how to move forward when things feel uncertain. My background spans consulting, startups, product leadership, fractional executive work, and coaching founders and operators across industries. Along the way I’ve become a go-to person for helping others understand what they want, articulate their strengths, and make grounded decisions about their future. My coaching is practical, structured, and human. I help you slow down the noise, understand your options, and build a clear plan you can trust. Whether you’re exploring a new direction, preparing for interviews, repositioning your story, or trying to break into a new industry, I bring calm, clarity, and honest guidance. My goal is simple: help you make decisions you feel good about and move toward opportunities that actually fit who you are.

I'm a serial Fortune 500 executive who’s successfully navigated organizations of all sizes and types. In addition to accelerating my own career for the past 20+ years, I've led global teams of up to 1000 and guided countless others toward their own raises and promotions. I know that every organization has a unique code to be unlocked and I'm ready to help you figure out what YOU need to do to get raises and promotions. See testimonials at https://www.theexecutiveexpress.com