Career Coaching Coaches

I have built my career by navigating high-stakes leadership roles, from acquiring and managing a family-owned SME backed by international investors to leading 200+ professionals across global markets. Having lived and worked in Africa, the US, and Europe, I bring a deep cross-cultural perspective that allows me to connect with and coach professionals from diverse backgrounds. My resilience—closing deals after setbacks, integrating operations post-M&A, and delivering growth under pressure—equips me to guide others through career transitions and challenges with clarity and confidence. With a blend of strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and emotional intelligence, I empower professionals to unlock their potential and achieve ambitious goals.

I provide offer review and negotiation coaching — helping clients clarify their goals, understand typical compensation structures, and confidently negotiate their total package. I do not provide legal advice or representation. All coaching is for educational and strategic purposes only.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Brian Oulds, an experienced Program Manager with a passion for technology and consumer electronic products. With a background in chemical engineering and a focus on new product introduction and supply chain operations, I have a proven track record of delivering best-in-class solutions. Throughout my career at Apple and Microsoft, I have successfully launched multiple high-profile products, including the MacBook Pro and Surface Audio Devices. My expertise lies in program management, schedule development, cost management, and process improvements. If you're looking to break into the consumer electronics industry or advance your career in product management, I'm here to help you navigate the path to success. Let's connect and discuss how I can support your career development goals.

Career Strategy Coach | Former Executive Director of Career Management, Freeman School of Business | Helping students, MBA candidates, and emerging leaders make confident, strategic career decisions and translate strengths into offers Who I Work With • Undergraduate and graduate students clarifying career direction • MBA candidates and new grads pursuing competitive roles • Young leaders and high-potential professionals preparing for growth How I Coach Clients often come to me feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck between good options. My coaching style is thoughtful, strategic, and practical. I combine focused listening, incisive questions, and real-world insight to help you: • Clarify goals and decision criteria • Strengthen professional positioning and career narratives • Translate academic and leadership experiences into market-ready value • Prepare confidently for interviews, transitions, and leadership moments I don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, I help clients develop the judgment and self-trust they need to make smart decisions—now and over the long term. Background & Credentials • Former Director of Career Services at Tulane University and Executive Director of Career Management at Freeman School of Business • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) • Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) • Certified Executive & Leadership Development Coach • MA, Speech/Organizational Communication If you’re at an inflection point—choosing a path, preparing for a transition, or stepping into greater responsibility—I’d be glad to work with you. Let’s build a career strategy that fits who you are and where you’re headed.

I specialize in empowering leaders and high-performing professionals to navigate career ambiguity, break free from limiting beliefs, and define their next impactful chapter. I help clients go beyond surface-level goals to truly discover their 'why', define the type of leader they want to be, and take meaningful action on their next move, whether that’s a new project, new role, or definition of success. I’ve coached professionals in VC, PE, consulting, and big tech, including 45+ Googlers. I’ve facilitated leadership workshops at Waymo. I hold an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas and a BS in Engineering from MIT. If you’re ready to leverage your current success into a career with greater purpose and fulfillment, let’s map out your most impactful leadership chapter.

I have a lot of empathy for those charting out at the beginning of their career journeys. A fulfilling career isn't one size fits all and many people (including my earlier self) don't spend enough time doing the work to understand what energizes them. Crafting a fulfilling career (and ultimately life) takes intentional work with daily practice and I get a lot of personal satisfaction from helping clients put in place systems that help them make 1% improvements in this category every day.

I have spent the last 10+ years building my own career and helping my peers and direct reports along the way. In my role as a leader, I have a focus on the career development of my team members to ensure they are prepared for whatever comes next for them and providing opportunities that match their development needs. Outside of that, I have also been trained in the Co-Active certification program, working with individual clients over the last 3 years to help them gain clarity on what they want next in their career and how to create actionable next steps to get there.

Senior Director at Google | Ex-EY Consulting | Scaling Teams to $500M+ ARR & Driving AI Transformation I am a Senior Sales Director at Google with 17+ years of experience leading enterprise teams and driving over $500M in ARR. Currently, I lead a team of 35+ ICs, where I’ve successfully reduced new hire ramp time by 50% and consistently coached my team to exceed quotas by 110%. My expertise lies at the intersection of Enterprise Sales, Strategy, and AI, having helped launch "Agentic AI" solutions that unlocked incremental revenue. Why I Coach: I coach because I know the difference a strategic mentor makes. I have navigated the transition from Engineering to Management Consulting (EY) to Tech Leadership (Google). Whether you are an IC looking to break into FAANG, a manager stepping into executive leadership, or a startup founder building your first sales motion, I help you decode the "unwritten rules" of high-growth environments. My Expertise: Breaking into Tech Sales: Resume & interview prep for Google/FAANG roles. Executive Presence: How to own the room in C-Suite negotiations & QBRs. Sales Strategy: Building the "Joint Business Plans" that turn detractors into $50M accounts. Build the frameworks—from pipeline management to stakeholder mapping—that make success repeatable, not accidental. Onboarding and Ramping Up: Structuring your first 90 days in a new Sales/Leadership role. Promotions and Growth: Navigating performance reviews and promotion cycles in Big Tech.

I build products and tools for individuals seeking to navigate their careers after extensive research and experience coaching. My goal is to help you make sure your next move is the right one so that you don't end up making a career mistake or finding yourself in another bad fit. Rather than 'getting hired', I put you in the driver's seat to figure out what it is you are hiring your next job to do. I help you define what real progress looks like in your unique circumstances, anchored by your goals, what brings you energy, and what themes have guided your career choices to date. I'm not here to give you the answers, but to help you arrive at them yourself through through thoughtful questions and listening.

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in executive coaching and career development, I am here to help you navigate your professional journey. As a certified Executive Coach through the ICF and a professor at both IE Business School and Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my coaching practice. My career spans roles as a Senior HR Manager at Herbert Smith Freehills and an Executive Search Professional, equipping me with deep insights into the professional services and financial sectors. Having coached +50 individuals, I am passionate about empowering clients to achieve their career goals. Let's work together to unlock your potential and craft a path to success!