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Seasoned career and executive coach with nearly twenty years of experience guiding professionals at every stage - from students and alumni to physicians transitioning to industry as well as mid-career leaders. With a background at top-tier institutions including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Northwestern, I bring deep expertise in coaching, program design, and strategic career development. Currently serving as Associate Director of Career Services and Executive MBA Career Coach at Kellogg School of Management, I help clients get unstuck, take purposeful action, and navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. My breadth of experience also includes serving on admissions committees, coaching life science students and MDs, leading employer relations, and building impactful career education programs for high impact talent communities. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role, pivot to a new industry, or level up your leadership skills, I'm here to provide personalized coaching tailored to your unique aspirations. Let's work together to unlock your full potential—reach out to start your journey today!

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.

I bring a unique blend of HR leadership, talent development, certified coaching training, and higher education experience to my career development work. My exposure is diverse, having worked across the Tech, Entertainment, Corporate Real Estate, Financial Services, and Hospitality industries, at small startups and F500 companies alike. Before launching my coaching practice, I served as Head of People at a Series C Fintech, building on a career in Leadership & Talent Development, primarily for high potentials from early career all the way up to C-Suite and founders. I hold an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential and completed training through the Center for Executive Coaching. My approach is practical and human. I work with professionals who are navigating career inflection points - from feeling stuck or misaligned in their current role to figuring out how to grow internally or pivot into something that actually fits. Together, we cut through the noise, clarify what you want, and build a plan that’s grounded in your values, strengths, and real-world possibilities.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience in strategic partnerships and business development at top companies like Okta and Microsoft, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you advance your career. My diverse background equips me with unique insights into navigating complex career landscapes. Whether you're looking to transition into a new role or climb the corporate ladder, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart a path to your career success!

I bring 20+ years of experience with a robust blend of technical, strategic, and leadership expertise to my coaching practice. Having worked across engineering, consulting, product marketing, and product management, I understand the complexities of navigating diverse roles and career transitions. As a career coach, my goal is to empower leaders to accelerate their careers, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at top companies such as Bill.com, Intuit, LinkedIn, and PayPal. At Bill.com, as VP of Product Management, I played a key role in driving the company’s revenue growth by over 10x to >$1B ARR. These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of what it takes to lead with impact, drive innovation, and build high-performing teams. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Drawing on my own non-linear career journey, I provide personalized coaching to help leaders stand out, achieve their next promotion, plan strategic career moves, or prepare for new and exciting roles. If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and take your leadership to the next level, I’m here to help guide your journey.

After landing a role in a corporate banking training program out of undergrad, I climbed the corporate ladder from analyst to associate and on to VP, ED and Market Executive. During that time, I utilized mentors, coaches and countless leadership development programs to discover my strengths, solidify my values and discover my true purpose. I pivoted to attend graduate school, explored the nonprofit sector and ultimately achieved my goal of transitioning to full-time coaching. I know what it takes to get noticed, lead with purpose, get promoted and make a career transition. My top strengths are Empathy, Harmony, Positivity, Communcation and Winning Others Over, and I can be your thinking partner while you strive towards this next phase.

With over a decade of experience in career development and executive coaching, I specialize in empowering rising leaders to achieve their professional goals. Whether you're at the start, in a mid-career transition or defining your career as an executive, I use a special design-thinking focused framework to help you uncover your deepest values and align them with your skillset to find or enhance your career journey. Together, we will explore the career progression you want and work on next steps to make sure your energy is directed towards a career you are excited to create.

Goal: Land a role that energizes you: one that plays to your strengths, aligns with your values, and excites you to wake up on Mondays (no more Sunday scaries!). Perfect for: If you're ready for a change; whether you’ve outgrown your current role, lost motivation, or want to transition into a new career path. What we’ll do: - Pinpoint a cohesive intersection of your strengths, energizers, and values to identify target roles / industries that align with your personal and professional goals - Build your personal "board of directors": mentors, advocates, and senior sponsors who open doors and keep you accountable - Create and execute a networking strategy that is authentic and effective - Optimize your resume and LinkedIn to highlight transferable skills and impact - Develop interview stories that showcase your potential, not just your past - Design a strategic 90-day job search plan that keeps you focused and in control Expected outcomes: Clarity on your next career chapter, a tailored plan to reach it, and the confidence (and network) to make it happen.

As an experienced executive who has climbed the ranks in high-growth, technology-driven companies, I bring a unique perspective and deep insights to career coaching. I've spearheaded strategic initiatives, launched departments, driven exponential revenue growth, recruited exceptional talent, and managed cross-functional teams - the type of experience that equips me with the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to succeed in today's dynamic work environment. Moreover, having navigated the rigorous interview processes for securing competitive internships and breaking into the investment banking industry, I've developed a keen understanding of what top firms look for in potential candidates. I've personally guided dozens of aspiring professionals through resume building, interview preparation, recruiting strategies, negotiation tactics, and personal branding. With my coaching, you will not just be prepared for your next career move; you'll be poised to excel.

For 10+ years, I've designed the very systems that govern how people learn, grow, and succeed at companies like Google, X, the moonshot factory, and Pure Storage, so you can feel confident that I know what it takes to thrive in today's competitive working environment. For example: - At Pure Storage, I am responsible for executive succession planning, talent reviews, career development, and performance management for the entire company. - At Google, I worked on the global reboot of performance management, helping to design the company's promotion philosophy, policies, and process. - At X, the moonshot factory, I helped train leaders and managers on innovation mindsets to support novel breakthroughs like self-driving cars. Whatever your goal, my experience has shown me that coaching is one of the most powerful ways to accelerate learning and performance. My Coaching Approach Whether you're starting your career, building new skills, or exploring a change, my coaching approach centers entirely on you. I believe coaching is a trusted partnership built on mutual commitment and trust. I will use evidence-based coaching and adult learning principles to create an approach that fits your unique needs and goals. My coaching has helped clients: - Gain clarity on goals and create a plan to achieve them. - Overcome limiting beliefs and unhelpful thought patterns. - Craft a powerful narrative aligned to values. - Learn foundational leadership and managerial skills. - Embrace failure and use it as a tool for growth. - Find greater balance and integration with personal life. I believe we all have unique gifts and endless potential. Your career is one of the best places to learn and grow, and I'd be honored to assist you on your journey.