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Welcome! With over 15 years of experience in leadership and career development, I am an ICF Accredited Coach and the founder of Surko Coaching. My expertise lies in empowering high-potential leaders to enhance their leadership presence, mental resilience, and strategic decision-making. I have successfully guided leaders at all levels through critical transitions, helping them achieve boardroom command and improve team dynamics. My background includes executive leadership roles at Flowcode and Bluecore, where I developed cross-functional processes and optimized team performance. Whether you're looking to refine your leadership skills or navigate career pivots, I'm here to help you achieve your professional goals. Let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success!

Welcome to my profile! As a career development coach with over two decades of career development experience, I specialize in helping professionals gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward their next career move. Throughout my HR leadership roles, I partnered with executives to develop key talent and led career development conversations as part of succession planning, team leadership, and organizational growth. Today, I bring that same strategic insight and personal support to my coaching clients—whether they’re navigating a pivot, pursuing promotion, or strengthening their leadership skills. Known for an insightful and encouraging approach, I help clients turn potential into progress. In addition, my top CliftonStrengths theme, “Developer,” reflects my natural ability to see the potential in others and my passion for helping others grow—and it's the foundation of everything I do.

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.

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.

5+ years working in Big Tech and Start up Operations 2+ Years serving on Trustee Boards I've helped over 5+ people land their next career move

With over 15 years in the media and adtech space, I have experience building and leading teams at both large organizations, such as Disney and eBay, as well as smaller, early-stage startups. After years of people management in the corporate world, I channeled my passion for helping individuals grow their own careers into my own coaching business aimed at making managers more confident, efficient and effective.

With a background in strategy/management consulting, as well as in international organizations and finance, I provide career coaching for your professional development based on my personal experience. I spent four years at Bain & Company, where I advised clients across various industries on growth and operations, developing my skills in leadership and team management. My journey continued at Oxford, where I completed a MBA from Said Business School and a Master in Public Policy from the Blavatnik School of Government, then with impactful roles at The Global Fund and the United Nations Advisory Alliance, where I led cross-functional projects and strategic finance initiatives. Whether you're looking to pivot from private sector to public sector, are considering your options after a few years into consulting or after completing your Master's degree, or are interested in an international career and working abroad, let's connect to strategize the next chapter of your career and tactical steps for a successful transition! Previously, I provided interview preparation for MBB consulting firms, so am happy to run case interviews or share advice for individuals pursuing careers in consulting.

As someone who has navigated from management consulting to start-ups to PE backed companies, I've been able to pivot into different industries and environments. As a Stanford MBA graduate and former Chief of Staff turned General Manager, I've honed my skills in strategic planning, leadership coaching, and executive management. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or pivot to a new industry, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart a course for your career success!

Hi, I’m Daisha (dy-ee-shuh) — career coach, people strategist, and passionate advocate for professionals looking to unlock their full potential. Over the past decade, I’ve guided leaders, career changers, and emerging talent across tech, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors to find clarity, build confidence, and take bold steps forward. I take a personal and strategic approach to career growth. Whether you’re navigating a transition, preparing for a promotion, or seeking greater fulfillment in your work, I’m here to help you align your career with your values and goals — without losing yourself in the process. I believe in actionable plans, honest conversations, and powerful mindset shifts. Clients often tell me they walk away with renewed energy, sharper focus, and a clear sense of direction. I have over a decade of experience leading people and culture strategies at companies like Google and social justice nonprofits. But what lights me up the most is the one-on-one work — helping you to quiet the noise, own your story, and make intentional and empowered career moves.

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in venture capital, social entrepreneurship and tech business development, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. As the Co-Founder and former Co-CEO of Moringa School, I led a team that trained over 4,000 students with an impressive 85% job placement rate, demonstrating my commitment to transforming education and career outcomes. My role as Director of Business Development at Discord further honed my skills in building strategic partnerships and fostering connections in a new industry. Additionally, my work with Savannah Fund, LendHer Capital and as a Committee Member for Investisseurs et Partenaires has equipped me with unique insights into venture funding and supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your career goals!