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Ever find yourself stuck in a career that's clearly not right for you? That was me 15 years ago, but let me take you even further back. In 2007 I graduated from Duke with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I knew I didn't want to do engineering, so I made my first hard pivot - I landed a job at JPMorgan as an investment banker. 4 years later with a stop in venture banking, I knew it wasn't for me. I knew I wanted to change into something with a faster pace that would allow me to flex my creativity, but didn't know how to convince anyone to hire me without any direct experience. Now with nearly 13 years of marketing experience under my belt, I can say with enthusiasm that I was able to pivot into a career that's right for me. Knowing from first hand experience how soul crushing the wrong job can be, I'm personally invested in helping people get out and onto the right path for themselves.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSc from the London School of Economics, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to career development coaching. I have worked as a Senior Associate at Apax, an Associate at JPMorgan, and an Analyst at Deutsche Bank, giving me firsthand insight into the finance and consulting industries. Over the years, I have successfully mentored numerous professionals, helping them navigate their career paths and secure positions at top firms, including those looking to change career paths, refocus their career strategy and gain a foothold to a leadership role. Whether you're looking to break into finance, consulting, or advance in your current role, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

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.

With a 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy and strategy consulting, I bring a wealth of experience in guiding professionals to excel in their careers. I specialize in early career transitions, helping dozens of clients navigate their career paths and transition industries, companies, and roles. My journey began at Michigan's Ross School of Business, where I was actively involved in leadership roles and peer coaching. Over the years, I've successfully coached 100+ individuals, helping them achieve their career goals in various industries. Let's work together to craft a strategic plan for your career success! Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can assist you.

With more than two years of experience in five different internship roles across tech and consulting, I understand what success and fulfillment looks like in a variety of early career roles. I love helping people--especially ambitious early career professionals--use writing, reflection, and conversation to better understand what kind of work makes them feel excited about life. Past roles in product management, editing, data analytics, technical consulting, marketing, and entrepreneurship enable me to take a multidisciplinary approach to career conversations.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in strategic analytics and product management at top companies like Amazon and IBM, I bring a wealth of knowledge to career development coaching. As the founder of True Fulfillment Coaching, I specialize in helping high-achieving professionals and leaders overcome burnout and self-doubt to achieve clarity and confidence in their careers. My approach combines strategic insight with deep empathy, ensuring that your career transitions and leadership aspirations are both meaningful and sustainable. Having coached 62 individuals to success, I'm here to partner with you on your journey to a fulfilling and impactful career. Let's connect and unlock your potential together!

With 3 careers certifications and 10 in years in careers advising, I have helped 100s of professionals and student secure mid-senior positions across sectors, from consulting to public sector to FMCG and more. This includes roles at MBB & Big 4 consulting firms, Lego, Adidas, Apple, Google, Amazon, SAP, Qatar Airways, Walmart, MasterCard, and many more. I specialize in defining career objectives and fits and then developing strategies to achieve these (i.e. a practical, tangible action plan) I am particularly adept at helping showcase transferable skills in application materials and interviews and building a personal brand.

As a certified career coach and leadership advisor with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry — including leadership roles at TikTok, Google, Cisco, and Intel — I am passionate about helping people define their goals and create actionable plans to achieve them. Drawing from both my personal leadership journey, years as a hiring manager, and professional coaching training, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching designed to empower professionals to gain clarity on their next steps and build a concrete path forward. With a proven track record of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, I provide structure, practical tools, and actionable advice to help clients optimize every step of their job search and maximize their chances of landing the role they deserve.

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.

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.