Career Coaching, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in talent acquisition and leadership roles at top companies like Cisco, UKG, and Ulta Beauty, I bring a wealth of knowledge to career development coaching. As the Principal and Coach at Root & Rise LLC, I specialize in helping individuals and organizations achieve clarity, alignment, and sustainable success. I've successfully coached team members and clients throughout my career, guiding them to rise with purpose and reach their career goals. Whether you're looking to refine your job search strategy, enhance your leadership skills, or navigate career transitions, I'm here to provide grounded guidance and support. Let's connect and chart a path to your professional growth!

Over 20 years of experience in HR leadership roles at tech giants like LinkedIn and Meta, I bring a wealth of knowledge in career development and executive coaching. As the founder of 'Be' Coaching Solutions, I specialize in empowering women in leadership, facilitating career transitions, and fostering resilience and performance. If you are feeling stuck, not sure what your next move should be, want to develop in your current role or have aspirations of moving to the next level and just need a little helping hand getting there - I might be the coach for you. Having coached numerous individuals, I am dedicated to helping you unlock your potential and achieve your career goals. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey!

Through-out my career, I have heavily invested in coaching and sought opportunities to help others develop in their careers. I have specific expertise in Retail / CPG / Ecommerce, Top-Tier MBB Management Consulting, MBA applications, and Strategy & Operations. I am passionate about helping others achieve their career and personal goals, whether it be through career advancement, work-life balance, coaching & development, etc. I am especially invested in helping women succeed in their careers - and helping working moms navigate pre- and post-baby.

With over a decade of talent acquisition experience, I’ve had the privilege of shaping top-tier engineering teams at high-growth startups and in venture capital. Starting my journey at Coursera during its Series A, I launched their University Recruiting Program. At Quora, I led the early career recruiting team, perfecting my ability to attract and retain top talent. At Human Capital, I partnered with founders from seed to growth stages, building world-class engineering teams for companies like Anduril, Observe, and Kojo. My passion for startup recruiting and proven success drive me to guide individuals in their career development. As the founder of The Journey, a community for future founders, I’m committed to inspiring, and equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs through coaching, and opportunity. Testimonials here >> https://www.emergingtalentagency.org/testimonials

Hi there! I'm Sameer, and I'm here to help you nail your next tech interview. With years of experience in the tech industry and currently serving as the Director of Product at Flip, I've been on both sides of the interview table. I know what it takes to stand out and succeed in this competitive field. At Flip, I lead the development of MagicOS, our cutting-edge e-commerce platform, and manage a talented team that's always pushing the boundaries of innovation. My career journey has equipped me with the insights and skills needed to help you shine in your interviews. I understand the challenges and pressures you face, and I'm here to provide practical advice, personalized coaching, and a supportive environment to help you reach your career goals. Let's work together to make your tech dreams a reality!

I have worked in career coaching for several years, formally and informally, building on a much longer career spent coaching people inside technology companies. After stepping away from full time corporate leadership, I began working directly with individuals as a career coach, focusing on engineers, engineering managers, and senior ICs navigating growth, transition, and uncertainty. This work grew naturally out of the coaching and mentoring I had already been doing for over a decade inside organizations like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. I am qualified to coach in this category because I bring both real world leadership experience and a deep understanding of how careers actually progress in modern tech companies. I have helped clients get promoted, move into management, recover from setbacks, and make intentional career pivots. I understand performance systems, promotion processes, and the unspoken dynamics that often determine outcomes. My coaching is direct, honest, and practical, grounded in lived experience rather than generic advice. I help clients gain clarity, make confident decisions, and take concrete steps forward in their careers.

I got into USC Herman ostrow school of dentistry. I scored 22AA and 23TS on the DAT. I have a 4.0 GPA at UCLA and I am a senior. I have done dental assisting, mission trips, research, volunteering, leadership, and can help tailor your application around what dental schools are looking for as someone who just recently finished the process.