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I have helped professionals at all levels with career development. Check out my profile to see where some of my clients have landed jobs! I have worked on career transitions, post-grad recruiting, and MBA plans.

I'm Ola Oladeru, a seasoned career coach with over a decade of experience in management consulting, product management, and now big tech. I've helped over 100 professionals achieve their career goals through personalized coaching in areas like interview prep, skill building, career planning, networking, resume review, and more. My industry experience and strategic mindset allow me to provide tailored guidance, while my focus on building strong relationships helps you connect with the right people. Let's work together to unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

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!

I bring a wealth of experience in product management and leadership from top companies like Amazon, LendingClub, and NerdWallet. As a Senior Director of Product Management at Highspot, I specialize in market analysis and cross-functional team leadership. My career journey has equipped me with the skills to help you navigate your own career path, whether you're looking to break into product management or advance in your current role. Let's work together to achieve your career goals—reach out to start your journey today!

I’ve spent over 15 years navigating the tech ecosystem, currently serving as a Senior Director and Business Value Consultant at Salesforce, backed by an MBA from Chicago Booth. My coaching bridges the gap between raw technical talent and executive-level business acumen. I don't focus on high-level theory; I focus on the tactical execution required to break into and climb the ranks at elite tech companies. My clients win because we treat the job search like a strategic sales pipeline. I work with you to master the networking mechanics of coffee chats, build a bulletproof interview narrative that proves your value, and execute high-leverage offer negotiations. If you want a structured, analytical approach to landing your target role and maximizing your compensation, let’s chat.

There are endless job paths within the environmental field, and I'm here to make the process of choosing and applying for jobs a bit easier! I have experience in the nonprofit, governmental, and academic fields, and have 10 spent 10 years navigating the complexities of working within the sustainability and climate space. I specifically offer topic-specific interview coaching, career path selection exercises, and general introductions to NGO organizational structures and how your background may fit within these spaces.

I help ambitious mid-career tech professionals, especially women and minorities, break through to leadership roles. My approach combines: • 12+ years in tech product, including 5+ as a people manager, building teams and products that help people grow • My own path from IC PM to product leader across startups and public companies, with insights into hundreds of hiring and promotion decisions • 60+ hours of ICF training and 100+ hours coaching values-driven professionals and young adults to discover and pursue the life they truly want • Ongoing study in SEL, behavioral science, strengths-based coaching, and CBT principles

Seasoned Tech seller with 7 years experience and personally held 130+ tech sales interview rounds. I've helped over 35+ professionals break into Tech Sales or advance into higher Account Executive and Sales Engineering roles. What sets me apart is that I do not offer vague motivation or generic advice. I teach frameworks that work in LinkedIn that averaged my clients 3-5 interviews per week WITHOUT sending cold applications. It's a unique networking strategy with frameworks, deep messaging, and advanced interview prep centered around executive presence in interviews. My coaching is direct, honest, and outcome focused. If you are serious about earning offers and building a career with long term upside, I will give you the strategy, accountability, and execution plan to make it happen.

I interview dozens of people every week for roles across product, BD, business strategy/operations, corporate development, and more - for our portfolio companies, our fund, and more. I love honing resumes, creating a user-centric application strategy tailored to your skillsets & goals, and executing to get the job/promotion/skillset you want. - Overall application strategy (e.g., holistic application review, nailing the “why,” etc.) - Resume review & fine tuning - Target company recommendations, actionable networking strategies - Comprehensive cover letter ideation, review & editing - Behavioral interview response ideation & strategy - Mock interviews