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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!

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'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.

With a robust career in sales and leadership roles at top media companies, I am a Co-Active and Google trained coach dedicated to helping professionals and teams unlock their full potential. As a seasoned executive, I have managed large marketing accounts, led sales teams, and launched new business platforms at companies like Google, Clear Channel, and CBS Radio. My expertise in sales management, coaching, and training has driven significant business growth and built strong client relationships. Beyond the corporate world, my passion for developing talent extends to my work with nonprofits focused on youth and adult development, including Climb Hire, Citizen Schools, and Defy Ventures. When not spearheading sales initiatives or mentoring future leaders, I enjoy skiing, practicing pilates, honing my improv skills, and exploring new destinations both at home in Manhattan and beyond with my daughter and our dog Olive.

Over the last six years, I have coached hundreds of students at a large R1 institution, guiding them as they prepare for the job search. I work with applicants from resume creation to interviews to navigating negotiations and offers, and I can't wait to do the same with you. Whether you're just entering the workforce, or you're just looking to revamp your materials and prepare for new opportunities, I'm confident that my coaching experience will be an asset to you. My approach centers around making meaning of your experiences, helping you to find the connections to your future goals, and translating those in a way that will resonate with the employers. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals!

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

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