Career Coaching, Events, and Resources

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.

I’ve helped people at every stage of their career—from early professionals to mid-career leaders to executives—get unstuck and move forward with purpose. My background spans corporate strategy, learning and development, teaching, and community-building, which gives me a unique lens: I see both the systems around you and what’s going on inside you. I’m not here to push a one-size-fits-all playbook. I help you zoom out, connect the dots, and define success on your own terms—whether that’s a bold pivot, a strategic next move, or just clarity on what you truly want. My coaching is grounded in both structured thinking and deep empathy. I’ll meet you in the grey areas—with smart questions, honest feedback, and a steady belief in your potential.

Hello! I'm Shaaron and I love working with people to help them achieve their best potential. I bring 10+ years of experience in career coaching, career transition, leadership development & branding and executive presence. I coached over 300 professionals ranging from Managers to Executives. With experience working for prestigious, exciting and challenging Fortune 500 companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Expedia, Disney, T-Mobile, and now Salesforce, I bring a full range of corporate and personal coaching experience. I understand the challenging balance between corporate success and personal fulfillment, which is why I love coaching so much because it can help wonderful people like yourself find that balance in ways that work for you. Every individual have unique strengths and untapped potential waiting to be explored. My passion is to help you tap into your resourcefulness, and empower you to design a future aligned with your unique core values, with who you truly are and who you aspire to be.

Welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience in career development and sales coaching, I specialize in empowering professionals to achieve their highest potential. As a Communication Trainer and Coach at BetterUp, I help sales professionals and executives develop mental resilience and discipline to succeed. My unique approach at Warrior Mind Coach integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects to reignite passion and build unshakable confidence. I've successfully guided clients to deepen relationships, unlock career opportunities, and embrace their life's purpose. Let's work together to unlock your next level of self-mastery and professional fulfillment. Reach out today to get started!

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.

With over a decade of experience in career development and executive coaching, I specialize in empowering rising leaders to achieve their professional goals. Whether you're at the start, in a mid-career transition or defining your career as an executive, I use a special design-thinking focused framework to help you uncover your deepest values and align them with your skillset to find or enhance your career journey. Together, we will explore the career progression you want and work on next steps to make sure your energy is directed towards a career you are excited to create.

Balancing short-term goals with long-term vision can be overwhelming. I’ve been there - executing multiple career pivots to build a breadth of experience, juggling work and family while being mindful of self-care, and driving impact as a purposeful leader in the technology industry. With a rich background in leadership and career development, I bring over two decades of experience from top tech companies like Google, IBM, and Amazon. As the CEO and Founder of Pellucid Communications, I have coached senior leaders across various roles, helping them build strong team cultures, develop management skills, and navigate key career transitions. My coaching is informed by my work in strategic roles, such as Director of University Education and Workforce Development, where I align cross-functional teams to drive global skilling initiatives. I am a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC), dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let's connect to tailor a career development plan that aligns with your goals!

I spent 8 years trying to figure out how to climb the corporate ladder and "manage up"; early on in my career, I was unsuccessful. It wasn't until I started establishing relationships with a few helpful mentors, studying for my MBA, and when I volunteered as a Career mentor for undergrad students did I learn from mistakes and start to better understand what was needed to build a successful career. So, utilizing my personal failures and successes, including landing a role as a Sr. Consultant at a Consulting firm, despite applying off-season, and my natural ability to coach, I now help recent undergrads in career development. I particularly enjoy and excel working with recent undergrad students understanding that post graduation is an anxious time, especially for those unsure of their career. Besides providing support and advice, I coach my clients in understanding themselves and determining their goals so that they approach each role confidently and with a strong narrative. Clients of mine have been able to learn sustainable relationship and career building skills, allowing them to make a positive impact in their role and advance in their career.

Looking back at my career and the careers of those that I admire, one throughput has been clear - it's not just WHAT you know, but WHO you know that can move you and your career forward in life. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, there are many ways one can build the skill of networking today to set up their careers for tomorrow. By working with me as your coach, we can talk through your career goals, how networking can help advance them, and build a strategy and plan for which to execute.

With over 15 years of experience in corporate HR, Learning & Development, and leadership roles at companies like Amazon and Coca-Cola, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to build a fulfilling and sustainable career. I hold a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations, along with a Bachelor’s in Communications, and I’m a Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM). I’ve coached professionals across all levels—from early career to executive leadership—helping them navigate career transitions, overcome burnout, prepare for interviews, and align their work with their values. My coaching blends strategic insight with empathy, offering actionable support tailored to your unique goals.