Career Coaching, Events, and Resources

My path to career coaching runs through two decades of working inside the kinds of institutions and decisions my clients are navigating. Corporate law at Jones Day came first, focusing on cross-border M&A and Sovereign Wealth transactions and the high-stakes pressure that comes with them. From there, the work expanded into energy and higher education leadership at Johns Hopkins University, and eventually into designing training programs and instructional materials now used by more than one million professionals across major organizations. The rooms where difficult career decisions get made are familiar territory. So is the experience of making several hard ones. A graduate of Columbia Law School and Harvard University, where I majored in Biology, I am a Certified Life Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and Positive Intelligence® trained coach, currently working toward my ICF PCC credentials. The methodologies behind the work are grounded in decision-pattern analysis and mental fitness, which means sessions go beyond advice and strategy. The goal is building the internal capacity to make decisions clearly and follow through on them.

Been fortunate to work with and coach 100+ clients across my McKinsey tenure across all seniority levels, industries and company sizes to help them look great in front of their bosses, build future proof skills, and navigate the corporate politics for them to stand out. Have also personally gone through the random walk soul search and mentored 15+ others on similar journeys.

I started my career in corporate America and spent the next decade climbing the ranks at Starbucks, Amazon, and Google. With a strong foundation in both personal development and hands-on experience, I am uniquely qualified to guide others as a coach. As a coach, I leverage a blend of proven strategies and personalized support to help individuals navigate their challenges, discover their strengths, and achieve meaningful growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and practical tools that empower clients to make lasting changes. Having worked with diverse individuals, I understand the importance of tailoring coaching to each person’s unique goals, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and inspired to take action. My commitment is to create a supportive, results-driven environment where clients can thrive.

Are you a talented professional who needs help landing a new job? You are at the right place! My mission is to share job search strategies and recruitment insights to help talent like you succeed in landing your dream job. Before starting my coaching practice, I worked as a corporate recruiter in top tech companies and have learned the entire hiring cycle, from sourcing potential talents to offering jobs. This enabled me to transfer insightful knowledge to help current job seekers position themselves as the best candidates for their dream companies. As a Career Consultant, I have successfully coached 100+ clients with diverse backgrounds to navigate their job search and provide customized solutions to solve their problems. I have experience working with professionals in a wide range of roles at various seniority levels, including marketing, sales, data analysis, operation, engineering, project management, etc. Through my 1:1 coaching program, I’m proud to make a more positive impact in the talent world, and seeing my clients shine in their current positions propels me to continue the journey. Here are some successful stories: 💎 I helped a middle-aged professional exit a toxic environment and secured a high-paying job at Oracle. 💎 I helped multiple immigrants restart their careers in the United States and secured employment at enterprise companies like LinkedIn and Microsoft. 💎 I helped a former mayor in Australia pivot into a brand-new career and rebuild her confidence in the corporate world. Now, are you ready to be awakened in your job search? Let's work together to make it happen!

Fiona Taft is an exceptional career development coach with a proven history of guiding graduate students and executives toward meaningful and high-impact career outcomes. At UC Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering Program, she has successfully coached hundreds of students in career discovery, networking, interview preparation, and offer negotiation, contributing to industry-leading placement rates year after year. Her strategic use of data analytics to inform coaching practices, coupled with her ability to align career services with evolving industry demands, has consistently produced measurable results. At Stanford University, she coached executive education participants in enhancing their professional trajectories, helping them leverage business acumen and leadership skills for advancement. Fiona’s holistic and personalized coaching approach, grounded in deep institutional knowledge and employer engagement, makes her a standout leader in career development.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in corporate strategy and development at Monotype and a dynamic tenure as a Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, I bring a wealth of experience in driving innovation and strategic growth. My journey from co-founding a successful startup to leading AI strategy initiatives has equipped me with unique insights into the tech and business landscapes. I am passionate about helping professionals navigate their career paths, leveraging my expertise in pricing, growth strategy, and digital transformations. Whether you're looking to break into a new industry or accelerate your career growth, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart a course for your success!

With over 8 years of professional experience across financial services and strategy consulting in both the US and UK, I’ve successfully navigated some of the most competitive job markets, including New York City and London. I’ve served as an interviewer at a leading consulting firm and have helped countless MBA peers and professionals secure offers from top consulting, financial services, and tech companies. Because I’ve been on both sides of the hiring table, I know exactly what recruiters and interviewers look for. My coaching combines insider perspective with practical strategies — helping you translate your career journey into clear, compelling stories that make an impact.

Welcome to my profile! I've spent 3 years at McKinsey & Company Greece (2021-2023), interviewed ant almost all major consultancies, and successfully relocated to Copenhagen, Denmark to continue my career in Corporate Strategy. I am very passionate and driven to support others on their journeys and have successfully placed many friends in MBB/ jobs abroad in the past. I can help you with the following categories of goals: 1. Getting into MBB (incl. mock interviews, path assessment, etc.); 2. Thriving inside MBB (what matters and what doesn’t) 3. Building exit plan (incl. connecting you with my vast network) 4. Transferring/ relocating to desired destinations (EU/USA-focused); 5. Stress-testing and sharpening your vision and story to align internally, keep momentum, and exert confidence to interviewers I will also make sure you enjoy the journey because this also matters!

I’ve spent 20+ years in tech and product leadership across Amazon, American Express, startups, and consulting. I started as an engineer, moved into product, and have reinvented my path multiple times, including a recent pivot toward AI. Along the way I’ve made good moves, bad moves, and a lot of course corrections, and I’ve sat on the other side of the table as a hiring manager and senior leader. I coach both early-career and mid-career professionals. If you’re just starting out, I can help you choose roles, build skills, and make decisions that open doors later instead of closing them. If you’re mid-career, we’ll clarify what you actually want next, tune your story and materials, and build a focused plan to move toward roles in product, tech, or AI that fit your life and goals.

As a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in product management and strategic growth / consulting roles at top companies like Uber, Fluidity (ConsenSys), American Express, and Accenture I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you advance your career. Whether you're looking to break into product management or accelerate your career in tech, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support to chart a path to your career success.