I've been trained in Stanford's executive coaching program (Arbuckle Fellows), and have coached both clients and team members as they've learned to lead people. Becoming a manager is one of the hardest transitions in your career -- it's easy to do poorly, and hard to do well. Get some coaching so you can avoid the mistakes your least favorite manager made and develop your personal leadership style that works for you and your teams.

People often think coaching is for junior people. I believe the higher you go, the harder it is to share your challenges with those who work with you. I've managed the challenges of restructuring and layoffs, performance management, and the pressures at the executive level at Series C startups and large companies (Google).

As an interview coach, my drive stems from the immense joy I find in helping individuals confidently communicate their value and land the job they truly deserve. I am an executive recruiter, where I conduct tens of interviews with executives and senior managers every week. What sets me apart is my unique approach, focusing on distilling information into a concise and impactful format. In today's fast-paced world, where capturing attention is crucial, I teach clients how to be clear, concise, and captivating right from the start. When working with me as their interview coach, clients can expect to effectively convey their value, aligning it directly with their target job. They'll not only impress interviewers with their abilities, but also gain confidence in articulating their worth.

Coached seasoned executives across multiple functions and industries

I am a professional, PCC Certified Executive Coach that has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, NBC, TEDx, and more. • Coaching and Mentoring: One of my callings is coaching and advising others, and I have 8 years of experience in coaching and mentoring roles for sophisticated individuals. I have been an Executive Coach for several years working for my own business Espeland Enterprises, where I’ve had the opportunity to serve senior level professionals across iconic firms such as Google, Morgan Stanley, and KKR. • Proprietary Approach: I am able to coach on many topics including executive presence, public speaking, communication, career growth/job searching, politics, and others. I have a proprietary approach named the Espeland Method for building executive presence. • Problem Solving: As a former McKinsey & Company consultant and Fortune 500 strategy team member, I'm attuned to breaking down and solving complex problems. • Excellent Communication: I am a people person who can “talk to a wall” as the adage says and can quickly build rapport with new clients. I am comfortable working with individuals of diverse backgrounds including non-traditional career paths.

I am currently a part of Danaher's General Management Development Program, which is widely known as one of the premier Management Development Programs for business school graduates. Having supported Danaher's MBA recruiting efforts, I have first-hand experience with interview preparation and how candidates can posture themselves for acceptance into Management Development Programs.

I currently work as chief of staff to the CEO of a private equity-backed public sector consulting firm. I pivoted from a background in management consulting into the CoS role, and along the way also received offers from a top-tier private equity CXO program and a prestigious leadership development program at a top-20 Fortune 500 corporation. I genuinely love working as a chief of staff and am a firm believer that CoS / CXO / adjacent roles are outstanding career and leadership growth opportunities. If you're interested in pursuing these types of roles, I'll work closely with you to identify best-fit opportunities, get your foot in the door, navigate the interview process, and prepare for the role itself. Prior to my current role, I worked for five years in management consulting, rising from entry-level business analyst (with no prior business experience) to associate consultant in record time at my firm, and then to engagement manager. I also worked as a public school teacher in New York City as a Teach For America corps member and on Capitol Hill in the U.S. House of Representatives. I received my MBA from Harvard Business School and BA in international relations from Brigham Young University.