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Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in human resources and people strategy at Google, I bring a wealth of experience to my executive coaching practice. As the founder of D Mshaka Career Coaching, I've guided clients and organizations through complex decision making, organizational change, strategy implementation and succession planning. I am Hogan Assessments Certified and help clients understand their strengths, potential derailers, and values to support their leadership & career journeys. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs, ensuring clarity and confidence as they move forward in their careers. Whether you're feeling stuck or ready for a new challenge, I'm here to support your journey. Let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your career goals!

Welcome to my profile! I'm passionate about helping individuals to optimize their potential. With over 15 years of experience in leadership development, I've had the privilege of coaching hundreds of individuals to enhance their leadership skills and achieve their professional goals. My background includes Global Head of Leadership Development roles at The D. E. Shaw Group and Goldman Sachs, where I coached senior leaders in trading, investment banking, engineering, and support functions. Before working in financial services, I specialized in leadership development and assessment in K-12 education, developing non-profit and public sector leaders. I hold an MBA in Strategy from Yale School of Management and received my executive coaching credential from Columbia University. Whether you're looking to refine your leadership style or navigate complex organizational challenges, I'm here to provide tailored coaching and support. Let's connect and explore how I can help you reach your full potential!

Note: Due to high demand, I do not offer free intro calls. Thank you for understanding. With a Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard, an MBA from Vanderbilt, management experience at McKinsey, and 2 years at a meditation center, I bring a very unique blend of business acumen and psychological insight to my coaching practice. As the founder of LT3D, I specialize in helping senior leaders and teams navigate complex challenges, from career transitions to strategic dilemmas. My experience includes building leadership development programs for Fortune 1000 clients and providing executive coaching that accelerates team performance. Having coached hundreds of senior clients, I am dedicated to helping you gain clarity and confidence in your leadership journey. Let's work together to unlock your potential and lead with greater impact. Reach out to start a conversation!

I coach executives and senior professionals through high-stakes transitions and leadership challenges, drawing on experience from McKinsey, Amazon, and my private practice. At Profexa, I also partner with corporate clients to support leadership development and build scalable hiring systems. My coaching combines structured strategy with mindset work, helping clients gain clarity, grow with purpose, and lead more effectively in complex environments.

As a President and COO leading multiple private equity–backed companies, I’ve navigated the complexities of scaling organizations, managing boards and investors, and driving sustained performance under pressure. With an MBA from Stanford and a track record of success across strategy, operations, and leadership, I bring a unique blend of financial acumen and people-centered leadership to my coaching. I work with senior executives and high-potential leaders to sharpen decision-making, improve executive presence, and align strategy with execution. My approach goes beyond theory, grounding our work in practical frameworks and lessons from real-world leadership challenges. Whether you’re preparing for your first C-suite role, managing rapid growth, or navigating board dynamics, I’ll help you lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.

My MBA at Stanford GSB was deeply focused on leadership and coaching. I immersed myself in courses like Interpersonal Dynamics (“Touchy Feely”), Leadership Laboratory, and Managing Growing Enterprises, each designed to build the skills leaders need to inspire, influence, and navigate complex organizational challenges. These experiences, combined with my professional background in finance and investing, shaped me into both a leader and a coach. Today, I work with executives and high-potential professionals to strengthen self-awareness, build resilience, and navigate the human side of leadership. Whether it’s managing through conflict, stepping into bigger roles, or leading teams with empathy and clarity, I bring a blend of structured tools, candid feedback, and personal experience to my coaching. My goal is to help you grow not just as a professional, but as a leader others want to follow.

Experience from: Sony PlayStation, MasterClass, Decathlon, River Island. Coachees supported from: Google, Netflix, Walmart, Target, Paramount, Nvidia, Oracle, Salesforce, Spectrum, TikTok, Starbucks, Atlassian, Albertsons, Buzfeed, EssenceMediacom and many more. With 15+ years of scaling performance-driven marketing functions across 45 markets and managing up to $100M/year in budget, I bring practical, executive-level insight to career growth, productivity, automation, and AI adoption. - Built and scaled global teams in under 6 months; I can help you craft a 30/60/90-day plan that builds trust and momentum from day one - From Specialist to Executive Advisor, I coach clients to identify visibility gaps, build influence, and unlock promotions - Aligning 200+ global stakeholders, I help turn misalignment into strategic partnerships. - Led orgs and large operations to deliver $20BN in revenue and coached to drive impact while protecting work-life balance I have coached 900+ hours and 50+ senior professionals globally across Fortune 500 and startups - CXOs & Founders: CMO/Chief Marketing Officer, CDO/Chief Digital Officer, COO/Chief Operating Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, CEO/Chief Executive Officer - SVP/Senior Vice President, VP/Vice President - Senior Director and Director

I've been advising executives since I started my career at McKinsey nearly 15 years ago. Since, I’ve spent the last several years helping founders, operators, and teams navigate the moments in their careers where clarity matters most. My background spans strategy, operations, and product leadership across high-growth startups and technology-driven companies. I’ve stepped into fractional executive roles, built AI-powered tools, guided teams through complex decisions, and supported leaders as they scaled themselves and their organizations. Along the way, I’ve become the person companies call when something feels messy, overwhelming, or mission-critical. I coach because leaders deserve a space where they can think clearly, make confident decisions, and grow without losing themselves in the process. My approach is grounded, direct, and supportive. I help you see blind spots, simplify complexity, and move forward with a plan you can trust. Whether you’re navigating a transition, expanding your role, or building something from scratch, I’m here to give you honest guidance and practical tools that create real momentum.

Estoy certificada como Coach ejecutivo por la ICC y desde que trabajo en Recursos humanos hago mucho coaching a empleados y externos. Ademas llevo colaborando con las sesiones de coaching del IE desde que empezaron

I've spent 15+ years in executive seats and operator roles at startups. I cofounded Omni, raising $35MM from top VCs, exited in 2019; I was first VP of Product at a Series A construction tech startup; Head of Brand and Design at a Series C hospitality operator. I've sat in the rooms my clients sit in, made the decisions they're making, and felt the weight of leading through ambiguity, fundraising, hiring, board management, and rebuilding when things break. That lived operator experience is the foundation of how I coach. For the last 8 years I've coached 100+ executives, founders, CEOs, and executive team members at early-stage and growth-stage companies backed by Y Combinator, Techstars, Lightspeed, Founders Fund, Index Ventures, Insight Partners, and others. My approach blends two practices most coaches keep separate: operator-informed tactical advisory on the hard skills of running a company, and the inner work of self-awareness, somatic practice, and the slow development of self-mastery that determines whether a leader can hold the role over time. The executives who build both muscles scale further and stay healthier doing it.