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I’m an Executive and Performance Mindset Coach with 25 years of experience as a U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Officer, during which I led high-performing teams in complex, high-stakes environments worldwide. I specialize in helping driven professionals develop clarity under pressure, regulate their energy, and lead with intention—especially when the demands are high, and the path forward isn’t obvious. My coaching blends strategic leadership, mental resilience, and deep self-awareness to help clients move from pressure to choice, from effort to alignment, and from success to sustainable fulfillment. I partner with leaders who are ready to elevate how they think, decide, and show up—so they can lead themselves well and positively impact everything around them.

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.

I bring over a decade of experience working with senior leaders at Microsoft and in institutional governance, with deep expertise in organizational design, leadership development, and strategic HR. At Microsoft, I’ve coached CVPs through critical transitions, guided leadership teams through post-acquisition integration, and helped executives gain clarity on complex decisions amid competing priorities. I’ve also served as Chair of the Bowdoin College Alumni Council and its Diversity Committee, leading governance and strategic decision-making at the institutional level. My approach is grounded in real-world experience with power dynamics, organizational complexity, and the isolation that comes with senior leadership. I specialize in creating space for leaders to surface unseen blockers, strengthen their decision-making, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I hold certifications as a Prosci Change Practitioner, OKR Coach, and Agile Scrum Master, and I bring practical tools from organizational psychology and adult development to my work.

I've spent 15 years doing the job my clients are navigating. As Executive Director at Disney Streaming, I lead a 90-person global engineering organization with a $100M+ budget, shipping AI/ML platforms to 200M+ users. Before that, I was a VP Strategist at Goldman Sachs building infrastructure for Apple Card and Marcus. I'm trained in Co-Active coaching, the same methodology used by top executive coaches at Google, Apple, and McKinsey. I blend real operational experience with powerful questioning, presence-based coaching, and deep values work. My clients don't just get advice from someone who read about leadership, they get coached by someone who lives it every day. I work with tech executives, VPs, directors, and founders on burnout recovery, career transitions, executive presence, and leading through AI-driven change. If you're a senior leader who wants both impact and fulfillment, I can help because I've walked the same path.

With experience as a Hiring Manager and Operations Leader at two Fortune 500 companies and as the Career Services Director at two major university business schools, I have a proven track record of helping professionals achieve their career goals. More recently, I have worked through partnerships with top executive search firms and recruiters, as well as Storeyline Resumes. My clients have worked in Individual Contributor through CEO roles across all industries- including Finance, Technology, Consulting, Real Estate, Health Care, and more. Now I am offering my services directly to individuals like you. My expertise spans resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, professional job search, interview preparation, and executive coaching having worked with hundreds of clients to advance their careers with clarity and confidence. Whether you're looking to refine your resume or navigate a career transition, I'm here to provide customized guidance and support.

Executive leadership isn't a title — it's a set of skills most organizations expect you to already have before they give you the room to develop them. I learned that firsthand navigating senior roles across three continents, three global organizations, and ultimately into one of the most demanding technical leadership environments in the world: Google DeepMind. At Google, I wasn't just executing — I was leading cross-functional teams across APAC, EMEA, and North America, aligning Research, Engineering, Product, and Operations around shared goals under real pressure, and making decisions that had nine-figure consequences. At Accenture in London, I managed client relationships at the executive level in fintech and banking. At Deloitte, I built the foundation — learning how to communicate up, lead without authority, and drive outcomes in complex organizations where nobody reports to you but everything depends on you. And now as a founder, I'm doing the hardest version of executive leadership: building from zero with no safety net. What I bring to executive coaching is pattern recognition across every stage of that journey — what it takes to get into the room, what it takes to stay there, and what it takes to lead in a way that actually moves organizations forward. If you're stepping into a senior leadership role for the first time, trying to expand your influence, or preparing to make the jump from operator to founder, I've lived every one of those transitions personally.

I work with senior leaders and executives as a confidential thought partner during moments that require clarity, precision, and sound judgment. My background spans investment banking, strategy, and leadership advisory, where I’ve operated in high-performance environments shaped by ambiguity, pressure, and complex decision-making. This allows me to engage at a level beyond traditional coaching—bringing both structured thinking and practical insight to conversations around leadership, transitions, and organizational challenges. My approach is direct, strategic, and outcome-oriented. I help leaders cut through noise, sharpen their perspective, and move forward with conviction—whether they are stepping into a broader role, navigating competing priorities, or reassessing long-term direction. Clients value the combination of analytical rigor and grounded coaching, gaining not just reflection, but clear decisions, stronger leadership presence, and the ability to operate more effectively at the level they’re expected to lead

With over a decade of experience in executive leadership roles, including as Founder and CEO of Fenix Venture and CEO of Blue Eye, I specialize in driving strategic growth and operational excellence. My background includes transforming businesses through innovative strategies in AI, analytics, and market expansion, as demonstrated during my tenure at Microsoft and Crayon. I have a proven track record of enhancing revenue, optimizing operations, and building strong professional relationships with industry giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Whether you're looking to scale your business, streamline operations, or leverage technology for growth, I'm here to provide tailored executive coaching to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey to success!

Future and solution-focused — We spend very little time reanalyzing the past; sessions are oriented toward the outcomes clients want to achieve. Strengths-based — I believe sustainable growth comes from leveraging what people already have. Powerful questioning — I encourage self-discovery by helping clients shift their perspectives rather than telling them what to do.

I am a venture capitalist, CEO coach, and advisor. I specialize in AI, healthcare, and other mission-driven companies. I have experience in elite venture, big tech, management consulting, and startups.