I have extensive knowledge about the HR and HR Tech space while working at Deloitte and in my current position as a product marketing manager at BrightHire.

I am so happy you are considering a career in Human Resources (or People, as they now call it!) A career change into HR/People is becoming more and more popular. I love this function and believe I am doing what I am meant to do. I would be happy to share interview tips, discuss my experience, and empower you on your journey into becoming a People person! I attended Stanford's MBA program with the intent of pivoting my career to Human Resources/People. After graduation, I did a rotational role at PayPal across learning and development, talent assessment, and performance reviews. I am now a People Partner reporting directly to the Head of People at Verkada. I operate as the Head of HR for the business units I support. I do "everything" including employee coaching, career laddering, performance reviews, employee relations, compensation, performance management - to name a few areas! I was also featured in LinkedIn's 2023 Workplace Learning Report video (1 of 5 global HR professionals).

Welcome! With over a decade of experience in human resources, recruiting, and consulting, I am passionate about helping professionals and organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve lasting success. As the Founder of Elana Gordon Coaching & Consulting LLC, I bring deep expertise from leadership roles, including VP of People at HiddenRoad, Chief of Staff & HRBP at Coinbase, and Human Capital Consulting Manager at Deloitte. I specialize in tailored, strategic HR solutions that drive meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to optimize your HR, recruiting, or talent strategy, I'm here to help. Let's connect and explore how I can help you and your business succeed.

As an experienced People Operations & Human Resources professional with 10+ years of experience (Google for the last 6.5 years), I'm passionate about personal development and coaching individuals to achieve their career goals. I excel at providing constructive feedback, offering practical advice, and empowering others to reach their full potential. My expertise in HR topics, such as interviewing practice and techniques, resume writing, and compensation negotiations enables me to guide individuals through the job search process with confidence. Leaning on my own experiences of being a candidate, as well as a hiring manager and a coach for a number of years, I'm here to help you succeed -- whether it's with refining interview skills, crafting compelling resumes, or polishing your story. Let's get started!