Leadership Coaching, Events, and Resources

I work with new managers and engineers looking to grow in influencing without authority and leading peers. I help engineering leaders lead effective discussions—small and large—where team strengths shine, constructive conflict is welcomed, and difficult conversations move innovation forward. With over three decades of corporate engineering leadership, I have honed my leadership of people, teams and projects. My background (Ph.D. in engineering, over 300 U.S. Patents, a career growing others and delivering projects, and experience with Functional Safety and Robustness) gives me a solid foundation to guide others. Let's discuss your current leadership challenges and whether my approach fits your goals.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in leadership and operations management at top companies like Apple, Sweetgreen, and Starbucks, I specialize in developing high-performing teams and fostering leadership skills. My journey has seen me lead transformative initiatives, such as improving talent retention and creating accelerated training programs, which have resulted in numerous internal promotions and enhanced team productivity. I have a proven track record in strategic talent management, having successfully recruited and developed leaders across diverse markets. If you're looking to elevate your leadership capabilities and drive impactful change within your organization, let's connect and create a tailored development plan for you!

I bring with me over 15 years of Leadership Development coaching experience, having worked with leaders at all levels. My clients have hailed from nearly all of World's top companies and within nearly every major industry. I have a far reaching global footprint, having coached clients and leaders from over 60+ countries and counting (I've coached leaders from every Continent except Antarctica!). In addition to my coaching expertise and experience, I also bring with me my 12+ years of corporate Learning & Development experience at one of the Big 4 professional services firms (PwC). I've supported leaders at all levels with strategy planning, career progression planning (for self and their director reports), interpersonal and professional skills development, giving timely and actionable feedback, delegating effectively and purposefully, overcoming imposter syndrome, and much, much, more. I'm known for, and receive consistent feedback around, being able to synthesize client issues to the finest point and help them connect the necessary dots to move things toward action, all while providing helpful tools and frameworks to support their endeavors. I am empathetic and compassionate, yet direct and will (gently) challenge you as needed. I also bring humor and a down-to-earth realness to each and every one of my client interactions, putting clients at ease and making them feel comfortable.

Teni Ayo-Ariyo is an HR Professional, a coach and a creative being. Teni holds a dual degree in Psychology and Gender Studies from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Duke University. Currently, she leverages her expertise in HR Strategy at Microsoft and offers services as a coach and workshop facilitator. Clients value Teni's unique blend of strategic thinking, empathetic listening, and practical experience. Her ability to cultivate authenticity and growth in others sets her apart, making her an ideal partner for achieving your goals.

I bring 20+ years of experience with a robust blend of technical, strategic, and leadership expertise to my coaching practice. Having worked across engineering, consulting, product marketing, and product management, I understand the complexities of navigating diverse roles and career transitions. As a leadership coach, my goal is to empower leaders to accelerate their careers, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at top companies such as Bill.com, Intuit, LinkedIn, and PayPal. At Bill.com, as VP of Product Management, I played a key role in driving the company’s revenue growth by over 10x to >$1B ARR. These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of what it takes to lead with impact, drive innovation, and build high-performing teams. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Drawing on my own non-linear career journey, I provide personalized coaching to help leaders stand out, achieve their next promotion, plan strategic career moves, or prepare for new and exciting roles. If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and take your leadership to the next level, I’m here to help guide your journey.