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With over 23 years of experience in the tech industry, including 14 years leading Solution Engineering teams at Salesforce, I bring a wealth of knowledge to leadership development coaching. As the founder of Coachful Coaching, I specialize in helping executives, founders, and high-potential managers strengthen their presence, navigate transitions, and lead with resilience. My coaching approach is direct and values-based, rooted in ICF core competencies, with a focus on helping leaders find clarity and bring joy to their leadership journey. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or navigate a career transition, I'm here to support your growth. Let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your leadership goals!

I primarily work with senior-level and rising executives within larger corporations and organizations who are looking for career growth and greater fulfillment. In our work together, I will help you tap into your inner wisdom; develop essential skills; and create intentional alignment between your values, aspirations, and actions. I have seen how the right support, at the right time, is an investment that pays off immeasurably over time. As part of my career, I have worked for many years as a strategy consultant, so in addition to structured coaching, where it is helpful to clients, I can bring my powers of synthesis and communication to advise clients on the leadership challenges they face in their roles. In doing this, my hope is to help you build your skills and confidence, so that you are better-equipped to do this work on your own, with the teams you lead, and with your peers in leadership.

With 15+ years of experience leading teams and organizations at companies like Amazon, Audible, Accenture, and a Series B startup I’ve continuously refined my own leadership capabilities and helped others do the same. Whether you’re stepping into a new role or ready to lead with greater confidence and impact, I offer real-world insights and proven strategies to support your development. I’ve successfully coached leaders at all levels to build influence, strengthen executive presence, navigate complexity, and empower high-performing teams.

Welcome to my profile! I hold a JD from Stanford Law School and have spent several of the last years as an attorney at top firms, like DLA Piper and Fenwick & West, supporting founders, executives, and high-growth companies through complex decision-making, corporate governance, and high-pressure strategic moments. My passion for developing leaders began 10+ years ago at Vanderbilt where I coached 50+ Model UN students on public speaking, communication clarity, and storytelling. This work deepened at Stanford, where I was hired to coach graduate and undergraduate students in persuasion, impactful interviewing and navigating presentation anxiety - helping many step into competitive consulting and academic roles alike. As a former Princeton Review instructor and Career Advisor, I’ve guided students through competitive admissions and major academic milestones, including successful admission into the most prestigious graduate programs. Across all of this, one theme has stayed constant: I love helping high-achievers find clarity, confidence, and authentic presence during moments of uncertainty—whether that's a new entrepreneur navigating early challenges, a leader facing a career transition or job loss, or an applicant working toward admission to their dream graduate program. If you're at a crossroads, stepping into bigger responsibility, or simply ready to grow as a leader, let's build a personalized plan for your next chapter!

As an experienced C-level leader with stints at Intel, Google, and Stitch Fix, I specialize in helping other leaders identify and utilize their superpowers to lead their teams in pursuing their goals. I've worked for leaders like Sundar Pichai, Katrina Lake, and Sheryl Sandberg, giving me a front seat to what it takes to be an exceptional leader, in times of calm and in times of disruption. I deeply believe in the power of people and processes working together, and as a leader, it's our job to marry the two.In my most recent role, I lead strategy for Stitch Fix and was the Chief of Staff to the CEO. I handled all board materials and worked closely to onboard and transition two CEOs and several other C-level members. At Google, I had the pleasure of working in the office of the CEO where I was a strategic response principal for critical geopolitical crises.Whether you want to enhance your leadership capabilities or navigate a major transition, I'm here to support your journey. Let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your leadership goals!

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in design and leadership roles at top companies like LinkedIn and Zendesk, I specialize in developing emerging leaders and fostering growth within design and product teams. As the Director of Product & Design at LinkedIn, I managed and coached leaders and individual contributors, enhancing their professional development and aligning them with strategic priorities. My approach is centered around empowering individuals to reach their full potential through tailored mentorship and strategic guidance. Let's connect to discuss how I can help you elevate your leadership skills and achieve your career goals!

Welcome! With over 15 years of experience as a leader and executive, I specialize in transforming high-potential leaders into boardroom-ready executives. As the Founder of Surko Coaching, I have partnered with numerous leaders to enhance their executive presence, mental resilience, and strategic decision-making skills. My approach is rooted in practical strategies and behavioral shifts, helping clients overcome self-limiting beliefs and achieve sustainable success. Previously, as a Chief Experience Officer and Senior Vice President at high growth startup companies like Flowcode and Bluecore, I have driven significant organizational growth and team development. Let's work together to unlock your leadership potential and achieve your career goals!

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA in Marketing Strategy from Harvard Business School and extensive leadership experience across top companies like Oracle and Ibotta, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. As a former Vice President and Senior Director, I've led large teams and driven significant growth, equipping me with the skills to help you excel in your leadership journey. My approach is tailored to enhance your executive presence, strategic thinking, and team management capabilities. Whether you're looking to refine your leadership style or navigate complex organizational challenges, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and unlock your leadership potential!

I've been a CEO for 15+ years and one of the top jobs of a CEO is to grow employees, advance their career, not just in your company but prepare them for after. I have helped advanced the careers of hundreds of employees, all of which have stayed and colleagues, friends and mentees. Perhaps this one small principle will make you see that I am different than most other people. In all of my companies I've had a rule where there can't be any job that doesn't have a path to grow. How about my executive assistant then? In most companies EA's stay in one job forever. All EA I've had, had a career path from EA to customer support, to account management to sales. I've grown so many administrative assistants to be sales people, and they are eternally grateful. Even the simplest job has to have a growth path otherwise employees are unhappy. I have never seen an employee leave working for me that I didn't want to see leave. It's these small but important principles that make it happen.

Great to e-meet you! I believe we all deserve to LOVE how we spend each of our days, including our work days. My job is to help you reflect on what you truly want, challenge your current approach, and guide you through exploring alternatives. We’ll also dive into behavior changes needed to help you uncover a clear path forward. Having spent 12 years in sales leadership at Google, I’m passionate around coaching and developing others on their career journeys. Below are some topics we can discuss together: More effective 1:1s with your team Working toward promotion Career shifts Mapping out where your passions meet your talents Stress management Avoiding burnout and establishing mindfulness routines Major career pivots Behavior changes Shifting your energy Getting unstuck in your career Setting boundaries Managing up