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For September only, I’m offering sessions at $99 (normally $275) to make coaching more accessible. Regular rates resume in October! Welcome to my profile! 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 unique blend of real-world experience and psychological insight to my coaching practice. I specialize in helping people balance head and heart decisions. Having coached hundreds of clients, I am dedicated to helping you gain clarity and confidence in your journey. Let's work together to unlock your potential. Reach out to start a conversation!

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a strong foundation in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and extensive experience as a Product Manager at Microsoft, I bring a unique perspective to life coaching. My journey through tech giants like Microsoft and Verizon has equipped me with the skills to navigate complex challenges and drive personal growth. As a former Teaching Assistant, I have a passion for mentoring and guiding individuals to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to enhance your career, improve work-life balance, or set and achieve personal goals, I'm here to help you craft a path to success. Let's connect and start your journey towards a more fulfilling life!

As a Nepal-born, Charlottesville-raised, first-generation limited-income graduate, I’ve spent much of my life navigating spaces where there wasn’t always a clear path forward. From adapting to new cultures, to overcoming financial and academic barriers, to finding belonging in environments where I was often the “first” or “only,” I’ve built resilience and perspective that I now bring into my coaching. These experiences allow me to connect deeply with clients who are facing transitions, uncertainty, or self-doubt, and to help them move forward with clarity and confidence. Beyond my own journey, I’ve supported hundreds of students and peers as a mentor, teacher, and program founder. Whether through leading volunteer initiatives, coaching students one-on-one, or building scholarship and community programs for first-generation and limited-income students, I’ve learned how to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and guide others toward meaningful change. My approach to life coaching is empathetic, practical, and empowering — focused on helping you not just reach your goals, but also redefine what’s possible for yourself.

As an ICF-certified coach and Master Practitioner of NLP and Hypnotherapy, I bring both structure and depth to life coaching. My approach blends evidence-based coaching techniques with tools that support deeper mindset shifts, emotional clarity, and real behavioral change. I’ve helped clients work through transitions, self-doubt, burnout, and big life questions by combining practical action plans with inner work that actually sticks. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty or seeking more alignment in your personal and professional life, I create space for meaningful growth.

I switched over to a flip phone over a year ago and I have no plans of going back to a smartphone. I tried out various solutions over the years, including a lot that weren't sustainable, until I found one that really works for me. Along the way, I learned a lot about intentional tech use, habits that work, products that don't etc. I work in tech, I have to use 2FA and I travel a good amount. Trust me - intentional tech usage is possible within your circumstances. It might require some additional work or boundary setting, but you don't need to be trapped by your smartphone. I'd love to chat - book a free intro call with me and I can share anything that is helpful for your specific circumstances or tell you a bit more about what's worked for me.

I am a Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and seasoned leader with nearly a decade of experience in coaching alongside a career in higher education leadership. I empower individuals and teams to unlock their potential, enhance leadership capabilities, and achieve impactful growth through strengths-based approaches and tailored development programs.

My life coaching philosophy is simple: your perceived weaknesses are often your hidden superpowers waiting to be unleashed. This truth became crystal clear during my own journey of late neurodivergent discovery, where I realized that years of feeling "too much," "too intense," or "too different" had actually been preparing me for work that requires deep empathy, pattern recognition, and the ability to see what others miss. I help clients reframe their stories and recognize that the very things they've been told to hide or fix might be their greatest assets. Whether you're navigating neurodivergence, recovering from trauma, or simply ready to stop living someone else's version of your life, I guide you in discovering that your authentic self isn't a consolation prize—it's the main event. My approach honors the complexity of human experience while providing practical tools for building a life that truly fits who you are.

I use the same systematic methods that build innovative and impactful products to help you design and pursue a uniquely fulfilling life. Whether you feel stressed and uncertain or successful but not satisfied, there is a framework for that. To earn the chance to be your coach, I understand I'll need to begin to establish a foundation of trust, which I see as having four core components: Integrity: My commitment to this work is demonstrated by my own "prototype" — I walked away from a successful tech career to intentionally design a life aligned with my deepest values. Intent: My purpose is to empower you to see your possible alternatives, to make choices, and to navigate a path inspired by your own value alignment. Capability: With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford's Design Division, I studied structured methods for making decisions in the face of uncertainty as well as the d.school's design-thinking methods for creativity. I bring this unique, rigorous toolkit to help you navigate your personal and professional challenges. Results - Professional: I am a startup guy, with over 15 years of experience leading engineering and operations in the chaotic, high-stakes startup world. I’ve helped build companies, hired teams, and mentored individuals in a professional setting. I know what it takes for a small team to succeed under pressure—Resharp, where I was employee #5, was successfully acquired. Results - Personal: I am a husband of 18 years and a dad, nurturing my relationship with my wife and together raising two daughters in the Bay Area. I have firsthand experience in the constant, demanding, and rewarding effort of balancing a high-stakes career with being present for a rich family life. As your coach, I will provide personalized support as you: * Come to grips with what truly matters most to you. * Make a map of where you are now, where you aim to go, and specify the obstacles between here and there. * Define, measure, and improve your financial well-being. * Use Stanford design methods to develop & prototype your own path forward. * Provide accountability as you shape your life and get fit—holistically. * Guide you along the path to (finally) finishing your PhD dissertation. * Design your own custom self-improvement plan. * Leverage your gratitude and face your fears to empower your daily routines. Whether you're in a demanding role, at a fork in the road, or simply seeking more from life, I'm eager and curious to listen and help you find your why. Please consider booking a Free Intro to begin our conversation.

ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Co-Active Professional Certified Coach (CPCC) with 500+ hours of coaching experience. I bring 15+ years of leadership experience in tech and consulting across APAC, including customer success, change management, and people development. My coaching practice focuses on helping clients unlock authentic leadership, navigate transitions, and balance ambition with well-being. I specialize in leadership development, career pivoting, female empowerment, resilience, and work-life balance. As a coach, I am a strong listener and intentional witness - creating brave, grounded spaces for transformation that are both strategic and deeply human.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career while cultivating a deeper sense of fulfillment, joy, and purpose, I’m here for you. With an MBA and 20+ years of experience in marketing and leadership at companies like Google and American Express, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight and human understanding to life coaching. I’m a certified Purpose Coach, Mindfulness Facilitator, Emotional Intelligence teacher, Compassionate Leadership Mentor, and Resilience Trainer, with extensive experience helping individuals and teams reconnect with their purpose, strengthen emotional intelligence, and cultivate sustainable well-being. As a compassionate and practical guide, I’ll help you uncover what you truly long for and support your transformation with clarity, empathy, and actionable tools. I’m also the author of two books, "The Path to Flourishing" and "The Purpose Reset"—praised by renowned personal development leaders for their wisdom and relevance, and recognized by my clients as truly practical tools along their journeys. I wholeheartedly believe that we all deserve to thrive, at work and in life. Let’s work together to create a meaningful path forward. One grounded in purpose, balance, joy, and fulfillment.