Product Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

I have honed my skills at top companies like Intuit, Amazon, LendingClub and NerdWallet, where I led cross-functional teams and drove significant business growth. As the Senior Director of Product Management at Highspot, I continue to leverage my expertise in market analysis and team leadership. My journey also includes founding a startup, which provided invaluable lessons in business ownership and resilience. I am passionate about mentoring aspiring product managers (many of whom have gotten promoted) and helping them navigate their career paths.

I'm a Senior PM at Microsoft with over 10 years of experience in Big Tech spanning roles across Technical Support Engineering, Software Engineering, and many flavors of Program Management. My experience includes areas such as Customer Experience, Community, Learning & Development, Career Development, Business Development, and more. My career has focused on driving innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful results. I have worked extensively in dynamic environments where I honed my ability to balance technical and business needs while collaborating with diverse teams. As the founder of No-Fluff Coaching, I’ve helped professionals successfully transition into Product Management and advance their careers. With my guidance, clients master interview preparation, effective communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation—key skills to excel in PM roles. Whether you're looking to break into Product Management, level up your skills as a PM, or navigate a career pivot, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll build the confidence, strategies, and expertise you need to thrive and create meaningful impact as a product leader.

I’m a former Meta and LinkedIn product leader with extensive interviewing and hiring expereince. If you’ve used Meta’s smartglasses or LinkedIn’s Dark Mode, you’ve used products I helped ship. I can help you with: 🚀 Breaking into PM — Strategies for both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds 🎯 Landing PM roles — Resume/LinkedIn review, interview prep (product sense, analytics, behavioral, strategy) 🧭 Succeeding in new roles — 30/60/90 plans, stakeholder alignment, setting up for early wins 📈 Getting promoted — Performance planning, exec visibility, and cross-org collaboration 🧠 Leveling up as a leader — Nailing product reviews, influencing across teams, and navigating ambiguity at scale

I started my career as a pre-med student working for a Major League baseball team and have been fortunate to have worked at companies like Instagram, Google and Opendoor. Through this journey I've made the difficult transitions not only between wildly different industries but also between business, operational and now product roles. Through my own experiences and helping others with theirs, I've learned tactics on how to navigate these transitions and big career decisions. My hope is by working together we can help identify where you want to go next and ultimately find a way to get you into the company, team and role you want!

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in product management, I've led transformative initiatives at top companies like Coursera, SugarCRM, and eBay. As a strategic product leader, I've successfully scaled enterprise SaaS products, driven global expansion, and launched AI-powered features that significantly boosted user engagement and retention. My expertise extends to advising early-stage startups on market entry and growth strategies, helping them refine business models and scale operations. I've coached product and marketing managers from AI startups to Fortune 100 companies, empowering them to develop leadership skills and build high-impact teams. If you're looking to elevate your product management career or navigate complex product strategies, let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success!

Hi, I’m Robert Ellis—a product leader turned coach who’s passionate about helping others unlock their potential and achieve meaningful results. Over the past 13 years at The Home Depot, I’ve led multi-million-dollar product investments, built and mentored high-performing teams, and driven innovations that delivered billions in business impact. But the part of my career I’m proudest of? Coaching people to grow in confidence, clarity, and impact. I believe great coaching starts with listening—truly understanding where you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re navigating career transitions, building leadership skills, or seeking clarity in your next big move, I bring both the strategic mindset of a product executive and the empathy of a mentor who’s been there before. My approach blends practical tools, real-world experience, and an authentic belief in your strengths to help you move forward with purpose. If you’re looking for a coach who will challenge you, support you, and celebrate your wins along the way, I’d love to work with you. Together, we’ll turn your goals into results—and your potential into impact.

I am a results-driven product leader with over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, scale, and optimize enterprise products across diverse industries. With a strong track record in both product growth and innovation, I have successfully led teams through complex challenges, from reworking product strategies to accelerating revenue growth in highly competitive markets. With a background in Psychology and UX, I bring a unique perspective to product development, focusing on user-centered design and data-driven decision-making. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams that solve complex business problems and create products that delight customers while driving business impact. Whether optimizing large-scale enterprise products or leading high-growth initiatives, my focus is on building scalable, innovative teams and products that deliver results.

Welcome! I'm a Principal Product Manager with over 20 years of experience building and scaling digital products across Amazon, American Express, and startups. I've led global teams and cross-functional initiatives in payments, lending, B2B platforms, and APIs, navigating highly regulated environments and complex stakeholder landscapes. My academic background includes an MBA from NYU Stern, where I focused on Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, and a strong foundation in technology management and computer science from Stevens Institute of Technology. Whether you're looking to break into product management or advance your career, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and craft a strategy for your success!

Hey I’m Ollie! and I’ve been exactly where you are. I’ve navigated countless applications, refined my resume dozens of times, and pushed through burnout and self-doubt while trying to break into (or level up in) Product Management. My journey started as a product manager — leading product at an edtech startup, then working on technical product initiatives at Amazon — before landing my current role at Asana, where I build GenAI products. After hundreds of interviews and the rollercoaster of rejections and breakthroughs, I developed a practical framework to help you play to your strengths, tell your story with confidence, and land the role that truly fits you. My coaching goes beyond templates. I’ll help you clarify & customize your story, amplify your advantages, and stand out authentically in the competitive world of PM. I’m passionate about helping aspiring and transitioning product managers navigate their career paths, from resume building and interview prep to mindset rebuilding and strategic positioning. Let’s connect and create a personalized plan to help you stand out and succeed in the competitive world of product management.

I bring a unique mix of hands-on product management experience and a track record of mentorship success. Despite being only one year out of UC Berkeley, I’ve spent the past two years leading product work at companies like Microsoft, Cisco Meraki, Mastercard, and Atlassian where I have owned everything from AI-driven feature development to large-scale go-to-market strategies. Alongside my professional work, I’ve coached over 30 aspiring PMs who went on to land interviews, final rounds, and offers at top companies including Google, Coinbase, Nvidia, Jane Street, Amazon, and several high-growth startups. I know firsthand what hiring managers look for, how to navigate ambiguity, and how to communicate effectively across engineering, design, and business stakeholders. My teaching approach blends real-world product management frameworks with personalized guidance, equipping students with the tools, confidence, and storytelling capabilities they need to break into highly competitive PM roles.