Product Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

Hello! In addition to mentoring colleagues looking to break into product management, I was an assistant teacher for multiple cohorts of the product management class at General Assembly, helping more than 75 students learn the ins and outs of the role, several of whom went on to move into product. I can help you figure out a path for breaking into product management, review your resume, and help you prep for interviews. If you're struggling through your day-to-day as a product manager, I can help you things through strategies to overcome various challenges, including stakeholder management, product discovery, and managing mobile app teams.

Welcome to my profile! I have broken into product management after a career in education! I have experience with boot camps, mocks, resume reviews, interview processes, and trying to figure out if this is the right career for you. I have experience across startups to even interview processes for APM programs. If you want the perspective of someone who has successfully transitioned recently (during the hardest job market since 2000), I'm your gal!

I’ve coached over 100 MBA students into product management roles at Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and more over the past five years. I currently lead go-to-market for Jira Product Discovery at Atlassian, a product built for PMs. In scaling it, I’ve spoken with hundreds of product managers across industries and company stages. I know what it takes to break in—and what the job actually looks like once you land it.

In 2022, I transitioned into product management with zero formal experience as a PM. Since then, I've built my career in the adtech and database spaces, working on external and internal products from 0-1. I can share my experience and provide coaching for writing product documents, gathering and actioning on product feedback, managing stakeholder expectations, and interviewing for PM positions with empathy and honesty. If you're a current college student or new grad interested in tech or product management, let's chat!

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've interviewed and landed offers for multiple entry-level PM roles. Consumed a ton of PM content and know what's helpful and not. Happy to help anyone on a similar journey!

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.

Based on my extensive experience at companies like Microsoft, Samsung, and various startups, I possess a unique combination of skills and expertise that makes me highly qualified to coach in the field of product management. I have gained a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, market research, and the importance of user feedback in shaping product development strategies. Furthermore, your time at Samsung has exposed you to a different facet of the industry, with a focus on mobile technology and consumer electronics. I have honed skills in product strategy, feature prioritization, and agile development methodologies, making you well-versed in the complexities of bringing products to market in a rapidly evolving landscape. All this experience helps in crafting better resumes, delivering more nuanced answers in interviews, and creating a more cohesive product management applicant.

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 work closely with product managers to support them on their career journey. If you need a thorough resume review, guidance for behavioral interviews, referrals, or help in building both soft skills and technical skills, I'm here to assist. Additionally, I can help you iterate the vision and strategy of your product or business to excel in your role. Whether you're just starting out, looking to transition to a new role, or aiming to level up in your current position, I'm dedicated to being your career companion!