Coaching leaders and IC designers to build and grow careers in tech.
🌱 Find a new job
Whether you are searching for your very first design job or have been through this process before–it can be overwhelming. By working with a career coach you will understand the industry hiring landscape, get strategic feedback on your portfolio, and support for the entire portfolio development, interview preparation and offer negotiation process.
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Develop a portfolio to showcase your work in the most competitive form to get noticed by recruiters. You will learn and apply proven UI/UX patterns to ensure maximum conversion of your website and slide deck, and gain confidence to present your case studies and pass interviews.
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Develop a strategic plan to navigate the job market that is tailored to the role you are pursuing with the goal of improving your odds for successful and speedy placement in a role that would be impactful to your career. Take advantage of our extensive peer and industry network and job placement sponsorship.
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Learn how to pass all types of interviews, such as recruiter and hiring manager screenings, behavioral interviews, portfolio presentations, whiteboarding sessions, and take-home design exercises. Acquire skills in effectively presenting your case studies and communicating with interviewers of different roles and levels.
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Every offer is negotiable. We utilize principles of psychology and best negotiation practices to secure you the most competitive offer possible. Your coach will work with you to create a personalized plan which includes timed action items, negotiation scripts and round-the-clock support, providing you with a structured framework that instills confidence and peace of mind.
🪴 Uplevel your career
Natural career progression without a strategic plan can be very lengthy and you may be unsure of how to get promoted to a more senior role. By working with a career coach you will learn techniques how to develop and defend a strong design point of view, be heard, influence and mentor others–all necessary skills to advance to leadership.
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Utilizing behavioral insights, industry knowledge and your individual situation, your coach will help you build a strategy to meet your short and long-term career goals, enabling you to amplify your professional and financial growth while being supported all the way through your journey.
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Understand your value, uncover your full potential and learn how to believe in yourself. It’s amazing how much you are capable of when someone believes in you and supports you through each milestone of your journey. Career coach is your advocate, someone who will always offer helpful feedback, cheer you on and be a partner through all highs and lows.
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Learn how to form and strengthen relationships with your peers as well as manage up/down. With our experience, social and communication skills, empathy and overall humanity to guide you, you will get the skills and confidence to develop lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect that will continuously impact your career growth.
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With 20 years of experience and deep roots in Silicon Valley design and tech community, we provide business and people insights, referrals and overall access to our extensive and ever-growing network.
🌳 Grow as a leader
Are you ready for leadership? Maybe you are already managing a team but don’t quite feel like a leader. Work with a career coach to develop a leadership philosophy, learn how to build and manage a high-performing team, and create a strategic plan on how to be an inspiring and influential leader in your company and industry as a whole.
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Learn leadership fundamentals including strong communication abilities to convey ideas clearly and foster open dialogue, proficient decision-making skills to analyze information and make sound judgments, the art of team-building to leverage individual strengths and promote collaboration, emotional intelligence to navigate conflicts and build positive relationships, problem-solving capabilities to address challenges strategically, and adaptability to embrace change and inspire resilience within the team.
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Learn how to craft a compelling North Star vision that motivates and guides your team towards success. Get skills to articulate long-term goals, align them with organizational objectives, and create a strategic plan that fosters innovation, builds a cohesive team, and delivers impactful results. Inspire your team to surpass expectations and drive exceptional outcomes.
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Master the art of effective people management. Gain insights into proven team-building strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and cultivating a positive work culture. Elevate your people management skills to nurture a high-performing team, enhance employee engagement, and achieve organizational success through collaborative and empowering leadership.
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Develop a deep understanding of team dynamics and effective team-building practices. Navigate the process of talent identification, conducting interviews, and fostering a cohesive team united by a shared vision. By building a high-performing team, you can enhance productivity, stimulate innovation, and consistently deliver exceptional outcomes that propel your organization forward.
We are a full service, high-touch agency, supporting designers at any stage and throughout their careers.
Booking options
⏱️ Ad hoc Sessions
On demand support
Single 30 min and 1 hr sessions are best for prepping for an interview, getting your questions answered or a career check-in.
⏰ Hourly Packages
Up to 2 FREE sessions
Get maximum flexibility and deep discounts by utilizing 5 or 10 session packages to cover any range of topics and needs.
🎯 Focus Programs
Looking for a new job?
Get ahead of the curve with Portfolio Development & Offer Negotiation programs to get most competitive roles & offers.
📆 Memberships
Affordable ongoing support
Stay on track with your goals by meeting with a coach at your own pace. We have affordable and customized options.
Why choose us
We are tech and design industry experts.
Every one of our clients is our #1 client.
Sessions for every situation and budget.
Our coaches
Our coaches are all experienced design industry professionals with a profound passion for mentorship. They are committed to working with leaders and IC designers to enable them to thrive in the tech industry. Our coaches are human centric and meticulously craft strategies for each individual client that are personal and take in account each aspect of their career and life.