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Breaking into growth and improving your impact gets much easier with a seasoned operator in your corner. The coaches below have scaled teams and refined go-to-market motion. This curated set of experts, with varied backgrounds and coaching styles, helps you find the right fit. See all our coaches here.
Angela W.
Experience: Harvard MBA and ex-Bain consultant turned growth marketing executive. Prior leadership as CMO at Freshly Picked and growth marketing lead at Carta. She’s hired for dozens of marketing roles across growth, PMM, email, brand, and social.
Specialties:
- Growth marketing and GTM roles
- Career strategy across consulting, VC, and tech
- Interview prep
- Targeted recruiting strategy and narrative positioning
Angela blends operator depth with a cross-industry perspective, perfect for marketers who want sharpened positioning and a clean path into competitive roles. If you’re targeting growth environments or juggling multiple paths, her coaching helps you craft a plan and convert interviews into offers.
"Angela’s career coaching is a game-changer for anyone looking to navigate both tech and venture capital. Her genuine insights helped me chart a clear path forward with confidence and clarity!"
- Coached by Angela and landed a role at Anthropic
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Laura N.
Experience: Marketing executive with 15 years across tech PMM, growth, content, and partnerships. Generated >50% of revenue across two organizations and has served as VP of Marketing at large-scale companies.
Specialties:
- GTM launches
- Cross-functional marketing advancement
- Interview prep for marketing roles
- Career switching into marketing
Laura is ideal for those looking to advance their career. She’s built teams from Series A to public and knows how to translate your impact into metrics that land interviews and promotions. Candidates seeking tactics and leadership will benefit from her pragmatic guidance.
"Laura is very in-tune with today's market and offers the type of critical feedback you need to navigate your job search. If you are looking for someone who understands the dynamics of a marketing executive and the competitive landscape - highly recommend scheduling a consultation with Laura."
- Kenneth S., Coached by Laura
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Jose O.
Experience: Senior Director at PwC who revamped firm-wide marketing that grew the business 50% YoY. Previous executive roles at Panasonic Avionics ($50M in win revenue from a marketing transformation) and IBM (18% growth in HW marketing).
Specialties:
- Demand generation optimization
- GTM campaigns
- Channel marketing alignment
- Storytelling-driven positioning
If you need enterprise-grade demand that actually converts, Jose brings a rare mix of strategy and execution at a global scale. He turns complex offerings into compelling narratives for measurable revenue lift. He’s most helpful for B2B leaders and SaaS executives.
"I can’t recommend Jose enough! He went above and beyond to ensure I felt fully prepared for my interviews, taking the time to answer every question I had with incredible openness and insight. His dedication to my success was clear from the start - he consistently checked in, provided thoughtful feedback, and tailored his guidance to my specific needs. Thanks to his expertise and support, I landed the offer I was aiming for! If you're serious about improving your interviewing skills and want someone who’s truly invested in helping you succeed, you need to work with Jose."
- Shanyah W., Coached by Jose
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Lindsay S.
Experience: Former Google business development leader with 14 years of experience at Google, helping the company adapt to digital customer needs. Coach who blends business, psychology, and technology to unlock marketing clarity and momentum.
Specialties:
- Marketing strategy and positioning
- Story development
- Career transitions
- Resume/LinkedIn optimization and interview prep
Lindsay is a powerful guide for marketers who feel stuck and want to translate strengths into clear growth plans. Her approach pairs strategic marketing with mindset coaching, helping you refine your story and execute confidently. She’s especially helpful for candidates navigating ambiguity or career pivots.
"Lindsay was very knowledgeable and shared tons of tips and strategies for securing more job interviews. She made excellent use of our time, covering a lot within our 30 min call."
- Nitasha A., Coached by Lindsay
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Mary B.
Experience: 17 years in marketing and 14+ years coaching end-to-end career planning, recruiting, and interview excellence. Clients have landed at Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Salesforce, Nike, and more.
Specialties:
- Interview readiness for marketing and GTM roles
- Offer negotiation and onboarding strategy
- Personal branding
If interviews or negotiation are your bottleneck, Mary is your unfair advantage. She helps you find the exact language to convey impact in growth roles. Expect practical prep and candid feedback that elevates your confidence and conversion rate.
"Working with Mary for career coaching was the best decision I could have made for my professional growth. As a creative strategist navigating the job market, I had been feeling discouraged and had lost confidence in my search. Mary transformed that experience entirely. She meticulously reviewed my resume and LinkedIn profile, making industry-standard adjustments with both expertise and infectious enthusiasm. Her guidance was incredibly tangible—covering everything from optimizing my application materials (resume, LinkedIn, cover letters) to mastering the nuances of interview etiquette. Thanks to Mary’s coaching, I now approach my job search with renewed confidence—and the results speak for themselves: recruiters are reaching out to me! The turnaround has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m excited to continue sessions with her. I couldn’t recommend Mary more highly!"
- Naomy G, Coached by Mary
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Nasiim S.
Experience: 15+ years across technology and travel industries with leadership roles linked to Fortune 10 companies. Known for executive-level communication and strategic data visualization.
Specialties:
- Data-driven marketing planning
- Cross-functional alignment
- Executive storytelling
- Team development
For candidates who need to connect strategy to numbers, Nasiim helps you translate marketing performance into executive-ready narratives. Her background makes her a strong partner for growth leaders in complex organizations who need to deliver results under pressure.
"I had a 30-minute session with Nasiim, and it was amazing! She is very knowledgeable, gave me really good insights, and helped me make a plan on what to work on as next steps. I came to the meeting with lots of questions and doubts on what to do, and I'm leaving the meeting now with much more clarity on what to do next to pursue my goals in a more intentional way. I really recommend scheduling a chat with Nasiim!"
- Pietro D., Coached by Nasiim
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Loretta W.
Experience: 10 years at Google, advising 1,000+ companies from startups to Fortune 500 on digital growth. Built and led global partnership strategies, driving significant quarterly revenue.
Specialties:
- Digital marketing strategy
- Global go-to-market and partnerships
- Sales enablement
- Career pivots into tech and burnout recovery
Loretta brings a global operator’s vantage point to growth and lead gen. If you’re building an acquisition engine or expanding, she’ll help you fortify partnerships and execute at pace. Loretta offers grounded coaching for sustainable performance and career transitions.
"Loretta has been my mentor for half a year already, and her experience in the digital marketing field has been really helpful for me to launch my company. She has helped a lot in clarifying our brand positioning but also help us devise the right marketing strategies. I cannot recommend more!"
- Coached by Loretta
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Abid C.
Experience: Product marketing leader with 15+ years across Microsoft, AT&T, ServiceNow, and high-growth tech companies. Coaches on emotional intelligence and building influence in organizations.
Specialties:
- PMM narratives
- Leadership presence and EQ for marketing managers
- High-stakes interview preparation
- Career clarity
Abid is a standout for PMM and GTM candidates who need to sharpen positioning. He’s navigated the rooms where influence trumps authority, helping you build the narrative and confidence to excel in competitive growth roles.
"My session with Abid was incredibly insightful. The tips and guidance I gained from our conversation will undoubtedly support my career progression. Abid is not only knowledgeable but also approachable and easy to connect with - making the entire experience both valuable and enjoyable!"
- Shwetha S., Coached by Abid
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Louis S.
Experience: Forbes 30 Under 30 and Director of Marketing at Windfall Bio, where he co-founded and built the brand from the ground up. Led campaigns communicating a mission recognized among Time’s Best Inventions 2024.
Specialties:
- Demand creation
- Mission-driven storytelling
- Customer engagement
- Early-career growth marketing coaching
Louis has lived with the pressure of creating demand where none existed. If you’re crafting a category narrative or aligning customers, his pragmatic approach helps you stand out and grow faster.
"I really enjoyed my session with Louis. We had a thoughtful discussion about my career path, and he opened up new perspectives on growth, learning, and actionable steps I can build on. His guidance was both strategic and practical. Definitely a go-to marketing coach for anyone looking to move forward with clarity and confidence."
- Miaad N., Coached by Louis
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Rachel H.
Experience: 11+ years across agencies in content and demand generation. Senior demand manager at a global ad tech company.
Specialties:
- Demand generation strategy
- Content and analytics integration
- Multi-stakeholder marketing
- Personal positioning for marketing candidates
Rachel knows how to turn content, data, and campaigns into demand. If you're looking for hands-on and channel-savvy guidance to boost your pipeline or break into high-velocity marketing teams, she offers the coaching you need to get there.
"Rachel provided invaluable guidance during my transition from media/comms to marketing! Her extensive knowledge of product marketing, strategic insights, and practical advice were crucial in enhancing my resume. Rachel is patient, friendly, and genuinely invested in my success. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to enter the tech/marketing field! :)"
- Aria Y., Coached by Rachel
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Find the Best Coach for Your Growth & Lead Generation Journey
Your next leap in growth deserves expert guidance tailored to your goals, market, and stage. Explore coach profiles, compare specialties, and book a free 15-minute intro call to find your fit, or browse all coaches.
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Top Executive Coaches – FAQs
What’s the difference between growth marketing and demand generation, and which should I focus on?
- Both growth marketing and demand generation roles offer unique opportunities. Growth marketing focuses on acquisition, retention, and monetization, while demand generation is more about pursuing qualified leads for sales. The choice between the two depends on your career aspirations and the type of role you envision for yourself.
How can I break into growth or demand generation roles if I don’t have prior marketing experience?
- Transitioning into growth or demand generation roles is not as daunting as it may seem. Many professionals pivot from consulting, sales, or analytics, leveraging their strong storytelling and cross-functional collaboration skills. Working with a coach can further enhance your ability to frame your background into a compelling narrative.
What strategies do top growth coaches recommend for scaling a startup’s customer acquisition engine?
- Proven strategies include building campaigns, leveraging customer data for personalization, and aligning growth marketing with sales and product teams. Coaches often share playbooks from their own experience scaling startups from zero to hundreds of millions in revenue.
