Coaching for career growth and leadership in tech

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Meet your coach,
Theresa

I know what it’s like to navigate growing scope, shifting identities, and high-stakes decisions at work.

I’m a former senior engineering leader with 13+ years of experience in tech at companies like Apple, Square, and Intuit.

I’ve experienced burnout and long-haul illness, and rebuilt a career in a way that honors both ambition and sustainability.

Now, as a coach, I help ambitious product and engineering leaders to grow strategically and effectively, without losing themselves along the way.

My mission is to help you lead well and live well.

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A Coach Who’s Been in the Room

Though my background is in engineering, I found my true passion in people leadership: mentoring, coaching, and supporting others through growth.

As a manager, I thrived on building strong one-on-one relationships and guiding my team through challenges. As a manager of managers, I learned how to develop other leaders and scale my own leadership capacity.

Over time, it became clear that the most fulfilling part of my work wasn’t solving technical problems - it was empowering others to grow in their careers and lead with clarity and confidence. That realization was part of my pivot into coaching.

My style is both supportive and practical. It’s shaped by my training with the Co-Active Training Institute, a coaching model grounded in curiosity, exploration and whole-person growth. Through empathetic listening and structured, actionable strategies, I help clients focus on what matters most and take meaningful next steps towards their goals.

Education & Certifications

  • B.S. Computer Science & Mathematics, Northeastern University

  • MBA candidate, Northeastern University (expected 2027)

  • Ken Blanchard Situational Self Leadership

  • Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership

  • Co-Active Training Institute Coach Training Program

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Testimonials

  • "I regained a strong sense of confidence in my skills and abilities."


    Theresa’s coaching style is compassionate, insightful, and deeply supportive. She balances empathy with accountability, creating a safe space for self-reflection while also challenging me to grow. Shes asks powerful questions that help uncover root issues and guide me toward actionable steps, rather than quick fixes.

    I would recommend Theresa to anyone looking to regain their confidence, clarify their path, or make meaningful personal and professional changes, because her approach creates lasting transformation rather than surface-level improvement.

    — Kathryn, Engineering Manager

  • "Within two calls with Theresa, I feel so much positive momentum, validation, and clarity with my career direction. "


    I am an entrepreneur with a lot of creative ideas and reflections, but I can get stuck in knowing how to execute, prioritize, and organize. Theresa has a perfect blend of being highly professional, organized, and forward-thinking, while also blending in her grounded intuition, mindfulness, creative thinking, and approachability.  I look forward to continuing to have her on my team!

    — Lucinda, Founder

  • "I came to Theresa looking for career guidance, but working together has also felt like a gift to myself as a human, not just an employee."


    Working with Theresa has given me the momentum, encouragement, and clarity I was seeking in a very unsettling job market. She is often able to switch from Coach to Consultant which provides a layered perspective to her approach. I truly value her technical knowledge, insightful mirroring, and genuine care for her clients and their outcomes.

    — Sage, Software Engineer

  • "Coach Theresa was transformational during a time of major change in my life."


    I was simultaneously going through a career shift and a low point in my life (due to non career factors) and she helped me stay calm, grounded, and clear on my priorities. She provided structure for actionable next steps, and more importantly, a safe space for vulnerability, deep reflection, and compassion for myself. Throughout our time working together, I went from feeling overwhelmed and frantic, to finding peace in the unknown.

    For anyone navigating major change or personal transformation, I highly recommend working with Theresa. She will be there to support you, cheer you on, and propel you to your next chapter.

    — Hadley, Implementation Manager

  • "With Theresa's help, I was able to navigate the job search more confidently and find clarity in what I wanted from my next role."


    Before coaching, I did not feel like I was marketable enough to continue in software engineering. Now I've found a role that helps me grow, pays me around 30% more than my last role, and has excellent work life balance.

    Theresa's coaching style is affirming and practical. She's able to help me focus on what's important and give actionable advice. Through my experience, Theresa's insights and advice helped me navigate muddled career uncertainty and I believe that others in the same boat as me (who tend to overthink!) would benefit from her expertise.

    — Maggie, Software Engineer

  • "I've come out of this with more mental clarity on my own skills and self-compassion for my feelings."


    I found Theresa by pure luck on a LinkedIn feed while in a moment of existential crisis. In my case, I felt like I didn't have the courage to explore change/opportunity while in a job I fell out of love with.

    Her own background gave me the confidence that she'd be empathetic and skilled to help me navigate my current state. She is an expert listener who quickly organized my initially scattered thoughts into a summary and map to actionable outcomes. Through the process, I was free to define my outcomes and be given a point of view on critical steps in reflection and action.

    — Doug, Customer Success Manager

  • "If you have the opportunity to work with Theresa, take it. Her coaching is truly transformative."


    I value Theresa’s professionalism and commitment during our sessions. She has a unique talent for making the coaching process both insightful and engaging. Her insightful approach helped me understand the broader context of my career and align my actions with long-term goals. The constructive feedback and actionable strategies she offered were crucial to my progress.

    Thanks to Theresa, I have gained the confidence and clarity needed to advance my career.

    — Dorothy, L&D Manager

Coaching services

  • I work 1:1 with ambitious leaders in tech who are navigating pivotal moments in their careers.

    Individuals come to me for support with:

    • Growing as a people leader or executive

    • Building executive presence and influence

    • Leading through company growth or change

    • Navigating career transitions or promotions

    • Burnout recovery and sustainable success

    Together, we turn insight into action so you can lead in a way that feels aligned and impactful.

  • I partner with early-stage startups (pre-Seed to Series B) to coach execs, leaders and high-potential team members through the challenges of rapid growth, evolving roles, and rising expectations.

    Companies come to me for:

    • Executive coaching for founders and execs

    • Leadership coaching for first-time or rapidly-scaling people managers

    • Strengthening decision-making, focus, and communication across functions

    • Helping high-potential talent thrive in chaos

    • Avoiding burnout while sustaining momentum

    I bring a pragmatic lens as a former senior engineering leader who’s operated in high-growth environments, combining strategic insight with grounded, human support.

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