Coaching for career growth and leadership in tech
Meet your coach,
Theresa
I’m a former senior engineering leader with over a decade of experience in tech at companies like Apple, Square, and Intuit. I know what it’s like to navigate growing scope, shifting identities, and high-stakes decisions while trying to lead well and live well. I’ve also experienced burnout and long-haul illness, and rebuilt a career in a way that honors both ambition and sustainability.
Now, as a coach, I bring my lived experience to support high-performing leaders in tech to find clarity, confidence, and purpose at work without burning out.
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Navigating a career in tech can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I provide the clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies you need to lead with purpose and ease.
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I work 1:1 with ambitious, high-performing leaders in tech who are navigating pivotal moments in their careers.
Individuals come to me for support with:
Navigating career transitions or promotions
Growing as a people leader or executive
Building executive presence and influence
Leading through company growth or change
Burnout recovery and sustainable success
Together, we turn insight into action so you can lead in a way that feels aligned and impactful.
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I partner with early-stage startups (pre-seed to Series B) to coach founders, emerging 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
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.
Testimonials
Theresa has taught me many things in my career, helping me work through problems to find a solution that felt truly personal.
She was a key person for me to find success at Square - her insights are relevant and actionable. Theresa is somebody who people would repeatedly go to for advice on the most difficult problems and career blocks they were having.
I would highly recommend working with Theresa for anyone who feels like they've hit a roadblock in their career.
— MLC, Engineering Manager
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.
I've come out of this with more mental clarity on my own skills, self-compassion for my feelings, and a promising interview at a company where I could grow.
— DM, Customer Success Manager
I am incredibly thankful for the coaching I received from Theresa. I value her professionalism and commitment during our sessions. Theresa has a unique talent for making the coaching process both insightful and engaging. Through dynamic discussions, she transformed complex concepts into accessible learning, all while maintaining a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
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.
Above all, Theresa is authentic and truly invested in the succss of her clients. Her genuine interest fostered a strong sense of trust and respect in our relationship.
Thanks to Theresa, I have gained the confidence and clarity needed to advance my career. If you have the opportunity to work with her, take it. Her coaching is truly transformative.
— DA, Learning & Development Operations Manager
Theresa unlocked a part of my business and creativity that has been dormant for a long time. Within two calls with Theresa, I feel so much positive momentum, validation, and clarity with my career direction. For some context: 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!
— LC, Creative Entrepreneur
Theresa is a great listener and does a fantastic job at giving you a space to express yourself. The conversations we had were cathartic and clarifying.
I would recommend Theresa to anyone looking to grow in their career or just to have some support navigating their current role!
— JF, Sr 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 Coach Theresa. She will be there to support you, cheer you on, and propel you to your next chapter.
— HB, Channel Partnerships Manager
Theresa certainly has a gift for connecting with people and helping them to realize their goals. I think anybody would be lucky to have Theresa as a coach/mentor.