Leadership coaching for senior engineering & product leaders

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Hi, I’m 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 engineering and product leaders to grow strategically and effectively, without losing themselves along the way.

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Coaching Services

Coaching for individuals

I work 1:1 with ambitious engineering and product 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 to lead in a way that feels aligned and impactful.

Coaching for companies

I partner with early-stage startups (pre-Seed to Series B) to coach managers, senior leaders, and high-potential talent through rapid growth, evolving roles, and rising expectations.

Companies come to me for:

  • Executive coaching for founders and senior leaders

  • 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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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

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.

    —Engineering Manager, Series F AI Startup

  • "I highly, highly recommend Theresa's services."


    She coached me throughout the second half of 2025 and I have entered 2026 with so much clarity, peace and resilience in large part due to my time spent with her.

    —Engineering Manager of Managers, Public Biotech Company

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


    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!

    —Founder, Pre-Seed Startup

  • "Working with Theresa 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 [...] 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.

    —Software Engineer, Series B Martech Startup

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