Career Growth and Leadership Coaching
From a seasoned product and design leader in Silicon Valley
Hi, I’m Kevin! 👋🏽
I’ve done it all and want to help you achieve your potential. I’ve worked with ambitious individuals in startups, agencies, large tech companies, and the brave ones pursuing freelance work. I specialize in product design but have coached and mentored product managers, engineers, and designers in many disciplines (e.g., UX, graphic design, animation, and industrial design).
Whether you’re just starting your journey, interviewing for a new role, leveling up for a promotion, transitioning into management, or already leading a team, I’ve got you covered. I’d appreciate the opportunity to support you.
I’m also available as a professional development resource for your product or design team. I can work with your high-performers or individuals who need more guidance to excel.
Reach out for a FREE 30-minute introductory session. We can discuss your needs, engagement models, and costs: Book time on my calendar or connect with me on LinkedIn.
I help individuals grow.
Where are you at today?
Career Starter
I’m kicking off my career. I need advice on my resume, portfolio, and job search. How do I stand out and shine in interviews?
Career Strategy
I want to be seen as vital to my team or deserving of promotion. How can I position myself for success with my manager?
Personal Effectiveness
I feel stuck. I take on too much work and have difficulty saying “No.” How can I reduce my stress and better manage my time?
Team Performance
My team is not up to par. How do I accelerate individual growth, expand capabilities, inspire, and set a high level of craft?
Cross-Functional Partnership
My team is expected to focus on execution and gets caught up in debate. How do I ensure we are involved in strategy?
Strategy and Leadership
It’s difficult for me to get buy-in from leaders at my company. My recommendations aren’t often supported. How do I manage up?
About Kevin
I am a product and design leader with over 25 years of experience launching innovative solutions across domains, including content publishing, entertainment, telecom, training, social networking, and consumer health. I’ve built and led product, design, user research, and content strategy teams at LinkedIn, 23andMe, and Verizon.
I’ve co-led an in-house innovation incubator and co-founded venture-backed and bootstrapped startups. I have also been an independent consultant, worked for a pop star, and co-authored the Design Career Handbook.
Discussion topics that energize me:
- Positioning to stand out in a crowded job market
- Emerging technologies and continuous learning
- Navigating and maximizing cross-functional partnerships
- Connecting design to business impact, metrics, and analytics
- User-centered design, lean UX practices, and user research
- Early-stage concept validation and rapid prototyping
- The right amount of design thinking, innovation, and design sprints
- DesignOps, including design systems and accessibility
For additional background, visit my LinkedIn profile. I also offer free mentorship sessions on ADPList.