General Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

I have operated across all stages of tech from Series A through Series H through IPO and at mature companies. I have managed across all these stages and also have direct GM experience owning an 8-figure P&L before I was promoted to lead the entire company P&L. I am excited to support you in your journey irrespective of company stage or industry vertical!

Investment management professional focused on holistic portfolio construction and the integration of financially material environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decision‑making. Experience across North America, APAC, and Latin America, spanning public markets and diverse regulatory and market environments. Background in management consulting and portfolio management. Previously responsible for USD 600M+ in assets under management for mutual funds and discretionary mandates.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in leadership and management roles, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. My journey includes leading digital transformation and change management at John Deere, where I managed large teams and complex projects across global operations. As a Leadership Coach at Women with Potential and Delta Leadership Institute, I provide pro bono coaching to empower individuals in their career development. My academic background includes a Master's degree from Stanford University, equipping me with a strong foundation in manufacturing systems engineering. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or navigate career transitions, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and explore how I can support your growth!

Welcome to my profile! With over 25 years of experience in strategic roles at top companies like SAP, ServiceNow, Cisco and Salesforce, I specialize in helping executives and organizations unlock the full potential of AI and digital transformation. As the Global Head of Value Realization at SAP and AI and Platform Value Practice Lead at ServiceNow, I have advised C-suite and board-level clients on maximizing value through strategic initiatives. My extensive background in corporate strategy, coupled with executive education from MIT Sloan and Kellogg School of Management, equips me to guide you in navigating complex management challenges. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or drive organizational change, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and create a tailored strategy for your success!

Welcome! Effective management is about more than overseeing people and processes. It's about making sound decisions, building capable teams, establishing accountability, and creating an environment where people and organizations can succeed. I help managers and aspiring general managers strengthen the skills and judgment needed to lead with confidence. I bring nearly two decades of leadership experience across military operations, corporate management, and management consulting. As a Commander and Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, I've led teams in high-stakes environments where organizational readiness, personnel development, and operational performance are essential. In corporate leadership roles, I've managed complex operations and portfolios exceeding $75 million annually across multiple business units. I currently work at McKinsey & Company and hold an MBA from the Yale School of Management. I'm also a Certified Executive Coach with more than 500 hours of coaching experience, 125 hours of ICF Level 2 coaching education, and the Navy's Level 4 Certified Coach qualification (AQD 298). My additional coaching specializations include Strategic Planning & Execution, Power & Influence, Culture Change, and Communication Impact. My coaching focuses on the practical challenges managers face: developing high-performing teams, delegating effectively, managing performance, navigating difficult conversations, influencing stakeholders, and balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution. Whether you're managing people for the first time, leading other managers, or preparing to run a larger organization, I'll help you strengthen your leadership approach and deliver meaningful results.

I have lived the transition many of my clients are navigating: moving from technical expertise into responsibility for people, priorities, and results. As a software and operations leader, I managed multidisciplinary teams, competing stakeholder demands, shifting priorities, and limited resources. My teams achieved near-perfect on-time delivery while reducing annual software costs by approximately $100,000 and significantly improving critical business processes. I learned that succeeding as a manager requires a very different set of skills from succeeding as an individual contributor, and that carrying everything yourself eventually becomes part of the problem. For more than a decade, I have taught and coached managers, executives, engineers, and emerging leaders as they build those skills. I have served as a lead executive coach for corporate programs involving organizations such as Amazon, Merck, SC Johnson, Dentsply Sirona, and Arconic. At Cornell’s Selander Center for Engineering Leadership, I lead a coaching program serving approximately 900 participants annually and coordinate more than 60 professional coaches. Across more than 2,500 coaching hours, I have helped leaders clarify priorities, communicate more effectively, navigate conflict and change, build stronger teams, and grow into roles that no longer come with a clear technical answer.

Welcome! With over two decades of experience in leadership and management roles, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. As the Founder of Surko Coaching, I specialize in executive presence, mental performance, and strategic decision-making, helping leaders transition from operational roles to boardroom command. My background includes serving as a Chief Experience Officer and Senior Vice President, where I led cross-functional teams and drove significant growth and customer success. I am an ICF Accredited Coach and a Certified Professional Coach in Career and Leadership Coaching. Let's work together to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your professional goals. Reach out to start your journey towards impactful leadership!

I work with senior leaders, founders, and executives navigating complex organizational challenges - particularly during moments of transition, growth, or uncertainty. With over a decade at Microsoft in strategic HR and leadership development roles, I’ve coached VPs through critical first 90 days, guided leadership teams through post-acquisition integration, and helped executives clarify strategy when competing priorities create paralysis. I’ve also served as Chair of the Bowdoin College Alumni Council and its Diversity Committee, leading governance and strategic decision-making at the institutional level. My approach is grounded, practical, and deeply human. I don’t offer formulas or performative coaching - I create space for leaders to think clearly, make sense of complex dynamics, and move forward with intention rather than urgency. Clients often come to me when they need clarity on a high-stakes decision, want to navigate team or organizational dynamics more effectively, or are feeling the weight of leadership isolation. I specialize in surfacing unseen blockers (personal, relational, or structural), strengthening leadership presence and decision-making, and helping leaders work through growth, change, or increased responsibility. My work is confidential, tailored, and focused on creating meaningful shifts that compound over time.

Experienced Amazon interviewer, senior manager, and career coach who combines behavioral science, branding, and Big Tech expertise to you land your target role. With more than a decade of job search coaching experience, my clients have landed program management and general management roles in the technology, consumer electronics, financial services, and professional services industries. Some of these clients spent more than a year actively job searching and interviewing before we started working together. Our collaboration was the foundation for their breakthrough. My approach meets you where you are in the job search, whether that's clarifying your purpose, defining your professional brand, operationalizing your networking strategy, preparing for interviews, or salary negotiation. I help you define your superpowers, stand out from the competition, and share your story in a way that demonstrates your unique value to the hiring team. Interview preparation is so much more than mock interviews and your STAR story library, it's building out meaningful stories alongside a skillset that empowers you to remain authentic and agile. When it comes to the job search, a cohesive and differentiated professional brand lands you interviews. Interview preparation gets you the offer.