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I wasn’t always seen as a good PM. Even when I delivered results, I was overlooked. Underestimated. Told I wasn’t cut out for the role. It shook my confidence, quietly but deeply. But I didn’t let it define me. Over time, I stopped chasing external validation and started trusting the way *I* lead best. Fast forward: * I managed teams as large as 9 PMs, and managed people managers * I built products used by hundreds of millions * I presented alongside Mark Zuckerberg * I was awarded Additional Equity 3 years in a row and grew my comp from ~$300k to ~$900k in 6 years * And I retired (FIRE'd) from Big Tech at 40 But I never forgot what it felt like to over-prepare because deep down, I **still** didn’t think I belonged. That’s why I now coach L6-L9 leaders who are ready to lead differently. Not louder. Not flashier. Just with more trust in themselves. Because the truth is: You already know a lot. You’ve done a lot. But you’re still not being *seen* as the strategic, grounded leader you are. I work with leaders who are navigating transitions, interviews, and high-stakes influence, and are ready to: * Rebuild confidence without chasing perfection * Communicate with calm, not over-explanation * Be seen as strategic in rooms that move fast * Lead with presence, not pressure **And when that shift happens, things start to move.** Here’s what that looks like in real life: * Frozen in interviews → landing roles at Meta, Google, Microsoft, and other top tech companies * Scared to negotiate for higher offers → getting both Meta and Microsoft to increase their offer from $850K to $1.2M TC * Stuck at L6 for years → getting put up for promos within a half * Overlooked in the room → being sponsored by executives If you’re in that gap, between how much you’ve done and how little it’s landing, you don’t have to keep figuring it out alone. Check out the Featured section for stories and resources. Or feel free to connect if something here resonated. Your next chapter doesn’t have to be louder. It just has to be truer, to no one else but you.