For 20+ years, I’ve led teams through the tough stuff—growth, change, and transformation—always keeping people at the center. I’ve managed talent pipelines, coached leaders to rise to the challenge, and developed teams of hundreds to thrive under pressure. Now, as the founder of Athena’s Ally, I’ve coached hundreds of clients to navigate their careers, own their strengths, and confidently define their story. Success starts with knowing who you are, what you do well, and how to own it. I help leaders lean into their personal narrative, master self-promotion without feeling like a jerk, and lead unapologetically. Leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, owning your strengths, and leading your way. I’m here to make sure you do it with confidence and clarity.

Hi I'm Caroline. I've founded and exited an equitable hiring startup, led a product marketing team at HR tech unicorn Lattice, and studied career development for the working adult at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I like to work with female and other minoritized professionals who are in highly cross-functional and political roles, and are seeking more success and satisfaction in their work. My Specialties: - Making a career transition -- full support from defining what you want more of at work to salary negotiation - Navigating cross-functional relationships, power dynamics, and managing up and across - Helping you accept your personal power, agency, and strengths

I have helped professionals at all levels with career development. Check out my profile to see where some of my clients have landed jobs! I have worked on career transitions, post-grad recruiting, and MBA plans.

With a robust background in finance and strategy, I bring expertise from nearly 10 years of experience from Fortune 100 companies and growth-stage startups. Throughout my own professional and educational pursuits, I have gleaned insights which I leverage to help clients navigate their own career paths and achieve their professional goals. My journey navigating the career recruiting process as an MBA student and my experience through various leadership roles in hiring others has equipped me with the insights needed to guide you in making impactful career decisions. Whether you're looking to break into leadership roles or explore a new career path, I'm here to provide tailored advice and support. Let's connect and chart a course for your career success!

CS @ UWO | Prev @ Datadog, GoDaddy, OTPP

Hello! It's a pleasure to meet you! Whether you’re looking to grow in your own career, to become a better leader, to empower your team members to reach their highest potential, or are contemplating a major life or career transition, and are looking for an executive coach to partner with you on your journey, I'd love to hear what’s on your mind, and to see if we’re a good fit for each other. With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, I've navigated the intricacies of sales, strategy, brand, marketing, and product across some of the most respected companies in the financial services, technology, and consulting industries, like Visa, JPMorgan, Chase, KKR, TransUnion, and US Bank. I've worked at and with large public companies, privately held companies, and private equity backed companies, too. In terms of professional coaching certifications, I've completed an ICF-accredited coach training program, which consisted of over 200 hours of live training, asynchronous training, peer coaching, mentor coaching, formative assessments, and a final exam, and earned 3 certifications: Certified Professional Coach (CPC); Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP); and Certified Life Coach | COR.E Transitions Dynamics™ Specialist (CTDS); I expect to earn my ICF ACC credentials in 1Q 2025. As the founder of Blue Zebra, I now dedicate my time and expertise to empowering leaders in the financial services, tech & professional services industries to achieve their personal and professional goals. I offer 1:1 coaching to individuals, as well as workshops and speaking engagements to corporate clients. I'm proud to have helped individuals at all stages of their careers, from Director level to the C-suite, and at all sorts of companies, from public to private to PE-backed and start-ups, in a variety of ways, including: - Figuring out what’s next in their career and creating an action plan to achieve it - Gaining confidence and tackling self-doubt - Addressing overwhelm and managing stress - Exploring why they're frustrated at work and what to do about it - Creating their personal brand - Building executive presence - Increasing visibility within an organization - Building their network - Becoming better communicators - Building stronger relationships - Finding and landing the jobs they never seem to hear about - Identifying and evaluating potential opportunities - Strategizing on upcoming interviews and navigating the interview process - Evaluating and negotiating offers and overall compensation packages - Transition strategies - The list goes on! What does a coaching session with me look like? - Every coaching session is unique and tailored to your individual needs, goals, and challenges (I don't offer pre-set 1:1 programs). - At the start of our coaching relationship, and every session together, I will ask you what you want to work on in our time together, and we will spend our time working on that goal. - I may introduce proprietary tools, like worksheets, exercises, & assessments, or relevant, publicly available content (podcasts, articles, experiences), if and when appropriate. - Generally, a coaching session consists of me asking you questions, making observations, and providing food for thought. - We'll end each coaching session together with you committing to specific action items, to ensure you stay accountable to yourself!

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSc from the London School of Economics, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to career development coaching. I have worked as a Senior Associate at Apax, an Associate at JPMorgan, and an Analyst at Deutsche Bank, giving me firsthand insight into the finance and consulting industries. Over the years, I have successfully mentored numerous professionals, helping them navigate their career paths and secure positions at top firms, including those looking to change career paths, refocus their career strategy and gain a foothold to a leadership role. Whether you're looking to break into finance, consulting, or advance in your current role, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

I'm a B2B marketplace and SaaS veteran with prior McKinsey experience and a Booth MBA. I have 12+ years of experience driving profitable growth for startups and Fortune 500 as a General Manager and Consultant. As a strategic leader, I’ve built high-performance teams and have developed and executed data-driven strategies that deliver tangible financial results.

I have many years of working with clients looking to transition into a new job or seeking new opportunities by super-charging their resume. I will work with you to create an eye-catching resume (CV) that will stand out from the crowd.

COACHING EXPERIENCE • I've worked with well dozens of individuals ranging in experience level (executive / board members to first-time job seekers) on how to target their search, craft a compelling set of materials, and apply successfully to various roles • Academic & MBA Coaching | Advised multiple admits into Stanford Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Haas, and more (see >80 Leland reviews), while teaching multiple courses through Leland • Professional Writing | Speechwriting in public policy & political environments, Lead Editor for Nondisclosure (Stanford GSB's magazine) and Managing Editor for the Stanford International Policy Review • Interview Training | I'm interview-trained for McKinsey, allowing me to give high-quality mock interviews for just about any high-caliber program • Additional Writing | Crafting op-eds, ghostwriting for major publications, developing a fictional short story collection, policy deep dives, a book on chess applications to life, and application essays of all sorts CAREER • What I'm Doing Now | Based in NYC working on a chess marketplace startup while continuing various forms of advisory work, including life & general career coaching • Stanford GSB Alum, Class of 2021 | Miller Social Change Award; 1/2 Scholarship / Academic Fellowship • Public Policy | Prior to Stanford, worked on the Policy Team for the Chicago Mayor's Office under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, focusing on 5G infrastructure policy, criminal justice policy, and citywide corporate/economic development deals • McKinsey | Before policy, worked at McKinsey & Co , with casework focused on job training for the formerly incarcerated and workforce development for at-risk youth • PE / VC / Startup Advising | After Stanford, worked in Bain's Private Equity Group on various due diliegences, managed deals with several venture capital firms, and advised multiple startups on growth and go-to-market strategy