Testimonials

Hear what my former coachees, mentees, and direct reports have to say…

"James was one of the most exceptional managers I have worked with in my career. His support and guidance propelled me towards achieving significant career milestones while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance. His constructive feedback not only bolstered my professional growth but also instilled confidence, enabling me to lead discussions and drive strategic alignment with senior VPs at Amazon."

June C - Product @ Meta
"James has been an incredible mentor and supporter to sense check high-level product decisions from the very early days of my startup—between identifying who and when to hire, how to present what we’re building and for who to our investors, and how to concisely communicate updates to stakeholders, James has been transformative and has helped to accelerate my business."

William W - CTO @ Metris Energy
"James mentored and supported me throughout my transition from Sr. Product Manager to Product Leader, managing a growing team of PMs and Sr. PMs at Amazon. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve continued to grow and build high performing teams. I would recommend him to anyone looking for support in their career!"

Head of Product Marketing @ Amazon
"When I was transitioning to a PM role, James was a valuable mentor. He has a wealth of knowledge and insight on being a bar raising PM that helped me hit the ground running."

Nikhil G - Sr. Principal PM @ Amazon
"I’ve had the opportunity to benefit greatly from James’ invaluable advice and support. His structured approach allowed me to walk away from our 1:1 sessions with clear action points and has been extremely instrumental in helping me navigate challenging stakeholder interactions with confidence and tact. At the same time, he is also candid and empathetic, constantly providing a safe space for me to share and learn from him. I am thankful for his mentorship and expertise which has contributed significantly to my professional development."

Ziyue G - Product @ ExpressVPN
"James is someone that is highly knowledgeable in the space of Product and is a great mentor to have in your corner for planning out the next steps in your career. His wealth of knowledge and unwavering support make him an invaluable asset for anyone charting their career course. I am immensely grateful for his mentorship and highly recommend him to anyone seeking guidance in shaping their professional future."

David Y - Product Lead @ Xero
"James played a critical role in helping me navigate Amazon culture and expectations early in my tenure at the company. He consistently provided constructive feedback and unlocked new opportunities for me to advance my career. Because of this, I sought his mentorship after switching teams."

Victor M - Sr. Marketing Manager @ AWS
"James played a pivotal role in my career growth by investing in my skills and providing the necessary guidance and support, which ultimately led to my promotion to Sr Product Manager. His mentorship and belief in my potential propelled me to the next level of success in my professional journey."

Andrew B - Sr. Product Manager (Tech) @ AWS
"James is the most people-focused leader I've worked for during my 9 years at Amazon. James helped me establish my career growth plan, which included a successful transition into Product Management at Amazon. His guidance has helped me surpass growth expectations I had for my product career, even years after I worked for him. I've been promoted 2x since working with James, and his coaching and guidance have left a lasting impression on me."

Burton C - Principal PM @ Amazon