I started working with Kelly when I was seeking a change in my career. I had finally transitioned into Product Management, but the fulfillment I expected just wasn’t there.
Initially, I approached coaching thinking, “I need to get a new my job to feel better,” but our sessions gradually shifted my perspective. Kelly helped me understand my strengths, identify what truly matters to me, and prioritize what I actually care about in my career. She gave me the clarity to recognize my desires and articulate them confidently, and she wasn’t afraid to try different approaches, which opened me up to new possibilities.
After working with Kelly, I now feel a stronger sense of self-acceptance, self-belief, and a clear vision of what I’m looking for in the future.
For me, it was tough to admit, “I need extra help”. But I realized it’s not a bad thing to get the support you need to reach your goals faster. I’m really grateful to have gotten to work with Kelly and would recommend her to anyone looking to gain more clarity about themselves and what they want in their career.
Kelly Chen, Product Manager
Working with Kelly is like unlocking a cheat code for your career. Kelly is not just a great listener— she asks the tough questions that cut right to the heart of the matter. Her insightful perspectives have helped shift and grow my fundamental approach to my career. Working with a coach has been such a great tailwind for my career, and Kelly's thoughtful advice has made a meaningful difference in my life. I recommend her wholeheartedly!
Joseph Kim, Senior ML Engineer
Kelly really opened my eyes to the ways I was negatively viewing myself, which was holding me back from achieving my dreams. I had so many exciting goals but felt overwhelmed and unsure of how, or even if, I could reach them.
I came in wanting direction, and through our work together, I left with that plus a new sense of confidence and pride in my abilities.
I’d recommend Kelly to anyone willing to explore their beliefs about themselves and society, and who wants to dream big but feels hesitant.
Emily T, Senior Program Manager
Before working with Kelly, I was struggling to find joy in a very high-pressure role. I was pursuing my dreams, but it just wasn't as fun as I had expected. Taking time to reflect with Kelly made a big difference. One of my biggest breakthroughs was understanding the tension I felt between ease and joy vs. outcome and achievement. It was a game-changer — and helped me approach my work with more clarity and groundedness.
Kelly has a unique ability to tap into the emotions behind business challenges. She quickly got where I was coming from (as a technical person who moved to product and am not starting a company), and that helped us get to the heart of my challenges.
I'd recommend Kelly to anyone new to coaching—especially those chasing their dreams but missing the joy. Working with her has brought so much more ease and joy into my life, even amidst the demands of a high-pressure career.
Pritee T, Co-Founder & CEO
After working with Kelly, I feel empowered to build a meaningful career that complements every other area of my life. I initially sought Kelly’s guidance to find more meaning in my career, and during our time together, I unexpectedly experienced a layoff. Kelly helped me navigate that career transition with immense care, intention, and thoughtfulness. Through open-ended questions and deep listening, she guided me to understand my ambitions, core values, inner compass, and the limiting beliefs that were holding me back. She held space for my emotions while seamlessly incorporating actionable steps and reflective dialogue into every conversation.
Kelly challenged me to go deeper than I ever would have been able to on my own. If you’re navigating a transition, seeking more purpose in your career or life, or simply need a thought partner to help you reach a higher version of yourself, I highly recommend working with Kelly."
Amelia West, Account Manager
Kelly was instrumental in helping me process and tackle major stressful changes in my career and life. By the end I felt much more confident in identifying what truly matters to me and in developing effective tactics to pursue my goals. She also understands the struggles of being a woman of color, especially in developing confidence in my career and my abilities. I’m incredibly grateful for her support, and working with her really opened my eyes to the positive impact of coaching.
Lucy Xu, Research Operations Specialist
I worked with Kelly when navigating a challenging career transition - hitting pause on my own startup and applying to roles for my next phase. Kelly helped me unpack my experiences to identify themes in my motivations, strengths, and fears. Kelly is insightful and intuitive, willing to gently challenge you in directions of growth. She's also practical and momentum-oriented, offering you tangible tools to implement in your daily life to effect real change. I highly recommend Kelly as your coach if you're looking for more fulfillment in your work!
Tiffany Y, Founder
At a small startup, nobody was managing me in a way that prioritized my growth. I was bored of doing repetitive work, unsure of what else I could do, and uncertain about how much trust the leadership team had in me to take on more.
Kelly took the chaos in my head and made it clear. She helped me zoom out past the day to day and figure out what I actually wanted from my role, separate from my title or the company that I'm at. She also helped me find my voice and feel more sure about sharing my opinions.
My self assuredness at work is a lot stronger now. I now know I have the leadership team’s trust, and I’m a lot better at saying what I think and being braver in my opinions at work. This shift made me a better collaborator and leader.
Annette Chen, Sales Engineer
Kelly brings so much love and care to her work as a coach. She is someone who has thought deeply about how to build a life she wants, and has a gift for gently inviting others to do the same and empowering them to take the needed steps (which can be so scary!!). I sought help from Kelly as I was trying to make a big career decision. When I spoke with her, I was so stuck and stressed about making a decision. She listened to me attentively, asked insightful questions, and offered reassurance. She took in the chaos of the information I gave her, and helped me find clarity around what was most important to me so I could make this decision with confidence. I am so grateful I got the chance to work with Kelly, and would highly recommend that others work with her.
Tally Portnoi, PhD Candidate in AI/ML
When I first started working with Kelly, I saw my career in a very negative light. I disliked my job, felt pessimistic about my future, and was completely stuck. I had tried multiple times to quit, get a new job, or even start a full career pivot, but I never made any progress and ended up feeling even more miserable.
Working with Kelly changed that. We explored my feelings about work and how those emotions were influencing my actions—or lack thereof. Throughout our sessions, I slowly gained confidence in myself and recognized what I’ve accomplished. This shift in mentality has helped me approach my career goals with a much better mindset and stay on track in working toward them. While I still have a long way to go, I now have a clearer sense of what I want from my career, how I can get there, and how to manage my emotions along the way.
Alireza Mirafzal, Research Lab Director and Scientist
I approached Kelly when I was feeling stuck and out of control of my career path. Being early in my career, I did not know what I wanted to do or how to go about figuring that out. Kelly helped me identify my values and gain more confidence in my worth in the workplace and beyond. She is trustworthy, compassionate, innovative, and patient. I can't thank her enough for helping me navigate this transition and for giving me so many amazing tools along the way!
Emily Goodwin, Analyst