You might be navigating a big transition, aiming for executive roles, or just realizing that what got you here won’t get you there.
I’ve led product at Google, YouTube TV, Google X, and high-growth startups. I am also an alum of Harvard Business School, Microsoft and McKinsey.
Today, I’m a Senior Director at PayPal—and I coach high-achieving professionals who want more clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers.
This is for you if:
You’re early in your product or tech leadership path and want to grow with intention
You’re considering a pivot and want a clear, strategic way forward
You’re successful on paper, but quietly asking “what now?”
You want to lead with more power, presence, and purpose
You’re navigating big career moves while managing ambition, identity, and real life
"Janani is an excellent coach and sounding board for important decisions. She is genuinely curious about people's motivations and goals, and asks thoughtful questions to help spark personal reflection and discovery. Additionally, Janani has a wealth of practical experience in the business world which she can draw on for practical advice on topics like resume crafting, negotiation strategies, and navigating internal politics. I am extremely thankful to have been able to pick her brain for questions big and small on my career journey. She always addresses both the concrete question that I asked and the emotional turmoil surrounding it, allowing me to understand my personal biases and make clear-eyed decisions."
- Product Manager, Google
"Janani is a very gifted career coach and has been instrumental in helping me navigate an important career transition. I love that she is always strategic, methodical, and personal in her coaching. In just a few sessions, I already improved my value propositions, honed my pitches, and felt more prepared and confident to tackle challenging interview questions. I'm so grateful for Janani's advice and would recommend her to anyone who is looking to elevate his or her career. "
- Premium Strategy Lead, Spotify
"Janani was one of my first mentors out of college. She has helped me navigate my career over the years and has provided me with strategic insight and support. She understands the challenges that people face on a daily basis and helps push people to think holistically about their careers. She is excellent at refining pitches, helping you to think strategically across different sectors, and elevating your career to the next level."
- VP of Investments, Transpose Platform
"I highly recommend Janani as a career coach. What makes Janani such a unique coach is her ability to be supportive and empathetic while encouraging her clients to make real, productive changes in their lives. I say "lives" because her guidance to me was specifically tailored to my life circumstances and not just my career. I've struggled with broader questions about my long-term career path, and Janani has made that process approachable and has helped me translate murky ideas into tangible steps. She's well-versed in the entire field of career development and knows exactly what material will best help her clients."
- Former Marketing Manager, Meta
"Working with Janani has been a truly life changing experience. From our very first meeting her passion for helping others was very apparent.
She was able to quickly assess my strengths and many valuable conversations ensued. She helped me to understand the current job landscape and unblock some of my personal obstacles. With Janani's advice and encouragement I was able to start on a new career journey in a short period of time. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Janani and would recommend her to anyone in need of career coaching"
- Director, Business Enablement & Strategy, Bank of Montreal
"Janani is a top notch career coach. She's a super empathetic listener who really understands what my strengths are, what's important to me, and where I can improve. She guided me through job searching, salary negotiations, and long-term career planning by providing practical and actionable advice. I really appreciate her grounded approach to mentorship and that she draws from her own experience. Every conversation I've had with her has been incredibly insightful and she's been a major source of support and encouragement for me. I highly recommend her!"
- Product Manager, SSENSE