I've been fortunate to accumulate nearly 20 years of experience in engineering and product management, building products for hundreds of millions of users generating tens of millions in revenue at B2C and B2B startups as well as managing ICs and managers in leadership roles at Meta and Roku.
I'm here to empower and guide you, so you can build on what l've learned and soar, all while being mindful of your unique emotions and feelings.
Interview Preparation
I can offer insights on interview prep, from my experience conducting over 200 interviews at Meta/Facebook and being part of hiring committees.
Career Plans
I'm also here to help you grow and plan your career, including strategies for promotions and shifting between individual contributor and people management roles. I've been through it, and I share my insights and tips with you from a place of deep understanding and empathy.
Individual Wellness
We'll explore how to cultivate resilience and maintain your wellness while you tackle the unique challenges of your role, ensuring that you always feel emotionally supported.
A CLIENT SHARED RECENTLY:
“Every time I speak to you, I feel like I start operating at a different level. New ideas flow, making my whole life better - not just work. You're like an organizer of minds. When your mind is disrupted and scattered in many directions, you put it all together to make sense out of it.”
She described the clarity like wind flowing smoothly instead of disrupted noise, wondering which path to take first. With an organized mind, she can calmly think "I got this" for each aspect.
Her words deeply resonated because they highlight my mission: to help you understand there is nothing you can't do, to never underestimate your ability to achieve any goals.
Empowering my clients with self-belief and vision is why I continue to focus on coaching, and not try to get back to my $800k+ golden handcuffs.
"You're a medium to the right answers, which is what I've been looking for."
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a natural empath, which means I naturally take on feelings that other people feel. This is both good and bad. It's good because I don't just empathize with you because I can actually feel your pain, which can sometimes be bad if I don't set firm boundaries.
I emphasize on inner work when I detect negative self talk which ends up impacting how you show up in interviews and at work.Change the text and add your own content, including any information that is relevant to share. Then customize the font, size and scale to make it your own.
Earlier on, I was very uncomfortable with silence on a call. This can happen when I ask a question, and my mentee would need time to process the question. But I used to feel that silence meant the mentee did not knowing the answer, so I’d jump in and answer it for them.
This is not effective and I’ve since worked on myself and on my approach to allow more space that enables the mentee to process the information.
This learning is huge for me, especially when we are doing inner work. And I also ask the mentee to hold me accountable, don’t let me jump in. And if they see that I’m jumping in, they need to call me out on it.
I’d also ask the mentee to describe what is going through their mind, ie let me process this a bit.I realized that more than half of my coaching sessions revolved around mindset and inner work. When I notice limiting beliefs in my mentees, I'd recommend that we work on mindset first before working on tactics. I riff more on this here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nancychu_careergrowth-coaching-manifestation-activity-7100510912813420544-HicG
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Hi, my name is Nancy.
My mission is to uplift high-achieving Product leaders in demanding roles and accelerate their goals FASTER with more EASE, with Strategic Product Thinking, Storytelling, Leadership & Mindset.
Testimonials
“Nancy's coaching is transformative. With 12 years in the tech industry, including 8 at Big Tech (Amazon and META), I regret not finding her sooner. Her blend of empathy, practical frameworks, and mindset work equips you with the tools for mental resilience in facing professional challenges with courage and clarity. Nancy excels at reframing problem statements and fostering a multi-perspective mindset. Her deep understanding of product management, drawn from years in the field, uniquely positions her to guide professionals through the role’s complexities. In essence, Nancy is more than a coach; she's a strategic partner in professional growth. For those in tech seeking a coach with a profound understanding of product management, Nancy is the game-changer you need.”
Hemanth Babu Shekar,
Product @ Rivian, ex-Meta, Amazon
“One session with Nancy is like starting the senior PM career marathon at the half-way mark; it’s accelerated my process to reach my goals. The mindset shift needed for a senior PM to excel is difficult but crucial to make meaningful progress towards future milestones. Nancy leads sessions with empathy and focuses actionable guidance. She allows you to dream big and shares frameworks on how to navigate crossroads along the way, collapsing the time between dreaming and achieving.”
Hanson Shen
Senior PM - Tech @ Amazon
“If anyone is looking to improve or pick up Product Management fundamentals with increased focus around user empathy I'd say look no further than Nancy! She is a powerhouse of talent, patience and strong empathy. She ensures creation of a trusted atmosphere for one to be authentic and sharpen their skills. She consistently gives her 200% in every session and is dedicated in helping you achieved your outcomes, which is the most a mentee can ask for in a mentor!”
Pratyush Tallapragada
PM @ Meta
“Back in 2019, I first encountered Nancy while I was assembling Roku's Enterprise Engineering team. During my networking efforts to connect with like-minded professionals, I met with Nancy, who was then working as a product manager for a similar group at Facebook/Meta. Our two-hour conversation proved to be incredibly productive. Nancy showcased her product knowledge, professionalism and willingness to assist someone she had never met before. Her insights and guidance helped immensely in my efforts to successfully establish the organization. Although I attempted to hire her back then, it wasn't possible until 2022 when our paths crossed again, and I finally had the opportunity to bring her on board at Roku. Presently, I am excited to witness her new venture into coaching. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone to take advantage of her services, as I have done on multiple occasions.”
Mark Goodwin
VP, Viewer Immersive Experiences & Delight @ Roku
"I am writing to express my appreciation for Nancy's exceptional mentorship. Nancy has a talent for providing clear and actionable feedback, which has helped me improve my skills. Her positive energy and passion for the work I do have motivated me to take on new challenges and make a meaningful contribution. Her kind and supportive nature created a safe and comfortable environment where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and concerns. I highly recommend Nancy for guidance in all endeavors.
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Parth Tiwari
Product @ Meta
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Nancy coached me on focusing less on the outcome and the final result. Instead, I learned from her feedback/insights how to establish the tools I needed for self-reflection as a product manager and the evaluation process I take when leading teams. In every stage of their careers, I recommend PMs to spend time with her and incorporate a new perspective in their approach to leading product teams.”
Ariel Smoliar
Product @ Meta
“If you are looking for an interview coach to help you land that highly coveted PM role with your dream company, or if you are already in that role and would like further advise to excel in your job and progress on the PM career ladder as quickly as possible, look no further and I am confident you won't find a better resource. Nancy is also an experienced PM team leader and can provide valuable insights and advises on how to navigate complex org or work situation and advance your PM career.”
Kenny Jiang
Product @ Meta
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“I highly recommend Nancy's services to anyone who needs career development coaching for 3 reasons. 1) Nancy is an expert in product management, she helped me improve my skills as a PM, including how to write better documentation and how to effectively communicate with leadership. 2) Nancy has excellent leadership skills, she taught me how to drive alignment to lead large cross functional teams. 3) She understands the gap between ICs and managers, and coached me on crossing that gap.”
David Lin