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Barbara Z.

Manager of PMs, Product manager, General manager, Researcher
supercoachBarbara is a highly rated and reliable coach. Learn more
Location iconUnited Kingdom
Location icon5.0 (6 reviews)
Location icon6 clients (50% rebook rate)
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Barbara Z.

Credits3 credits per 1h session
Manager of PMs, Product manager, General manager, Researcher
supercoachBarbara is a highly rated and reliable coach. Learn more
Location iconUnited Kingdom
Location icon5.0 (6 reviews)
Location icon6 clients (50% rebook rate)
About

I am a former Senior Product Manager at Amazon and the BBC. With my more than 20 years of product leadership experience across big tech and startups, I coach product managers on how to bring out their best in interviews, tell their story with impact, and land roles at top tech companies.

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Senior Product Manager
Amazon
Interviewer
Sep 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
London, United Kingdom
Executive Product Manager, Research & Development
BBC
Interviewer
Resume Screener
Aug 2011 - Sep 2022 · 11 yrs 1 mo
London, United Kingdom
Co-founder & Managing Director
Gamelab London
Interviewer
Resume Screener
Salary Negotiator
May 2005 - Jul 2011 · 6 yrs 2 mos
London, United Kingdom
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Interview coaching Interview coaching

I have interviewed over 80 candidates across product, engineering, and UX roles at both startups and major tech companies like Amazon and the BBC. I have experience interviewing for roles from L4 to L6, with a focus on product management, UX designers, and researchers.

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Mentorship Mentorship

I believe the best PMs aren't just masters of theory, but of execution and influence. My mentorship focuses on turning your experience into high-level leadership by mastering execution skills like AI/ML integration, but most importantly, those soft skills so important for setting up PMs for success, like Product Strategy...

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Aditi · Product manager
Interview coaching · Product sense mock interview
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Marvin · Product manager
Interview coaching · General discussion
Working with Barbara was genuinely one of the best decisions I made during my interview process. What set her apart wasn't just her expertise, it was how personally invested she was in my success. She went out of her way to tailor our sessions around my actual interview round and the specific case study I was preparing for, which made the coaching immediately applicable and not just theoretical. Barbara has this rare ability to motivate you without sugar-coating things. She helped me see strengths in myself I wasn't fully tapping into and pushed me to bring my best to every practice round. If you're looking for a coach who truly cares and delivers results, Barbara is the one.
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Credits3 credits
Per 1h session