Mahesh M. Thakur

Career coach · San Jose, CA · in person and virtual

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"I help Tech Leaders Become Indispensable Where They Are - and In Demand for What's Next" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Corporate Executive Coaching
executives and leadership teams		 Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching Survey assessment · personalized one-on-one executive development program · practical strategies for personal growth, networking, and career acceleration · personalized feedback on interview performances · benchmarking against 200,000 top executives on request
Job Interview Coaching
recent college graduates and experienced professionals		 tailored approach to identify strengths and weaknesses · develop strategies to showcase best self · craft compelling answers to common interview questions · feedback on body language, tone of voice, and overall presentation on request
Career Growth Coaching
professionals feeling stuck or struggling with interview calls and performance		 career advice · critical assignments · professional branding · resume feedback · LinkedIn techniques on request
Leadership Success Coaching
tech industry leaders at all levels, startup founders and executives		 grow executive presence and team alignment · recode professional mindset · cultivate high-growth culture · drive performance, engagement, and accountability · career guidance and interview practice on request
Elite Interview Coaching
professionals preparing for interviews at Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and unicorn startups		 advanced interview techniques · mock interviews with feedback · personalized advice based on background and interview panel · strategies for engaging with companies up to offer stage · mindset shift and brand elevation on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Assessment of strengths and weaknesses · Development of personalized coaching program · Practice sessions such as mock interviews · Feedback and refinement · Career strategy and negotiation advice · Branding and networking guidance
Assessments
Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching Survey
Before coaching
Product Management Executive, Technology; Software Development Engineer, Technology

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.

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