Testimonials
Real Career Shifts From Professionals Who Stopped Playing Small.
Real Career Shifts From Professionals Who Stopped Playing Small.
Real Career Shifts From Professionals Who Stopped Playing Small.
WHERE MY CLIENTS WORK
Meta
Google
Microsoft
Amazon
AWS
Deloitte
KPMG
EY
Verizon
T-Mobile
Oracle
Lilly
Hologic
Salesforce
University of Washington
Biogen
Walmart
Puget Sound Energy
260+ professionals coached | $45M+ in collective client salary growth
They came in stuck. They left with a plan, a promotion or a raise. Bigger roles, bigger paychecks, seats at the table.
In their words
What Changes When a Woman Stops Asking for Permission
“I started showing up differently — less reactive, more deliberate. I stopped deferring where I shouldn’t have.”
I’ve been in leadership long enough to know the difference between a coach who gives you frameworks and one who actually understands how people work. I came to Karishma in 2024 with specific challenges and some patterns in my own behavior I knew were getting in my way but hadn’t fully examined. She didn’t offer generic advice. She worked with what was real — my actual calendar, my upcoming conversations, the dynamics I was dealing with. And she was direct about what she observed, including things I hadn’t said out loud myself. What shifted wasn’t just tactical. I started showing up differently — less reactive, more deliberate. I stopped deferring where I shouldn’t have. She essentially does for your career what good therapy does for your thinking — without the detour. If you’re a senior professional who knows something is off but can’t quite locate it, she’s worth a serious conversation.
Swatti Rupane - Amazon
“I left feeling motivated and confident to aim higher and take on the next chapter of my career.”
I reached out to Karishma when I was considering a move in my career and wanted to understand the best way to position myself for it. Karishma is extremely patient and takes the time to understand an individual’s personality and career goals. She then highlights your strengths and solves for your weaknesses by providing specific tools to help you build on your existing skill sets and achieve your career goals. Working with her, not only did I pick up some useful tools to help me in my career aspirations, but I also left feeling motivated and confident to aim higher and take on the next chapter of my career.
Deeksha Kumar - Verizon
“I modified my resume and interview stories, which have already gotten me closer to my next career goal.”
In a single session with Karishma, I learned so many new insights about how to build my brand through my resume, screen presence and storytelling at interviews. I modified my resume and interview stories, which have already gotten me closer to my next career goal. Karishma is sincere and a “no fluff” career coach. If you’re looking to grow in your career, I strongly recommend Karishma as she really knows what she’s talking about. Best part — I have not just found a coach but a friend in her :)
Brunella Mori - Meta
“I was having a hard time getting responses despite being well qualified. She instilled the confidence I needed and guided me meticulously.”
I connected with Karishma to help me with resume edits and guidance for overall career development. She took immense interest and helped me coach 1:1 with regards to CV refinement, interview techniques as well as coaching to improve interview interactions and communication. She helped me fill in gaps where the CV lacked and provided necessary steps as I was having a hard time getting responses to my job applications despite being well qualified. She instilled the necessary confidence in me, combined with giving me necessary guidance to shape my job search and help cover deficiencies. I highly recommend her as a mentor and coach. I took a gap of 1 year and had multiple breaks that took an impact on my confidence, but she instilled the necessary confidence and guided me meticulously.
Shailesh Advani - Senior Scientist, Hologic
“Now I have a clear, actionable plan. I approach my career with more confidence and intention, especially in how I communicate my value.”
Before working with Karishma, I felt stuck and unsure about my next career steps. Although I wanted a career that truly fit my strengths and values, I had no clear direction and often doubted myself. It was overwhelming and made me question if real change was possible. Karishma provided a supportive and honest space where I could reflect deeply on what mattered most to me. She helped me clarify my strengths and values, refine my resume and LinkedIn profile, and most importantly, she widened my perspective on receiving help from others. Her guidance made networking feel natural and empowering rather than daunting. She showed me how building genuine connections and asking for support can open doors I had not considered. Now I have a clear, actionable plan that feels manageable and hopeful. I approach my career with more confidence and intention, especially in how I communicate my value and build relationships. Her combination of empathy, insight, and practical strategies transformed not just my career approach but the way I believe in my potential. I highly recommend Karishma to anyone feeling stuck or uncertain. Her coaching not only clarifies your career path but also empowers you to believe in yourself and ask for the support you need to succeed.
Amitkumar Pandey - Lilly
“I not only secured interviews with top companies but also felt empowered to present myself authentically and confidently.”
I was navigating a particularly challenging job market, one with fierce competition and evolving opportunities. I knew I had the skills and experience, but I was looking for expert guidance to fine-tune my approach and stand out. That’s when I reached out to Karishma. From our very first conversation, it was clear that her insights and strategic approach were exactly what I needed. Karishma’s holistic approach to career coaching went far beyond just revising my resume or preparing me for interviews. She took the time to understand my unique strengths, experiences, and professional goals. Her deep insights into the job market, combined with her personalized strategies, gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to navigate my career journey. One of the things I appreciated most was how she helped me reposition myself in a highly competitive space. She guided me in identifying and articulating my value, highlighting accomplishments I had previously overlooked, and crafting a narrative that resonated with employers. Karishma also provided the emotional support and encouragement I needed to stay focused and positive throughout the process. Thanks to her expertise and unwavering support, I not only secured interviews with top companies but also felt empowered in my ability to present myself authentically and confidently. Karishma is a true partner in your career journey, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance in navigating today’s complex job market.
Saudamini Kadam - Microsoft
“She helped me recognize my strengths, reframe my mindset and guided me through focused interview preparation during my career transition post maternity.”
I had the pleasure of working with Karishma during my career transition post maternity and her support was truly invaluable. She helped me recognize my strengths, reframe my mindset and guided me through focused interview preparation. Her guidance to navigate a tough job market was crucial. Karishma’s coaching style is research based, highly personalized and helps bring out the best in her mentees. What stood out most was her support and being present to help during the most time-critical situations, and the clarity in her coaching communications. I genuinely felt her cheering for me throughout my journey. In many ways, I’ve gained not just a mentor, but a great friend. I highly recommend Karishma as a professional career coach and mentor, as she has the ability to uplift and transform the lives she touches!
Vaishnavi Kukade - AWS
“Karishma helped me see the bigger picture and break down my goals into achievable milestones. I gained clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.”
I cannot recommend Karishma enough as a professional career coach. Before working with her, I struggled with a lack of direction and felt like I was wasting valuable time. Karishma helped me take a step back and view my situation from a bird’s-eye perspective, allowing me to see the bigger picture and break down my goals into achievable milestones. As a result, I gained clarity and a renewed sense of purpose. I wholeheartedly recommend Karishma to anyone seeking thoughtful, strategic career guidance and look forward to continuing to work with her.
Tiffany Nakamitsu - AWS
“I secured a job with a 20% bump and, more importantly, the next opportunity aligned with my career aspirations.”
I had the opportunity to work with Karishma through her 1:1 coaching program in the highly competitive 2024 life science market in the USA. Prior to signing up, I was searching for my next leadership role. I was feeling frustrated because I would make it to the interview rounds, but I was stumbling at the critical final step and they weren't converting to job offers. Over the three months I worked with her, I was able to: (1) refine my resume to highlight my leadership abilities and career achievements; (2) build crisp narratives around multiple success stories for behavioral and situational interviews; (3) go through mock interviews that built my confidence and continuously improved my interviewing skills; and (4) secure a job with a 20% bump and, more importantly, the next opportunity aligned with my career aspirations. She was empathetic, supportive and provided critical guidance throughout the process. Karishma's coaching helped me raise my game and put my best foot forward! I would recommend her to anyone looking to navigate a complex job market.
Vineet Bhambhani - Biogen
“I started showing up differently — less reactive, more deliberate. I stopped deferring where I shouldn’t have.”
I’ve been in leadership long enough to know the difference between a coach who gives you frameworks and one who actually understands how people work. I came to Karishma in 2024 with specific challenges and some patterns in my own behavior I knew were getting in my way but hadn’t fully examined. She didn’t offer generic advice. She worked with what was real — my actual calendar, my upcoming conversations, the dynamics I was dealing with. And she was direct about what she observed, including things I hadn’t said out loud myself. What shifted wasn’t just tactical. I started showing up differently — less reactive, more deliberate. I stopped deferring where I shouldn’t have. She essentially does for your career what good therapy does for your thinking — without the detour. If you’re a senior professional who knows something is off but can’t quite locate it, she’s worth a serious conversation.
Swatti Rupane - Amazon
“I not only secured interviews with top companies but also felt empowered to present myself authentically and confidently.”
I was navigating a particularly challenging job market, one with fierce competition and evolving opportunities. I knew I had the skills and experience, but I was looking for expert guidance to fine-tune my approach and stand out. That’s when I reached out to Karishma. From our very first conversation, it was clear that her insights and strategic approach were exactly what I needed. Karishma’s holistic approach to career coaching went far beyond just revising my resume or preparing me for interviews. She took the time to understand my unique strengths, experiences, and professional goals. Her deep insights into the job market, combined with her personalized strategies, gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to navigate my career journey. One of the things I appreciated most was how she helped me reposition myself in a highly competitive space. She guided me in identifying and articulating my value, highlighting accomplishments I had previously overlooked, and crafting a narrative that resonated with employers. Karishma also provided the emotional support and encouragement I needed to stay focused and positive throughout the process. Thanks to her expertise and unwavering support, I not only secured interviews with top companies but also felt empowered in my ability to present myself authentically and confidently. Karishma is a true partner in your career journey, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance in navigating today’s complex job market.
Saudamini Kadam - Microsoft
“I left feeling motivated and confident to aim higher and take on the next chapter of my career.”
I reached out to Karishma when I was considering a move in my career and wanted to understand the best way to position myself for it. Karishma is extremely patient and takes the time to understand an individual’s personality and career goals. She then highlights your strengths and solves for your weaknesses by providing specific tools to help you build on your existing skill sets and achieve your career goals. Working with her, not only did I pick up some useful tools to help me in my career aspirations, but I also left feeling motivated and confident to aim higher and take on the next chapter of my career.
Deeksha Kumar - Verizon
“She helped me recognize my strengths, reframe my mindset and guided me through focused interview preparation during my career transition post maternity.”
I had the pleasure of working with Karishma during my career transition post maternity and her support was truly invaluable. She helped me recognize my strengths, reframe my mindset and guided me through focused interview preparation. Her guidance to navigate a tough job market was crucial. Karishma’s coaching style is research based, highly personalized and helps bring out the best in her mentees. What stood out most was her support and being present to help during the most time-critical situations, and the clarity in her coaching communications. I genuinely felt her cheering for me throughout my journey. In many ways, I’ve gained not just a mentor, but a great friend. I highly recommend Karishma as a professional career coach and mentor, as she has the ability to uplift and transform the lives she touches!
Vaishnavi Kukade - AWS
“I modified my resume and interview stories, which have already gotten me closer to my next career goal.”
In a single session with Karishma, I learned so many new insights about how to build my brand through my resume, screen presence and storytelling at interviews. I modified my resume and interview stories, which have already gotten me closer to my next career goal. Karishma is sincere and a “no fluff” career coach. If you’re looking to grow in your career, I strongly recommend Karishma as she really knows what she’s talking about. Best part — I have not just found a coach but a friend in her :)
Brunella Mori - Meta
“Karishma helped me see the bigger picture and break down my goals into achievable milestones. I gained clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.”
I cannot recommend Karishma enough as a professional career coach. Before working with her, I struggled with a lack of direction and felt like I was wasting valuable time. Karishma helped me take a step back and view my situation from a bird’s-eye perspective, allowing me to see the bigger picture and break down my goals into achievable milestones. As a result, I gained clarity and a renewed sense of purpose. I wholeheartedly recommend Karishma to anyone seeking thoughtful, strategic career guidance and look forward to continuing to work with her.
Tiffany Nakamitsu - AWS
“I was having a hard time getting responses despite being well qualified. She instilled the confidence I needed and guided me meticulously.”
I connected with Karishma to help me with resume edits and guidance for overall career development. She took immense interest and helped me coach 1:1 with regards to CV refinement, interview techniques as well as coaching to improve interview interactions and communication. She helped me fill in gaps where the CV lacked and provided necessary steps as I was having a hard time getting responses to my job applications despite being well qualified. She instilled the necessary confidence in me, combined with giving me necessary guidance to shape my job search and help cover deficiencies. I highly recommend her as a mentor and coach. I took a gap of 1 year and had multiple breaks that took an impact on my confidence, but she instilled the necessary confidence and guided me meticulously.
Shailesh Advani - Senior Scientist, Hologic
“I secured a job with a 20% bump and, more importantly, the next opportunity aligned with my career aspirations.”
I had the opportunity to work with Karishma through her 1:1 coaching program in the highly competitive 2024 life science market in the USA. Prior to signing up, I was searching for my next leadership role. I was feeling frustrated because I would make it to the interview rounds, but I was stumbling at the critical final step and they weren't converting to job offers. Over the three months I worked with her, I was able to: (1) refine my resume to highlight my leadership abilities and career achievements; (2) build crisp narratives around multiple success stories for behavioral and situational interviews; (3) go through mock interviews that built my confidence and continuously improved my interviewing skills; and (4) secure a job with a 20% bump and, more importantly, the next opportunity aligned with my career aspirations. She was empathetic, supportive and provided critical guidance throughout the process. Karishma's coaching helped me raise my game and put my best foot forward! I would recommend her to anyone looking to navigate a complex job market.
Vineet Bhambhani - Biogen
“Now I have a clear, actionable plan. I approach my career with more confidence and intention, especially in how I communicate my value.”
Before working with Karishma, I felt stuck and unsure about my next career steps. Although I wanted a career that truly fit my strengths and values, I had no clear direction and often doubted myself. It was overwhelming and made me question if real change was possible. Karishma provided a supportive and honest space where I could reflect deeply on what mattered most to me. She helped me clarify my strengths and values, refine my resume and LinkedIn profile, and most importantly, she widened my perspective on receiving help from others. Her guidance made networking feel natural and empowering rather than daunting. She showed me how building genuine connections and asking for support can open doors I had not considered. Now I have a clear, actionable plan that feels manageable and hopeful. I approach my career with more confidence and intention, especially in how I communicate my value and build relationships. Her combination of empathy, insight, and practical strategies transformed not just my career approach but the way I believe in my potential. I highly recommend Karishma to anyone feeling stuck or uncertain. Her coaching not only clarifies your career path but also empowers you to believe in yourself and ask for the support you need to succeed.
Amitkumar Pandey - Lilly
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Before: stuck in the technical weeds
Biotech professional, struggling to sound business-minded
After: framing work as business value
Biotech professional, the shift in mindset
Ready for every leadership question
Leadership interview prep, client feedback
Conflict resolution, made practical
Behavioral interview prep, client feedback
Gratitude that goes beyond the job
A client arranges a temple prayer for my family
“The interview was good”
A client’s update right after the interview
“So many ‘aha’ moments”
Client feedback on interview prep
The approach
This Is a Career Strategy for the Whole Woman.
This Is a Career Strategy for the Whole Woman.
We do not separate your career from your nervous system, identity, culture, values, family responsibilities, or season of life. This work creates a safe space to explore what is next, question outdated beliefs, and build modern leadership skills that most universities and workplaces never teach. You are not here to chase every opportunity. You are here to choose the right ones — and become the woman who can hold them.
Career strategy
Identity and mindset
Modern leadership
Cultural navigation
Boundaries and values
Aligned self-investment
Ready to write your own result story?
Ready to write your own result story?
Let’s create a strategy that helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and alignment.