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Jess Yuen
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Advisor & coach to executives and founders at fast-changing organizations. Former Chief People Officer, Stanford engineer, and McKinsey consultant.

jessyuen.com

Advisor & coach to executives and founders at fast-changing organizations. Former Chief People Officer, Stanford engineer, and McKinsey consultant.

jessyuen.com

Jess Yuen is not accepting new clients right now
Jess Yuen is not accepting new clients right now
Bio

Find a safe space, strategic solutions, and practical advice rolled into one with Jess. I blend advice with coaching, drawing on my experience as a 3x startup executive to help you learn and discover. Come out of sessions with Jess with solutions that fit your style and goals. My passion is helping you unlock your incredible leadership potential and create a "super-powered" version of yourself and your organization.

How I might help uplevel you:

Impact & Perception: Bridge the gap between what you intend and how you're perceived.

Leadership Teams: Elevate the performance of your entire leadership team.

Prioritization & Decisions: Make better, faster choices.

Culture & Vision: Build a strong, impactful company culture.

People Strategy: Align people with your business goals.

Communication: Speak, write, and think more clearly and effectively with all stakeholders.

People & HR: Scaling recruiting, performance management, talent strategy, I tackled a lot!

...And beyond: I can help with a wide range of challenges, both personal and professional.

My Background

Experienced Operator: I'm a 3x startup executive with a proven track record of success across different industries. I've held roles including Chief People Officer, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Head of International Growth and Strategy.

First-Principles & Systems Thinking: My background in engineering, business, and product allows me to uncover root problems from first principles and build sustainable systems.

Lifelong Learner: I enjoy exploring new ideas and connecting 1-1 with others.

Sweet tooth: In addition to my work, I enjoy indulging in ice cream and hugging my kids.

For more about me visit: jessyuen.com


Notable Client Achievements

  • Coached CEO from Seed to Series C, included self-management, hiring experienced executives, and navigating exec dynamics
  • Coached SVP of People from $100M Series B to $25B public company, expanding leadership responsibilities from 10 to 75+
  • Coached co-founders, strengthening their evolving roles and relationship, as well as clarifying company culture
  • Turned around a Product Leader from Needs Improvement to Remarkable Achievement
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Work History
Couchbase
Chief People Officer
Gusto
Head of People
Khan Academy
Strategy, Programs, and Operations
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Credentials
  • MS Electrical Engineering, Stanford
  • Former Chief People Officer - Couchbase, Gusto,
  • 100+ hours of Coaching
Industry Specialties
Enterprise Software, Non Profit, Education, Professional Services
Functional Specialties
Software Development, Human Resources, Operations, Product Management and more
FAQ
What is your coaching superpower?

My coaching superpower is meeting clients where they are and customizing my approach to each client.

Who is your ideal client and why?

My ideal client is the founder of a VC-backed company

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