$900 / month
2 calls per month (45min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
VP of UX at JPMorgan Chase.
25 years in UX across startups, agencies and Fortune 500.
2,400+ designers coached.
Here's what I do: analyze your situation and tell you exactly what's keeping you stuck -> and what to do about it.
I work with experienced UXers and design leaders who are great at their craft but hitting a wall on the business side. The promotion that's not coming. The influence you can't seem to build. The stakeholders who smile and nod but never actually change anything. The nagging feeling that you're doing excellent work that nobody with power seems to notice.
I know these problems because I've lived them. I lead a design org at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. I navigate reorgs, executive politics, and the gap between "great UX work" and "actual business influence" every single day.
This isn't theory for me, it's my day-to-day work.
My clients have gone on to leadership roles at Amazon, Meta, Spotify, Google, and others.
Not because I handed them a framework, because I told them what no one else would and helped them act on it.
I only coach on Wednesdays. Spots are limited.
If you want someone who'll be honest with you, book a session.
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5 out of 5 stars
This was just our first session and it felt like Marina already knew me and the challenges I’m facing. She got straight to the core of things with clarity and empathy. What stood out immediately was how experienced she is. She’s clearly been through similar situations herself and has coached others through them, so everything she shared was grounded in real-world examples. There was no fluff, no generic advice. She gave sharp insights and frameworks I could apply right away.
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5 out of 5 stars
Marina got right down to business for our session and her unvarnished truth and depth of knowledge really stood out. I have worked with several coaches and she is the first to really cut to the chase in a manner, while forthright, really got to the bones of what I needed to address in myself and my career moving forward. I look forward to applying my new found insights and knowledge and would not hesitate to work with her again.
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5 out of 5 stars
I was stressed about my career. Facing a dead end, I booked a one-hour session with Marina. In 30 minutes, she helped me get to the root of my problem and showed me the direction I needed to take. It was a life-changing session. She was calm, funny, caring, and excited. After talking to her, I felt like a massive load had been lifted off my shoulder. She is passionate about UX and helping people. Because she has 30 years of experience in the design/tech industry there is no problem she can't handle. It was money well spent. I look forward to working with her again.
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One-off sessions with Marina
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
You don't need more advice. You need someone to tell you what's actually going on. This is a 45-minute of career clarity. You bring the …
This is the full 60-minute session, zero fluff, everything on the table. We'll go beyond diagnosis into strategy. I'll assess your strengths, your blind spots, …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Marina says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually around 15 minutes) where we:
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods (I offer regular sessions only on Wednesdays)
