Design Leader/Director - Premium Peer Coaching / Sounding Board

I help designers and founders turn creativity into meaningful impact.
With 25 years in human-centred innovation (Samsung, Kohler, Ford), I coach on product vision, creative leadership, portfolio storytelling, and interview prep — blending empathy, clarity, and candour to help you grow with confidence.

If you’re starting up, developing, or designing a product — or if you’re a designer curious about how creative culture can elevate your work and your team — I can help you.

Across healthcare, consumer electronics, home furnishings, and automotive, my work has always been about creating meaningful value through human-centred innovation. My approach to mentoring is the same — practical, empathetic, and grounded in real collaboration.

Together, we’ll focus on:
• Creating meaningful value for both customers and business.
• Engaging with empathy, humility, and radical candour.
• Giving before taking — to build trust and shared success.
• Building authentic human connections with peers and stakeholders.
• Working with balance — avoiding bottlenecks and burnout for sustained creativity.

If you’re looking for support in:
• Progressing your creative career or stepping into creative leadership.
• Preparing for design interviews with clarity and confidence.
• Designing or refining a portfolio that tells a compelling story of your work.
• Managing and motivating design teams in global corporate settings.
• Identifying insights that spark paradigm-shifting product design.
• Thinking holistically across hardware, software, and service touchpoints.

Let’s work together to make your creativity real — and your impact visible.