My coaching is not for everyone.
I don’t play small in life, and neither do my clients.
Who my clients are
I have coached founders going through Y Combinator, capital raising and company building. I’ve coached investors to find their conviction, and coached solopreneurs past their own blind spots and limiting beliefs.
I’ve coached Chief of Staffs to find and own their voice as a true executive, and coached new leaders and managers (especially in product and strategy) in the art of leadership, scaling themselves past their own individual contributions.
I have coached mid-career professionals through wrong career turns, redundancies and burnout, back towards their light.
I have coached exited founders to find their Act Two, and coached consulting directors to leap out of professional services into more exciting waters. I’ve coached financially independent business owners to find their new purpose, and I’ve coached artists to find their infinite creativity once again.
I have loved working with all my clients, because they have something in common: limitless potential inside, with a desire for something more for themselves.
Deeper down, they all:
Want to play and win at their whole life, living a life of freedom, empowerment, growth and joy through the twists and turns of life
Understand that everything ‘out there’ follows what happens ‘in here’
Are ready to live powerfully and free, holding that they always have choice in their lives
Take growth seriously as one of the most important things in their life, and so are prepared to invest in themselves and do the inner work
Know that growth takes time, is not always linear, but remember that it is always darkest before the dawn
Don’t get me wrong, my clients are not perfect. Come as you are. Humanity is much richer than perfection anyway. Just want better for yourself and be ready to start the work to receive it. If you have that, the rest will follow.
Testimonials
Jessy Wu, Partner at Afterwork Ventures
“It is rare and precious for someone to truly see you - to see both your talent and ambition, and also the neglected and fragile parts. With insight, levity, and unconditional positive regard - Zezan endeavours to truly see his clients: to draw out what sparks joy for them, to understand their needs holistically, and to gently challenge the limiting self-narratives that no longer serve them. Zezan creates a space in the coaching relationship that acts as both a clarifying mirror and a powerful accelerant. He helped me to unearth the answers that were locked inside of me - and to build with greater intention an integrated, energising, wholehearted career and life.”
Andy Ambrose, Partner at The Fund VC
“Zezan is fantastic at his craft. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him during a 'fork in the road' life juncture. He's a particularly great listener, has a knack for pulling the necessary info out of you during our discussions, and arms you with a blueprint for getting to clarity.”
Sam Kothari, Co-Founder at Everlab
“I worked with Zezan during a particularly challenging career hiatus. I was feeling adrift, and felt like I was treading water. Zezan's probing questions and fantastic insight helped me uncover my underlying motivations. He listened, coached and supported me as I reached a new level of understanding about myself. My work with Zezan allowed me to move ahead in my career with confidence.”
Megan Connor, Coach, Ex-McKinsey and World Championship Swimmer
“Zezan is a powerful coach who will not just see, hear and understand you, but help you do the same about yourself. Ze helped me work through complicated emotions and thoughts and harness what I already knew (but was unable to see clearly) to solve some of my most pressing challenges. He’s authentic, caring and I couldn’t recommend him enough.”
Alex Brogan, Founder at Faster Than Normal
“Zezan and I made powerful strides in our time together. Z helped me tap into my intuition, become aware of limiting beliefs and thinking patterns, and carve a pathway forward that I was excited about. He’s a consummate professional, analytical, and a great listener.”
Viet-My Bui, Artist
“Zezan's coaching has made an enormous impact on my art practice. With Zezan's guidance, I arrived at a series of profound epiphanies about my own strengths, capabilities and convictions, shifting perspectives that had been ingrained in me for many years. I always felt he was my biggest supporter and truly believed I had everything I needed within me—he simply led me to it. I feel such freedom in my renewed sense of confidence and clarity, and am excited to move forward with my creative practice.”
Jake McGaw, Founder at Repeatable
“Before engaging with Z, I was the kind of person who would process things by themselves. I was feeling lost and at a transitional period of my career. Zezan helped me unlock a different perspective. Breaking down my strengths, and weaknesses, and recognising how to leverage both for my own gain. He's a brilliant listener, advocate and guide for anyone who is looking to find where they want to be”
James Harrisson, Investor at Playbook Ventures
“Before working with Zezan I was in a transitional period of my life, I felt like I had a lot of options and paths I could go down, but I lacked clarity and felt unsure which direction to take. Zezan helped me distill my strengths and what’s truly important to me, and helped me better understand what I wanted to get out of my work. After our sessions I felt confident in choosing a path, and I’m pleased to report that I feel completely aligned in my work and career trajectory.”
Clinton So, Founder at Paperclip Partners (web3)
“Zezan's guidance has been instrumental in harmonizing my analytical prowess with a newfound, intuitive understanding of my emotional landscape. This blend of acumen and empathy has transformed my approach to leadership, empowering me to tackle complex challenges with a deeper, more holistic perspective. In Zezan, I found not just a coach, but a catalyst for transformative growth, aligning my deepest values with my entrepreneurial aspirations. Under his coaching, I've developed a more integrated, intentional approach to my work and life, aligning my personal values with my professional aspirations. Zezan's unique ability to nurture both the leader and the individual within me has been a cornerstone of my journey towards building a more fulfilling career and personal journey.”