The people behind ESVP

Good work
starts with people.

A thoughtful team for the next version of your work—whether that means finding a role you love or building a business from what you know.

A team
in your corner

ESVP / Coaching for what comes nextMeet the team

Different strengths.
A shared commitment.

Career strategy, people-first coaching, and product storytelling—working together to help you move forward with clarity.

01 / Meet your coaches

Different paths.
One team.

Meet the people bringing experience, perspective, and care to the work ahead.

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Founder & Head Coach

Kieu Anh Vuong, PhD

Career direction · business building

Kieu is a former UX leader at Google / YouTube, and Airbnb—where she built and led one of the largest UX teams at YouTube, helped take UBER and Airbnb public, and earned equivalent to $1M+ annually in today’s dollars, which was 2.5x higher than her peers at the exact same level.

She founded ESVP Coaching to help high-achieving professionals in tech and other demanding industries escape the trap of “good enough” roles and step into careers that truly reflect their potential.

Kieu knows exactly what hiring managers are looking for, not only because she used to be one, but also because she actively helped to write interview questions and evaluation criteria that are used by major tech firms today. Her professional network includes heads of product and design at the world’s most influential companies—many of whom are her former colleagues, mentees, friends, or direct reports.

Kieu’s coaching combines no-nonsense career strategy with deep emotional intelligence. Her philosophy: You have to know the rules if you want to be good at the (career/job search) game. And it’s ok to break rules along the way, especially if they make no sense.

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Career Coach & Strategist

Megan Dias

Career coaching · People & Culture

With over 8 years of experience and more than 5,000 professionals coached, Megan is a top-performing career strategist known for helping ambitious job seekers gain clarity, elevate their personal brand, and secure roles that align with both their values and aspirations.

Her unique advantage lies in her dual background in career coaching and People & Culture leadership, including over 5 years in HR, engagement, and employee experience—giving her insider insight into what hiring teams are really looking for.

She’s authored over 45 published articles on topics like career development, DEI, mental health, and leadership, and is a featured guest on multiple podcasts discussing job search strategy and hiring trends.

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Resume Expert & PM Leader

Nils Davis

Product management · resume story

Nils Davis is a resume strategist and storytelling expert trusted by top-tier product leaders. With over 30 years of experience as a Product Management leader, Nils brings insider knowledge of what decision-makers look for—and how to translate your career accomplishments into a resume that commands attention.

Our proprietary method is designed specifically for professionals in product and adjacent roles, transforming generic task-based resumes into powerful, results-oriented sales documents.

Nils doesn’t just tweak bullet points—he repositions your narrative to align with how hiring panels actually think, helping you increase your interview rate and stand out in a crowded market.

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Portfolio Expert & UXD Leader

John Slingerland

UX portfolios · Hiring panels

John is a UX design veteran with over 15 years of leadership experience, including past experience as a UXD Manager at Amazon. He has evaluated hundreds of portfolios across his career and brings deep insight into how cross-functional hiring teams—across design, product, and engineering—make hiring decisions.

John helps clients move beyond surface-level case studies to portfolios that highlight strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and real-world business impact. His coaching ensures you don’t just show what you’ve designed—but how you think, solve, and lead.

Drawing from years on the inside of high-stakes hiring panels, John teaches you how to present yourself as the designer every team wants on their side.

02 / How we help