Top 10 Marketing Coaches & Mentors (2025-2026)

Top 10 Marketing Coaches & Mentors (2025-2026) was originally published on Leland.

In a field where the right move can change your trajectory, a seasoned marketing coach is a force multiplier. The experts below have built, led, and hired for high-performing teams across tech, CPG, finance, climate, and startups. They know how to translate that experience into practical, targeted guidance. Whether you’re breaking in, moving up, or steering a complex pivot, you’ll find coaches with diverse backgrounds and approaches so you can match with someone who truly fits your goals, stage, and identity. See all marketing coaches here.

Lindsay S.

Experience: Former Google business development leader with 14 years helping companies adapt to digital customer needs, plus agency experience at BBDO.

Specialties:

  • Marketing strategy and positioning
  • Resume and LinkedIn optimization
  • Interview preparation
  • Career transitions and role clarity
  • Storytelling and narrative development

If you’re feeling stuck or want to sharpen your marketing story for a competitive market, Lindsay’s rare mix of tech, agency, and coaching expertise turns scattered experience into a cohesive, compelling narrative. She’s especially helpful for marketers seeking direction, confidence, and momentum, and for candidates who value a supportive, structured approach that translates into actionable outcomes.

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→ Book a free intro call with Lindsay

Laura N.

Experience: Marketing executive with ~15 years across tech and entertainment who’s built departments at four startups, driven >50% of revenue at two companies, risen to VP of Marketing, and helped 300+ MBA candidates get into leading firms.

Specialties:

  • Breaking into marketing (entry-level and career switchers)
  • Product marketing, growth, content, and partnerships
  • Interview prep for marketing roles
  • Pathways to leadership and executive roles

Laura brings the rare combination of builder, operator, and coach. She’s ideal for both early and mid-career marketers aiming for fast progression and startup leaders looking for growth. If you want a coach who’s scaled teams and can show you how to accelerate impact, Laura is a standout.

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→ Book a free intro call with Laura

Amy C.

Experience: Senior marketing leader and certified coach with 20+ years at TikTok, Google, Cisco, and Intel.

Specialties:

  • Product marketing leadership (PMM)
  • Growth and performance marketing
  • Brand, events, and partner/channel marketing
  • Career advancement and leadership transitions

Amy has navigated the biggest tech stages and knows how to translate high-pressure expectations into sustainable success. She’s a strong match for marketers stepping into leadership, PMMs aiming to broaden their scope, and candidates looking for holistic coaching that combines ambition with real-world execution.

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→ Book a free intro call with Amy

Louis S.

Experience: Co-founder and Director of Marketing at Windfall Bio, a nature-based biotech recognized by Time’s Best Inventions 2024, Forbes 30 Under 30, and Stanford alum. Experienced in crafting campaigns and narratives for customers, partners, and investors.

Specialties:

  • Driving brand strategy from the ground up
  • Campaign development and storytelling
  • Biotech marketing and go-to-market strategy
  • Early-stage marketing

If you’re building something innovative and need help curating a brand image, Louis brings hands-on, modern marketing chops shaped by entrepreneurship. He’s a great fit for founders and early marketers who want clarity of message, disciplined execution, and authentic narratives that resonate across all audiences.

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→ Book a free intro call with Louis

Jonny K.

Experience: Five-year marketing career at BlackRock, starting as a Digital Marketing Analyst and advancing to the Marketing COO Team. Experience reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and evaluating applicants for various analyst and internship programs at BlackRock.

Specialties:

  • Breaking into competitive marketing programs
  • Resume reviews and interview preparation
  • Early-career transitions and job search strategy
  • Navigating high-selectivity recruiting processes

Jonny understands what top employers look for because he sits on the other side of the table. He’s particularly strong for students and recent grads targeting elite analyst programs or new roles in marketing, bringing a supportive, step-by-step approach that helps you stand out where the bar is highest.

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→ Book a free intro call with Jonny

Nasiim S.

Experience: Strategic marketing leader with 15+ years experience working in companies across technology and travel, including Meta, Microsoft, and Southwest Airlines.

Specialties:

  • Marketing planning and performance analysis
  • Stakeholder and partner management
  • Team leadership and cross-functional alignment
  • Executive communication and data storytelling

For marketers who need to operationalize strategy and drive results in complex organizations, Nasiim delivers. She’s well-suited to help mid-and senior-level professionals seeking sharper analytics, bring stronger buy-in across teams, and add a layer of polish to communication needed at the executive level.

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→ Book a free intro call with Nasiim

Kerry P.

Experience: Classically trained CPG marketer with eight years at Nestlé (Häagen-Dazs, Dreyer’s & Edy’s). Former HBS Admissions Board member who has experience evaluating thousands of applications and leading outreach.

Specialties:

  • CPG brand management and positioning
  • Storytelling and brand narrative
  • Transitioning from MBA to marketing
  • People development and leadership growth

If you want to master fundamentals like disciplined brand building, customer insight, and story, Kerry is the right guide. She’s a strong choice for MBAs and early-career marketers seeking rigorous training, mentorship, and guidance that translates classic training into modern marketing results.

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→ Book a free intro call with Kerry

Randy D.

Experience: 20+ years of experience leading various fields like strategy, marketing, product, and innovation across startups and Fortune 50s like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, P&G, Target, and more. Has coached hundreds from early-career to executives.

Specialties:

  • Career strategy and transitions into/within marketing
  • Getting past gatekeepers to hiring managers
  • Market “reconnaissance” for insider insight and positioning
  • Resume/LinkedIn optimization and interview/offer coaching
  • Executive and leadership development

Randy pairs big-company rigor with startup speed, teaching you how to turn that into a competitive advantage. He’s ideal for ambitious professionals pivoting into marketing, aiming for leadership, or battling the application black hole. Expect direct, practical playbooks rooted in emotional intelligence and real hiring experience.

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→ Book a free intro call with Randy

David H.

Experience: Group Marketing Manager at Coinbase and former Senior Product Marketing Manager at Google leading global brand and performance media for Google Shopping. Experience interviewing candidates for marketing roles and running fractional marketing for notable startups.

Specialties:

  • Preparing for top tech and marketing interviews
  • Full-funnel brand and performance marketing
  • B2B and B2C growth strategies
  • Partnerships, social, and influencer marketing

If Big Tech marketing is your target or you want to run sophisticated, cross-channel campaigns, David brings insider frameworks and hard-won guidance. He’s especially useful for candidates pursuing Google/FAANG-caliber roles and for marketers who want to sharpen execution and performance.

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→ Book a free intro call with David

Abid C.

Experience: Product marketing leader turned coach with 15+ years across Microsoft, AT&T, ServiceNow, and high-growth tech. Focuses on helping candidates with leadership, EQ, and thriving in complex, high-pressure environments.

Specialties:

  • Product marketing strategy and influence without authority
  • Executive presence and emotional intelligence
  • High-stakes interview preparation
  • Confidence and career clarity for underrepresented talent

Abid helps you win in the rooms that matter most. He’s a strong fit for rising PMMs, managers navigating matrixed orgs, and professionals seeking both tactical coaching and growth of inner tools needed to sustain success and step into bigger roles.

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→ Book a free intro call with Abid

Find the Best Coach for Your Marketing Journey

Great marketing careers aren’t built alone. Partnering with an expert who understands your function, level, and ambitions can compress years of trial-and-error into a focused plan you can execute now. Explore the coach profiles above and book a free 15-minute intro call, or browse all coaches here.

Not sure who to pick? Hop on a free strategy and coach-matching call with the Leland team and get paired with the right expert for your goals. Find the right coach and start building your marketing career today.

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Top Marketing Coaches – FAQs

What does a marketing coach do?

  • First and foremost, a marketing coach provides guidance tailored to the needs of the mentee. They can provide support across career strategy, skill development, job search preparation, and marketing execution. Coaching is very much tailored to you, the client, and what you need.

Who typically works with these coaches?

  • Anyone from undergraduates trying to break into marketing, early-career professionals, and even experienced marketers looking for more leadership roles or pivots into a new industry can benefit from working with these coaches.

What types of marketing areas do these coaches cover?

  • The coaches on both this list and the platform cover a wide range of marketing fields, including product marketing, brand strategy, CPG, and even big tech marketing.

How much does a marketing coach cost?

  • The cost of a marketing coach varies based on each individual coach’s prices. On our platform, we have a wide range of prices for coaches. The lowest end starts at around $70/hr and the average price is around $130/hr. If you want to find a coach that meets your price range and expectations feel free to schedule a matching call with the Leland team.