"I never left a meeting with Othar the same way I entered it."

— Teammate at Google

"Othar exemplifies what I would like to be in a leader someday..."

… a calming force who helps the team keep everything in perspective, feel inspired and motivated, creates a fun place to work, and can dream big things.

— Director, Google

"the nudge to go ahead and do it"

Once again, as with many previous times, a chat with you has helped me figure out better what I want to do, and also the nudge to go ahead and do it. So, here I am, once again, in gratitude, saying thank you! :-).

— L7 Software Engineer / Tech Lead, Google

"ability to listen without judgment and create a safe space for reflection and discussion"

Othar's coaching was a very important part of my development. He has a great ability to listen without judgment and create a safe space for reflection and discussion. His insightful questions and comments helped me identify areas to grow , and he was always eager to help me explore different paths to effectively improve upon them. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow as an engineer and a person.

— L4 Software Engineer, Google

"pointed questions and unwavering support helped me unlock my full potential"

I had the pleasure of working with Othar as my coach over the past few months, and it has personally enabled me to make a career shift. It was a transformative experience. Othar's insightful guidance, pointed questions and unwavering support helped me unlock my full potential. I am now more confident, focused, and equipped to achieve my goals. Thank you, Othar, for your invaluable coaching!

— Director, Google

"Othar helped me navigate a tumultuous time in my career. ..."

… The time isn't quite over, but I kept more of my sanity, made better decisions within my sphere of control, and have considered more options because of Othar's guidance. Othar is a fantastic coach: he listens more than he speaks and provides targeted topical advice where it will be most effective. Thank you.

— L5 Software Engineer / Manager, Google

"I feel like I've broken through a major career rut."

I was ready for the next step in my career but wasn't sure how to get there when I started working with Othar. He immediately demonstrated empathy and understanding, truly listening to my concerns and helping me articulate my feelings about my current situation. … Othar helped me identify areas for improvement and guided me in developing a plan to address them. Perhaps most importantly, he empowered me to have meaningful conversations with both my manager and skip-level manager about my desire for growth and promotion. Thanks to his coaching, I feel like I've broken through a major career rut. I'm happier and more engaged at work every day. Othar is a truly exceptional coach – open-minded, genuinely caring, and incredibly effective. I can't thank him enough for his support and guidance.

— L5 Software Engineer / Tech Lead, Google

"I came to Othar seeking guidance during an uncertain time in my career, ..."

… and what I found was a truly exceptional coach. From our very first session, it was evident that Othar listens intently; my favorite aspect of Othar's coaching is his genuine effort to understand my situation before offering advice. Othar's suggestions are never generic; they are thoughtful, practical, and designed to encourage positive behavioral changes. I can tell that Othar draws on a deep well of experience, and he generously shares his extensive resources whenever I express curiosity. Beyond his expertise, Othar's communication style is truly remarkable. He is well-spoken, articulate, and conveys his guidance with genuine kindness and empathy. I am incredibly grateful for Othar's support and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their career.

— L5, Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Google