Larry Jacobson · ICF-Certified Executive Coach
Strong Leaders Hit Ceilings Too.
Let's Close the Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Be.I help senior leaders in tech navigate career moves, land leadership roles, and lead with confidence.
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How I Can Help
Whether you're navigating a pivotal career moment, leading a growing team, or preparing for your next role — there's a path forward.
Empower senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, develop executive presence, and maximize organizational impact.
Transform newer managers and rising stars into leaders who inspire teams and deliver outsized results — through 1-on-1 coaching or group workshops.
Prepare for your next role with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Map out your career journey and cement your personal brand.
About Larry
Strategic Insight. Human-Centered Coaching.
Clients work with me for my blend of strategic vision, tech industry expertise, and human-centered coaching.
17+ Years in Tech Leadership
Leadership roles at top tech companies including Snap, IMDb, and Amazon — bringing hard-won, real-world perspective to every coaching engagement.
Certified Executive Coach
ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Certified Executive Coach (CEC). I bring a rich set of coaching tools and frameworks to every engagement.
1,000+ Interviews & 25 Promotions
Deep hiring expertise and a proven track record helping clients advance — including 25 promotions secured for direct reports.
What Clients Say
Results from leaders who closed the gap.
" Before working with Larry, I was navigating several high-stakes career decisions in a senior product role within a FAANG company. I had strong experience, but I was looking for sharper clarity on how to position myself for the next step and operate more intentionally at an executive level. Larry brings a rare combination of strategic insight and practical guidance. He helped me distill a compelling leadership narrative, elevate my executive presence, and focus on the roles and environments where I could drive the greatest impact. As a result, I transitioned into a Sr. Director of Product role at a leading, household-name company. More importantly, I now approach my career with a much higher degree of clarity, confidence, and intentionality. Larry's coaching was a meaningful catalyst in that transformation. "
Sr. Director of Product, Household-Name Tech Company
" I've worked in high-pressure, fast-moving environments across multiple top-tier tech companies, where the challenge isn't just execution — it's navigating ambiguity, aligning with senior leadership, and knowing how to show up in the moments that matter. Larry has been someone I've consistently relied on through those transitions. What stands out is how practical and situational his guidance is — he gets straight to the core of the situation and helps you see what actually matters, whether it's managing up, reframing a message for an executive audience, or handling a complex leadership dynamic. A big shift for me was around executive presence — not in a superficial sense, but in how to communicate with clarity, read the room, and operate with the right level of intent and confidence. I'm able to handle ambiguity better, align stakeholders more effectively, and approach difficult situations with more clarity and control. I continue to reach out to Larry as a trusted advisor — his input consistently helps me get to a better outcome. "
Senior Leader, Enterprise Tech
" I was laid off and had an Amazon interview in the pipeline. Larry spent a lot of time coaching me on how to tackle the interview process, something I had not done in more than 6 years. He worked closely with me not only on the mechanics of job searching and interviewing but also on my mindset. He coached me to remove my self-limiting beliefs and opened my eyes to new possibilities that were within reach but I couldn't see. I initially discounted Director and Associate Director roles because I thought they wouldn't consider my resume — he saw that and helped me change my thinking. Even after we stopped meeting, I emailed Larry weekly updates and he always responded attentively. In one instance he promptly hopped on a call to correct course when I drifted off track. With Larry's coaching, I landed an Associate Director of Engineering role in this tough market. Can't thank him enough! "
Associate Director of Engineering
Ready to Close the Gap?
Book a free discovery call and let's talk about where you want to go — and what it will take to get there.

