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Where My Recent Clients Work At

My clients are career switchers, leaders, parents, immigrants, and minorities who have taken control of their careers and gone on to thrive in their roles. 

  • Navigating a new role with little internal support?

  • Burned out from the demands of a high-growth environment?

  • Want to make your voice heard and prepare for a leadership role?

  • Struggling to get traction in a competitive job market?

  • Pivoting from another field and unsure how to position yourself?

 

You are not alone. And I am here to help you. 

 

At Courageous Careers, I help ambitious product marketers like you navigate the complex world of career growth and transitions, whether you're looking to land your next role or elevate your impact in a current position. 

Are you...

  • Find the right roles

  • Create a personal narrative 

  • Build a killer resume and LinkedIn

  • Ace interviews and assignments

  • Negotiate offers

Secure your dream role using my hard-won insights to:

  • Build your onboarding strategy

  • Master product marketing fundamentals

  • Conquer imposter syndrome

  • Build your executive presence

  • Get the promotion 

Grow and thrive in your dream role by: 

I will teach you how to:

Success Stories

Peggy Pan

Peggy Pan

Head of Product Marketing

Yi Lin helped me land a role in my dream field (even when the job market was so difficult). After my job search, I decided to continue working with Yi Lin in my new role to help me onboard. Because I value her insights, and also because I truly enjoy this meaningful coaching relationship with Yi Lin.

Simeon Atkins

Simeon Atkins

Sr Product Marketing Manager, Mention Me

Thanks to working with Yi Lin, I was able to land a Senior PMM position, with a rise in salary, at my first choice opportunity. Without her help, I would have not been able to land such a great role so quickly.

Josh Porter

Josh Porter

Director of Product Marketing, Kore AI

I secured a coveted Director role that aligned perfectly with my goals. I express my deepest gratitude to Yi Lin and her community for their unwavering support, invaluable tips, and encouragement throughout this journey. Job searching can be isolating, but with this team, I never felt alone.

Mathew Forte

Mathew Forte

Sr Product Marketing Manager

Yi Lin provided me with clarity in defining exactly what I needed to improve my work life and find balance, which was super helpful! With that clarity, I found and landed a role that best fit what I needed to succeed and I am really grateful for connecting with her when I did!

Cecilia Makinde

Cecilia Makinde

Marketing Programs Manager, GTM

I landed my dream role I am super excited about, within 2.5 months after working with Yi Lin, even in a tough job market! Apart from 1-1 coaching, Yi Lin also has a supportive private community that provided an opportunity to connect with and learn alongside other talented individuals at all levels of seniority.

Surbhi Gupta

Surbhi Gupta

Product Marketing Manager

I'm so grateful to have met Yi Lin. She really helped me understand the space, provided insights on the right companies to target, and held my hand through it all. With her help and support, I finally landed my dream role! She is honest and dedicated and will be your best friend through your journey!

Kelsey Kamp

Kelsey Kamp

Director of Product Marketing, Marin Software

I'm a very seasoned PMM leader, but Yi Lin is a framework master and was instrumental in taking my work from good to great. I would recommend her program to anyone who'd like an expert to help give them a leg up on the competition.

Don Atkins

Don Atkins

Product Marketing Manager

Yi Lin masterfully blends clear communication, refreshing transparency, highly specific advice, and a positive mindset. After every session, I can better see the bigger picture, walk away with clear next steps, and--not to be underestimated--benefit from much-needed emotional guidance.

Maryann Akinboyewa

Maryann Akinboyewa

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Hubspot

Yi Lin is unique in that she broke down exactly what to expect and how to best approach each stage of the interview process. There is no fluff with Yi Lin as she offered practical career advice that can be implemented immediately.

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I help high-achieving professionals land and thrive in their product marketing careers with courage and authenticity.

  • I have helped over 200 professionals land their dream jobs in product marketing and thrive in it, from those new to the field to Sr Directors and VPs.

  • I have over 15 years of experience across big tech and startups in product marketing, brand/content marketing, and consulting across Silicon Valley and NYC. 

  • I have been PMA’s Top 100 Product Marketing Influencer (2024, 2023), Top 5 PMM Career Coach (2024), and a LinkedIn Top Product Marketing Voice with 20,000 followers. 

  • I am a frequent guest on podcasts and have been featured in The Exit 5 Podcast, The Marchitects Podcast, The Product Marketing Mastros, and The Product Marketing Life Podcasts 

  • I have an M.B.A., from U.C. Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech. I also graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida.  

  • I am a mom, an immigrant, and a woman of color. I am here to help you and create a more diverse world in tech. 

Hi, I'm Yi Lin Pei, coach and founder of Courageous Careers.

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