Coaching
I help designers and design leaders navigate career transitions, build high-performing teams, and develop their leadership practice.
Group Coaching Program
8-week cohort
A structured cohort-based program for design leaders navigating shared challenges. Learn alongside peers, build your network, and develop frameworks for leading design teams at scale.
- 8-week cohort program
- Weekly 90-minute group sessions
- Peer accountability and feedback
- Frameworks for design org strategy
- Guest speakers from industry
- Private community access
1:1 Leadership Coaching
3-month engagement
Personalized coaching for design managers, directors, and VPs navigating the challenges of leading design teams. We work together on your specific leadership challenges, from building team culture to driving organizational impact.
- Bi-weekly 60-minute sessions
- Personalized leadership development plan
- Async support between sessions
- Help with stakeholder management
- Career growth and transition guidance
- Salary negotiation guidance
Custom Workshop
Half-day or full-day
Tailored workshops for design teams looking to level up their practice. Topics include design critique culture, cross-functional collaboration, design strategy, and team alignment. Available for half-day or full-day sessions.
- Custom curriculum for your team
- Interactive exercises and frameworks
- Actionable takeaways and playbooks
- Follow-up resources and materials
- Available in-person or remote
- Teams of 5 to 50+
What people say
Hear from designers and leaders I've worked with.
“Yuan's coaching completely transformed how I approach design leadership. Within three months, I went from feeling overwhelmed as a new design manager to confidently driving strategy for my team.”
Sarah Chen
Design Director, Stripe
“What makes Yuan exceptional is the combination of deep technical design expertise and genuine empathy. Every session felt like a masterclass in both craft and leadership.”
Marcus Johnson
VP of Product Design, Figma
“I was stuck at the senior IC level for years. Yuan helped me see the bigger picture, build my portfolio narrative, and land my dream role as a design lead. Best investment I've made in my career.”
Priya Sharma
Design Lead, Square
“Working with Yuan gave me the confidence to push for a seat at the table. The frameworks and mental models from our coaching sessions are things I use every single day.”
Jordan Lee
Senior Product Designer, Linear
Ready to get started?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call to discuss your goals and see if coaching is right for you.
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