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Charles Silvestro, ACC helps leaders slow down enough to think clearly and lead with intention. His coaching is steady, practical, and deeply human, shaped by years of experience leading inside complex organizations. After many years at Mastercard in senior marketing and learning roles, Charles understands the real pressures leaders face as responsibility grows. He brings that lived perspective into his coaching with humility and care, helping leaders clarify what matters and act with integrity. We are grateful for the warmth, depth, and steadiness Charles brings to our coaching community. We're honored to call Charles Silvestro Mento's January Coach of the Month. 🥳 #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

We're hiring a CX Operations Lead at Mento, and I'm really excited about this one! 🤩 At Mento, we help leaders become better versions of themselves by pairing them with world-class executive coaches. You'll own the operational backbone of our CX team – designing the systems, workflows, and automation that let us scale without losing what makes us special. This role is perfect if you're natural at building relationships and love getting things done. You're technical and tool-savvy, with strong written communication skills and great with 1:1 member conversations calls. You love supporting both members and partners – energized by understanding their needs and removing friction from their experience. And you move fast with serious attention to detail. Please apply here: https://lnkd.in/gY64_2_k (Already connected? Feel free to DM me!) Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below!

Nancy Alsip brings a rare blend of engineering depth, operational clarity, and human steadiness; she knows how to build systems, scale people, and keep leaders focused on what matters. She helps new leaders find confidence and helps experienced ones break old patterns that are no longer serving them. Nancy’s coaching is direct, thoughtful, and rooted in a belief that people rise when they feel both challenged and supported. Her lived experience in the tech industry fuels her commitment to helping every member see their own capability. We are grateful for the clarity, heart, and leadership she brings to the Mento community. We're honored to call Nancy Alsip Mento's November Coach of the Month. 🥳 #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

A seasoned executive and one of Mento’s most trusted coaches, Mike Lane brings decades of leadership at Adobe, Ticketmaster, Grindr, and MedMen, where he served as CIO, CTO, and CPO. He’s led teams through every stage of growth, from early startup chaos to public company scale, and that experience shapes how he coaches today. Now, as an executive coach, Mike helps leaders navigate complexity with clarity and calm. His approach blends strategic precision with human insight, guiding clients to lead through change while staying anchored in purpose. Mike brings the same curiosity and depth to coaching that fueled his success in the boardroom, and continues to set the standard for what great partnership at Mento looks like. We're honored to call Mike Lane Mento's November Coach of the Month. 🥳 #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

What makes Marc such a powerful coach isn’t just his experience—it’s how he uses it. He knows what it’s like to be in high-stakes leadership, and he has a gift for turning that expertise into practical, steady guidance for others. At Mento, Marc has quickly become a valued partner, helping leaders cut through complexity, make confident decisions, and grow into executives others trust. We’re so proud to name Marc Friedman, MBA, CPA Mento’s Coach of the Month for October! 🥳 #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

Bay Area HR & L&D leaders — we’d love to see you in person. Mento is hosting a happy hour in San Francisco on Tuesday, September 30th. It’s a chance to connect with peers, share ideas, and unwind with great conversation. Who’s invited: HR, People, and L&D leaders in the Bay Area Where: San Francisco (details shared upon registration) When: Tuesday, 9/30 Space is limited, so reserve your spot here: https://luma.com/8fp7d47v We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community and connection.

Abraham Velazquez came to Mento with a goal: not just to succeed in his current role, but to grow into the next one. With a Mento coach who had been in his shoes, he sharpened his leadership skills, built executive presence, and stepped into his next role as Director of Engineering at Dropbox. In this video, Abraham shares how coaching shaped his path — and why having a real operator in his corner made all the difference. Learn more about building a coaching program powered by actual execs who have been in your team's shoes with Mento at https://www.mento.co/

Derrick Mar is the kind of coach executives turn to when they need sharp insight and steady guidance. With 30 years leading SaaS companies, scaling global engineering teams of 200+, and guiding seven successful exits, he brings the perspective of a seasoned executive and the curiosity of a lifelong learner. Derrick helps leaders reframe challenges as opportunities, blending strategic depth with practical tactics that accelerate growth. His members say he “pushes me to believe in myself much more than I do” and “has the right experience and mindset to guide me into a VP role.” We’re proud to name Derrick Mento’s Coach of the Month for September! #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

Tré Wright is the coach leaders turn to when the stakes are high, the path is unclear, or the moment calls for courage. Their style is direct but never forceful, spacious but always anchored in action. Whether supporting a VP through a high-stakes transition or helping a team realign around what matters most, Tré meets complexity with grounded strategy — and people with care and candor. A true partner to Mento, Tré has embraced experimentation: coaching across roles, testing new formats, and helping us evolve how coaching scales. Along the way, they’ve earned glowing feedback from members who describe their sessions as “transformational,” “centering,” and “exactly what I needed to move forward.” We’re so proud to name Tré Mento’s Coach of the Month for August! #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

Mark Guzman, PMP, ACC is the kind of coach senior leaders rave about. With 13+ years of experience across organizations like Apple, Uber, and Aurora Innovation, he brings the sharpness of a technical program leader and the grounded presence of a trusted guide. Now an ICF-credentialed coach, Mark helps clients navigate career pivots, leadership stretch, and high-stakes transitions—with clarity, confidence, and impact. He meets people where they are, believes in them before they believe in themselves, and creates space where real growth can take root. We’re proud to name Mark Mento's Coach of the Month for July. #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight