Appreciation from coaching clients
“When I first reached out, I felt lost about where to direct my energy in my job application process. Your sessions have provided a clear weekly focus and structured approach, avoiding hours of overthinking. I appreciate the flexibility, with structured sessions and others as a sounding board, guiding me rightly. Jori's expertise and calm energy have brought clarity and motivation to a typically frustrating process. She understood my goals, offering the perfect balance of structure and flexibility, with useful frameworks for each interview stage. I'm excited for her mentorship in my next role and cannot recommend her enough.”
— Alicia S., Senior Product Manager at the White House (United States Digital Service)
“Working with Jori has been a transformative experience. I needed help finding direction in my product management career and Jori was a game-changer. She not only helped me discover my 'inner why' -- for work specifically, as well as where work intersects with the rest of life -- but also skillfully guided me towards opportunities that truly resonate with my goals and values. Her approach is intuitive, personalized, and informed by the wisdom and empathy gained from her own rich career background. I wish I had had her guidance at earlier points in my career! I can't recommend her enough to any executive who is seeking clarity and alignment in their career path.”
— Patrick B., Product @ MaintainX
“I was fortunate to have Jori as my mentor and coach as I transitioned into a more senior product manager role. She expertly helped me navigate the waters of complex stakeholder management and effective communication, providing practical guidance and real-world examples along my journey. Jori's mentorship not only accelerated my learning but also gave me the confidence to take on challenging projects and make strategic decisions with conviction.
Beyond her exceptional talent and remarkable ability to nurture product managers, Jori has consistently proven herself a valuable network resource. She always generously facilitates connections with like-minded professionals, leveraging her extensive network of top-notch product managers in the industry. Her coaching, therefore, comes with the added benefit of tapping into a collective hive mind of individuals who share a passion for excellence in product management.”
— Kinga A., Senior Product Manager
“Although I didn't close an offer, I know my communication has improved and my case skills have improved to the point where I know, if I put my mind to it, I'll be stronger when I get back into the interview market."
— Xavier, Senior Product Manager
“Jori is clearly an expert in how to problem solve, navigate complex situations and lead herself and others to fields of understanding. In our unique situation, we are a long standing family business with deep roots and constantly sprouting new leaves. In light of this we must continue to evolve and with Jori’s help we were able to make a true road map. It’s far easier when you have a calm and knowledgeable voice guiding you. I wouldn’t hesitate to offer Jori a reference to anyone!
— Sydney Blumstein, The Cocoron Group
“I spoke to Jori at a crossroads in my career, unsure how to balance my personal and professional goals. Her guidance gave me confidence to trust my intuition and listen to my body's signals. She helped me unwire my "all or nothing" patterns of thinking by encouraging me to take a more iterative approach to my own career and embrace the concept of starting small and focusing on the MVP. Breaking tasks down into smaller, more fun and enjoyable chunks helps me unblock the fear in getting started and allows me to make meaningful progress without feeling overwhelmed. Jori's approach of thinking of your own career like a hypothesis to test has helped me feel unstuck as I navigate this next step in my career. I wholeheartedly recommend Jori's services to any PM who is feeling stuck in their career journey and needs a fresh approach!
— Emily White, Senior Product Manager, Ex-Spotify, Billboard
“I decided to work with Jori because I've been looking for guidance shaping my career's long term roadmap. Not only is she incredibly skilled and talented in her vast product experience, she is also quick and deep in assessing , synthesizing key themes, strengths and opportunities areas in someone's experience with immediate actionable and tangible advice on how to move forward. She is brilliant and thoughtful in her insights, questions and at the same time, helpful in very practical ways. As a true coach and servant leader, she is genuine and truly cares about your success as a teammate. I look forward to continuing to work with Jori throughout my career."
— Sabrina R., Product Management at Sony Music ex-Spotify
From my Clients in my coaching group for solo PMs:
"I just wrapped up an 8-week Lean Product Accelerator coaching session led by Jori Bell. It was a transformative experience! Jori's insights, grounded in deep industry experience, along with the support from fellow participants, proved essential for our team as we prepared to launch our first product. Her understanding of our challenges and her practical advice helped us navigate through the crucial final stages of our MVP release."
— Adam Noble, Product Lead, FastCast City
“I started the program wanting to scale myself so I could do more for the team and I left realizing the need to empower the team for them to make decisions and own more things! Jori was my thought partner as my organisation went through a restructure during the program to bounce ideas off and work through strategies. For those PMs working in small teams, spending time with Jori is exactly what you need!”
-V.S., Product Lead @ a Non Profit Org
Appreciation from members of the Women in Product Coaching Group I facilitated, Fall 2023
“I was able to apply some of the learnings on Strategy, comms and managing up immediately which had immediate results with one of my initiatives getting approved. 1) Strategy & comms 2) Managing up & relationship building 3) Sponsorship for career growth 4) Solopreneurship.”
“I’ve never felt more reassured that what I experience on a daily basis at work is universal. I feel more centered and aligned on what my goals are.”
“It really helped my confidence because I realized a lot of people are struggling with the same issues as me. It also gave me the boost I needed to start job searching!