Sharmin Banu helps Amazon and other senior tech leaders evolve from high-performing individuals to high-impact, emotionally intelligent leaders.
With a BS and MS in Computer Science and prior experience as an Engineering Manager at Microsoft, Sharmin understands how analytical, data-driven leaders think and make decisions. Her clients value that she “gets” the tech mindset—helping them strengthen empathy, patience, and influence without losing their sharp edge.
Since 2009, Sharmin has coached senior leaders across global tech, biotech, and startup organizations. Her coaching is warm, direct, and jargon-free, often likened to debugging software:
“You don’t fix code just because of a bug report—you analyze the issue, find the root cause, make meaningful changes, and test it out”
This systems-based approach helps leaders view behavioral patterns as solvable design challenges, rather than personality flaws.
One Amazon leader shared,
“For 15 years, I was told I was too curt. Sharmin helped me understand the root cause and make a genuine change.”
Within months, he was recognized for his improved communication and composure. Other clients have advanced from Director to VP and SVP roles, transitioned from corporate executives to successful startup founders, and built stronger, more trusting teams.
A Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC) and former President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) WA State Chapter, Sharmin has coached senior leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, Uber, and various startups. She has published over 200 coaching stories and articles, giving actionable tips to help leaders drive sustainable success.
Sharmin’s mission: to help brilliant minds turn intensity into meaningful impact —with purpose and joy.
Credentials/Affiliations
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF), BS and MS in Computer Science
- EQ in Action, Team Coaching, Leading Inclusively, Leadership Circle 360, Stakeholder Interviews, Mentor Coaching, TILT365, CCL assessment suite.
- 2018 President of International Coach Federation (ICF) Washington State Chapter
