Axel Hawker
Product management coach for job search and interview prep
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MBA in Entrepreneurship, Neeley School of Business |
Axel Hawker is a product management coach who helps people land and grow in product roles. He is the Director of Product Management at Nursa and has over 10 years in product. He worked at Amazon and AWS, where he owned products used by millions of sellers. Earlier he led project teams at Capgemini. He also founded Simplissimo, an app for piano teachers. He coaches on behavioral interview prep, execution, and building a job search that fits the person.
What Axel helps with
Axel helps people who want to get into product management or move up in it. He works on the job search and on interview skills.
- Behavioral interview prep for product roles
- Product execution skills
- Building a job search that feels authentic to you
- Planning a product management career path
- Moving up toward senior product roles
Who Axel works with
Axel mentors aspiring product managers and people building their product careers. His coaching is aimed at those who want help with job searches and interviews in product management.
Background and qualifications
Axel has over 10 years in product management. He is now Director of Product Management at Nursa, a company that helps healthcare facilities fill short-term staffing shifts. Before that he was a senior technical product manager at AWS on Amazon Lightsail. From 2018 to 2022 he owned a suite of products used by millions of sellers, vendors and brands at Amazon. He interned in product at the fintech startup LendUp. At Capgemini he led cross-functional teams of 4 to 6 people and delivered a key project 27% under budget. He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Neeley School of Business.
Axel Hawker pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions of 1 to 3 hours
- Custom hourly coaching
- AI-powered job search engine coaching package
- Free chat before booking
Axel Hawker reviews
Axel Hawker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Axel is a current Director of Product Management who is a former Amazon product manager and a startup founder.
Best for aspiring product managers who want help with behavioral interviews and a stronger job search.
Common questions
How much does Axel Hawker charge?
Coaching with Axel runs $60 to $160 an hour. Message Axel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Axel Hawker help with?
Axel Hawker helps with behavioral interview prep for product roles, product execution skills, building a job search that feels authentic to you and planning a product management career path.
Does Axel Hawker coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Axel Hawker have reviews?
Axel Hawker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Axel Hawker certified?
Axel Hawker lists: MBA in Entrepreneurship, Neeley School of Business.
How do I contact Axel Hawker?
Send Axel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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