Irene Wang
Product management and career transition coach, ICF-certified
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingTech careersPromotions and advancementLife transitionsPurpose and directionGoal setting and accountabilityStartups and founders |
| Works with | Engineers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Yale University graduate; University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate |
Irene Wang is a product management and life coach who helps engineers and product managers with career moves and life transitions. She spent 6 years as a software engineer, then more than 4 years as a senior product manager. She has worked at Google, Microsoft and Tencent. Irene holds an ICF ACC credential and has interviewed over 100 candidates. She is also building a startup in AI and gaming.
What Irene helps with
Irene works with people facing career changes and life crossroads. She also helps clients who want to find their purpose or spend more time on what matters to them.
- Moving from software engineer to product manager
- Career transitions in tech
- Understanding what hiring teams look for
- Growing as a product manager
- Finding life purpose
- Pursuing a long-held dream
- Spending more time on what matters
Who Irene works with
Irene has mentored engineers and product managers at work, supporting their growth and career changes. She also coaches people going through a life or career transition, or who want to clarify their goals and purpose.
How Irene works
Irene uses the co-active style of coaching. She works with clients to state their goals and then reach them. Her coaching draws on her tech industry experience and on her time interviewing candidates.
Background and qualifications
Irene has over 10 years in the tech industry. She worked as a software engineer for 6 years, then moved into product management for more than 4 years. She has worked at Google, Microsoft and Tencent. At Microsoft she was a senior product manager on the Copilot Agents team. At Tencent she led product for the Trovo US team, a game live streaming platform. She holds an ICF ACC credential and worked as a freelance life coach from July 2022 to January 2025, with 100+ hours of coaching. She is a graduate of Yale University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Irene Wang pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one life coaching
- Product management coaching
Irene Wang reviews
Irene Wang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She made the jump from software engineer to senior product manager herself and has interviewed over 100 candidates.
Best for engineers and product managers planning a career pivot in tech.
Common questions
How much does Irene Wang charge?
Coaching with Irene runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Irene from this page for an exact quote.
What does Irene Wang help with?
Irene Wang helps with moving from software engineer to product manager, career transitions in tech, understanding what hiring teams look for and growing as a product manager.
Does Irene Wang have reviews?
Irene Wang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Irene Wang certified?
Irene Wang lists: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Yale University graduate; University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate.
Has Irene made a career pivot herself?
Yes. She moved from software engineer, a role she held for 6 years, to senior product manager, a role she held for more than 4 years.
How do I contact Irene Wang?
Send Irene a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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