Joseph Bird
Executive coach for tech leaders and engineers
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Tech and engineering leadersBurnout and resilienceTransitions and new rolesLeadership developmentTech careersCareer clarity and purpose |
| Works with | Executives, Engineers, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Financial coach |
| Credentials | Co-Active Training Institute Coaching Fundamentals Certified Coach (Executive / Personal); Trained in Co-Active coaching; Master's degree, Pace University |
Joseph Bird is an executive coach who works with tech leaders and engineers. He is also an Executive Director at Disney Streaming, where he leads a global software engineering team of 90+ people. Before that he was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs, where he built the platform behind Apple Card and Marcus. He holds an AI patent and trained in Co-Active coaching. He helps leaders who are stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next move.
What Joseph helps with
Joseph works with successful leaders who feel stuck or unsure where to go next. He also helps people who are starting a new role or want to put their knowledge to use.
- Feeling stuck despite career success
- Burnout in leadership roles
- Adjusting to a new role
- Deciding on the next career move
- Deploying technical knowledge more effectively
- Leading conversations you have been avoiding
- Getting lost in the weeds of daily work
Who Joseph works with
Joseph works with tech leaders and engineers who are successful but stuck. His clients include people in a new role, people who feel burned out, and people who are unclear on their next move. He also works with those who struggle to put what they know into practice.
Background and qualifications
Joseph is an Executive Director at The Walt Disney Company, where he has worked since November 2019. He leads a global software engineering team of 90+ people and manages a $100M+ budget. He is a member of the Disney AI Council. Earlier he was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs, building the engineering and data platform for Apple Card and Marcus. He also led a unit at the New York City Mayor's Office and co-founded a machine learning startup as CTO. He trained in Co-Active coaching through the Co-Active Training Institute.
Joseph Bird pricing
Programs and services
- Executive coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Career coaching
Joseph Bird reviews
Joseph Bird has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He coaches leaders while running a global engineering team of 90+ people at Disney Streaming.
Best for tech leaders and engineers who are successful but stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next move.
Common questions
How much does Joseph Bird charge?
Coaching with Joseph runs $130 to $200 an hour. Message Joseph from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joseph Bird help with?
Joseph Bird helps with feeling stuck despite career success, burnout in leadership roles, adjusting to a new role and deciding on the next career move.
Does Joseph Bird have reviews?
Joseph Bird has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Joseph Bird certified?
Joseph Bird lists: Co-Active Training Institute Coaching Fundamentals Certified Coach (Executive / Personal); Trained in Co-Active coaching; Master's degree, Pace University.
What will clients leave coaching with?
Clients leave with a clear plan and specific next steps. They also get the language to lead conversations they have been avoiding.
How do I contact Joseph Bird?
Send Joseph a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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