Josh Petersel
Career coach for job seekers using LinkedIn and AI
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Credentials | Harvard Business School graduate |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
Josh Petersel is a career coach who helps people find better jobs, with a focus on using LinkedIn and AI in the job search. He is a former Director at Spotify and has coached for over 10 years. He has hired for dozens of roles and interviewed for hundreds of jobs, so he knows both sides of the hiring table. He is most interested in helping people land roles in product management, sales leadership, management and marketing.
What Josh helps with
Josh helps people who feel stuck in a job search and want to get to interviews sooner. He works on picking target companies, getting noticed by employers and preparing for interviews.
- Choosing which companies to target
- Getting a foot in the door with employers
- Getting interviews sharp
- Deciding if tech, startups or scaleups fit you
- Using AI in outreach
- Using LinkedIn and AI to run a job search
- Finding roles in product management, sales leadership, management and marketing
Who Josh works with
Josh is most interested in working with people who want roles as product managers, sales leaders, managers and marketers. He says most of his methods work across many fields. He also helps people decide whether tech, startups or scaleups are the right path.
How Josh works
Josh treats job hunting as a skill that can be practiced and improved. He draws on his experience hiring and interviewing to show clients what recruiters and hiring managers look for and which mistakes to avoid. His sessions are practical, with some humor. He offers a free intro call so clients can check the fit before starting. His topics include AI fundamentals and AI outreach.
Background and qualifications
Josh is a former Director at Spotify and a Harvard Business School graduate. He has coached careers for over 10 years. He has hired for dozens of roles and interviewed for hundreds of jobs. He is also a Founding Advisor at Forward Share Ventures, and works on product strategy for Maui, a company that builds VR productivity software for remote teams. He also works as a producer at Mutual Friend Productions, which invests in shows.
Josh Petersel pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Free intro call
Josh Petersel reviews
Josh Petersel has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Josh is a former Spotify Director who has been on both sides of the hiring table and teaches job seekers to use LinkedIn and AI.
Best for job seekers aiming for product, sales, management or marketing roles who want to use LinkedIn and AI.
Common questions
How much does Josh Petersel charge?
Coaching with Josh runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Josh from this page for an exact quote.
What does Josh Petersel help with?
Josh Petersel helps with choosing which companies to target, getting a foot in the door with employers, getting interviews sharp and deciding if tech, startups or scaleups fit you.
Does Josh Petersel have reviews?
Josh Petersel has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Josh Petersel certified?
Josh Petersel lists: Harvard Business School graduate.
Does Josh Petersel offer a free intro call?
Yes. Josh offers a free intro call so you can check that he is the right coach for you before you start.
What kinds of roles does Josh focus on?
Josh is most interested in helping people find roles as product managers, sales leaders, managers and marketers. Much of his practice also applies to other fields.
How do I contact Josh Petersel?
Send Josh a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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