Loren Hoffman
Leadership and career coach for game and tech professionals in Redmond
| Rate | $200 to $250 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersTech careersPromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Professionals and Managers |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | BS; MS; Working toward first International Coaching Federation certification |
Loren Hoffman is a leadership and career coach in Redmond, Washington. Loren helps game developers and technology professionals reach career and leadership goals. Loren spent 13 years in the games industry as a developer, manager, and manager of managers. Most of that time was at Microsoft in the Xbox organization, where Loren worked on Halo Infinite and the Xbox Live SDK. Loren also worked at Riot Games before moving into coaching full-time.
What Loren helps with
Loren works with people in the game and technology industries who want to get past obstacles and reach their goals. The focus is on outcomes that last and fit the person.
- Reaching career goals in games and tech
- Building leadership skills
- Getting back on track after a setback
- Balancing life and work demands
- Finding goals that fit who you are
- Moving through obstacles at work
Who Loren works with
Loren coaches game developers and other technology professionals. Clients work in the game and tech industries and want support with career and leadership goals.
Background and qualifications
Loren worked 13 years in and around the games industry as a developer, manager, and manager of managers. Most of that time was at Microsoft in the Xbox organization, on products from Halo Infinite to the Xbox Live SDK. Before Microsoft, Loren worked at three startups, two in games and one in holographic technology. After Microsoft, Loren spent time at Riot Games, then left to coach full-time. Loren holds a BS and an MS and is working toward a first International Coaching Federation certification.
Loren Hoffman pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
Loren Hoffman reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former game developer and manager who spent most of a 13-year career at Microsoft on the Xbox team.
Best for game developers and tech professionals who want help with career and leadership goals.
Loren's rate sits within the range most executive coaches charge ($102 to $238 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Loren Hoffman charge?
Loren Hoffman's rate is $200 to $250 per hour.
What does Loren Hoffman help with?
Loren Hoffman helps with reaching career goals in games and tech, building leadership skills, getting back on track after a setback and balancing life and work demands.
Is Loren Hoffman certified?
Loren Hoffman lists: BS; MS; Working toward first International Coaching Federation certification.
Does Loren Hoffman have experience in the games industry?
Yes. Loren spent 13 years in and around games as a developer, manager, and manager of managers. That included Xbox at Microsoft and time at Riot Games.
How do I contact Loren Hoffman?
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