Shaida Hiekali
Career and leadership coach for professionals in transition
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementLife transitionsPurpose and directionLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | Executive MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management |
Shaida Hiekali is a career and leadership coach who helps professionals work through transitions. She spent a decade at Oracle, first in sales and later as Head of Oracle Women's Leadership for the Americas. She holds an Executive MBA from UCLA Anderson. Her coaching centers on career story, purpose-driven decisions, and matching work to values. She helps clients who know they want what's next but can't yet say how to pursue it.
What Shaida helps with
Shaida helps clients who are between roles or paths and need a clear plan. She works on how they tell their career story and how they choose their next step.
- Shaida works with clients on shaping their career narrative
- Making purpose-driven career decisions
- Aligning work with personal values
- Navigating a career pivot
- Preparing for an MBA application
- Building a clear strategy for what comes next
- Adjusting to a changing future of work
Who Shaida works with
Shaida coaches ambitious, thoughtful professionals who are in transition. Her clients are often ready for their next step but unsure how to describe it or go after it. She also holds sessions for people looking to apply to MBA programs.
Background and qualifications
Shaida spent ten years at Oracle. She started in sales and later became Head of Oracle Women's Leadership for the Americas. Her background covers technology and organizational leadership. She holds an Executive MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Shaida Hiekali pricing
Programs and services
- Life coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Career coaching
- Sales coaching
- MBA coaching
- Live MBA application Q+A sessions
Shaida Hiekali reviews
Shaida Hiekali has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 29 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She led Oracle Women's Leadership for the Americas after starting in sales at the company.
Best for professionals in a career in-between who need to tell their story and choose a direction.
Common questions
How much does Shaida Hiekali charge?
Coaching with Shaida runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message Shaida from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shaida Hiekali help with?
Shaida Hiekali helps with shaida works with clients on shaping their career narrative, making purpose-driven career decisions, aligning work with personal values and navigating a career pivot.
Does Shaida Hiekali have reviews?
Shaida Hiekali has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 29 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Shaida Hiekali certified?
Shaida Hiekali lists: Executive MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Does Shaida help with MBA applications?
Yes. MBA coaching is one of her offerings, and she hosts live Q+A sessions for people applying to MBA programs.
How do I contact Shaida Hiekali?
Send Shaida a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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