Whether it's career or family, live grounded and empowered.

Wentao Zhang, PhD

Wentao Zhang, PhD

Career & Family Coach

Erickson Certified Professional Coach (ECPC)

ICF Certified Coach

Supported 60+ individuals and families through growth and transformation.

A Proud Mom, Coaching-Style Parenting Practitioner

Ex-Meta, ex-Amazon

Who I am

I grew up in China and earned a PhD in Engineering from USC. I spent over 13 years in data, optimization and machine learning work. I have over 8 years experience working at Meta and Amazon. Now I am an ICF certified coach.

A few years ago, I went through deep setbacks and self-doubt in my career. That's when I started training as a coach — and the process itself became a journey of growth. I slowly began to see myself clearly, and my relationship with work changed: from a place where I had to constantly prove myself, into a place where I keep growing. That shift is what convinced me coaching truly creates change — and it's where my own coaching journey began.

What I can help

Career

For High Achievers Navigating Midlife:

You built your career by working hard, being dependable, and meeting expectations. Now, uncertainty makes every step feel risky. Work feels less rewarding, yet major decisions leave you second-guessing yourself. The old formula for success no longer works, but you’re unsure what growth should look like now.

Working with me, you will:

  1. Make clear, confident choices at pivotal career moments.
  2. Move beyond execution to define the right problems and become an influential strategic partner.
  3. Redefine what career growth looks like for your next stage of life.
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Family

To the anxious and exhausted parents:

You are juggling so many roles, but feel you do well in none of them. You want to stay close to your kids, but often feel pushed away. Home feels tense — everyone walking on eggshells, but you want it to be warm and relaxed.

Working with me you will:

  1. Help kids get to know themselves, and find their self-drive.
  2. Help parents move from anxiety to a sense of ease and direction.
  3. Help the whole family build nurturing relationships — home becomes a lifelong source of grounding for everyone in it.
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FAQs

1
How do I get started?

Simply book your first session with me using above buttons, I will talk to you soon!

2
How will I work with you?

Real change deserves to be accompanied, cannot be rushed — which is why what I offer is a journey, not a single conversation. I offer one-on-one coaching in a package with 10–15 sessions.

3
What is your coaching approach?

Being: I believe you are inherently whole — capable of finding your own answers.

Doing: I'm a coach who sees both the trees and the forest — through deep listening, powerful questions, presence, and encouragement, I help you see yourself, and the relationships and systems around you.

Having: Through a genuine, grounded coaching relationship, you'll keep seeing yourself more clearly — and create the life you truly want.