Testimonials

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    I had a very positive experience working with Neelanja. In our very first session, she was able to identify key gaps in my LinkedIn profile and resume. The changes she suggested significantly improved my confidence as I prepared for a transition into Product Management roles. Before the session, I was feeling discouraged as I had not received responses after applying to multiple positions. She helped me identify shortcomings in my job search strategy and guided me toward roles that were better aligned with my experience and skill set. She also highlighted the strengths and unique aspects of my profile that could make my resume more compelling to hiring managers. This, in turn, increased my confidence and reassured me that a transition into PM was achievable. I would highly recommend Neelanja to anyone seeking the right guidance for a PM job search or a transition into PM role. Her insights, practical advice, and personalized approach made a meaningful difference in my job search journey.
    Parth Shah
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    Two sessions with Neelanja and the impact is already measurable not just in how my profile reads, but in how I think as a product leader. She identified precisely what was diluting sixteen years of enterprise platform experience. I was narrating delivery, not demonstrating product judgment. Her 1-1 coaching framework recalibrated my narrative around the signals that matter for the role I am targetting for. What distinguishes Neelanja is the depth of her diagnostic. She does not coach you to sound like a product leader. She recalibrates how you think, how you position, and how a hiring panel interprets your experience. For senior professionals whose capability exceeds their market positioning, Neelanja is the clearest path to closing that gap. - Varsha
    Varsha
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    "Every single session has served as a distinct milestone toward the professional transformation I was aiming for. Session 1 was all about discovery—mapping out my current strengths and defining my true targets. Session 2 brought deep refinement; the transition was immediately visible across every aspect of my work. Session 3 provided critical real-world exposure through mock interviews, helping me pinpoint exact gaps and areas for growth. Having a clear roadmap with visible results and exceptional guidance has completely transformed me in a very short span of time. I’ve gone from having a directionless CV to becoming a focused arrow aiming for the stars. I can truly feel the shift. Thank you for your guidance!" - Manish Agrawal
    Manish Agrawal
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    Game-changer resume review call. Neelanja cut through all the noise and diagnosed my exact positioning gap . She didn't give generic advice and pointed out truth about my blind spots and gave me a clear roadmap forward. In 45 minutes, she provided more strategic clarity than months of self-reflection. Highly recommend booking her if you're serious about leveling up your career in product leadership domain — Varsha
    Varsha
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    In a world where product leaders and hiring managers pretend to share knowledge in the name of Linkined posts, comes this truth teller who wants you to know the other side. If you crave to know, this is the place.
    Parvathinathan Venkiteswaran
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    SHIFT Is a System in itself. Needs Systematic approach Continuous refinement over sessions by sessions From a PM lens, what to think and showcase is what you learn in these sessions. It's not about look and feel of Profile it's about what Image your work creates Session 1 to session 3 That Guidance has made me rethink and redesign my words just not on paper but in my Entire Personality itself. Shifting has started reflecting in my approach and I myself can sense it, and Living it.. Thanks for being my Mentor in this Journey..
    Manish Agrawal

Services

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Hiring Signal Review pdf
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Product Hiring Signal Assessment

Product Hiring Signal Assessment (Async Strategic Review)
9991,198
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Video meeting . 45 mins

Mock Interview Hiring Panel Simulation (1:1)

Product Mock Interview & Hiring Panel Simulation (1:1)
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Executive Product Leadership Positioning Track

Clarity → Positioning → Direction (From a Hiring Panel Lens)
Mock Interview Hiring Panel Simulation (1:1)
Video Meeting
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20,997
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Founder Session 1:1 . 45 mins

Founder Calibration & Narrative Reset(High-Stakes)

Founder Calibration + Narrative Pressure-Test (Enterprise)
3,9994,799
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Package . 3 products

Product Role Transition Track (End-to-End)

Clarity → Positioning → Direction (From a Hiring Panel Lens)
Mock Interview Hiring Panel Simulation (1:1)
Video Meeting
3
19,99920,997
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One-to-one session . 45 mins
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AI PM Market Positioning Strategy Session Live 1:1

Get Shortlisted for AI Product Roles: 1:1 Strategy Session
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Ratings and feedback

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Working with Neelanja Makhija was a game-changer for my career pivot. With over 18 years of experience, I needed a sophisticated approach to transition from Program Delivery to Product-Led Leadership. Neelanja's insights were surgical. She re-engineered my professional narrative and delivered a high-impact LinkedIn overhaul that perfectly positions me for senior-level product roles. For any veteran leader looking to modernize their brand, Neelanja is the expert you need.
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I had a resume review session with Neelanja focused on calibrating my resume to better align with the current job market. It had been quite a while since I last interviewed as a candidate, and being in a new region made the job application trends and expectations feel completely unfamiliar. Neelanja helped me clearly identify the gaps in my resume and in the way I was approaching job applications. Her feedback was very structured, direct, and constructive — she wasn’t afraid to point out the hard truths, which is exactly what I needed. The session gave me clarity, direction, and a much stronger understanding of how to position my experience effectively. I highly recommend connecting with Neelanja if you’re looking for honest, actionable guidance to improve your resume and job search strategy.

About me

Pre-Application Positioning Strategist for Experienced PMs & POs Senior product professionals rarely struggle due to lack of experience. They struggle because hiring panels can’t quickly interpret role ownership, decision scope, and outcome impact. I work with experienced PMs and POs (typically 5–15+ years) who are: • Confused between PM vs PO positioning • Transitioning toward senior roles • Applying without consistent shortlists • Unclear how their ownership is being read by the market My lens is shaped by 15+ years across Product, Ownership, and Consulting — currently VP at Citi (ex-UBS), leading complex product platforms in regulated environments. I don’t focus on resume formatting or generic interview scripts. I focus on clarity before application — so you make the right move, not just the next move.