About me

Hi, I’m Octavia, I’m an award-winning career coach, author and the founder of Fire Memos, a Techstars portfolio company. I’ve coached thousands of professionals in various parts of the world and I’m passionate about enabling others to achieve their potential. I want to help you if: • You want a promotion and feel your hard work isn't recognized or rewarded. • You're considering a career change. • You want to elevate your personal brand. • Or, you're pursuing becoming an author. I’m the author of "Prep, Push, Pivot" which was named one of the recommended books of the year by McKinsey & Co and Cosmopolitan. You can find it in the business section at Barnes & Noble bookstores, or via your favorite online book retailer. As the author and narrator of two Audible Original series "Brand Yourself for Success and "How to Change Careers," I share my insights on navigating career transitions, overcoming obstacles and how to position yourself for success. I’m a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and my career advice has been featured in various media outlets including Fast Company, CNN, Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, Business Insider, Newsweek, Inc, and GQ. I’m originally from England, where I was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen, one of Great Britain’s highest civic honors. I’m a dual US-UK citizen, based in Los Angeles, California. Let's make 2025 your best year yet!