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 ready to make a career change. • You want to become 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 host of the Audible Original series "How to Change Careers with Octavia Goredema," I share my insights on navigating career transitions and overcoming obstacles. 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!