Cesar V. Martinez - Leadership Coaching and Work/Life Coaching

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Cesar V. Martinez

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Successful big-tech Senior PM, coach, and servant-leader with 13+ years of experience empowering professionals to gain clarity, confidence, and career alignment. Specializes in guiding tech professionals and leaders to achieve growth, purpose, and work-life fulfillment.

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Bio

Cesar is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft and a dedicated coach with over 13 years of experience in tech. His background in Software Engineering, Program Management, and Customer Experience allows him to connect deeply with early-career professionals, seasoned leaders, and emerging managers alike. He holds degrees in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, and Human-Computer Interaction, providing a unique foundation to support clients in all aspects of their careers.

In addition to his role at Microsoft, Cesar actively coaches both individual contributors (ICs) and managers within the company, focusing on leadership development, career clarity, and personal growth. His coaching work extends to early-in-career professionals, mid-career pivots, and established leaders aiming for the next level.

His no-fluff coaching approach is built on digging deep to help clients transform their careers and lives. Cesar focuses on mindset shifts, uncovering clients' core motivations, and creating actionable plans that align with their professional and personal goals. His expertise includes:

Personal Branding: Refining resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and networking strategies to enhance visibility.
Interview Preparation & Negotiation: Building confidence, honing skills, and developing strategies to secure competitive offers.
Mindset & Leadership Coaching: Helping clients master clarity, confidence, and influence, enabling sustainable career growth.
Career Transitions & Role Changes: Guiding clients through promotions, lateral moves, and role shifts to align with their long-term vision.

His clients appreciate his actionable guidance and straightforward style, which have helped them achieve success in companies like Amazon, Boeing, and Microsoft. Cesar's impact is rooted in his ability to inspire clarity, confidence, and career satisfaction.

Notable Client Achievements

Helped an interviewing professional receive and negotiate their big-tech job offer to increase their total compensation by over $130,000
Coached a big-tech Principal Engineering Manager on leadership and confidence to support them in their new role and with their new team.
Provided application process, resume, and interview coaching to a struggling Computer Science student who landed multiple interviews and offers and ultimately accepted a role at Amazon.

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Work History

Microsoft

Program Manager II
Software Engineer II

VMware

Technical Support Engineer

Credentials

"8+ years of Engineering and big tech experience (Microsoft, VMware, John Deere, Cummins)"
Breakthrough Coaching Business Program Graduate
12+ years of leadership and coaching experience
UIUC Engineering Bachelor's in Computer Science
UIUC Business Minor (focus in Negotiations)

Industry Specialties

Education, Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, Computer Software, Information Technology and more

Functional Specialties

Customer Service, Engineering, Software Development, Management and more

FAQ

Describe your coaching style.

I embody No-Fluff across the board. You don't need motivation, you need a clear plan of action that leads to the result that lights you up inside. You don't need positivity, you need logical and practical mindset shifts that change your perspective of the world. We don't solve "leaf" problems, we dig to the roots that are causing the leaf problems in the first place - that's where life-changing results are made.

How do you measure success with a client?

I've always defined success as having everything I need to achieve whatever I wanted and having the know-how, abilities, tools, and strategies to get to work and make it happen. My clients grow by gaining clarity and taking actionable steps every single week, are completely unblocked and enabled after our calls, and walk away empowered with all the above.

What is your coaching superpower?

Individualization. I've always had a natural ability to understand individuals and tailor everything to every single client's needs to accelerate and maximize growth and success, based on what that means for them. I also base everything on logic in truth and refuse to stop digging until we find those roots. The path forward is always simple once we get there, but getting there is a science and an art, and I'm proud to teach it.

Who is your ideal client and why?

My ideal clients have 3 key qualities:

They are coachable, meaning they're ready to listen and take action. The perfect cake recipe works every time, but only if the baker follows every single step. The recipe for success is no different.
They're willing to get uncomfortable, meaning ok with taking a magnifying glass to their vulnerabilities in the name of strengthening them, and trying things they've never done before.
They are hungry and willing to take massive action, meaning they're done settling for ordinary and ready to step into the extraordinary version of themselves that they know they can become.

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