Coaching is a container for inquiry, reflection, and support. My clients come to me with life and career questions, often sharing professional and personal challenges they’ve previously not granted the time or space to fully explore. I welcome yours, too.
Whether you’re earlier in your career and exploring design as a potential path, or a seasoned professional wondering how to transition out of your role and into retirement, I can help. Or, if you’re in a new role and looking to make an impact in those critical first 90 days, I can also help — and I’ve helped others do the same (see below). I can especially help if you’re searching for your next role and really want it to be aligned with your purpose. I’ve supported all these kinds of inquiries, and more.
My coaching packages are quarterly; we meet online every other week for one hour, and I offer asynch support between synchronous sessions. I offer a sliding scale of fees and can extend payment beyond the months we meet. My range of fees is between $750–$1500/month. I also co-coach with the fantastic and brilliant Billie Mandel and Kat Koh — we can configure however it best supports your challenges and questions.
Here’s proof of value and some recent testimony ⤵️
“Josh’s coaching over six months provided exceptional clarity and direction for my design career. Through focused sessions, he helped me identify what truly energizes me—translating between teams, seeing direct impact, and building 0-to-1 products—while uncovering my core patterns and motivations.
The coaching enabled me to confidently reshape my practice, adopt code-first tools, and embrace a hands-on approach that reignited feeling engaged in my work. Most significantly, Josh helped me articulate my unique value as a cross-functional generalist, creating a clear path for my next move.
His blend of tactical problem-solving and strategic visioning made our time together incredibly transformative.”
–John Donmoyer, Staff Product Designer, Deno
“Josh nurtures ideas and the people who have them. As a founder, the early days are a vulnerable time—exciting to be sure, but also a time when the wrong advice or feedback could have dire consequences. Before my company even had a name, Josh helped me uncover the why, the who, and the what. We rehearsed my pitch, built the foundation for the brand, and he reached out through his network for referrals.”
– Jason Stephens, Founder, Source.how
“I first met Josh when he chaired my graduate program, and his tremendous support extended even after graduation. When a colleague and I launched a design agency, Josh connected us with several companies—many of which became our first clients. One of those relationships proved such a great fit that, with Josh’s guidance, I transitioned into a full-time role where, five years later, I’m now a partner. Many of our best hires came through Josh’s recommendations—he’s a natural connector of people and opportunities in the design world.”
– Emily VanderMey, Partner, Bunsen Studio
“Working with Josh & PeopleWork has unlocked a ton of trapped value for my team. As a coach, Josh helped me create and implement my first 90 day plan as I took over leadership of a global design team. His thoughtful guidance helped me build strong relationships and prepare the soil for a burgeoning team culture.
Once my team was in place, I worked with Josh and PeopleWork again to pilot CritKit with my team, and establish a new standard for collaboration and review. Not only has CritKit been crucial in bringing our global design team together to form a community of practice, it’s been a key driving force for improved consistency and measurable improvements to the customer experience of our products. Our partner teams keep asking how the Design Org leveled up so quickly. I credit much of our success to support from Josh and PeopleWork.”
— M. Bart Renner, UX Design Manager, Syniverse
You’re looking for your next role? Great! People I’ve coached have received job offers from these and other fine companies:
“Over four sessions, Josh helped me sharpen my outline, improve my presentation skills, and gain confidence. I landed the job I wanted most and got specific positive feedback on my presentation during the interview. I couldn’t have done it without Josh’s candid feedback and commitment to helping me succeed.”
– Jason Huff, Design Director, Shopify (previously Netflix)
“Silverman is gold! When I decided that my design career needed an upgrade, Josh’s coaching helped me hone in on my unique value. He has a beautiful way of helping you unfold the answer. He is a perfect example of what a mentor should be. I loved working with Josh and would not have felt nearly as prepared for the interviews that would soon transform into my next job!”
– Ash Guillaume, Senior Systems Designer, Duolingo (previously GitHub)