When I first approached James, I had been job searching for five months with no clear strategy. At the same time, I’d left my role due to personal reasons, moved back home, and was navigating major life changes. I needed clarity, confidence, and direction — and that’s when I turned to James. My application success rate was very low, but James quickly changed that. After rebuilding my CV together, I started getting noticed by major companies. He then gave me a clear, structured plan for improving my pitch and interview performance, which kept me focused and accountable. Within three months, I landed an excellent new role with a highly competitive salary. What I appreciated most was James’s mix of professionalism, warmth, and responsiveness. His coaching is practical, tailored, and genuinely transformative. I’d highly recommend James to any PM looking to elevate their career. I’ll also continue working with him as I grow into the Product Leader I aspire to be.

James was my coach for four months, and I honestly couldn’t recommend him more. He has a broad set of skills and experience, and he adapts his coaching to what you actually need. Over the months we worked together, we dug into experimentation, stakeholder management, ways of working, and support across ongoing discovery and delivery. We also stepped back to look at the bigger picture and my career goals for the next three to five years. I recommend James not just because he’s a great coach, but because he’s a genuinely lovely human who cares about product and will back you all the way in your growth.

I had the pleasure of spending time with James through both Product Sphere and in 1:1 settings and I cannot understate how valuable his insight is, especially when it comes to building your online profile on LinkedIn. James helped me understand the dynamics of content creation, what engages people and generates new followers, all while formulating a personal brand that has helped me unlock doors with new opportunities both personally and professionally. Every meeting with James has resulted in unearthing a new learning that is both practical and effective. When you combine James' depth of knowledge, personability and his practical-focused coaching style, you effectively have a tri-force of wisdom. I highly recommend James to Product people at any point in their career who are looking to go to the next level!

I don't think I would have made it through my job search in one piece without James. Before joining his community, I spent over a year applying on my own. It was exhausting and pretty demoralising. As a senior leader, I thought I had things fairly well-polished, but James provided invaluable insight that helped me stand out even more. His resume reviews, mock interviews, and LinkedIn feedback were extremely helpful. He was also willing to review each one as many times as it took to get things right. On top of that, he supported me through a negotiation process that didn’t follow any standard playbook. It wasn’t a typical job offer (it was more like a business conversation) and he helped me think through it from multiple angles, not just as a candidate but as a peer. What really made a difference, though, was the space he created. Being surrounded by others facing the same tough market helped me get out of my own head. That network kept me sane, gave me perspective, and helped rebuild my confidence at a time I really needed it. If you’re a product professional or product leader navigating this market, James gets it. And he’s willing to provide you with real, thoughtful support.

After over a year of unsuccessful solo job searching during a particularly challenging period, working with James was a game-changer. His coaching helped me transition from extended unemployment to receiving two competitive offers simultaneously for roles I was genuinely excited about. James brought incredible energy to each session and coached me through every aspect of the process—from interview preparation to framing my experiences in ways that resonated with hiring managers. His guidance during salary negotiations was particularly valuable, helping me secure a 15% compensation increase that more than covered his coaching fee. What sets James apart is his combination of strategic expertise and genuine investment in his clients' success. He worked tirelessly to help me achieve the outcomes I needed to move forward in my career. I highly recommend working with James—he truly transforms both your approach and your results. I'm excited to continue working with him as I grow in my new role.

A post of appreciation! In a market as competitive and uncertain as today’s, the value of genuine support and expert guidance cannot be overstated. I’m grateful to James Gunaca for his thoughtful mentorship and encouragement throughout my recent efforts in navigating the employment landscape. The mock interviews, in particular, have been instrumental in helping me build confidence and seeing my blind spots. James is the founder of Product Sphere - a product management community that believes in elevating each other and supporting career paths in product management. I’ve met and worked with people from around the globe and felt supported by every member of the community I engaged with. A special thank you to Desmond Leo who has always been open to get on a call and provide valuable feedback on my work. Your insights made a significant impact, and I deeply appreciate the time and care you invested. I feel fortunate to be part of a huge product community that has been so open to meet, share and learn. Thank you for being such an important part of my journey. If you are looking for the next step in your product journey, I couldn’t recommend working with James more!

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend a Product Management webinar hosted by Itai Leibowitz & James Gunaca from Kadima Careers. I gained a ton of valuable insights about what it takes to be a successful product manager and how to grow your career and network in this field. I even got to connect with some some great product folks! If you’re interested in breaking into product or leveling up your career, I highly recommend attending one of their sessions in the future! #ProductManagement #CareerGrowth #KadimaCareers

James’ resources really helped me boost my CV and LinkedIn profile. Practical tips and clear guidance. Highly recommend 🙌

I managed to land myself a new role in a space I was targeting. James' coaching and interview tips helped a whole lot, thank you!

Working with James was an absolute pleasure. I was stuck in my career and not really getting traction with any new opportunities. Finally, I decided to try coaching. I met with several prospective coaches, but honestly, within seconds of meeting James, I knew immediately that he was the right choice. He made me feel at ease and confident naturally, and I couldn’t have gotten to where I am now without his help. He helped me with everything, from resume building, to story telling and practice interviews. The system he’s put together is really well thought out and helpful. I couldn’t express more gratitude for his time, and I would recommend him to anyone looking to follow the same path that I did. Thank you, James!

James has a remarkable ability to guide you in mapping your experience to the job requirements and presenting it with the right narrative and at the right level. He doesn’t just help with interviews — he teaches you how to pitch yourself confidently, structure your story, and communicate your value effectively. James is approachable, friendly, and understands the ask of the hour perfectly. I have been part of James’ product community for 1 year, and he is a great product coach. His guidance makes a real difference in building confidence and clarity in any high-stakes situation.

Hey just letting you know that this is an excellent work and you’re contributing a ton to the PM community.

You have been a great support for me last couple of months. I was very hesitant to put this phase out there in public but some words of yours helped me to go all out. Thanks to you!

Something that I always appreciated about your coaching James Gunaca is taking the disciplines we learn as Product Managers and Leaders and applying it to ourselves.

James, your reports have become the premier place on the internet to check what's happening with the PM job!

Thanks ProductTank London for leading the conversation with James Gunaca, Maria Ladusane, and Surajan Singh. Great to hear from your experiences! 🚀

After months of exploration, interviews, and conversations with different organizations, I've found the right fit. Shout out to James Gunaca and others at Kadima Careers for helping me get clear on my career strategy and find a path aligned with the areas I want to grow.

Last week's #ProductTank in Brighton was one of those sessions that sticks. Open. Honest. Real talk about what it actually takes to climb the PM ladder. A few things that hit home: 1) Growth isn’t a checklist - it’s a story you craft (thank you Thor Mitchell). 2) Your career deserves a roadmap, not just a to-do list (James Gunaca nailed this). 3) Feedback hurts sometimes, but that’s where the magic happens (Eddie Sawyers said what we’re all thinking). It really resonated with me as someone building products in streaming, where the work is high stakes, timelines are tight, and success often means balancing creative vision with commercial reality. The same rules apply to careers: clarity, iteration, and feedback loops are everything.

After spending this summer and autumn searching for my next role, I'm thrilled to say I've completed my first week at Pendo.io as Sr Manager of Product Management 🎉 And thanks to James Gunaca for helping me structure my search, amp up my applications, and improve my interviewing.