ABOUT

About Ira Tau

Coaching by a Leader Who’s Been There

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I began my career as a hands-on developer, building software and solving technical problems as part of web engineering teams. Over time, I advanced through senior engineering roles, team leadership, and eventually into executive management at the CTO level.

That full progression, from individual contributor to executive, gives me a uniquely well-rounded perspective on the leadership challenges my clients face as they advance in their own careers.

For over 30 years, I’ve led teams, scaled platforms, and delivered on digital projects across traditional and social media, lifestyle content, live events, SaaS, finance, and e-commerce. Along the way, I learned that the toughest challenges weren’t technical — they were human: influencing across teams, managing ambiguity, communicating clearly, actively listening, and leading through shifting priorities and change.

That realization led me to executive coaching in 2018.

You can learn more about me on my LinkedIn Page.

You may also view my résumé here.

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Coaching for Leaders Who Build, Influence, and Grow

From new managers to seasoned executives, I coach individuals navigating leadership transitions, organizational complexity, and the pressure to deliver through others. Curious if coaching is right for you or your team? Start here.

  • - Engineers, product managers, project managers, and emerging leaders stepping into management

    - Experienced leaders preparing for broader executive responsibilities

    - People leaders and sponsors investing in talent growth

  • - Strengthening confidence and executive presence

    - Leading cross-functional teams

    - Communicating with clarity and influence

    - Navigating organizational complexity

    - Driving outcomes through people

    - Planning and preparing for promotion

    - Adapting to fast-changing expectations

  • I blend real‑world experience with coaching methodologies. Using optional assessments, values exploration, and an emotional‑intelligence focus, I help clients find clarity, spot patterns, and build practical strategies. Clients describe my style as calm, pragmatic, direct, and non‑judgmental—a trusted partner who challenges supportively and celebrates achievements along the way.

    I adhere to the ICF core competencies for coaches.

  • As a coach certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), I am committed to maintaining strict ethical guidelines in everything I do. This means that clear expectations, confidentiality and agreements will be established from the start and will be maintained throughout. Here is the ICF Code of Ethics.

  • - ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

    - Columbia University Coaching Certification Program (3CP)

    - BS and MBA in Computer Science and Information Technology

    - Certified in DISC, MBTI, Hogan, CliftonStrengths, EIQ-2, and multiple 360° instruments

    - 30+ years of technology leadership and coaching experience

    - My complete résumé can be viewed here.