When I first crossed paths with Megan at Microsoft, she was already making waves as a senior figure within the Xbox team, a beacon of leadership and innovation. As a junior, stepping into the vast, complex world of tech, Megan became more than just a mentor to me; she was a guiding light in an often intimidating industry. Her wisdom, patience, and empowering presence taught me invaluable lessons that have shaped me both personally and professionally.

Megan instilled in me the courage to embrace my authenticity, reminding me that my voice is not only valid but necessary in a field where women are vastly underrepresented. She equipped me with strategies to navigate conflict, not by avoiding it, but by facing it head-on with confidence and grace. Perhaps most importantly, Megan helped me dismantle the crippling doubt of imposter syndrome that so many of us grapple with. Through our conversations, she fortified my belief in my abilities and my right to occupy space in the tech world.

Being a woman engineer in a male-dominated sphere is a journey fraught with challenges, but mentors like Megan transform these hurdles into stepping stones towards growth and resilience. Megan is more than just a leader; she is an inspirational, badass force of nature who approaches every challenge with a fierce determination and a refusal to accept defeat. Her ability to drive projects to success, regardless of the obstacles, is nothing short of remarkable.

Megan, your influence has been a catalyst for change not only in my career but in the lives of countless other women navigating the tech industry. Your mentorship, friendship, and unwavering support have been gifts of immeasurable value. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for me and for paving the way for women everywhere. Your legacy is one of empowerment, excellence, and enduring impact.

"Working with Megan Riley as my leadership coach has been an absolute game-changer for me. Megan has not only helped me systemize and prioritize my work effectively but has also empowered me to take it to the next levels of productivity and success. I appreciate Megan’s ability to help me set and achieve big goals both for myself and my work, streamline my workflow and focus on what truly matters. She’s experienced, wise and empathic, and I am so grateful to have her as my coach."

"Megan consulted with the Kelkoo Group exec team to help the company get an internal mentoring program started. She qualified our needs to understand our specific context in a few very efficient preparation meetings. She then delivered an excellent presentation to the exec team where she took us through her recommendations which she had adapted very well to our company’s specific context. The answers to our many questions in the Q&A session demonstrated the depth and breadth of her experience and her awareness of cultural aspects which are key to get right. We’d be very happy to work again with Megan at the next opportunity and highly recommend her to anyone person or company seeking advice or training on any people management related topic."

"Megan is an incredible business leader, mentor, and partner who excels at team-building and business execution. I've personally had the opportunity to see the change she can bring to an organization and learn from her guidance. Megan navigates the balance of strong, directed leadership with personal empathy, always giving those on her team the opportunity to shine and grow. Working with Megan was a major inflection point in my career. I saw her lead by example when building diverse, highly functional teams from scratch and navigating difficult organizational challenges. Her personal attention allowed those on her team to achieve more, making the team feel like more than the sum of its parts. I would highly recommend Megan as a resource for tackling critical short-term problems or crafting a long-term vision for an organization."