I’ve had the privilege of meeting regularly with Javier since last year, and he’s been instrumental in my professional and personal growth. He’s guided me through work challenges like managing team friction and making conscious career choices. What truly sets him apart is his empathy and genuine human approach. His insights have helped me navigate complex work scenarios and address life-related issues. I’m incredibly grateful for his guidance and positive impact on my journey so far.

Javier is definitely one of the most impactful and trustworthy people in my career, and significantly shaped who I am as a UXR today. I was fortunate to have him as my first manager, as well as a mentor and sponsor. He showed me what high-quality impactful research really means, coached me on how to manage stakeholder relationships, guided me through several critical career decisions

Javier’s a truly exceptional person and coach, and unlike anyone I know. He never shies away from tough conversations and I’ve always appreciated his honest and candid nature. From career progression advice, to tips on enhancing my leadership presence and more, he delivered his thoughts with kindness, practicality, and a real desire to see me succeed. It’s clear his joy comes from watching people thrive and remain true to their values, and I know I’m a better researcher & human because of him.

Javi’s mentorship has been invaluable. He taught me passion, dedication, and self-reflection. As his research assistant, I gained real-world experience and a strong work ethic. He’s always there for guidance and support, helping me navigate career decisions and complex issues. His ability to listen, understand, share honest feedback, and ask provocative questions, has been and will continue to be instrumental in my professional growth. I’m truly grateful for his mentorship and friendship.

I had the pleasure of receiving coaching from Javier for several years during key moments in my career – from starting in a new area, returning to work as a first-time mom, and transitioning into management. What sets Javier apart is his blend of empathy, rationality and straightforwardness. His coaching helped me to move forward in my professional life (and become a happier person in general). I wholeheartedly recommend Javier to anyone looking for an impactful career coach who genuinely cares.

Over the years Javier has helped me work through ever-evolving challenges at work. With his sharp intellect and no-nonsense attitude, he cut through – in my mind – deeply entangled issues of role, people, project, career aspirations and personal challenges, exposing a clear path forward that was mine to take if I so wanted. The gnarlier the issue, the better. With breathtaking honesty Javier, in a blink, destroyed some long-held and cherished beliefs, freeing me up to consider alternatives.

I couldn’t recommend Javier enough as a mentor. He is a true lead and expert in qualitative & quantitative methodologies + thoroughly understands the state of the UX industry. With very little input he could advise on stakeholder management, navigating change, and career progression + allowed me to think about my own direction with more care and intention. On top of that, Javier’s approach has always been highly personal and approachable, which is a very rare trait among senior leads like him.

In our sessions together, Nina applied techniques that really helped visualise problems and challenges I face in my day to day; attaching words and meaning to things that I was not aware were even issues I was dealing with at times. Nina helped me think through and map issues, priorities, things on my mind and anything that was coming up in sessions both on a personal level (work life balance and managing being a mum and wanting to advance in your career) and on a professional level (mapping priorities and responsibilities).

Javier has been my most valuable advisor and coach through my 25+ year career, which includes almost 18 years at Google. Without his guidance, coming from an impressive experience in UX both as a lecturer, practitioner, and leader, I would have been unable to successfully navigate the organizational, personal and professional challenges that laid in my path. Always through a humane lens, Javier has helped me solve thorny problems and make difficult decisions, and given me the tools to thrive.

Nina ist eine aufmerksame, vertrauensvolle und einfühlsame Person, die über ein breites methodisches und menschliches Erfahrungswissen im Coaching verfügt. Damit kann sie helfen, den Blick über den eigenen Horizont hinaus zu wenden, wenn die eigene Thematik noch unklar scheint. Sie hält dabei nicht an methodischen Werkzeugen fest, sondern entwickelt intuitiv passende Ansätze für die Herausforderungen des Coachees. Ich bin begeistert von Nina – als Person, als Coach und als Kollegin und kann sie und ihr Coaching nur wärmstens empfehlen.

Javier has mentored me throughout my career at Google. His vast experience as a manager and a coach enabled him to provided valuable advice in tricky situations and support me in career pivots. I especially appreciated his candor and “tell-it-like-it-is” approach, which was refreshing in a corporate world where things can be political and veiled. Another aspect that makes Javier a great coach is that he really cares. He is passionate about helping people and it shows. I highly recommend Javier!