Skip to main content

Shaping What’s Next from Within: Growing Your Career at Coupa

a group of people standing in a room
Written by Len Abbazia

Shaping what's next is about both innovation and the people driving it.

In the latest episode of Shaping What’s Next at Coupa, host Len Abbazia sits down with Mike Leeman, Manager of Talent Acquisition for EMEA, to talk about one of the most powerful drivers of career growth: internal mobility.

Together, they unpack what it really means to build your career from within the Coupa Village—from navigating the internal hiring process to standing out in interviews and taking ownership of your next move.

One theme comes through clearly: growth doesn’t happen by chance—it happens through curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to step forward.

As Mike shares, internal candidates already understand Coupa’s culture and how we work. The opportunity—and the expectation—is to go a step further: to show how your experience can create even greater impact in a new role.

Whether you’re actively exploring your next opportunity or simply thinking about what’s possible, this episode offers practical advice to help you:

  • Take ownership of your career path
  • Approach internal interviews with intention
  • Clearly articulate your impact and potential
  • Bring fresh perspective to new challenges

At Coupa, the path forward doesn’t always mean looking outside—it often starts right here.

Watch Episode 8: Shaping What's Next from Within.

Ready to Shape What’s Next?

Explore opportunities at Coupa Careers

Join our Talent Community

And help build tomorrow—together.

Coupa’s resident talent/employer brand storyteller, Len Abbazia, brings over a decade of experience in HR marketing and editorial strategy. He leads Coupa’s global talent content development, campaign management, and corporate recruitment storytelling. Connect with Len on LinkedIn