Master the human side of technology leadership — from first-time manager to seasoned executive — with practical workshops and no-BS coaching tailored to your journey.
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Struggling with team dynamics, performance challenges, or transitioning responsibilities? Let's talk. I bring 25+ years in the trenches — from startup chaos to Fortune 100 politics. I've survived hypergrowth, led through layoffs, and learned that the best systems are built on trust, not just process.
Schedule a 100% free, 30 minute coaching session to chat through your challenges.
Upcoming Workshops
Foundations: From Individual Contributor to Professional Enabler
September 2025 • Full day, in-person workshop in Portland, OR
The transition from engineer to manager requires a foundational shift in how you think. You've spent years optimizing code, architecture, and technical systems. Now you're responsible for optimizing a very different kind of system: your team's collaboration, communication, and output.
This workshop teaches new engineering managers how to apply systems thinking to people management, giving you practical frameworks for navigating team conflicts, managing the changing dynamics with colleagues at all levels, and defining success in your new role. Walk away with confidence, proven tools, and a clear 90-day roadmap for a successful transition into engineering management.
Coaching Program
The workshop gives you the frameworks, and coaching helps you apply them to your specific challenges. Whether you're navigating difficult team dynamics, preparing for a promotion, or scaling your leadership as your organization grows, having an experienced partner makes all the difference.
Flexible options: Monthly or quarterly retainers that scale with your needs, project-based intensive support, or single sessions for specific challenges.
Your choice of format: Video calls for structured problem-solving, real-time text for in-the-moment help, or on-site support for intensive projects.
After 25+ years building and scaling engineering teams, I've probably faced whatever challenge you're dealing with. More importantly, I've learned that the best coaching happens when you feel safe to talk about what's really going on, free of politics or corporate BS.