Engineering Career & Leadership Coach · 23 Years in Software
Stuck at the same level or feeling aimless? Drowning or isolated in your first leadership role? Ready for something different but not sure what that looks like yet? Whatever the next chapter is - a promotion, a leadership transition, a new direction, building confidence, or more. I can be your partner and guide you.
"I was stuck at Senior for two years. Within three months I had a clear promotion case, the right sponsors, and a Staff offer the next quarter."
The approach
My mission is to help you move from going through the motions or feeling lost to intentionally shaping your own career and lifestyle. With 23 years and counting of lived experience in software, I know what it is like to be constantly busy yet feeling aimless and unmotivated and what it takes to take charge of that situation and find deeper levels of motivation and satisfaction that can extend beyond your working life.
I tailor every session to your highest impact issues. We'll often implement small, sustainable 1% changes that compound quickly whilst I give you honest support from someone who has genuinely been where you are.
Launch Phase Intake
After 23 years in the industry, I am opening my private coaching practice. For this launch phase, I am taking on 5 additional engineers or leaders to shape and support my formal move to coaching full-time whilst remaining exclusive and intentionally limited for my mentee's .
Once the launch cohort is full, this intake closes. The next opening will be at standard pricing.
Coaching Services
Every engagement starts with a free 30 minute intro. No commitment and certainly no pressure. Just a genuine conversation to see if we are the right fit.
No subscription, no ongoing commitment. Book a session when you need it. Ideal for many scenarios including a promotion push, interview preparation, or working through a specific challenge you are facing right now.
Designed for those who want to stop reacting to their week and start architecting it. We don't just solve today's problem — we build the systems that equip and elevate you.
Tailored leadership coaching with focused aftercare included in every session, session length adjustable to suit your needs and schedule.
Honesty and clarity
Knowing who this service is not for is just as important as knowing who it is for. If any of these resonate, I would genuinely rather you save your money.
"You are already doing the work. You just need someone in your corner who has been there, who will tell you a deeper truth, and who genuinely wants to see you win on your own terms."
Let's talk - it's freeCoaching Levels
Everyone is different. You can indicate the level of guidance that matches where you are, or let us figure it out together via an intro call.
Ideal if you are early in your career, new to leadership, or feeling directionless. Clear frameworks, regular check ins, and step by step accountability.
For self aware professionals who know their strengths but need a strategic partner who can think critically. Targeted challenges, skill refinement, and navigating complex situations.
A peer level partnership for experienced leaders. A sounding board for high stakes decisions, executive presence, and long term vision.
How it works
Client Stories
Not performance metrics. Actual stories from engineers and leaders who were where you are.
"I was stuck at Senior for two years, going through the motions. Within three months I had a clear promotion case, found the right sponsors, and got the Staff offer the next quarter."
"I was drowning in my first EM role. The structured coaching gave me a playbook I still use every single week. I finally feel like a leader, not just a manager with a title."
"Just a real person who has been in the trenches telling me what I needed to hear. It changed how I show up in meetings, how I handle organisational politics, and how I see my own value."
"I was in a toxic environment and did not realise how much it had eroded my confidence. Coaching helped me see clearly, build an exit strategy I felt good about, and land somewhere that actually values me."
"My team's engagement scores went up 30% after implementing the leadership practices from coaching. The pre session questionnaire alone changed how I approach every single week."
"As someone from a non technical background, I felt like an imposter every day. This coaching gave me the language, the frameworks, and the permission to lead in my own way."
The Book Club Podcast
A weekly 30 minute deep dive into the books that actually matter for engineers and leaders. Each title gets up to four episodes so you get the ideas that stick, not a surface skim.
The community votes on what we read next. You shape the curriculum.
Ready to begin?
Every service provided starts with a free 30 minute intro session. No commitment, no pressure — just a genuine conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
Timezone aware scheduling · Reschedule up to 24 hours in advance