Engineering Leadership & Career Coach · 23 Years in Software

You don't need more advice.
You need a champion.

Stuck at the same level? Drowning in your first EM 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, or simply more confidence — you have found the right person.

23 Years in software
Free Intro session, always
0 Long term lock ins
coach
Client Story

"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."

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Priya S.
Staff Engineer, Fintech Scale-up

From Passive Cog to
Active Architect

My mission is to help you move from going through the motions to intentionally shaping your own career. With 23 years of lived experience in software, I know what it feels like to be in the room and what it takes to be heard in it.

I tailor every session to your highest impact issue. Small, sustainable 1% changes that compound quickly. Honest support from someone who has genuinely been where you are.

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The 100% Human Guarantee
No bot generated roadmaps. No AI scripted feedback. You get 23 years of lived experience and genuine human empathy in every session.
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Focused on your highest impact issue
Every session targets the single biggest knot to untangle, not a generic coaching checklist.
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No lock in, ever
Built on personal recommendations, not long contracts. Work together as long as it is useful, then fly.
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Honest, direct, and considered
You will hear what you need to hear, delivered with care. Real talk that changes how you show up.
Quick to compound
A series of 1% shifts that often leave clients ready to move on by themselves within just a few sessions.

The practice is open.
5 spots for the first cohort.

After 23 years in the trenches, I am opening my private coaching practice. For this launch phase, I am taking on 5 leaders to shape the first cohort. This is not a soft start — it is a deliberate one.

Spots filling

Once the launch cohort is full, this intake closes. The next opening will be at standard pricing.

Launch Phase Intake
First Cohort Session
I have been leading the conversation in the Book Club. Now I am opening the doors to 1-on-1 work. This is your chance to be part of the first cohort at a contribution rate.
  • 30 minute intro to understand where you are
  • 60 minute coaching session tailored to your goals
  • Personalised OKR to carry forward
  • Honest assessment of what ongoing coaching could do for you
Contribution based — £20 to £120
Apply for a Cohort Spot

Find your starting point

Every engagement starts with a free 30 minute intro. No commitment. Just a genuine conversation to see if we are the right fit.

Individual Contributors
Career Jump
Pay as you go — one session at a time
£65 per session

No subscription, no ongoing commitment. Book a session when you need it. Ideal for a promotion push, interview preparation, or working through a specific challenge you are facing right now.

  • A single focused 60 minute deep dive
  • Personalised OKR with free post session tweaks
  • Actionable next steps on the same day
Book a session
Engineering Managers and Staff+
Leadership Partner
For those stepping into or growing within leadership
£110 /session

Tailored leadership coaching with 60 minutes of focused aftercare included in every session.

  • Management frameworks that work in practice
  • Team and org strategy support
  • 60 minute aftercare included per session
Book a session
VP and Director
Executive Partner
£160 per session. Stakeholder alignment, org wide strategy and curated reading recommendations. 60 minute aftercare included.
Book a session
Teams
Group Coaching
£580 per package, minimum 3 sessions. Observational team analysis, shared habits and collective blockers addressed together.
Book a session
Every service
Free Intro Session
Every package begins with a no commitment 30 minute intro conversation to see if we are the right fit. Always.
Book your free intro

This is not for everyone

Knowing who this 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.

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    You want someone to simply tell you what to do long term. I am a champion, not a crutch — the goal is for you to not need me.
  • X
    You prioritise corporate loyalty over your own career trajectory. I will always put your growth first, and that is not for everyone.
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    You are not ready to implement small, compounding habits or be genuinely open to change. This only works if you do the work.
But if this is you...

"You are already doing the work. You just need someone in your corner who has been in that room, who will tell you the truth, and who genuinely wants to see you win — on your own terms."

Let's talk — it's free

Where are you today?

Every professional is different. Choose the level of guidance that matches where you are — or let us figure it out together.

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Beginner
High Guidance and Structure

Ideal if you are early in your career, new to leadership, or feeling directionless. Clear frameworks, regular check ins, and step by step accountability.

  • Engineers seeking their first promotion
  • New managers finding their leadership voice
  • Those who benefit from a clear roadmap
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Intermediate
Balanced Guidance and Autonomy

For self aware professionals who know their strengths but need a strategic partner. Targeted challenges, skill refinement, and navigating complex situations.

  • Mid senior engineers preparing for Staff
  • Managers scaling teams or processes
  • Navigating organisational change
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Advanced
Light Touch and Strategic Partnership

A peer level partnership for experienced leaders. A sounding board for high stakes decisions, executive presence, and long term vision.

  • Staff+ engineers shaping technical strategy
  • Directors and VPs driving org wide impact
  • Leaders preparing for executive transitions

Simple, focused, yours

1
Free 30 min intro
A genuine conversation. No pitch, no pressure — just figuring out if we are the right fit.
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Pre session questionnaire
You rate your energy, name your biggest blocker, and flag any personal goal currently being squeezed out.
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60 min focused session
HD video via Zoom or Google Meet. One hour of fully prepared, focused coaching time.
4
Progress and momentum
Async support between sessions. Notes, OKRs, and progress tracking to keep you moving forward.

Real people. Real change.

Not performance metrics. Actual stories from engineers and leaders who were exactly 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."

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Priya S.
Staff Engineer, Fintech Scale-up
★★★★★

"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."

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Marcus T.
Engineering Manager, E-Commerce Platform
★★★★★

"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."

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Rachel K.
VP of Engineering, Series B Startup
★★★★★

"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."

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David L.
Senior Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
★★★★★

"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."

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Anika M.
Senior Engineering Manager, SaaS Company
★★★★★

"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."

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James W.
Director of Engineering, Healthcare Tech
Coming Soon

Great books.
Half the time.

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.

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Vote on the next book — members pick from a shortlist each month.
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Up to four 30 minute episodes per book, covering the ideas worth carrying into your work.
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A practical lens throughout — always connecting the ideas back to engineering and leadership in the real world.
Membership
The Book Club
A low cost way to hear how I think, explore ideas together, and see whether my approach resonates with you before committing to anything else.
Member Perk
Members get priority access to new coaching slots and a 10% discount on their first Career Jump session.
Free
2 week trial, no card required
£4.99
per month after trial, cancel any time
Join the waiting list

Let's find out if we are the right fit

Every engagement 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.

Sessions via Zoom or Google Meet · Timezone aware scheduling · Reschedule up to 24 hours in advance