Jul 31, 2024

Are you a programmer, or in any individual contributor tech role really? Considering switching into management? Be VERY careful. Most companies will not prepare you for what it takes to really be an effective manager. If you've ever been upset with a manager or felt like they weren't equipped to do their job, it's...

Jul 24, 2024

If your tech career isn't what you want it to be, it could be a mild annoyance - or something urgent. Knowing how ready you are to actually make a change is important before you take any action that could change the course of your life and career.

When I started career coaching, I noticed sometimes tech professionals...

Jul 17, 2024

Today most tech companies engage in agile signaling - without even knowing it. They do nothing to make it easy to adapt to change, but put on a show to pretend they're agile.

Many software developers and other professionals in the industry, even those with long careers, have never been on project with a truly agile...

Jul 10, 2024

Does programming ever get tiring? Are you frustrated by being left out of key decisions by the company? You may begin to wonder if you should become a manager.

In this episode I'd like to share 5 important considerations before switching from being a programmer to management. It's common advice that "all programmers...

Jul 7, 2024

Many programmers are stuck in their career today, but they place the blame on everyone else. Yes, there are some difficult things going on in the tech industry. But one of the biggest reasons programmers stop growing, is they don't get help.

In this episode, I'd like to share the things I've learned after coaching over...