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Technology is what propelled you to early success. Then, engineering leadership materialized as an opportunity to have greater impact.
Suddenly it's no longer about writing world-class code. It's about caring for a team of complex, ever-changing people who rely on you for your expertise, wisdom and support. Your scope is larger and more complex than ever before.
But who looks after you? Who is helping you grow into the leader you desire to be? Your coach.
Good coaching relies on getting the fundamentals right. We never lose sight of the magic five.
Define and focus on your desired goals
Explore your situation using more beautiful questions
Brainstorm your potential courses of action
Decide on your course and develop an action plan
Execute your plan, stay accountable, reflect on learning
As my team and scope grew, I recognized the need for coaching, yet I was hesitant. My initial meeting with Andre, however, completely shifted my perspective. He has been a trusted friend, guru, and advisor to me. He has helped me understand my challenges better and find an elegant solution. I highly recommend Andre as a coach to unlock the next phase of career growth.
Charudatta W. - Engineering Manager - Lyft
Working with Andre as my executive coach has been a truly transformative experience for me and my team. From the outset, he demonstrated a genuine understanding of my unique challenges and aspirations. He tailored our sessions to address my needs, ensuring that the advice & strategies we developed were aligned with my situation and personality. One of the most significant impacts he had on me was his ability to help me organize and refine my approach to leadership. His extensive knowledge in engineering, team building, strategy, and startups was key to my success. I highly recommend him to any executive looking to unlock their full potential and lead their team to new heights.
Apoorva D. - Head of Engineering - Viralspace
Working with Andre has been a blessing in so many regards. He is not only one of the most talented leaders I have met, but also an incredible human being. His authenticity, transparency, and depth of knowledge make conversations frictionless and always fruitful. Andre has made me a better leader, consistently challenging me to think deeper about problems. I cherished my time with Andre, and his teachings will stick with me throughout my entire career.
Blake P. - Creative Technology Director - Netflix
My manager suggested I work with a coach to help identify and solve challenges, and to grow faster. I wanted to improve as a leader, enhance communication with the team, and refine the planning process. I feel comfortable discussing anything related to my work, and my coach consistently highlights key moments and asks insightful questions, which helps me better understand the situation and identify underlying problems. My coach has also shared valuable ideas that I hadn't known or previously utilized. Whether facing challenges in coaching, mentoring, hiring, or team performance, my coach consistently highlights key ideas, asks pertinent questions, helps me better understand the situation, and supports me in solving problems. Overall, I feel very comfortable working with them and happily recommend their services.
Viktor G. - Head of Engineering - Readdle
Supporting your team to row in the same direction is more important than optimizing for how fast you can row.
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We coach clients through a broad range of challenges.
We combine research-backed, proven and effective tools, models and methods to support you in almost any work-related circumstance.
A seasoned and dedicated coach who draws on over 20 years of leadership in high-performance, product-oriented technology teams. He got his start as a software developer at an ISP, where he turned his experiences into a technology book.
He was the Director of Engineering for a 400-person engineering team at Riot Games, a core systems team at Facebook, and an advertising product group at LinkedIn. In those roles he led product engineering across many domains and gained deep experience with growing leaders, designing cross-functional organizations, managing performance, scaling development processes, and leading product and technology strategies.
It is this experience that allows Andre to build deep empathy with new and seasoned professionals alike. He's taken the journey they're on and is never happier than when helping them get to their destination.
