Waiting for a Promotion? That’s Your First Mistake
A client recently asked me, “Should I bring up a promotion with my manager—or just wait and see what happens?” Short answer: […]
Are You Hiding in Plain Sight? The Power of Visibility in Your Career
Many years ago, I had someone on my team—let’s call him Raj. Raj was one of the sharpest software architects I’ve ever […]
Be the Leader You’d Want to Work For
Recently, a former Amazon GM posted a sarcastic message on LinkedIn outlining six “best practices” to get promoted in tech. His list […]
Situational Coaching: A Trusted Sounding Board for Leaders
I remember preparing for a high-stakes conversation about a critical project that was in trouble early in my leadership career. The project […]
Client Success Story – Journey From Technical Expert to Leader
What factors influenced your decision to choose Art as your coach?During my initial introduction call with Art, I was immediately impressed by […]
The Art of Delivering Bad News
I wasn’t always good at delivering bad news to my manager. It wasn’t that I was afraid to do it—after all, I […]
7 Ways to Help Someone Find a Job
As of early 2025, 6.8 million people in the U.S. are unemployed, with a 4.0% unemployment rate (BLS.gov). In technology sector, unemployment […]
Why Tech Leaders Need to Let Go of Always Being Right
As a tech leader, I’ve often found myself caught in the trap of needing to be right. It’s how many of us […]
3 Key Strategies to Future-Proof Your Tech Career Amidst Layoffs (and Why You Need Them Now)
Are you worried about your future in tech? You’re not alone. In 2024, over 150,000 tech workers lost their jobs across more […]
The Power of Skip-Level Meetings and How to Make Them Work
I’ve wanted to write about skip-level meetings for a while now. Let’s starting with a definition. A skip-level meeting is a one-on-one […]