Author, public speaker, and coach for managers and leaders across the tech industry.
Blog Posts
How I’ve improved my remote presentation setup
When I wrote Demystifying Public Speaking, I based nearly all of my research and advice around how to brace yourself for, and give, in-person presentations. And for the first three years of being a self-employed trainer and coach at Wherewithall, 90% of my presentations were in-person: at company offices, conferences, and meetups. read more
Becoming A Manager In 2021
Are you—or someone you know—moving into a manager role this year? I’ve got your back! read more
Handling the Emotional Weight of 1:1s
As the anniversary of the first pandemic lockdowns loom, I am sharing a round-up of resources to help you lead and support your teammates as they deal with continued grief and burnout—and resources to help you navigate your own emotional workload as a manager or leader. read more
Set future performance reviews up for success now
Hopefully you’re nearing the end of the current performance review season! read more
Performance reviews should be unsurprising, fair, and motivating
Performance review season is upon us again! read more
The skill of naming what’s happening in the room
Tough love for managers who need to give feedback
I’m honored to coach a lot of really terrific managers and leaders in my work. But no matter how experienced or how smart these folks are, we all still get some things wrong sometimes. When it comes to feedback, I have a lot of tough love to give. read more
How 2020 has shaped you as a leader
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