How do we know we are doing the job?
I never sought leadership positions. Yet, because about my fascination of working with people, I was consistently pushed into them. Despite my passion, it took me years to fully grasp the expectations beyond my role, and how to succeed.
It was an intimidating challenge to take on.
For years, there was a constant feeling of incompetence I had to deal with. I constantly felt...
The pressure to maintain technical sharpness while juggling endless responsibilities
Overloaded with information demanding ruthless prioritization
Like an impostor, leading talent that was superior to me in any technical aspect
The impostor syndrome hit me hard. I even considered getting back to individual contributor during the bad days.
Being overwhelmed, I felt hopeless and lost. Until the day I shared it all with other managers and realized I was not alone.
Most leaders have this feeling. Whether they being new or experienced, very few were confident to thrive in the workplace. The ones that did had something special.
After two decades in the trenches, I've cracked the code that many engineering managers struggle with: how to transition from exceptional engineer to outstanding leader.
There is no college degree that teaches this transformation. It is a journey I navigated through trial, error, and continuous learning.
Now, I am helping other leaders to achieve in months what took me years to master. I guide engineering managers through the complexities of:
- Rapidly ramping up in new domains while maintaining team momentum
- Building influence and driving impact—with or without formal authority
- Transforming impostor syndrome into authentic and confident leadership
- Creating systematic approaches to information gathering and decision-making
- Becoming a cross-functional connector and strategic thinker in the workplace
My mission is to empower leaders to thrive, not just survive. Leadership success isn't measured by personal achievements—it's measured by the success you create for others.
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