What’s it like having a conversation with our coaches?

Get a sense by listening to this interview as Jim has a conversation with Bob Belderbos who hosts the informative and highly motivating Pybites podcast.

In this conversation Jim gives an overview of how he approaches coaching, navigating job transition in your software engineering career and compelling reasons why you should seriously consider learning Rust.

Show notes for this conversation

Our coaches have advanced the careers of some remarkable software engineers…

  • “I am able to come to our sessions seeking advice for my current role or, questions about the industry in general knowing that Jim will offer everything he can with an objective, non-judgemental approach to communication. He draws from years of experience as an engineer, a director, a mentor, and a firm believer in the opportunity for technologists to find meaning in the work that they do. I absolutely recommend working with Jim to everyone looking to better understand their own personal formula for maintaining a feeling of inspiration in their work and for achieving their career goals.”

    Caleb Bourg

    Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead

  • "I just finished a 6 month coaching term with Jim and it has been transformative. His coaching made me both aware and then work through patterns and mindsets that were holding me back professionally. I came into our coaching sessions as a fustrated chemical engineer that wanted to develop a piece of software. I am leaving those sessions as an engineer with a clear understanding of what frustrates me and how I contributed to those frustrations, a clear career vision, and with the tools I need to complete my software project. I would recommend any engineer looking to unlock their full potential work with Jim."

    Ray Losch

    Engineer & Manager

  • "I felt understood, heard and supported throughout my coaching term. Jim is a very empathetic listener and has a knack for identifying the underlying reason and highlighting it very clearly and very effectively. I always looked forward to our sessions and I knew that I would always learn something new in each one of them. "

    Lavanya

    Senior Software Engineer

  • “It was great having a sounding board to think through some of the biggest decisions of my professional career. I came into coaching with a hunch that I was confused and left with a clear path that I’m proud of and can confidently dive into because I’ve tested the waters with experience and contemplated alternative paths.”

    Adam Folta

    Associate Software Engineer

  • Max

    "Jim is empathic, calm and a professional guide through my self-exploration. Our coaching sessions helped me to gain new perspectives on my work and see clearer what direction I want to steer in in the future. His thoughtful questions often would get me unstuck, open my eyes to the bigger picture or identify an underlying root cause."

    Max

    Software Consultant

  • “Jim is one of the best engineering leaders I’ve worked with. In addition to being an accomplished technologist, he has deep expertise in the ‘soft skills’ category, including things like developing empathy, exerting influence, leadership (formal & informal) and communication skills. These are increasingly critical to be successful in any role today, and Jim’s coaching programs are one of the fastest ways to acquire them. If you’re an engineer looking to upskill or accelerate your career, I encourage you to reach out to him.”

    Eric Jensen

    Senior Director of Product Management

  • “Jim is an exceptional career coach. The unbiased and thoughtful advice he has provided to me has been invaluable for my career growth. He listens well, and provides great advice due to his years of experience in the software engineering field. His approach to coaching is very structured but yet personal at the same time. Working with Jim has allowed me to identify what I truly want from my career while creating a personalized plan to work toward my goals. It doesn’t matter whether you are just out of college or have 20 years of experience as a software engineer, I would recommend Jim to any software engineer seeking to reach their full potential.”

    Nicholas Connors

    Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead

  • “Jim has helped me progress in my career by helping me to get clear on my goals and determining the best strategies towards making progress. It has been incredibly helpful to have such a knowledgeable person to get feedback from. I recommend Jim as a coach for anyone looking to improve or work towards a promotion.”

    Brandon Sotiroff

    Software Engineer

  • "I have recently finished my 3 month coaching program with Jim - he's a great engineer and leader with deep knowledge on soft skills and a large amount of experience. I feel I have benefited greatly from his guidance. Not only did he help me determine ways in which I can develop myself in order to be a better engineer, but also be an effective communicator. I highly recommend Jim as a coach, especially to engineers starting out in their careers who want to clearly set their goals and ways to achieve them as well as how to grow their soft skills that are crucial in advancing their careers."

    Borys Tyran

    MSc Student in Computer Science & Space Technologies