In this episode, I explore actionable allyship strategies with Leo, an experienced staff engineer. Learn how senior technical contributors can support colleagues from underrepresented groups through meeting techniques, documentation, and intentional advocacy — all without direct management responsibilities.

In this candid conversation, we explore the challenges neurodivergent professionals face in technology workplaces and how engineering leaders can better support them. Adya shares her personal experiences as an autistic person with ADHD, highlighting how common management practices and performance feedback often unknowingly target neurodivergent traits rather than actual performance issues.

Read tried and tested strategies to foster a culture of empowerment, breaking patterns of micromanagement and heroism, and cultivating a mindset where all team members step up and treat challenges as collective opportunities for growth. Foster shared responsibility and collaboration to help your team/organization take more ownership.

"Why is no one stepping up to fix issues?", or "why is no one taking ownership?" are questions a lot of leaders ask themselves at some point. These symptoms are very often the result of organizations or teams that are stuck in an inertia trap: A range of organizational and team dynamics that have them stuck. Understand what's causing this trap will help you identify the most impactful actions to address it.

Leadership coaching has become increasingly popular amongst leaders at all levels in the tech space, which means there are a lot of options to choose from. In this article, I lay out how to find the right coach for your needs, and how to get the most out of your coaching experience.

Struggling with Accountability in Engineering Teams? You're not alone. Learn how to build a culture that thrives on accountability—without sacrificing psychological safety. Marry your leadership values with accountability, overcome common misconceptions, and lead by example for a high-performing team. Master accountability, the unsung hero of effective leadership.

Most startup leaders have no plan, rely on reactive hiring and, here’s the big one, look for copies of themselves. Read my tips for addressing the main issues leaders face when hiring and how to overhaul your hiring process to focus on impact.

Hiring is mission-critical, yet most leaders treat it as an afterthought. Learn about the 15 most common startup hiring mistakes, and offer some tips for how to fix them. By the end, you’ll know how to hire in a way that supports growth and maximizes the impact of your teams.

Use the exercises in this article to create an onboarding plan for the new manager in your startup. I’ve also put together a downloadable onboarding guide that you can use to guide your onboarding process with not just new managers, but all new employees.

In my work, I’ve seen many early-stage startups make similar mistakes as they start to hire for scale. In this article you’ll learn how to identify warning signs and avoid the common traps startups often fall into when scaling. 

One of the biggest inflection points leaders face in this time is going from directly running their teams and operations, to a point where, in order to scale, effective systems will need to be put in place. Here are five things you should consider when deciding to hire new leaders.

Books, newsletters, and other resources that I have found useful in my career as a manager and executive and that are great for anyone starting out or advancing their career in management.

Practical tips and checklists for managing and communicating in crisis for team leads, managers, and executives. With a free template for crisis communication and tips based on professional experience.