Same people. Same budget. Different results.
These aren’t vague promises about better culture. These are measurable changes in how your technology function operates.
Function performance improvement
Measured against benchmarks set at the start. Actual output, delivery cadence, and team capability. Most engagements land between 40 and 60 percent.
New hires required
Built with the team you already have. No expensive replacements. The same people performing at a level you haven’t seen before.
To complete clarity
A defined timeframe. Clear milestones. You’ll know if it’s working by month three. By month six, the operating rhythm runs on its own.
What changes look like in practice
Before
The CTO is technically strong but operating as an order taker. Waiting for direction instead of setting it.
Projects run late and nobody can explain why clearly.
The CEO can’t tell if the technology function is performing or just busy.
Priorities shift weekly. The team is reactive, not strategic.
Technology feels like a cost centre.
After
The CTO brings solutions unprompted. They’re leading, not waiting.
There’s a clear operating rhythm. Decisions happen on schedule. Work flows.
The CEO has visibility into what’s happening and confidence in the direction.
The team is aligned. Priorities are stable. Delivery is predictable.
Technology becomes a strategic advantage.
What CEOs actually get
Predictable delivery
Projects hit milestones consistently. The CEO stops hearing “it’s almost done” and starts seeing things ship on schedule.
Strategic CTO capability
The technology leader starts connecting technology decisions to business outcomes. They bring ideas to the table instead of waiting for instructions.
Team alignment
The technology team knows what matters and why. Priorities are clear. People are moving in the same direction.
CEO confidence
You know what’s happening in your technology function. You can evaluate performance. You can make informed decisions about investment and direction.
Reduced firefighting
The operating rhythm catches problems before they become fires. The CEO redirects hours spent on technology issues toward growth.
Retention improvement
Good developers stay when they have clear direction, proper structure, and a leader who is actually leading. The function stops losing its best people.
What leaders say after working with TJ
20+ technology leaders across 7 countries. Their words, unedited.
Working with TJ has been a transformative experience. His 360 degree coaching approach goes beyond just supporting me as a CTO. He actively engages with the entire executive team, ensuring that leadership growth happens holistically. His human centric methodology fosters real, practical improvements, helping build new strengths and apply learnings in real world scenarios. The impact has been tangible and not just in individual development.
My time with TJ was so valuable. He gave me so many insights into my thinking in so many ways to improve my leadership skills my personal time management skills and my general understanding of business from a leaders perspective absolutely love to work with TJ all the time any time.
If you’re transitioning from a hands on startup to managing the complexities of a scale up business, you must change your mindset and your process. TJ’s approach unlocked the limitations I had placed on myself and guided me to where I can be most effective for the business and reduce my daily stress.
TJ’s coaching changed the way I approach leadership. He doesn’t just focus on making me a better CTO. He challenges my thinking, helps me navigate complex decisions, and ensures I’m actually applying what I learn. More than that, he helped my team step up. The impact has been beyond just me. It’s transformed how we operate as an org.
The thinking frameworks we worked on have really shaped how I make decisions and interact with my team. The LIT framework has given me practical tools and a repeatable process I can rely on to deliver results. It’s been incredibly valuable to step back, look at how I lead, and refine my approach to build a more focused, goal oriented team.
When I started coaching with TJ, I expected to get help with strategy and execution. What I got was something way more valuable: clarity. Clarity on my role, my responsibilities, and the way I lead. The way he simplifies complex leadership challenges is unreal. Game changer for me.
I’ve worked with coaches before, but TJ is different. He doesn’t just focus on the tech side. He understands business, team dynamics, and how to actually get things done at an exec level. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ coaching here. It’s real, tailored, and gets results. Best decision I made for my career.
TJ’s coaching didn’t just make me a better CTO. It made me a better leader. He helped me cut through the noise, focus on what really drives business impact, and actually implement change that sticks. The difference in how I show up to exec meetings now? Night and day.
Before TJ, I was stuck in the weeds. I knew I needed to step up as a leader, but I wasn’t sure how. TJ showed me the path, but more importantly, he held me accountable to actually walking it. It’s been a game changer for me, my team, and my company.
I thought I needed coaching on scaling tech. Turns out, I needed coaching on scaling me. TJ helped me shift my mindset from ‘technical leader’ to ‘business leader,’ and the results have been huge. I make better decisions, my team trusts me more, and I feel way more confident in my role.
TJ has this way of getting straight to the real issues. No fluff, no theory that doesn’t apply. Just practical, actionable advice. I walked in thinking I needed help with tech strategy, and I walked out with a whole new approach to leadership. My CEO noticed the shift, my team noticed the shift, and honestly, I feel like I finally stepped into my role fully.
What makes TJ different is that he doesn’t just teach leadership. He makes you live it. No theories, no fluff. Just real world coaching that makes an immediate impact. I’ve gone from reactive to strategic, from overwhelmed to in control. Easily the best investment I’ve made in my career.
One of the best things about working with TJ is that he doesn’t let you hide from the hard stuff. He pushed me to take ownership of my role beyond just tech and see the bigger picture. It wasn’t always easy, but damn, it was worth it. If you’re serious about levelling up as a CTO, this is the guy you need in your corner.
TJ tells it straight. No sugar coating, no fluff. Just real, practical coaching that forces you to think bigger and act smarter. If you’re looking for someone to just agree with you, he’s not the coach for you. If you’re looking for real growth, he’s the best there is.
What happens without intervention
The slow bleed continues. Another year of spending $1.5M on activity, not outcomes. Your best developers leave for companies with better leadership. Competitors who invested in their technology functions move faster.
Eventually, the CEO fires the CTO. Hires a replacement. Spends six months on transition and twelve months getting the new person up to speed. And without changing the system, the cycle repeats.
The problem is rarely just the person. It’s usually the system they’re operating in. Fix the system and you often fix the person too. That’s what the operating rhythm does.