1:1 Coaching · Mid-Career Engineers

The gap between
good work and real growth.

Most engineers are never taught the skills that actually move careers forward. That's what we fix.

James G. Hanley, MBA, PE, CRL · New York

You're technically excellent.
That's not enough anymore.


I've spent 20+ years at the senior level in engineering and real estate — and I've watched technically brilliant people stall because nobody ever taught them positioning, leadership presence, or how to navigate an organization. That's the work. Recurring 1:1 sessions, focused on where you actually are and where you're trying to go.

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Application · Inquiry only · Limited spots
§ 01 — Who it's for
Mid-career engineers
The Competent Engineer

You've earned the credibility. Now what?

You've been the reliable one for years — technically sharp, trusted by your team. But you're starting to feel like your career is coasting on momentum that's running thin. The next move isn't obvious and nobody's handing you a map.

The Step-Up

You just got (or want) a bigger seat.

You've moved into a lead, manager, or director role and realized fast that nothing from your technical training prepared you for this. You're managing people, navigating politics, and trying not to look like you're improvising — even when you are.

The Underpaid Expert

Your work is good. The comp doesn't show it.

You've been the most dependable person in every room you've walked into, and somehow you're still underleveled and underpaid. You know there's a gap between your output and your positioning — and you're ready to fix it.

The Career-Maker

You want to play a longer game.

You're not chasing a title. You're thinking about the arc — what you're building toward, what kind of leader you want to be, and how to do serious work that matters. You want a thinking partner who's been in the rooms you're heading toward.

§ 02 — What we work on

The actual work.

Recurring 1:1 sessions
01

Technical skills that translate

Deepening the engineering knowledge that moves into leadership — systems thinking, project judgment, risk fluency.

02

Non-technical skills for engineers

Communication, influence without authority, navigating ambiguity — the soft skills that engineers are rarely taught and always need.

03

Job positioning & career architecture

How to frame your experience, identify the right next move, and position yourself for the roles you actually want.

04

Managing up & across

Working with difficult stakeholders, building trust with leadership, and becoming the kind of person executives want in the room.

05

Negotiation & compensation

How to think about and negotiate your market value — at offer time and outside of it.

06

Identity as a leader

Figuring out what kind of leader you actually want to be — and building the habits and credibility to become that person.

§ 03 — How it works

Simple. Consistent. Private.

Step 01 — Apply

Join the waitlist

Fill out the form below. I review every application personally and reach out when a spot opens — usually a short call first to make sure it's a fit for both of us.

Step 02 — Begin

Recurring 1:1 sessions

We meet on a consistent cadence — typically twice a month. Sessions are 60 minutes, focused, and structured around what's actually in front of you, not a generic curriculum.

Step 03 — Build

Real progress over time

The goal isn't a single insight — it's a compounding shift in how you operate, communicate, and position yourself. Most engagements run 6–12 months.

§ 04 — Apply
Waitlist · Limited spots

Join the waitlist.


I take on a small number of coaching clients at a time. Tell me a bit about where you are and I'll be in touch when a spot opens.

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