Networking Is Just “Making Friends” for People Who Hate Business
Networking feels gross because most of it is transactional. The best opportunities don’t come from strangers. They come from people who actually like you.
Essays
Longer form reflections on leadership, career, and the parts of work nobody really prepares you for.
The Invisible Work
Most leadership work does not look like leadership while you are doing it. This piece explores the quiet, often invisible responsibilities that define technical leadership long before outcomes become visible.
Why the Tech Lead Role Feels Harder Than You Expected
The tech lead role often feels harder than expected, not because you’re failing, but because the job quietly changes. This piece explores why that shift feels so disorienting and what actually helps.
The Career Advice I Needed as a Developer but Never Got
Early developer advice focuses on survival, not growth. These are the lessons I wish someone had shared before my career slowed down.
5 Signs You’re Progressing as a Developer Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It
Developer growth is rarely apparent in the moment. These subtle signals help you recognize progress even when it does not appear to be occurring.