Why Scientists Need Leadership Coaching Transitioning from science to leadership is a leap that many researchers find both exhilarating and overwhelming. The skills that make someone a brilliant scientist, rigor, precision, curiosity, are not always the same ones...
Why passion burns out…and what sustains founders
Why working with an entrepreneur coach sustains long-term passion Founders often hit a wall where passion feels like it’s slipping away. An entrepreneur coach sustains long-term energy by aligning purpose with practical steps, turning passion into a renewable...
Fingerlakes and Upstate New York Entrepreneurship Organizations
Upstate New York is home to a thriving startup ecosystem powered by a diverse network of innovation hubs, incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship support centers. From Syracuse and Rochester to Buffalo, Albany, Ithaca, and beyond, these organizations provide...
Leading Through Disruption: How Executive Coaching Helps Tech Leaders Stay Ahead
In the ever-evolving world of technology, disruption is not an anomaly, it’s the status quo. Whether it’s the sudden emergence of AI, cybersecurity challenges, or global shifts in supply chains, tech leaders face relentless pressure to adapt, innovate, and deliver...
PODCAST: Coaching Founders Through Questions, Not Answers
Coaching Founders Through Questions, Not Answers I was recently interviewed about my work as a founder coach at Human Interfaces, and the conversation reminded me why I made the shift from building companies to coaching the people behind them. My journey began in...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Confidence-Building Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is an exciting, bold path that requires vision, resilience, and innovation. Yet, many entrepreneurs, regardless of how talented or successful they are, struggle with a silent saboteur: imposter syndrome. This internal narrative convinces them they are...
From Code to Connection: Small Steps Technologists Can Take to Build Soft Skills
When I first entered the world of software development, I assumed that my value would be measured by how clean my code was, how fast I could ship, how deeply I understood distributed systems. And to some degree, that was true. I worked long nights. I crushed...
How to find Mentors Online
🤔 Struggling to find mentors? You’re not alone. A biotech founder messaged me recently with something that really stuck: “Everyone I reach out to is too busy, already advising a company, or just doesn’t reply.” I’ve heard versions of this from founders across...
From Builder to CEO: Vladimir Baranov on Scaling Mindset, Not Just Product
Lessons from My Podcast Conversation on Startup Leadership I recently had the chance to sit down for a podcast interview where we explored my journey from engineering into fintech, aerospace, and ultimately coaching founders. These conversations always remind me why I...