Career Clarity for Developers • Healthy Developer

The health of your tech career is too important to neglect.

You’re missing out on life when you can’t stop thinking about work.

You’ve built your career around your job title and aren’t sure who you are outside of it.

You’ve thought about making a change for years but keep finding reasons not to.

You wonder why other people seem to have it figured out when you don’t.

Instead of moving forward, you’re filling the gap with distractions that don’t actually get you anywhere.

I’m Jayme Edwards, founder of Healthy Developer—here to tell you something nobody in tech wants to admit.

You can do everything right and still feel completely lost.

Good salary. Respected by your team. In my case, 35 projects across fifteen industries. And yet — a quiet voice that keeps asking: “Is this actually what I want?” Whether there’s something more. Whether the version of success you’ve been chasing was ever really yours to begin with.

That voice doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re paying attention.

I know it because I lived it. By 40 I had checked every box tech had to offer. And I was running on empty. In 2017 my body forced the conversation my ambition kept avoiding. And for the first time in decades, I had to figure out who I actually was — outside of being useful and productive.

That process changed my life. And for the past 6 years, helping developers find their own version of that clarity is the most meaningful work I’ve ever done.

Not developers in freefall. Developers who are functional, capable, successful by most measures. But they’re carrying a question they haven’t said out loud yet.

“Is this what I actually want? And what do I do next?”

If that’s where you are, you’re exactly who Career Compass was built for.

It’s my 1-on-1 coaching program that helps you get clear on your next big career move, fast.

Apply to Work with Jayme

In 2017 I finally asked the question I’d been avoiding for years. Now I help other developers ask it too.

Your career after 4 sessions

Know who you are outside your job title

You’ll stop defining yourself by what you do and start understanding who you actually are.

Focus on what you can control

You’ll stop carrying the weight of things you can’t influence and start focusing on what’s actually in your hands.

See your situation clearly for the first time

You’ll understand what’s actually going on—not the story you’ve been telling yourself about it.

Know your next right move

Not a five year plan. Just the next meaningful step that’s best for you right now.

How to work with me

Apply for coaching

Complete an application for coaching. If accepted, I’ll send you a link to schedule a Career Clarity Session.

Attend a Career Clarity Session

This 55 minute call is more than just a consultation. You’ll get a taste of what it’s like to work with me. I’ll ask you some questions to get us started with exploring your current challenges. And we’ll uncover at least one major insight to set you on a better path.

Enroll in Career Compass

After the Career Clarity Session, I’ll offer you the opportunity to enroll in Career Compass. It’s the 1-on-1 coaching program I’ve used to help over 80 developers know which way to go.

Discover your new path

After enrolling in Career Compass, you’ll meet with me every other week. We’ll work closely to set you on a healthier career path. After just 4 sessions, you’ll know which way to go. And understand why it’s your best move.

“I’ve recalibrated my career goals to be in line with who I truly am as a human being.“
-Dan

What clients are saying

“I wasn’t burned out. I was “bored out”. I needed someone with an outside perspective to talk to. Someone who could call me on my bullshit and help me figure out whether the issue was the job, the role, or me. Jayme helped me see I’m more than a programmer. I’m a problem solver who loves helping people, and programming is only one of many ways I can do that. This small shift in identity made a huge difference.“

Justin Stringer, Solution Architect

“I came to Jayme completely fried from overwork, confused about next steps for my career, and struggling with personal and family issues. After just the first session, I felt like he really understood me and my specific issues. He’s a skilled professional coach, not just some random guy on the internet. I’m not exaggerating when I say Jayme’s coaching changed the course of my life. Now, after our coaching sessions, I’ve never felt more confident about my career direction. I was even able to start my own YouTube channel thanks to his nudging!“

Ben Thorp, Engineering Manager

“Jayme showed me I took on too much, sacrificed my personal life, and got addicted to learning. All because I was trying to climb higher and higher. He helped me decide I was much happier as a Senior Software Engineer. This is where I had the right amount of responsibility, with a good income and healthy work / life balance. Our conversations saved me a lot of struggle working in a role that didn’t fit me.“

Matt Shelley, Senior Software Engineer

Apply for your Career Clarity Session

In this 55 minute session, you’ll uncover at least one major insight and get a taste of my coaching.

If afterwards we decide to go further, I’ll invite you to enroll in Career Compass—my 1-on-1 coaching program.

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If accepted, you’ll receive a link to book your Career Clarity Session for $200.
The booking fee is credited towards the full Career Compass program if you move forward.

For developers with 5 or more years of experience.

Ready to stop letting other people design your tech career?