The health of your tech career is too important to neglect.
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.
I know because I lived it. I spent 30 years in tech. I was a developer, then an architect, and then a consultant. I served multiple roles across dozens of companies and industries. By 40 I had every box checked. But the more I accomplished, the emptier I felt inside. A quiet voice kept asking: “Is this all there is?”
Starting to hear that voice too? It doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re finally paying attention.
In 2017 my body forced the conversation my ambition kept avoiding. For the first time in decades, I had to figure out who I actually was — outside of being useful and productive.
That process took years. But it changed my life. So I started Healthy Developer to help other developers answer the same question for themselves.
For the past 6 years I’ve met privately with over 300 developers from around the world. I’ve coached more than 130 of them through that same question. And I’ve seen almost every kind of career problem there is.
The people I help aren’t in freefall. They’re 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, Career Compass was built for you.
It’s my 1-on-1 coaching program that points you in the best direction for your next move.
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
How to work with me
“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
“I had only worked for one company, with no idea how valuable I was to the industry at large. We worked together to create a plan for a promotion, and Jayme helped me use language that management would value. While the negotiation didn’t ultimately work for me, he gave me the confidence to walk away from the 6-figure salary they were offering. I’m now working on starting my own business, and pursuing that vision with a confidence I didn’t think I’d have.“
Curtis Randolph, Computer Vision and Animator
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.
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.