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Ready to stop letting other people design your tech career?

The honest conversation about your career that nobody else is willing to have with you.

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Over 130 developers have invested in coaching with Jayme.
Software Development Career Coach Jayme Edwards Wide

Work with Jayme Edwards, host of the Healthy Developer YouTube channel.

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 taking action, you’re escaping through video games, “side hustles” that never go anywhere, or drugs.

I’m Jayme Edwards, founder of Healthy Developer—and I want you to know the truth.

Over my 30 year career, I’ve worked across 35 projects and 15 industries. But technology and business isn’t all I know. I’ve faced the same pressure you’re feeling right now.

Never-ending demands. The threat of layoffs. Constantly learning new technology, yet somehow feeling even more behind.

In 2017 it broke me. I couldn’t work for 2 years. I lost my savings, my investments, and almost lost my house. I’d done everything right—the job, the family, the career trajectory everyone said I should want. But I wasn’t living. I was surviving.

Coming out of a 12 step program for workaholism I started to see something most developers never do. The way we’re taught to measure success in tech is making us miserable. And nobody is willing to say it out loud.

So I started saying it.

For the past 6 years I’ve worked with more than 130 developers from all over the world. People carrying things most of their colleagues don’t know about. People who are good at their jobs but quietly wondering if this is all there is.

I built Career Compass for them. Four sessions to help you see your situation clearly, remember who you are outside your job title, and know your next right move.

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Software Development Career Coach Jayme Edwards Wide

In 2017 I was struck with chronic burnout. Though I lost everything I’d worked for, I found a new purpose. Helping other developers avoid the same fate.

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.
Make peace with what you can’t change
You’ll stop carrying the weight of things outside your control 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

1
Apply for coaching
Complete an application for coaching. If accepted, I’ll send you a link to schedule a Career Clarity Session.
2
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.
3
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 other developers know which way to go in just 4 sessions.
4
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

“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

“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 used to throw myself into the work more than my employer even required of me. But this led to burnout and resentment. Jayme pushed me to put my creative energy into my free time more, and to take regular personal time off. I’m seeing growth in my personal pursuits, such as learning to play guitar. I’ve also gotten better at conflict resolution and persuasion, learning how to choose my battles and show up better prepared for high stakes conversations.“
Joe Sak, Senior Developer

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Ready to get started?

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