Coaching Testimonials
Here’s what a few of my clients shared about how Healthy Developer coaching helped them get back on track.
BEFORE
“Before working with Jayme, I was miserable at a dead end job – desperately sending my resume to any job posting I could find. The nature of the tech hiring process, and dev culture in general, too often led me to question my abilities and self worth.”
Dan Kurfirst
Senior Frontend Engineer
AFTER
“Minutes into our first session, I realized I wasn’t alone! Since then I’ve recalibrated my goals to be in line with who I truly am as a human being. I’m working with great people again now, and enjoying what I do.
Jayme’s positivity and experience in the industry could be helpful for just about anyone. He’s truly honest and will happily tell you what he can and can’t do without any façade.”
BEFORE
“When I started working with Jayme, I felt stuck in my career. Despite excelling technically, I was continually overlooked for recognition and better opportunities, and I couldn’t figure out why.”
Marla Foreman
Senior Software Engineer
AFTER
“Jayme helped me realize that the missing piece was in my personal communication at work. He was refreshingly honest in his feedback, yet I always felt understood and supported.
He gave me actionable advice on improving how I communicate, and also some new ideas on how to approach future job searches. Thanks to his guidance, things have significantly improved at my current job, and I feel much more confident in navigating any challenges that come my way.”
BEFORE
“I came to Jayme ten years into my career after feeling burned out, needing to take a long break away from the industry. After seeing his videos on developer burnout for the past few years, I felt like he really understood the troubles we have as programmers. I was happy to see he offered tech career coaching, too.”
Matt Shelley
Senior Software Engineer
AFTER
“Jayme helped me realize that I had taken on too much responsibility, sacrificed too much of my life outside of work, and grown addicted to learning – all because I was trying to climb higher and higher.
Ultimately, he helped me realize that I was much happier as a Senior Software Engineer 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.”
BEFORE
“I came to Jayme completely fried from overwork, confused about next steps for my career, and struggling with personal and family issues. I was initially nervous about being open and vulnerable with a stranger.”
Ben Thorp
Engineering Manager
AFTER
“After just the first session, I felt like Jayme really understood me and my specific issues. He’s a skilled professional coach, not just some random guy on the internet. A great listener and knows just when to interject advice from his expertise in the industry.
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!”
BEFORE
“I used to throw myself into the work more than my employer even required of me. But this led to burnout and resentment.”
Joe Sak
Senior Developer
AFTER
“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. I’ve learned more about how to advocate for myself with management, and to push my team in a healthy way for higher standards.”
BEFORE
“I stumbled upon Jayme’s content when searching for ‘programmer burnout’ one day on YouTube.”
Brian Fitzgerald
Associate VP of Technology
AFTER
“The information and guidance Jayme shares is TRULY NEEDED, and yet very rarely discussed.
He shines a very important light on how to have a healthy career, healthy work life balance, healthy mindset, and how to be a true professional in the world of software development.
Jayme helped me find my personal areas of strength and encouraged me to lean into them, letting those strengths be a distinguishing factor in my craft. That’s been a huge help“.
BEFORE
“My first job out of college was working for a small company. As a result, I didn’t receive much mentorship and was basically trying to find my own path.
I was trying to figure out how to grow as a developer, and keep up with industry standards.
When I decided I needed to move forward elsewhere, I was new to the software engineering interview process and wasn’t sure how to properly prepare for it.“
Brendan Williams
Software Engineer
AFTER
“Jayme reassured me that I wasn’t alone in feeling unprepared for how to pursue my next opportunity, and helped me immensely in those areas.
He helped me develop a better mindset and get to a better work/life balance.
I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Jayme again in the future, and would definitely recommend him to anyone else.”
BEFORE
“Recharging & accumulating perspective takes a lot of time. No matter what level you’re at in your career, eventually you reach a plateau from which you’ll either go up – or down.“
Robert Rusu
CTO / Lead Developer
AFTER
“If you’re feeling stuck in your career, you’ll need to hire a coach sooner or later. Anyone doing development needs to break his elitist mental barriers.
Hiring Jayme as my coach helped me cut that plateau / recharge period in half & go upwards – call it a career-hack if you will.”
BEFORE
“I was trying to decide whether to go back to school or find a new job. I was split on what made the most sense for my career, and looking for someone to help me make that decision.“
J. Max Shaer
Technical Project Manager
AFTER
“Jayme actively listenened and asked challenging questions to help guide me through the process of making key career decisions on my own. He helped me restore confidence in myself and my career path.
Jayme’s industry experience makes him a reliable resource to help with exploring your next job opportunity. He can help you uncover the tools you need to lock down down your next position.“
BEFORE
“I was in the position of having only worked for one company, and having no idea how valuable I was to the industry at large.“
Curtis Randolph
Computer Vision and Animation
AFTER
“We worked together to create a negotiation plan for a promotion, and Jayme was able to help me write it using language that management would value.
While that negotiation did not ultimately work for me, my talks with Jayme 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.“
BEFORE
“I was a staff solution engineer who achieved what I thought was my dream job, but I was restless. I wasn’t burned out. I was bored out. I craved more meaning, more impact, more… something. Every time I mastered a role, I felt that familiar itch for change.
The traditional options, like moving into management or chasing money, held no appeal. I needed someone objective 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.“
Justin Stringer
Solution Architect
AFTER
“Jayme helped me see that I’m not just a programmer. I’m a problem solver who loves directly helping people, and programming is just one of many ways I can do that. This small shift in identity made a huge difference.
He also encouraged me to hire a financial planner, reconnect with hobbies that use my hands to create something, and build a life with meaning outside of my job. Jayme did not try to fix me. He listened, asked sharp questions, and helped me find a path that felt true to myself.
I ended up landing a new job that excites me again. But more importantly, I stopped measuring my worth by how important I am at work.
I feel less trapped, more grounded, and more open to change. Jayme’s coaching helped me reconnect with what actually matters in my career and in my life.“