Coaching Testimonials
Here’s what a few of my clients had to say about how coaching helped them keep growing in their tech career.
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.“
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 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 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
“Before working with Jayme, I felt stuck. I wasn’t sure about which direction to take. All I knew was that I needed to make a change. Since I had never done career coaching before, I wasn’t sure what to expect.“
Melinda Golden
Senior Front End Developer
AFTER
“I achieved more in three months than I did in three years. I needed the accountability. But not only that, working with Jayme gave me the confidence to start taking action. I tend to believe I can do everything myself. But through coaching, I learned a lot more than I could have on my own. Now I feel like I have a clear path forward.“
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 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
“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.”
Work with Jayme Edwards, host of Healthy Developer on YouTube.
Ready to stop letting other people design your tech career?
Then take the first step by applying for a Career Clarity Intensive.
In this 90-minute session, you’ll leave with a clear picture of your situation and a specific recommendation for what to do next.
If accepted, you’ll receive a link to book your Career Clarity Intensive for $250.
The session fee is credited towards any coaching program if you continue.
For developers with 5 or more years of experience.