Leading with Quality
Lead With Quality: Coaching & Mentorship
Practical coaching designed to help leaders embed quality into decision-making, teams, and products. Choose the path that fits your timeframe and goals.
Not sure which program fits? Request a 30-minute consult to get matched.
Program overview
Three ways to work together
Whether you need a focused reset, a strategic partner for the next 3 - 12 months, or on-demand mentorship while you execute, there’s a GuidedGrowth program designed for your season.
The Offramp
3 x 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions over 6 weeks to resolve your biggest bottleneck and give you 5+ hours of focus time back iin your week with a 30-day "Stop Doing" list with success metrics
Best for: Leaders acting as a "human load balancer" for your team.
Those drowning in "on-call toil" and "snowflake code."
This is your offramp from the chaos..
Investment CAD 750
Velocity through Quality
Experiencing the AI PCut your team's development cycle time by 10% in 90 days or less
12 x 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions.
A mix of coaching, workshops, and mentoring.
Best for: EMs or VPs feeling pressure to show ROI from AI tools.
Investment CAD 2995
Leadership Accelerator
Free up a ‘deep work’ morning per week, and gain action plans tailored to your role and goals.
6 x 60-minute 1:1 sessions.
Best for: new engineering managers.
Senior engineers stepping into leadership.
Leaders who want to sharpen their people skills.
Investment CAD 1495
TESTIMONIALS
If you’re looking for a mentor, collaborator, coach, or leader, I highly encourage you to work with Stuart.
- Vee Weller, Software Engineering Manager, Motorola Solutions Inc.
I can confidently say that you will greatly benefit, in expected and unexpected ways, from working with Stuart, whether you're QA, Dev, Product, or C-Suite (especially if you're C-Suite).
- Max Nesterov. Head of Quality, Crema Social
If you’re ever lucky enough to have a conversation with Stu, take it. It might just change your life.
- Bahareh Saboktakin - Senior Design Technologist Senior Design Technologist, Amazon
Velocity through quality
Decreasing your team's development cycle time by 10% in 90 days or less
Using the industry-standard DORA metrics, we move your team from "managing by vibes" to "leading with data." We identify the "Dead Air" in your workflows and run structured, low-risk process experiments to clear the path for your code.
Weekly 60-minute 1:1 collaborative strategy calls to troubleshoot team friction and refine experiments in real-time.
Custom DORA Implementation: I provide the guidance and some scripts to pull Change Lead Time and Deployment Frequency directly from your existing GitHub and Jira logs, or from any toolchain you use.
Access to a library of high-impact process "fixes" for common bottlenecks like PR review lag and CI/CD fragility.
Pre-built slide decks and reporting templates to prove your 10% gain to your VP or CFO.
The ROI Guarantee:
If we implement the tracking, identify the bottleneck, and run the experiment over 3 sprints, and you don't see a measurable improvement in your team's flow, I will refund your investment in full. We’re optimizing for results, not just activity.
Investment: CAD 2995
Spots are limited to ensure focused, high-quality work.
What the experience looks like
01. First 30 days or less - Visibility & Baseline (The Audit)
We evaluate your data and tools and put the measurement systems in place to gather your baseline.
02. Second 30 days or less - The Bottleneck Diagnostic & Experiment Design
We discover and diagnose your bottlenecks and design experiments to remove them or reduce their impact.
03. Third 30 days or less - Implementation, Measurement, and ROI Reporting
We execute experiments, implement changes, measure the results, and celebrate the improvements..
04. Between Calls
You’ll have private async access (email) for check-ins, quick decisions, and calibration between calls.
05. ROI Report & next steps
Compare final measurements against the baseline. Evaluate the ROI and prepare a report or presentation for your stakeholders.
Decide which experiments to execute next, if any.
Leadership Accelerator
Accelerating Leaders from chaos to confidence
You don't need another leadership book collecting dust. You need real-world tools, guidance, and a trusted coach in your corner.
A deep, strategic 3-month 1:1 accelerator focused on building leadership habits, team practices, and engineering processes that consistently lift your team and your performance.
6 Bi-weekly 60-minute 1:1 sessions of focused coaching
Action plans tailored to your role and goals
1:1 templates and guidance
Feedback and delegation models
Goal setting, accountability templates, and guidance
Prioritization and how to ensure focused time in your week
Energy management protocols and tips
ROI:
I aim to give you one ‘deep work’ morning per week (freed up focus time)
As well as the support, tools, templates, and guidance to lead with confidence, clarity, and focus.
Investment: CAD 1495
Spots are limited to ensure focused, high-quality work.
What the experience looks like
01. Foundations session
We map where you are, where you’re heading, and what must change over the next 90 days to get you there with less friction.
02. Bi-weekly strategic calls
Each session balances reflection and execution so you leave with specific next actions, not just inspiration.
Equipping you with the tools and guidance you need to move the needle.
03. In-between support
You’ll have private async access (email) for check-ins, quick decisions, and calibration between calls.
04. Review + recalibrate
At the 6th and 12th week, we’ll zoom out, review your data and lived experience, and refine the plan to match what’s actually working.
Focused Intensive
The Offramp
Stop trying to code your way out of a leadership problem.
You're acting as a "human load balancer" for your team.
You're drowning in "on-call toil" and "snowflake code."
This isn't a program that adds more to your plate.
It's your offramp from the chaos.
We'll spend 3 sessions finding the one systemic failure in your SDLC.
We won't talk about "synergy."
We'll talk about why your PRs are stalled.
We'll talk about why you're skipping your 1-on-1s.
We'll build a system so your team can ship without you.
Stop filling gaps.
Start leading.
Context audit to find your biggest bottleneck
3 x 60-minute 1:1 sessions over 6 weeks
Systemic Debt Assessment (not a personality test)
Direct email access for "in-the-trenches" advice
A 30-day "Stop Doing" list with success metrics
Investment: CAD 750 • Availability: limited
Compare program structures at a glance
Exact pricing may vary based on scope and timing. On our initial call we’ll clarify what you need and confirm your investment before you decide.
Is this for you?
The people who get the most from these programs
GuidedGrowth Coaching is a fit if you’re already taking your work seriously—and you’re ready to do the inner and outer work to make your next chapter inevitable, not accidental.
You are likely a fit if:
- You’re navigating a career change, promotion, or new venture
- You think in systems and care about sustainable pace
- You’ve tried “doing it alone” and hit a ceiling
- You want honest partnership more than hype
It’s probably not a fit if:
- You want overnight results without behavior change
- You’re not open to honest reflection or feedback
- You’re looking for a done-for-you service
- You’re not currently resourced to invest time or energy
Client snapshot
"Stuart’s coaching skills are exceptional, he didn't tell me what to do; instead he empowered me to find my own solutions and develop my own leadership style. He fostered an environment of continuous learning and growth, always providing constructive feedback that was both honest and encouraging. He taught me the importance of leading by example, demonstrating integrity, empathy, and a tireless commitment to our team's success. He helped me understand that effective leadership is about inspiring and enabling others, and his own actions consistently reflected this philosophy.
I can confidently say that I would not be where I am today without Stuart’s coaching and mentorship."
– Vee Weller, Software Engineering Manager, Motorola Solutions Inc.
Common questions
What you might be wondering before we work together
If your question isn’t answered here, you’ll have space to ask on the application form and during our call before you make any decisions.
How do I know which program is right for me?
On your application, you’ll share where you are, what you’re working toward, and what support feels most helpful. I’ll review your answers and recommend a specific program (or combination) based on your goals, timeline, and capacity. You’ll always have a chance to ask questions and confirm the fit before we begin.
What if I’m not sure I can commit for 3–6 months?
That’s exactly what the initial conversation is for. We’ll look honestly at your bandwidth, the type of change you’re making, and which container is realistic. Sometimes that means starting with a Clarity Intensive or a shorter engagement, then extending if it’s resonant and supportive.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. For multi-month programs, most clients pay monthly. For Intensives, you’ll pay in full to reserve your spot. If you need a specific structure to make the investment work, you can note that on your application, and we’ll explore what’s possible.
Can my employer cover the investment?
Often, yes. Many clients are funded through professional development budgets. If helpful, I can provide a proposal or summary that you can share with your manager or HR team outlining how the work aligns with your role and company goals.
Ready to explore what working together could look like?
Share a bit about you, your work, and what you’re hoping will feel different 3–6 months from now. I’ll review your application personally and reply with next steps within 2 business days.
No pressure, no hard sell—just a real conversation about what you want next and whether I’m the right person to support it.
Curious whether this is the right support for you?
Let’s have a short, no-pressure conversation about where you are, what you want to be different, and whether Leading with Quality is the right container for your next season of growth.
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