Andrew R. Jenkins
Hey, you found me. That is awesome. Welcome!
I am a product development leader with over 25 years of experience working with startups and emerging businesses; I have held all manner of product management, software engineering, and leadership roles across multiple industries, and I have a rich and diverse track record of coaching current and future leaders. My purpose is to help others grow and evolve into stronger, more compassionate versions of themselves. I do that through coaching.
If you are considering hiring a coach, contact me. I know I can help.
Coaching
Have you experienced, or are considering, any of the following situations? If so, we should chat.
As an Individual (For All)
Improving your communication up, down, and across
Creating meaningful short/long-term objectives
Managing stakeholders and expectations
Improving your work-life balance
Overcoming the challenges of your first management role
Preparing or managing a career pivot or change
And so much more…
As a Software Professional
Improving relationships with Product (and others)
Explaining tech in customer value or business terms
Convincing Product to invest in tech debt (and beyond)
Improving the separation of duties with Product
Learning how to speak “product” or “business”
Transitioning to or from Product (or elsewhere)
And so much more…
As a Product Professional
Building and socializing meaningful planning artifacts
Focusing on outcomes instead of output
Connecting priorities to company objectives
Blending or separating tactical and operational duties
Collaborating with Architects, InfoSec, and Operations
Building trust with development teams that estimate work
And so much more…
Contact
I would love to hear from you. We can talk about pretty much anything.
I have gathered a few sample questions you can borrow to inspire you to write me using the “CONTACT” form. Feel free to borrow one from below or use your own.
What is coaching, and do I need some?
Can you help me upgrade my <insert skill here> skill(s)?
What is a coaching session with you like? Would we be a good match?
Do you consult with organizations and work with teams?
Do you give guest lectures?
etc.
Newsletter
I write and publish a weekly newsletter—a compassionate, personal, and slightly cynical view of the world—that I share for all to read. I try to include coaching insights and guidance whenever possible, but the topics vary depending on my mood or the current state of the world.