THE Engineering Career Coach
Building Intentional Engineers and Leaders
Proof Over Promises
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Each of us has unlimited potential. Too often we place limits on ourselves, which can then limit those around us.
To unlock your potential, you can use the power of intentionality.
You can create an intentional career, life, team, and organization.
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You can be a human that is full of life, bringing opportunities, innovations, and lasting impact to those around you. Each day should be seen as an opportunity to do great things and touch the lives of others. Don’t let a day pass you by without doing something you are proud of, learning something new, or strengthening a relationship.
Life can be scary, uncertain, and stressful.
But life can also be fun, beautiful, and full of joy! Much of what we experience in life is due to our choices, and I hope to inspire you to make choices that will create a life you are proud of.
Each of us needs help and assistance on the road of life. I want to do my part to help you grow as an individual, leader, husband, wife, sibling, parent, friend, or whatever other roles you fill in life. Together we’ll create goals and systems to achieve them, increase personal growth, and create career fulfillment.
Some of the things you are asked to do might seem crazy or out of your comfort zone. Some ideas might seem like common sense. You’ll only get results if you take action.
You are more than an engineer—let’s work together to design an amazing career and life for you!
About Jeff Perry
Hi, I’m Jeff Perry, a leadership and career development coach and trainer for engineers and tech professionals.
My mission is to develop intentional engineers/tech professionals that create amazing impact in their careers, and front-line leaders that keep teams engaged, innovative, and productive while leading projects and programs boldly.
Be prepared for big changes you’re going to like!
"I had the privilege of working with Jeff during a critical phase in my career, and I can confidently say that his coaching was transformative... Jeff doesn't just offer a cursory glance over resumes or provide generic advice. He stands out for his deeply personal approach, focusing on individual growth and maintaining motivation throughout the often challenging job search process.
Jeff's dedication to personal development is evident in every aspect of his program. It's his one-on-one weekly meetings that truly showcase his commitment to his clients. These sessions were not only informative but also incredibly motivating, tailored specifically to my needs and progress.
What really sets Jeff apart is his ability to keep you engaged and moving forward, even when the job search feels daunting. His readiness to assist... and offer candid feedback and advice was invaluable. Moreover, his keen interest in tracking my progress (or sometimes the lack thereof) provided a sense of accountability and support that was much needed.
The weekly group meetings with other participants were not only helpful but also a source of fun and camaraderie. These sessions provided a platform to share experiences, learn from others, and feel part of a community, all under Jeff's expert guidance." — Garima G., Data Science and Analytics Leader
"Jeff is a sincere, engaged and knowledgeable coach. I had the opportunity to work with him recently and was blown away by the breadth and depth of his knowledge and his ability to help me identify opportunities for my continued growth. If you are looking for someone to help you co-pilot your career journey, particularly if you are coming from a software engineering background, Jeff will be a valuable resource. You won't be disappointed." — Sean T., Technical Project Manager
"When I first started working with Jeff I was in need of an expert mentor that could help me take a comprehensive look at my career goals and skillset and show me where my blind spots are. Someone who could help me prepare for very specific engineering interviews...
Jeff immediately took all of what I thought I knew to the next level. He pointed out some areas I was blind to in terms of change and improvement opportunities. We targeted these things and he customized our sessions to emphasize my specific growth needs. Jeff showed me the pattern, I did the work. The results have been amazing and transformative for me personally.
This is the best money that I have ever spent on career development, interview communication skills, resume preparation, and overall career philosophy/strategy. Jeff represents an amazing value; he is a uniquely qualified and talented coach, mentor, leader, and expert. I look forward to continued collaboration and learning opportunities with Jeff as my personal roadmap unfolds." — Tim H., Senior Product Manager
"Jeff has proven himself to be a fantastic guide in my career development and through our group sessions its evident he brings similar success to others. Connect with Jeff and he'll teach you more than engineering.
Jeff's Engineering Career Accelerator program gave me a library of tools on networking, resuming writing, LinkedIn tips, and more. His 1:1 sessions helped me improve my interviewing skills tremendously and helped give me the confidence to land the new job.
Jeff has been great to work with and provides a unique mindfulness approach to the career process, allowing for continuous improvement in myself and showing me how to fine tune my career development process. Thank you Jeff!" — Matt P., Technical Program Manager
"Jeff is a very solid resource in his field of expertise. He is very easy to work with and produces high quality work. If any consultant work is needed I will rely on Jeff to take care of those needs. Thank you Jeff for a great job!" — Burrell C., CIO
"Jeff has helped me to see things about myself that I never noticed or thought of before. I was struggling through some difficult career decisions before starting with him, and the answers became very clear after a few one on one meetings and the group meetings. I switched to a new job which I am extremely happy with, and I continue to improve at my new position thanks to new concepts I have learned and mindset shifts I have made through Jeff's programs. I would highly recommend working with him if you are looking for any change in your technical career or to improve yourself where you currently are." — Seth N., Robotics Engineer
"A major mindset awareness breakthrough for me occurred working with Jeff, as well as a healthy set of minor breakthroughs. I could not recommend his coaching highly enough...
I discovered I was sabotaging myself in business relationships because I was introducing self-doubt in a subservient and self deprecating way that was me trying to protect the other party in my relationships from my personal dysfunction related to my struggles in the past...
What this means is that I overcame a major block to my progress and forward movement and I was able to discover the root cause of the block so I could un-learn the block and direct my forward momentum on learning a new pattern of bold, mindful confidence while leaving my self-sabotaging behavior in the past. I was able to see how my behavior was adaptive in the past though in the present it is holding me back.
This is precisely the type of thing you pay for with coaching. Jeff was a calm, receptive, steady mind as we explored what I needed to get to my next level.
We got there and it was worth everything I paid and all the time I spent, and even more!" — Kent B., Principal Engineer
"Jeff was very professional in helping me figure out what my personal, career, and leadership goals are and taking the steps needed to achieve them. I learned more about myself and how to implement my goals both for the short and long-term. It was a pleasure working with him and I highly recommend him as a coach." — Matthew D., Systems Consultant
"I approached Jeff a number of months ago, having more than 25 years in the wireless and telecommunications engineering fields. I had been laid off from a tier 1 carrier and was just re-entering the market. I struggled to find a role that was of interest to me but also one that was of interest to a potential hiring manager. My LinkedIn profile was sparse and my resume was bloated and I was sure that I would find an opportunity sooner than later on my own given my breadth of experience.
I joined Jeff’s Engineering Career Accelerator training and had the great opportunity to be exposed to his success method. It’s fundamentals based, starting with discovering what you like to do and what you’re good at which leads to a well expressed resume which in turn leads to a successful interview with a negotiated position and employment.
In the end I found a role that I'm really enjoying using business and personal networking, a skill Jeff brought to the table. So it really works if you make the effort. I highly recommend Jeff to anyone actively looking for a job, considering a career move, or simply wanting to discover more about their own work and life motivation with a possible view towards a life change. He’s honest in his business and has a very good grasp of what it takes to be successful in this field." — Greg L., Engineering Director
"In the short time Jeff mentored me... it was apparent that his expertise and attention to detail were unmatched. I feel more prepared and confident with how to present myself... I highly recommend him to anyone willing to spruce up their skills in the job hunting game." — Aaron W., Data Scientist
"Jeff is such an effective, nurturing coach. I can't thank Jeff enough for what he did for me. Jeff helped me to successfully execute my interviews and aided me in how to ask the right questions. He taught me what not to do in an interview, how to network in today's job market, and encouraged me to do my best. Jeff was always accessible whenever I had any questions or was feeling discouraged. He always exhibited such enthusiasm and positive energy during our sessions. His 1:1 consultations gave me the confidence to find success in my career track. He is a real inspiration to me, and his coaching technique has been invaluable." — Mrunmayee P., Product Quality Engineer
"It's rare that you come across a person like Jeff and it just got even better having him as my mentor. I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jeff over the course of eight months, during which he effortlessly coached me towards building critical thinking skills. I'm particularly impressed by Jeff's ability to give me a different perspective on things that mattered most to me. He helped overcome cognitive and confirmation bias and focus on objective truth as a basis for building oneself. I particularly enjoyed take-home exercises which made me tick and benefitted me in the long run. Jeff brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience and I'm very certain that anyone would get a lot of value from his coaching. It is a pleasure having you as my mentor and I look forward to working with you in the years to come." — Siddesh P., Senior Software Engineer
"Jeff was a pleasure to work with, helped me clarify my professional goals and helped me finally start making real progress. He has a treasure trove of insight and resources to share for engineers looking to optimize their careers." — Nathan P., Technical Lead
"Jeff's one-on-one consultation and workshop guidance were both highly effective and a pleasure to watch in action. I particularly liked the way that he built up engineers' confidence in their ability to support their peers both in learning technical skills and in getting a more rounded perspective on the projects and team dynamics in which they are engaged. I will be keeping in touch with him as a professional colleague and occasional counselor, and highly recommend the same to those who value an articulate, thoughtful sounding board for career growth." — Michael E., Principal Software Engineer/Architect
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