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Beyond the Breaking Point: Navigating Tech's Relationship Challenges (And Why It's Harder Than Ever to Leave)
Toxic tech relationships aren't just extreme HR cases; they're the daily friction killing collaboration between Engineering, Product, and...
Colin Swindells
7 days ago6 min read


500% return on investment decision making: A coaching program for tech success
This article delves into the nuances of tech leadership coaching, particularly focusing on extensions to the GROW model. It emphasizes...
Colin Swindells
Dec 5, 20246 min read


Quantified value proposition of tech success coaching: Part II
This article covers quantified benefits of tech success coaching from stress & anxiety reductions related to more harmonious conflict...
Colin Swindells
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Quantified value proposition of tech success coaching
This article covers quantified benefits of tech success coaching. Two specific use cases are summarized for this blog’s target audience...
Colin Swindells
Nov 7, 20244 min read


Direct cost of work conflict stressors
This article estimates cost per week of workplace conflict for a San Francisco Bay Area engineer based on direct, short term...
Colin Swindells
Oct 24, 20242 min read

Tech compensation and revenue per employee across four cities
This article compares engineer and designer total compensations across four diverse regions, each with significant tech talent pools....
Colin Swindells
Oct 16, 20242 min read

Labor participation rates and the US tech economy
This post provides framing to tech industry folks, both employed or unemployed, who have not been through a major economic downturn.
Colin Swindells
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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