$240 / month
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I’m an engineering leader and coach with leadership experience across Google, Meta, Microsoft, Yelp, and GE. Over the years, I’ve led engineering teams, developed leaders, coached high-performing professionals, and helped people navigate the transitions that come with increasing responsibility.
I particularly enjoy working with Engineering Managers, senior ICs, and technology leaders who want to grow their leadership impact, navigate career transitions, or become more intentional and effective in how they lead.
I can help with challenges such as transitioning from IC to manager, growing as an Engineering Manager, preparing for Staff+ or senior leadership roles, building executive presence, influencing without authority, delegation, stakeholder management, difficult conversations, and career decisions.
My coaching style is practical, candid, supportive, and grounded in real-world engineering leadership experience. I don't believe in giving people a prescriptive playbook; instead, I help you uncover your own answers, challenge assumptions, build self-awareness, and turn insights into concrete action.
If you're looking for a coach who understands both the human side of leadership and the realities of building technology organizations, I'd be happy to work with you.
You tell Alev your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Alev reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Alev Yildirim
Leadership Coach, Software Engineering Manager at Google, Meta, Microsoft, Yelp
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Alev says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
