$150 / month
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I'm an engineering leadership mentor with over a decade of experience helping software engineers and managers excel. I've built teams from scratch, coached engineers, created career growth plans leading to successful promotions, mentored numerous engineers, defined technical strategies, and envisioned, staffed, and spun off new teams.
My mentorship provides practical insights drawn from real-world experience—navigating challenging conversations, mastering effective one-on-ones, and balancing demanding professional roles with family life. I specialize in empowering aspiring and new leaders to confidently lead and grow impactful, cohesive teams.
Whether you're advancing your leadership skills, improving team dynamics, or strategically managing your engineering career, I'm committed to offering actionable, personalized guidance.
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You tell Ilija your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Ilija 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.
Ilija Eftimov
Engineering Manager at Stripe
Enter your email and we'll let you know when Ilija has open spots. You'll also get a link to manage your wishlist – no account needed.
Book a free intro call with Ilija
Connect with Ilija in a quick call (usually 15-20 minutes)
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Ilija 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
