100 Real Stories of

TECH CAREER TRANSFORMATION

"I'm an engineering leader and CTO.

Jen and Rob helped me through the

accelerator program to land my dream

job and increase my base

compensation by over 50%..."

Jeff Nappi

CTO

"[...] about three years after I landed

that new dream job at a 40% plus raise

of what I was making previously, that company went out of business. I had

the clarity of where I was going to go,

and that's helped me keep my

confidence to, go out there and find

the new dream job, which I did, and

only about three months time."

Andy Hiatt

Director of IT

"I learned a number of techniques, frameworks and new approaches to work that helped me land not one, but two dream jobs."

Serge LeBlanc

Director of Data

I'm currently filling in forms for onboarding to a new position, which is a 2x increase in my previous salary

Daniel Rodriguez

Engineering Manager

"I'm a lot happier and the good part about it is I almost never work more than an eight-hour workday and spend a ton more time with my family. "

Chuck Carpenter

CTO

"I am leading a small team and I can confidently frame conversations, even though they might make some people feel uncomfortable, because I have the tools to have them honestly and authentically."

Sarah Viera

Product Team Lead

"Rob and Jen have a great ability to filter out noise and help people like me focus on their goals. Sometimes we are too close to a situation to get an objective perspective. They helped me get clarity to see the outcomes I actually want to achieve."

Dave Hume

CISO

"I landed my DREAM job with over

$500k in total comp with only

1 informal interview"

Ravi Tandon

Director of Engineering

I have full confidence that I can be a great

leader. I know how to be a great leader.

Chloe Liu

Sr. Director of Data

I was blindsided and let go from a job at a company I thought I'd stay at and landed a new role with a 60% raise.

Leon Bey

Technical Program Manager

Working with Jen and Rob at The People Stack has been a game-changer for me. They provided the clarity I needed to confidently present myself as the Technical Leader I am. I had been struggling with self-confidence regarding my resume and interview presentations. Jen helped me create a resume that truly reflects my leadership and

professional value, clearly showcasing the impact I can bring to any organization. During our mock interview sessions, Jen challenged me to craft alternative stories that align with my mission statement, ensuring I can articulate my achievements effectively for maximum impact. Investing in The People Stack has been the best decision I've made for my career. The lessons and clarity I've gained are now my secret weapon in my managerial toolkit. Though I

call it a secret, I genuinely hope every Technical Leader discovers and utilize this invaluable resource.

Giuseppe T.

Software Engineering Manager

"The eight short weeks I spent working with Jen and the People Stack team were terrifically awesome! I can honestly say Jen cares about the people she works with, and wants everyone of them to come away a better person, who can confidently say they have found a new skill set they are already utilizing in their professional lives. That new skill set may be knowing how to better manage teams, but the real magic is learning to Evangelize Your Excellence! As a result of learning to this, I have gained confidence in putting myself out there, learning the art of negotiating, and how to 150% show the value I bring to the table."

Todd U.

IT Director

"It was great working with Jen and Rob because, without them, I don't think I would have respected my professional ability enough to stand up for what would have been right or what I deserve as a professional. They helped me through some major job negotiations and conversations and helped me stay accountable to my originally stated goals. They helped me think about how I talk about what I do and really pushed me to put together clear statements about what my value-add is. I now know how to talk to people about what I do in a way that doesn't feel goofy, cheesy, fake or like bragging."

Jackie L.

Data Analytics Director

Jen's help in re-writing my resume was invaluable, being both specific and immediately actionable. With in a week of posting my new resume and changing my LinkedIn profile to match, I received interest from a recruiter that resulted in me being a top-two finalist for a job posting that matched my skills and experience.
Jen's approach to job searches is refreshing, focusing on finding a job that needs someone just like me, instead of trying to change my true self to fit into some employers pre-determined mold. This has resulted in finding a job that essentially, no one else on the market could fill, putting me in a very strong negotiating position.

Gary B.

Sr. Data Leader

Jen and Rob's passion for helping her clients reach their career goals is inspiring! I've gotten a lot out of their program. It's definitely been uncomfortable and challenging to re-think my leadership approach - which is good. I'm slowly integrating more into my daily work. I love having continued access to the materials so that I can continue to grow as a leader and manager.

Eric R.

Tech Team Lead

I think that what is beneficial about having career coaches, like Jen and Rob, is that they are there as a third party for you trying to come at it from a non-biased perspective. It was also really valuable getting feedback like, 'That's bullshit you need to change it' and 'That's just a platitude. That's not actually what you feel.' That's about as unbiased as you can get in terms of seeking out a third party to bounce ideas off of and make sure that you're working toward the right direction.

Ethan P.

Director of Product & Technology

Moved his family to Hawaii - a dream they’ve wanted to achieve for many years - while negotiating a remote work arrangement so

he can have his afternoons free to play with

his kids

Created a NEW Senior Integration Architect position for himself at the company he loves - along with a 20% raise

Fulfilled his lifelong dream of building a

vineyard in Spain while landing a new tech

leadership job that stretches his capabilities

Landed a new Hell Yes job as Director of Engineering & he’s having more fun than

ever leading his team WHILE he enjoys even

more time with his family traveling, paddleboarding at sunrise, snowboarding,

and living life to the fullest

Landed a new job with over $500k in total

comp with only ONE informal interview

Got promoted to Director of Product w/out asking for it AND landed her first TWO 5-

figure clients in her side gig as a tech

consultant (while planning her wedding &

generally being badass)

Landed a Hell Yes tech leadership job with a

350% - (yes, 350%) - raise that gives her

massive growth opportunities in a new city

she loves

Tapped into his new identity as a badass

leader to land a new job as an IT Director

with a 40% raise

Got converted from contractor to FTE along

with a 30% raise while also negotiating

100% work-from-home so he doesn’t have

to endure 12 hours of driving every week

While keeping her day job as a tech leader, launched a side business where she creates

& sells AI artwork - and is so grateful and

glowing to be having fun living her passion

Landed a new tech leadership job that brings

his past experience in the health industry to

an exciting new platform - this is somewhere

he gets to truly identify with himself, his

mission, and his life

Landed his SECOND Dream Job as Head of

Data Science at a 20% salary increase from

his first Dream Job - WHILE moving into his dream home in the mountains and having

even more time to spend with his family

Landed a Perfect-Fit Job as Director of

Software Engineering where he FINALLY

feels respected and trusted by his boss

Said “YES” to an out-of-the-blue offer from

his CIO to lead the implementation of a new

project that has high visibility and strategic

implications in their industry