Writer.
Leadership Coach.
VP Engineering.
Start a conversation I'm a published writer whose work has won several awards, including a National Magazine Award and a "Notable" nod in Best American Essays 2019.
I'm an experienced and certified Co-Active Leadership Coach (CCPC, ICF ACC). I've worked with dozens of executives, emerging leaders, and creatives to rediscover their fire, overcome self-doubt, and find wild success.
And I'm a seasoned software engineering leader with 20+ years of industry experience. Currently VP R&D at ThoughtExchange, I was previously Director of Software Engineering at Vidyard and a founding member of the team at Hootsuite. I have led engineering teams through hypergrowth, AI adoption curves,
What people have said about my writing:
"...[a] sharp, funny, shrewd, selected observer who provides insight into what it means to be human.... ['Third Shift'] engaged me deeply emotionally.... made me internally groan and laugh out loud." — J. Jill Robinson in Event 46/3
"Read through Machine of Death today.... Jeff Stautz's story ['Loss of Blood'] is tight and haunting." — @onidavin on Twitter
What people have said about my coaching:
"I highly recommend Jeff's coaching.... He helped me reflect on how I can really control my own destiny where before I felt powerless and nervous to share my feelings of burnout. It was one of the most valuable conversations I've had in my career." — Tyler B., Software Engineering Manager
"Over my six coaching sessions with Jeff, I grew more than I thought possible. I learned to identify my core values and shape personal, career, and life goals that align with them. Our sessions gave me some unexpected and insights into my perfectionist tendencies and how to start honouring myself by increasing my self-compassion." — Jenn M., Software Engineer
"I can't thank you enough for that session last week. It's incredible how the wheels have started moving. I feel like something became unblocked for me and I am excited again about something I am truly passionate about!" - Software Developer
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