Coaching
I’m neurodivergent, queer, non-binary, disabled and feral in the best way. Trust me, my career in tech has been a ride 💅🏻
I coach because I know what it costs us to survive in spaces that were never designed for us to have a seat at the table in the first place. I’ve lived it. I’m still living it. And I’m not going to pretend otherwise.
I want you to feel weird and wonderful and fully, unapologetically you — able to live your life true to that. Not in the way the system wants you to be. The system wasn’t designed for you, and we’ll find a way for you to be your full-fat, no f*cks given self anyway.
Most of the people I work with are already capable. They’re not broken. They’re stuck because nobody’s ever given them permission to do it their way, or they’ve been brainwashed into thinking they have less power than they do over their situation.
Who I work with
I work primarily with women, non-binary, queer, disabled and neurodivergent people in tech, including:
- Those done with being the highest performer and the most overlooked.
- New managers thrown in the deep end.
- Senior leaders smashing their heads on a very real, very present glass ceiling.
- Individual contributors ready to stop shrinking.
- Folks feeling lost, confused and stuck in their career or work situation.
This list is not exhaustive!
How it works
Sessions are remote and one-to-one. I blend coaching — guided questioning, genuine challenge, new insight — with mentoring from 18 years as a technologist and exec leader. I’m autistic, which means no performative niceness. What you get is directness, honesty, and someone actually in your corner.
Get in touch via email or LinkedIn and we’ll have a wee chat to figure out if we’re a good fit before you commit to anything.
Pricing
What people say
Valerie has extraordinary listening skills and an uncanny ability to ask the right questions at the right time. She’s passionate about creating safe environments for people to thrive and achieve.
She had cultivated such a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative environment — she ensured that everyone’s voices and opinions were heard, and that they felt safe enough to share. If you ever have a chance to work with her, you’re in for a treat.
You will find it hard to find a more passionate people manager anywhere. She is a breath of fresh air and would do everything in her power to look after her people.
