What 13 Engineering Leaders Learned About AI Last Week
Join the Leadership Impact Lab—a hands-on space where engineering leaders get practical coaching and build AI workflows that reduce bottlenecks and amplify impact. Learn how repeatable systems, custom GPT mini-coaches, and the RACE framework help leaders deliver outcomes that matter.
Last Thursday I hosted our first AI Implementation Lab—13 engineering leaders showed up with real challenges and we rolled up our sleeves together.
What we uncovered in 60 minutes
- “AI adoption” ≠ “did they open Copilot?” We need outcomes leadership actually cares about.
- Leaders become bottlenecks when coaching lives only in their heads. The fix: mini-coaches (custom GPTs) that bake in your rubrics.
- Repeatable leadership work (perf reviews, scoping, status briefs) deserves repeatable workflows.
- Exec expectations are rising, so quality controls like my RACE framework + validation loops are non-negotiable.
I shared a story of one leader I coached who was drowning in project scoping while ramping on unfamiliar tech. We mapped a mini-coach framework that turned her from bottleneck → multiplier.
Here’s the truth: you don’t need more AI tips. You need a lightweight container where you can pressure-test workflows, get real coaching, and leave with artifacts you can use the same day.
After the session, one attendee messaged me:
“That was such a great workshop! Thanks for hosting.”
Introducing the Leadership Impact Lab
A twice-monthly, hands-on space for engineering leaders who want practical support on leadership and AI implementation—without more noise.
What’s inside
- Leadership Coaching Lab (2nd Tuesday) — get coached on the challenges keeping you up at night
- AI Implementation Lab (4th Thursday) — build & refine practical workflows together
- Private Slack — ask questions between sessions
- Impact Vault — growing library of templates, checklists, and prompt packs
- Replays — catch up when calendars get wild
Founding Member price: $197/month (first 10 members; locks in as long as you stay).
Fast-Action Bonus: Join by Monday, Nov 3 and get a FREE 30-min 1:1 coaching session with me ($497 value) to tackle your top leadership or AI challenge.
👉 Join the Leadership Impact Lab at $197
(Founding price limited to the first 10; bonus ends Mon, Nov 3)
Want a taste first?
If you haven’t used your one free drop-in, the next Leadership Coaching Lab is Tuesday, Nov 11 at 12:00pm PT.
👉 Claim your one-time free pass
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s make your leadership less overwhelming, and your impact louder.
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