Join The CTO Playbook Slack Community to learn more about how to be a leader! In this episode, Adam interviews Carol Palombini, a psychologist and leadership coach specializing in psychological safety. Carol offers insights on how fostering psychological safety can drive team innovation and what leaders can do to create safe, effective work environments. Carol Palombini is a seasoned Psychologist and Tech Leadership Coach. Her passion lies in being a catalyst for transformation among tech...

Join The CTO Playbook Slack Community to learn more about the five-step playbook! In this episode, Adam dives into the challenges of transitioning from a technical leader to a strategic CTO, outlining a five-step playbook to help navigate this journey successfully. He also shares insights on overcoming common obstacles and embracing a leadership mindset. Timestamps: 8:45 Make fewer decisions by delegating responsibilities. 12:33 Adopt a learning mindset for your new role. 18:47 Learn the...

Join The CTO Playbook Slack Community to learn more about empathic, dynamic reteaming! In this episode, Adam interviews Daniel Walters, a seasoned CTO coach and consultant. Daniel shares his experiences on leading change within organizations, focusing on collaboration, dynamic reteaming, and the emotional impact of restructuring. Daniel Walters is a Technology Strategy Consultant and CTO coach based in Auckland, New Zealand. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership across...

Join The CTO Playbook Slack Community to learn more about startups and scale ups! In this episode, Adam interviews John Broome, a seasoned product leader with over 20 years of experience. John shares insights on generative AI, collaboration between CTOs and CPOs, and the importance of being customer-centric in product management. John Broome is a product and operations practitioner having worked in customer service, development, sales, marketing and project management for the past 20 years....

If you are finding this podcast helpful, please rate and review so other CTO's can join the conversation. In this episode, Adam explores the different types and stages of a CTO's journey, offering insights and practical strategies to help you identify your strengths and align with your organization's needs. Timestamps: 3:15 Understand the stages of CTO growth. 4:30 Determine what type of CTO your organization needs now. 7:20 Assess your strengths and weaknesses using a SWOT analysis. 10:24...

In this episode, Adam speaks with Andy Skipper, the founder of CTO Craft and a seasoned CTO coach. Andy delves into the benefits of coaching for new CTOs, the growth of the CTO Craft community, as well as offers advice for navigating leadership challenges. CTO Craft helps thousands of CTOs and Senior Engineering Leaders build skills, experience and resilience, to survive the pressures and demands of the most senior technology role in modern business, as well as provide real commercial impact...

In this episode, Adam interviews Warren Beazley, a seasoned CTO recruiter, about how tech leaders can effectively communicate their professional identity and attract ideal clients. Warren shares insights into leveraging LinkedIn for networking, strategic job searching, and the importance of personal branding. Based in the UK, Warren is one of the best CTO recruiters, even going by the tagline "The CTO Recruiter". Warren has been hiring CTOs since 1997 and has an extensive network, a proven...

In this episode, Adam interviews Steven Renwick, who dives deep into the relationship between the CEO and CTO in early-stage startups. Steven shares his journey with Adam at Satago, emphasizing the importance of vision alignment and efficient software deployment. Steven Renwick is a British technology entrepreneur living in Berlin, with a unique combination of experience in healthcare, fintech and technology. He is a product-focused CEO/founder with a passion for building businesses that...

Welcome to the CTO Playbook! I'm Adam Horner, your host, with over 30 years in the tech industry and more than a decade as a CTO. In this podcast, we cover essential topics, strategies, and practical advice to help CTOs excel. Join me as we explore my journey, share insights from industry leaders, and build your unique CTO playbook. Whether you're navigating the rapid changes in technology or handling growing responsibilities, you're not alone. Tune in for valuable resources, community...