Adam Scott Coaching

Adam Is passionate about Helping IT professionals get the success and recognition they deserve in their career, without sacrificing the important balance that comes with managing relationships, interests and health. 

Whether you want to remove your own personal blockers and challenges, transition to a new exciting role aligned with your personal values, or optimise your potential for peak performance. Adam treats each client situation as a tailored engagement to meet the needs, wants and desires of the individual to meet the goals and objectives targeted.

Adam works with individuals to create prioritised action plans to move towards thier goals, using effective methodologies incorporating muscle memory and paradigm shifts to ensure growth in order to achieve the desired result.

✔️ Accelerate Career Advancement
✔️Work life/Balance
✔️Increased Assertiveness
✔️Expanding Influence
✔️Minimise doubt, worry and anxiety
✔️dealing with imposter syndrome
✔️Define Personal Value
✔️Improving Leaderships skills

Career and Leadership Development Coach

Commonwealth Bank

🔸2023 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙀𝙊 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧

🔸Developing high level strategic Security Solutions to aid in the overall performance of one of the CBA 
     subsidiaries.
🔸Leading a team to success through the establishment of a clear vision of the future, promoting better 
     behaviour and practices to increase collaboration and reach the ultimate goal.
 🔸Mentorship of individuals to more effectively align daily tasks with overall outcomes and create a 
      more collaborative approach to work.
🔸Develop proposals for executive buy-in to align actions, roadmap and trajectory with the future of 
     the business.

Cyber Security Architect

The Missing Link /Westpac

🔸Consultancy for security-based solutions meeting overall objectives, balancing requirements for business continuity and risk.
🔸Team work and collaboration for aligning actions with common project and business goals.
🔸Mentorship for graduates to assist in building confidence and skillsets aligned with future growth.
🔸Creation and proposal of new initiatives aligned with common security objectives.

Downer Group Ltd

🔸Strategic leadership for Security vision and goals.
🔸Executive buy-in for shift in strategy for overall business technology alignment.
🔸Team building and collaboration for synergy with strategy.
🔸Mentorship and coaching to improve interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Telstra

🔸Team leadership for effective communication, conflict resolution and collaboration.
🔸Production of Designs and Architectures aligned to overall objectives of the business.
🔸Team and business alignment with overall objectives.

Network Security Architect

AT&T

🔸Teamwork and collaboration for development of overall project requirements.
🔸Design of detailed and high level architecture solutions.
🔸Consultancy for Timeline and overall project management.

Network Security Architect/ Solutions Architect

🔸Consultancy and collaboration to develop requirements and project scope
🔸Team building and mentorship
🔸Team leadership and coaching for setting boundaries and expectations with vendors and clients.

VerizonBusiness

🔸Consulting with Westpac to develop functional requirements and project scope.
Consultancy and collaboration to develop functional requirements and project scope
🔸Creation of detailed design and high level requirements to meet client objectives

Professional Services Consultant/Designer

🔸Team leadership and management for Department of Education IT uplift program
🔸Network consulting and engineering across multiple client engagements.
🔸Team motivation, morale uplift through tough deadlines and requirements.

IT Specialist

𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧? 𝙒𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣? 𝙄𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙬?

I have spoken with over 800 IT Leaders who have answered 𝙔𝙀𝙎 to these questions.

Also risking (or having experienced) burnout as a result.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

By leading yourself to the best of your ability, you will find more clarity and fulfillment in your life and career, earn the $$$ you deserve, as well as increase your influence and leadership with others.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦

❌ 60% of people dislike their job according to Gallup
❌ 75% of people are not confident about their career path in their organization according to Gartner
❌ 63% of employees experienced burnout according to an Asana Study

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠

✅ Get Clarity on your career path for more money and fulfillment
✅ Perform at a higher level and get noticed for your results
✅ Increase your leadership skills and influence
✅ Build a personal brand to access the hidden job market
✅ Find a healthy balance to enjoy life with those that matter most

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦

The VMAP framework, is proven to help IT Leaders get results in less than 90 days. 


𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 

If you are an IT professional looking for career clarity, more fulfillment, better pay and want to increase your leadership and influence, then this program is the right fit for you. 

𝗜𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝟮 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔:

1️⃣ - DM me personally. I'm happy to chat about what your best next steps should be.
2️⃣ - Book a free clarity call with Adam to learn about the program: https://calendly.com/adamscott-coaching/clarity-call

Adam Scott

If no one saw your wins this week... did they even happen? 

You fixed things no one understood. 
You juggled chaos and made it look easy. 
You held it all together, again. 

But here’s the thing: 
If no one knows what you’re doing... 
they won’t value what you’re doing. 

This is where smart IT pros get stuck. 
You think your work should speak for itself. 
It won’t. 

Visibility ≠ vanity. 
It’s positioning. 
And it’s how people get promoted, poached, and paid more. 

So if you crushed it this week? 
Say something. 
Post the win. 
Share the lesson. 
Drop the insight. 

The work matters. 
But so does being seen. 

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#ITCareers #Positioning #Visibility #CareerGrowth #FridayFlow 

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Helping IT LEADERS Get Promoted | Career Coach | Gain Career Clarity | Get Paid Your Worth | Increase Your Confidence | Questions? DM Anytime.

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿.

I hear it every week:

“I’ll start once this release is over”

“I’ll move when the market improves.”

“I’ll get into it once I am back from holidays.”


All sound logical – but the real problem is rarely your circumstance.

𝙄𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙚𝙬.

This is a recipe to ensure years are wasted.

Remember Courage isn’t a feeling. It’s a decision. Its not waiting for perfect timing – its taking one step you can manage today.

- Send the message. 
- Ask your contact for the referral. 
- Apply for the role you’ve been side-eyeing.
- Share the post that actually says what you think.

Remember clarity follows motion, not the other way around.

If you want a simple 10-minute plan to get moving today, DM me COURAGE and I’ll send it.

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#ITcareers #leadership #mindset #visibility #careergrowth #australiatech

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𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲.

Sometimes it’s just... going through the motions without feeling valued.

You still hit your deadlines. You still show up to meetings. You still say, “Yeah, all good” when people ask how work is.

But underneath:

· Work feels flat

· You’re tired even when you’re “not that busy”

· You’ve stopped expecting anything to change

That’s not laziness. That’s what it looks like when you’ve outgrown your role, but stayed anyway.

For a lot of experienced IT professionals I speak to, burnout isn’t about workload alone. It’s about:

· Doing work that’s below your capability

· Feeling invisible

· Knowing you’re capable of more, but not sure how to move up

If this hits a little too close to home, don’t ignore it. Burnout is often a signal, not a life sentence.

The real question is: are you under-resourced... or under-valued and under-positioned?

If this feels familiar and you’d like a brief self-assessment to clarify your next move, send me a DM and I’ll share it with you.

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#burnout #itcareers #itleaders #mentalhealthatwork #careergrowth #workplacewellbeing #techprofessionals

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"Everything looked fine on paper… but I wasn’t happy.”


Sachin said this on our call recently.

Over 8–9 weeks in our Career Accelerator Program, he did the inner work most of us avoid:

- Clarified values, identity, and what truly matters
- Unpacked old conditioning and unhelpful patterns
- Reframed career, relationships, and self through a new lens
- Practised tools to handle interview anxiety and show up with calm confidence

Huge shout-out to Piers Cousins for being that trusted guide - showing up as a coach and a friend. 

And to our community for the safe space to share vulnerabilities and feel a real sense of belonging.

Sachin Raj’s words at the end say it all:
“I’m in a much better place. I’m happy I made this step.”

Great work mate - proud of you!

If you’re “fine on paper” but not fulfilled there’s a better way to show up for yourself and the people you love.

 Send me a message for a chat if you are curious.

#careercoaching #ITcareers #leadership #mindset #careerdevelopment #australiatech

Program & Project Director - Senior Project Manager | Making ICT Delivery Work (Cybersecurity Uplift • Essential 8 • Zero Trust) | Collaborative, Coaching Leader

Product & Delivery Leader | SaaS, Salesforce, DevOps | Turns complex builds into adopted, measurable outcomes

Most people slow down towards December. 

If you want to stand out – use this time to your advantage 
 
At the end of the year I always hear the phrase “Let’s talk in the new year.” 

That’s exactly why I tell my clients to stay moving while others stop! 

Yes- rest matters. Family matters. 
And... this is when hiring managers and recruiters finally have space to reply. 

When Noise drops, Visibility rises. 
 
Fewer roles may be advertised, but the conversations now become the interviews in January. 

Going against the status quo doesn’t mean grinding. 
It means being present when everyone else disappears. 

A short note to a past colleague. 

An end-of-year coffee. 

A post that reminds people what you solve. 

When the market slows, leadership stands out. 

Don’t vanish. Get visible. 

Want some help creating an end of year strategy? Let’s talk. 

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#ITleadership #careergrowth #jobsearch #networking #australiatech 

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Hey All,

If you are a job seeker and want to have a chat this morning at 9am - come along!

I’ll be answering any questions for people stuck in the job search or if you are looking for advice to position yourself for that next role.

See you all soon!

IT’S ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!
Job Seeker Café is on again today at 9am and our guest barista, Adam Scott, is ready at the espresso machine! ☕

If you’re job seeking, contracting, or in career-reset mode, this is the perfect way to kickstart your Friday.

Energy up. Mindset switched on. Community around you. Momentum back in your corner.

And today, Adam’s bringing the good stuff:

💡 How to build a meaningful professional brand

⚠️ Why being a generalist or a “Swiss-Army-Knife” candidate is costing you opportunities

🎯 How to position yourself clearly so employers know exactly where you fit and why you matter

This is the kind of conversation that gets you unstuck… and gets you moving again.

Whether you’re in a lull, feeling invisible, or just need a boost of motivation - come hang out with people who get it.

We laugh, we learn, we share the real talk that makes a difference.

📅 Today — 9.00am (Google Meet)
🎟 Free ticket via the Talentology Booking Hub:
https://lnkd.in/gG4defKp

See you in the café - coffee in hand, mindset primed, and ready to build some momentum. 💛

#CareerAGILITY Talentology AU #JobSeekerCafe #JobSeekers #CareerCoaching #ITCommunity #ConnectionCurrency #sydney #melbourne #brisbane #canberra #adelaide #perth #hobart

Slowing down into Christmas?
Waiting to "start fresh in the new year?" - there's a better way.

If you’re stuck in a role you’ve outgrown, or you still don’t have a role - 
another “coast through December” isn’t going to fix it.

In my own circle, two people landed roles on Christmas Eve.
December wasn’t dead.
Everyone else just disappeared.

In the latest edition of my LinkedIn newsletter, I break down:

1. Why “no one hires in December” is a myth
2. 3 simple moves to get interviews and offers before the new year
3. How to stop wasting Decembers and use it to your advantage

Read it below:

#ITCareers #ITLeadership #TechCareers #JobSearch #ITJobs #CareerGrowth #ITProfessional

It’s been a tough year for many. If you’re stuck in the job search, or it’s been another year of feeling undervalued and under-appreciated - I feel yo

Slowing Down Into Christmas?: How To Get Interviews And Offers Before End Of Year

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗶𝗱-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

There’s a point in every IT career where you’ve outgrown your role, 
...but you’re unsure what’s next. 
 
Start managing a team? 

Do I keep learning more tech? 
Do I make a complete pivot?? 

The IT professionals I coach are tired of spinning in circles. 
They want a clear, confident plan that gets them into roles they actually want, 
Not just the next logical step. 

If that’s you, 
Let’s get you moving. 

If you’re ready to stop winging it and start owning your next step – send me a message. 

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#TechLeadership #ITCareerDevelopment #CareerClarity #MidCareerCoaching #ITMentorship #NextLevelCareer #CareerDirection

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Burnout isn’t always a breakdown 

Sometimes it happens in silence. 

Logging in, zoning out. 
Meetings that feel like noise. 
Solving the same problems with zero excitement. 

For most of the clients I work with, it’s not dramatic 

They just feel flat. 
Underused. Undervalued. Unchallenged. 

And they wonder: 
“Is it me? Or have I just hit a wall in this role?” 

Here’s what I tell them: 
- It’s not about taking a break. 
- It’s about choosing a better direction. 
 

One that reignites your sense of purpose, progress, and possibility. 

If your work feels like it’s draining you instead of driving you- 
It’s time to reset. 

𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸. 

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

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#ITBurnout #CareerEnergy #TechProfessionals #ITWellbeing #ResetAndRefocus #CareerCoaching #ITMindset 

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𝗧𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀? 

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 “𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂...” 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀? 

You’re not alone. 
The market’s tough right now. 

IT pros who used to walk into roles? 
Now ghosted. Overlooked. Ignored. 

But here’s the thing: 
It’s not because they lost their edge. 
It’s because their positioning never evolved. 

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀. 

My clients aren’t learning new tech. 
They’re learning how to talk about what they already do. 
With clarity. Confidence. Impact. 

If you’ve got the experience - but not the traction... 

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗠- 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻. 

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#ITCareers #TechResumes #CareerPositioning #JobSearchTips #ITInterviews #CareerGrowth #MidCareerMomentum

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“𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀.”

If that thought has already crossed your mind... you’re not alone.

By December, most IT professionals are:

· Tired

· Overloaded

· Just trying to get to the break in one piece

So the plan becomes:

“I’ll deal with my CV, my LinkedIn, my promotion, my job search... next year.”

Here’s the problem :

January doesn’t magically give you:

· A better strategy

· A stronger market position

· A clearer story for $200k+ roles

It just gives you… the same situation, with a new calendar.

The IT leaders who make the biggest moves in Q1 don’t wait for January. They use December to quietly:

· Get clear on what they want

· Tighten their positioning and story

· Line up conversations before everyone comes back online

So when the “new year, new budget” roles open up… they’re first in line.

If you’re an experienced IT professional and you’ve caught yourself saying “I’ll start in January,” it might be worth asking:

What small step could I take before Christmas to start with Momentum in January?
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#itcareers #itleaders #techleadership #careergrowth #careerclarity #promotion #jobsearch

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Ignored by recruiters?
You send applications, You have a “great” chat.
Then… nothing. Silence.

Most IT pros think it’s a CV problem or an age problem.

Most of the time, it’s a signal and positioning problem.

In this edition of The IT Leaders Edge I break down:
1. Why good recruiters overlook skilled IT pros
2. The patterns that keep you in the “maybe” pile
3. How to start showing up so they can actually place you

If you’re sick of playing recruiter roulette, this one’s for you.

Read it below:

#ITCareers #ITLeadership #TechCareers #JobSearch #Recruiter #CareerGrowth #ITJobs #ITProfessional #CareerCoaching

If you’re in the middle of a job search, this might sound familiar: You send off application after application. You have the odd recruiter chat where 

Ignored By Recruiters? Turn Recruiters Into Allies (Without Feeling Desperate)

On paper, some of the best leaders fall behind. 

Not because they lack results -because they don’t claim them. 

They’ll say, “The team did it, not me”. 

This may be true, but ask yourself: 

Who chose the approach?
Who negotiated scope creep away? 
Who protected focus, unblocked vendors, defended timelines? 

You can be humble with integrity and still own your results. 

Because without you – it wouldn’t have happened. 

I hear this a lot in sessions: a quiet pause, then a list of things that “don’t really count.” 

 ↪The early risk call no one wanted to make. 
↪The tough conversation that saved the delivery. 
↪The calm when everyone else was anxious. 
↪The trust you built so the team could do their best work. 

Owning your part isn’t taking credit from your people, it’s telling the truth about how the result became possible. 
 
In a market that rewards visible impact, that truth matters. 

You don’t need to be louder. 
You just need your story to reflect what actually happened. 

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#ITleadership #careergrowth #executivepresence #ownership 

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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵? 

 Who wouldn’t right? 😊 

The problem is - most people have no idea why they’re being undervalued. 

And that’s the first step: get clear on what’s really holding you back. 

I just put together a free assessment that helps you do exactly that. 
 
It only takes a few minutes, and it breaks down your strengths and gaps in: 

• Career Direction 
• Job Fulfillment 
• Influence & Communication 
• Leadership 
• Strategic Impact 

It’s already been super valuable for other IT professionals looking to make their next move. 

If you want the link, just drop “Send me the link” in the comments -or DM me directly. 

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𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲?

You’ve spent years building technical depth. 
Put out fires no one saw coming.
You’ve delivered results. 
Led teams. 

But now?

You’re not “early career.” 

You’re not quite in the exec seat either. 

You’re in the middle.

And the middle gets murky.

You start asking: 

– What’s next for me?
– Is it too late to pivot? 
– Do I need another cert? 
– Why am I still being overlooked?

Most IT pros stall here - not from lack of skill, but because they’ve outgrown their old positioning.

It’s not your talent. It’s how you’re being seen.

If you’re doing senior-level work without the title (or the pay), 

stop upgrading certs and start upgrading how you’re positioned.

Your next move isn’t about adding more. 

It’s about clarifying what you already bring.

Want help making that shift?

Drop “NEXT” below and I’ll send my 5-minute mid-career positioning check.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

Certifications are safe. They feel productive. They look impressive.

But if you’re honest... they haven’t moved the needle like you hoped.

Getting seen as a leader isn’t just what you know- it’s how clearly you show your value.

Strategy positions you. Certifications validate you.

One builds visibility. The other builds credibility.

You need both - most IT pros over-invest in the latter.

If you’ve been adding skills and still feel stuck, you don’t need another cert. You need a better strategy.

Which one are you focused on right now?

Comment “STRATEGY” if it’s time to get clear on what sets you apart.

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“𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗱-𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.”

Sounds positive. Often... it’s not.

Back in June, a lot of experienced IT professionals heard things like:

· “You’re on track, just keep doing what you’re doing.”

· “We really value you, but budgets are tight.”

· “Let’s look at this again in 6–12 months.”

Fast forward to December.

Same title. Same pay band. More responsibility.

If that’s you, it’s normal to wonder:

“Did I just waste another year waiting for something that was never really planned?”

On the surface, it’s praise. Underneath, it can mean:

“We’re comfortable leaving you where you are.”

You don’t need to be aggressive. But you do need to get specific next time:

· What exact outcomes are required for the next level?

· How will they measure you?

· What’s the realistic timeframe and process?

If your manager can’t answer those clearly, you don’t have a promotion plan. You have a holding pattern.

As you look back on this year, it’s worth asking: Did my mid-year review move me closer to promotion, or just keep me busy?

If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d be curious - did anything actually change for you after your last review?

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Sometimes it isn’t the “work” that wears you down. 
 
It’s everything that surrounds it 

I hear it from smart people in IT all the time: 
 
The late nights that become normal, 
The MS Teams pings that slice your focus to pieces, 
The culture that says “we are a family” but does nothing to back it up. 

Which one would you change if you could? 

If I missed one, drop it in the comments! 

#ITcareers #worklife #focus #burnout #leadership #productivity #techtalent #workculture

𝗕𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

Annoying, but true. 
Interviewing is its own skill.
Different setting. Different rules.

People get tripped up in different ways: 

- Saying your experience clearly.
- Thinking on the spot. 
- Nerves. 


I’ve listed a few that have created some issues,

If you have another to add – drop it in the comments.


#ITcareers #leadership #interviews #executivepresence #careergrowth #australiatech

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲... 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁? 

I’ve worked with hundreds of IT professionals who’ve known they were underpaid, overdelivering, and long overdue for a step up. 

But asking for that promotion? 
Most never do. 

Why? 

It’s rarely about skill. 
It’s almost always about confidence, clarity, or fear of affecting relationships. 

 So what’s holding you back? 

I’ve listed a few main ones, 

If you’ve got another, drop it in the comments. 

#ITCareers #CareerGrowth #TechLeadership #CareerClarity #techcareers

Seven Consulting

Seven Consulting is a private and independent Australian IT Project and Program Management Consultancy. We manage and successfully deliver large-scale, complex IT-enabled business transformation projects for Australia’s top companies.

Program Manager

Transport for NSW

At Transport, I had the privilege to work for one of their largest multi-million-dollar multi-vendor program, the CREST Program, for the Infrastructure Services and Service Integration (ISSI) team, within their Corporate Services division. As part of this program, I successfully delivered a complex, high visibility, service transition of Managed Workplace Services (MWS) from an incumbent vendor to a new vendor, selected through a detailed RFP/RFI process. This transition had a budget of $20 million, covering 35-40 distinct Service Lines, including Security Services like SOC, NOC, IAM, etc., classified under 4 separate workstreams – Common Workplace Services, General Workplace Services, Service Desk and Cross Functional Services. It involved the transformation of services under MWS requiring a complete rebuild of IT Service Catalogue, while also redefining them in ServiceNow, updating workflows and process automation to align with the new service catalogue, vendor processes and service agreements. It also necessitated migrating all IT equipment from old Transport Warehouse to the new Vendor Warehouse without impacting any ongoing services, while also integrating the Transport Service Management tool (ServiceNow) with the vendor’s Operational Support tool (ScienceLogic), via Jitterbit, enabling two-way CMDB updates.

Senior/Lead Project Manager

AMP Capital

	Managed diverse and complex projects, end-to-end, for Real Estate IT (REIT) division of AMP Capital.
	Led multiple DevOps teams, establishing an agile workforce and coordinating the delivery of a significant pipeline of technology projects across core systems, data warehouse and CRM.
	Led the Salesforce transformation initiative for the Real Estate business, substantially enhancing user experience, while managing a blend of in-house and offshore vendor teams within budget
	Directed the continuous improvement initiative for JD Edwards, optimising integration workflows and dataflows for improved performance and user experience, while working closely with the Real Estate business stakeholders to manage scope, budget, schedule, and requirement prioritisation
	Executed the migration of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) within a tight timeframe, while also managing a compliance initiative to create bespoke HFM reports to meet new regulatory standards mandated by ASIC and APRA
	Helped the REIT team enhance user experience by about 23%, mitigated the risks around aging infrastructure, while also saving about 15-20% in ongoing operational costs
	Introduced and coached the entire REIT team and business stakeholders on the Scrum framework, streamlining the project workflows and substantially improving team collaboration and productivity

Agile DevOps Project Manager

HCL Australia Services Pty Ltd

	Managed a key Cloud Migration project and a few Cyber Security initiatives for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), while working as a contractor through HCL (further details are outlined in the CBA section below), helping CBA uplift their Essential 8 security controls and improve their risk posture, enhancing resilience and cost efficiency, while also meeting their obligation to new APRA regulations
	Helped CBA teams transition from conventional ways of working to the new Agile ways of working, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
	Managed “Essential 8” focused implementations like CheckMarx, Splunk, Qualys, CyberArk, RSA SecurID, etc. for HCL clients uplifting their cyber security controls
	Effectively managed several Infrastructure and Cloud projects for HCL clients including Data Centre refreshes & relocations, Cloud Hosting & Security, and the ongoing management of client data centres
	Spearheaded the inbound transition of TransGrid’s IT Services from an incumbent vendor to HCL, while also managing the implementation and integration of ServiceNow and SCOM, integrating SSO with AD, and then integrating ServiceNow with various ITSM tools used by TransGrid’s third-party vendors
	Oversaw the service delivery and support of bespoke systems and applications of Sydney Trains
	Participated in RFP/RFI processes for potential clients, as required

Senior Cyber Project Manager & Senior Delivery Manager

	Managed a significant greenfield Cloud Migration project for Group Operations Technology (GO Tech) and a few Cyber Security projects for Digital Protection Group (DPG, now Cyber Security Group), working as a contractor through HCL, helping CBA uplift their Essential 8 security controls and improve their risk posture, enhancing resilience and cost efficiency, while also meeting their obligation to new APRA regulations
	Managed the migration of CBA’s Enterprise Document Management solution (OpenText Documentum), with 200TB of sensitive and confidential customer data, from on-prem data centre to AWS Public Cloud, with a budget of $15 million, aligning with the bank’s PaaS strategy
	Directed the implementation of CheckMarx, a Secure Code Analysis Tool selected through a meticulous RFP/RFI process, with a budget of $5 million, integrating it with the CI/CD pipeline enabling developers to proactively scan their code for vulnerabilities, enhancing a critical Essential 8 security control for Vulnerability Management aligning to the bank’s strategic objectives
	Led a key compliance & regulatory project, closely monitored by CBA Board, to assess CBA Group’s existing adherence to a new APRA regulation, CPS 234, and subsequently develop a comprehensive remediation plan to address all identified gaps, requiring close collaboration with risk, compliance, legal, supplier & vendor management teams, among others
	Spearheaded the implementation of another complex and challenging solution at CBA for the E2E (End-to-End) Statements Review & Uplift project, ensuring that all retail banking customers who had opted for electronic statements but could not receive them electronically, would receive paper statements from the bank to comply with an APRA mandate
	Helped CBA teams adopt the new Agile ways of working, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and continuously improving team processes

Senior Cyber Project Manager & Solution Delivery Manager

Macquarie Group

Technology Governance and Reporting
	Engaged with technology teams to ensure appropriate inputs in Clarity, and ran governance processes, interfacing with aligned PMO / Business Managers (e.g., Book of Work, Portfolio Reviews, etc.)
	Provided ad-hoc insights and analytics to the leadership team (CIO, COO, Division Heads) using Clarity
	Supervised regular portfolio reporting from Clarity PPM and engaged Senior Leadership to elicit further reporting / insight needs

Governance Maturation and New Business Onboarding
	Managed the continuous improvement backlog for Clarity and drove continued maturation of its processes and better adoption across teams (Tech, Non-Tech)
	Identified workable process standards and best practices for project governance across COG-Tech
	Conducted sprint planning and review sessions, backlog review sessions, and daily stand-up meetings with the team for all pending enhancement requests
	Supported the transition of new teams (e.g., businesses) onto Clarity
	Managed user support to federated governance teams / champions
	Managed provisioning of training / re-training to users and performance support

Clarity - Analytics & Insights, Adoption and User Support Manager

FISERV

	Established a new Offshore Managed Services team comprising over 250 engineers across 35-40 distinct IT services, including cyber security services like Penetration Testing, IAM, SOC, NOC, etc., classified under multiple workstreams, by facilitating the transition of various technology positions from Fiserv US. This initiative resulted in monthly operational cost savings of USD 700K for Fiserv US while enhancing customer experience. It also increased Fiserv India's annual revenue by USD 13 million, contributing to my Business Unit's consistent annual revenue of USD 14.8 million year-on-year.
	Introduced a shared services offshore model to offer affordable services to small and medium-sized clients of Fiserv, driving a USD 16.5 million revenue boost for Fiserv India in its inaugural year.
	Effectively deployed CA Clarity PPM across all Fiserv Business Units, overseeing yearly upgrades, migration to SaaS, and transition from WebI reporting to Jaspersoft. As the offshore Program Manager, I led this 5-year program with phased implementation of CA Clarity PPM modules collaborating closely with the onsite Program Manager.
	Concurrently facilitated multiple server migrations, managed by project managers reporting to me, for Fiserv's Data Centre Consolidation Program that aimed to consolidate over 70 data centres across the US into 5 large facilities.
	Spearheaded a pivotal business transformation initiative to achieve CMMI SVC V1.3 Level-3 appraisal for my offshore Business Unit, significantly advancing the organisation's quality objectives.
	Managed a documentation initiative to create and update technical documentation for all legacy systems, significantly enhancing response times for the Crisis Management Team.

Program Manager & Senior Delivery Manager

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

	Worked as an IT Project Manager providing Enterprise Solutions for the IT requirements of global clients, strategically positioning and selling the right set of services to meet their requirements.
	Successfully transitioned the IT Services for Volkswagen-UK from an incumbent vendor to TCS, covering Data Centre Management, Network Management, Service Desk and End User Computing.
	Managed the vendor engagement with CMC Ltd., to establish Data Centres, Head Office, and Branch Offices of DLF Pramerica, across multiple locations, with MPLS connectivity and IP Telephony Solutions
	Aided in retaining the Kimberley-Clark account by implementing rigorous Quality Assurance measures and introducing multiple Service Improvement ideas across teams.

Project Manager

KPIT CUMMINS GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

	Led a team of 30 associates providing Enterprise Support to global customers of 'Business Objects' and 'Crystal Reports', tools that are now owned by SAP

Team Lead

CONVERGYS

	Technically groomed and coached a team of 25 technical associates providing L1/L2 support to US and UK customers, on various Microsoft Operating Systems

Lead Problem Resolution Representative

I am the bridge between business and technology, ensuring seamless program execution that delivers measurable impact and strategic value. Whether in the boardroom aligning executive priorities or in the technical trenches overseeing integrations, architectures, and implementations, I bring clarity, structure, and executional precision to complex programs.

With experience spanning Government, Transport, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Energy, Mining, and Automotive, I specialise in IT Infrastructure (Data Centres, Networks, Cloud), ITIL & Service Management, Cyber Security, DevOps, Application Implementations, and Process Automation. I don’t just manage programs—I drive transformation. From large-scale transitions to complex integrations, I craft strategic roadmaps, secure funding, and deliver results. My ability to identify risks early, diagnose patterns, and anticipate obstacles ensures that challenges are proactively managed before they become roadblocks.

What sets me apart?
✔ Business & Technology Alignment – I translate strategic objectives into tangible, high-impact programs that drive cost optimisation, resilience, and innovation.
✔ Stakeholder Engagement & Influence – Whether working with executives, commercial teams, or technical specialists, I foster trust, clarity, and alignment at every level.
✔ Risk Anticipation & Problem Solving – I identify potential shortcomings, adapt as needed, and resolve issues before they escalate.
✔ Execution Excellence – I ensure that every program I lead delivers governance, structure, and measurable success.

I believe that strong relationships and a unified team drive quality and efficiency. My leadership ensures that organisations don’t just meet their objectives—they drive meaningful and sustained success.

Yatharth Kararwal (YK)

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 – 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺, 𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺

I keep meeting mid-career professionals who are hungry, not for better performance reviews, but for 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. They’ve got the skills – but they’re starving for direction.

Here’s what I’m seeing: annual performance chats feel transactional. They’re tick-box exercises, not moments where someone leans in and says, “Here’s how you build influence, stretch strategically, navigate risk.” Without that kind of guidance, talented people stall. Not because they lack ability – because they lack a mentor who cares enough to challenge them, support them, and help them see around corners.

When I thought about my own path, I realised how much I gained from a few conversations that went 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 KPIs. Real mentorship meant being seen, being challenged, and being believed in. And that changed the trajectory of my career.

If you’re feeling this gap – or you’re stepping into a space where leadership directions aren’t obvious – I’d love to connect. We all need more than performance chats. We need someone in our corner.

#ElevateYourLeadership  #Mentorship #LeadBeyondTheScript

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