Staff Starter — Level Up to Staff+ in 12 Weeks

Program Start Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

A cohort-based program for mid-to-senior engineers who feel “stuck” and want a proven path to Staff. Learn the frameworks, do the reps, and ship Staff-level impact.

Why Staff Starter Works

Staff promotions aren’t about years-of-service—they’re about scope, impact, and visible leadership. This 12-week playbook shows you exactly how to expand what you own, deliver needle-moving outcomes, and build champions who amplify your work.

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What You’ll Master

  • Career Architecture: Decode your ladder and map your work to rubric language.
  • Staff Archetypes: Tech Lead, Architect, Solver, Right Hand—pick and play to your strengths.
  • Scope & Impact: Go from projects to systems to org outcomes; quantify business value.
  • Ownership: Drive end-to-end execution and de-risk proactively.
  • Visibility & Champions: Share credit, build allies, and get sponsored for bigger bets.
  • Leverage & Influence: Multiply your impact through docs, reviews, and enablement.

Program Features

Weekly Live Cohort

Live sessions with hot seats, Q&A, and real-world scenarios.

Staff Playbooks

Battle-tested templates for strategy docs, RFCs, impact stories, and updates.

Archetype Alignment

Lean into Tech Lead, Architect, Solver, or Right Hand—and ship visible wins.

Accountability

Weekly actions and check-ins to ensure progress toward Staff-level outcomes.

Guest Speakers

Learn from Staff+ leaders on scope, influence, and promotion packets.

Community Chat

Join a supportive network of peers and coaches on Discord.

Flexible Pricing Options

Invest in your future with affordable pricing plans designed to fit your budget.

One-Time Payment

Save money with a single upfront payment.

$3,000.00

Installment Plan

Spread the cost over 3 months.

$1,100.00

Not sure yet?

Book a free 15-minute discovery call

Meet the instructor, confirm fit, and get next steps. We’ll ask a bit about your background and goals before scheduling so we can keep the call focused.

Start discovery call request

You’ll be prefilled—just add your name & email, and we’ll send a scheduling link with a short intake form.