Every organisation depends on technology to grow and compete, yet access to technology leadership is often missing when it matters most. We enable that leadership through Embedded capability building, Governance oversight, and Community development.

How We Enable Technology Leadership

In teams. With boards. For the future.

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Embedded

From Order Takers to Impact Makers

We don’t just train teams, we embed with them. Our Technology Leadership Coaches step into meetings, observe sprints, and guide leaders in real time. The result is capability built in the moment lifting your team to think and operate with CTO-level confidence.

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Governance

Strategic Technology Oversight

We don’t just advise, we provide clarity where it matters most. Our Technology Leadership Coaches work directly with CEOs and boards, guiding investment decisions, validating strategy, and ensuring risk is managed. Think of it as CTO-level oversight without the overhead.

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Community

Where Technology Leaders Rise

We don’t just connect people, we create a pathway. The FTL Community blends education, tools, and peer connection so technologists can learn, apply, and grow together. It’s where individuals build the confidence and capability to become tomorrow’s technology leaders.

"We bring the LIT Framework: Leader, Innovator, Technologist into every engagement, using our What-How-Why method to make it stick. This gives you practical steps you can act on today while also shaping the mindset that will guide your entire technology leadership journey."

Timothy J. Hitchens / Founder

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Elevate Your Technology Leadership

We deliver measurable results by embedding leadership directly into teams, strengthening governance at the board level, and creating clear pathways into technology leadership. The impact shows up in faster placements, stronger retention, and higher rewards for executives who are ready to rise.

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42%

Faster Executive Placements

Coached Technologist secure new Leadershp positions 42% faster than their peers

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85%

Retention After Promotion

85% of coached Technologist successfully navigate their first year in larger organisations

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50%

Average Compensation Increase

Coached Tech Executives average $175K higher total compensation packages

*Data from 2023-2024 Tech Leadership Compensation Survey by Korn Ferry and Silicon Valley CTO Forum Longitudinal Study

Transform Your
Technology Leadership
with the LIT Framework

Every engagement we run is built on the Leader, Innovator, Technologist pillars.
If you’re not ready to work with us directly, you can still explore the LIT Framework
in depth and start applying it today.

Leader Pillar

Develop the interpersonal skills that transform individual contributors into respected and effective leaders.

Increase team productivity by 30% through improved delegation techniques
Reduce team conflicts by developing advanced communication frameworks
Build psychological safety that empowers team innovation
Transform feedback conversations from awkward to impactful

Innovator Pillar

Cultivate strategic thinking that aligns technology initiatives with business goals and drives meaningful change.

Transform your team from order-takers to strategic partners
Create innovation processes that produce measurable business outcomes
Develop a strategic roadmap that executives enthusiastically support
Balance short-term deliverables with long-term technology vision

Technologist Pillar

Maintain and leverage your technical expertise while leading teams to deliver high-quality technological solutions.

Stay technically relevant without micromanaging your team
Make architectural decisions that scale with business growth
Reduce technical debt while accelerating feature delivery
Build systems that operate reliably while enabling rapid innovation

Not Ready to Engage Yet?

Explore the LIT Framework and see how the pillars of Leader, Innovator, and Technologist can shape your growth.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

If you’re transitioning from a hands on start-up to managing the complexities of a scale up business, you must change your mindset and your process. TJ’s approach unlocked the limitations I had placed on myself and guided me to where I can be most effective for the business and reduce my daily stress.

Mike G.
CTO, Canada

Working with TJ has been a transformative experience. His 360-degree coaching approach goes beyond just supporting me as a CTO; he actively engages with the entire executive team, ensuring that leadership growth happens holistically. His human-centric methodology fosters real, practical improvements, helping build new strengths and apply learnings in real-world scenarios. The impact has been tangible and not just in individual development.

Jono
CTO, Australia

TJ’s coaching changed the way I approach leadership. He doesn’t just focus on making me a better CTO he challenges my thinking, helps me navigate complex decisions, and ensures I’m actually applying what I learn. More than that, he helped my team step up. The impact has been beyond just me; it’s transformed how we operate as an org.

David R.
CTO, Australia

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