About Us

Become CTO

Become CTO exists to solve a critical gap in the technology industry: while technical professionals receive exceptional training in their domains, they rarely get the leadership development needed to advance their careers and lead high-performing teams.

The company transforms skilled technologists into visionary leaders through practical frameworks, proven strategies, and real-world insights that can be applied immediately. The coaching programs and weekly content are designed specifically for busy technology professionals who need to develop leadership skills without sacrificing their technical edge.

Among the regions where we support technical leaders globally, our extensive work in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore has given us valuable insights into helping technical experts navigate regional challenges, including managing distributed teams across India and the Philippines, on their journey from Order Takers to Impact Makers.

Meet the Chief Coach

Timothy J. Hitchens is the Chief Coach of Become CTO. With over 35 years in technology and having served as CTO six times throughout his career, he has managed diverse teams across more than 10 countries.

His experience spans far beyond the CTO role. Timothy has led Solution Architecture and Cybersecurity initiatives, and developed Industry Solutions for AWS while based in Singapore before returning to his home country of Australia. Through decades in the trenches across Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and everything in between, he has discovered what truly separates exceptional technology leaders from the rest.

The LIT Framework Approach

Become CTO employs the proprietary LIT (Leader, Innovator, Technologist) Framework—a holistic approach to developing well-rounded technology executives. Each dimension is taught through the powerful What, How, and Why methodology:

Leader:

What: Clear definition of leadership responsibilities, team dynamics, and strategic objectives
How: Practical techniques for communication, delegation, and building high-performance cultures
Why: Understanding the reasoning behind leadership decisions to develop authentic executive presence

Innovator:

What: Identification of innovation opportunities and transformation initiatives
How: Methodologies for fostering creative problem-solving and implementing change
Why: Rationale for innovation approaches that enables adaptability in different contexts

Technologist:

What: Essential technical knowledge areas for executive decision-making
How: Frameworks for evaluating technologies and communicating technical concepts
Why: Principles that connect technical decisions to business outcomes

This integrated approach empowers technology leaders to not only understand what they need to do and how to do it, but also why specific approaches work—allowing them to develop their own authentic leadership style. The LIT Framework delivers results through:

Personalized Growth Plans: The team identifies specific leadership challenges and creates actionable plans to overcome them.

Practical Skill Development: From strategic communication to stakeholder management, clients develop the critical skills that technical training never covered.

Accountability and Support: Regular check-ins ensure participants are implementing what they learn and adapting strategies to their unique environment.

Measurable Outcomes: Progress is tracked with clear metrics, whether that's team performance improvements, successful project deliveries, or career advancement.

Coaching sessions are tailored to meet clients where they are—whether they're preparing for their first leadership role or looking to scale their impact as senior technology executives.

Results That Speak Volumes

Technology leaders who follow the Become CTO approach have:

Secured promotions to senior leadership positions
Successfully led critical digital transformation initiatives
Built and scaled high-performing technical teams
Developed executive presence that commands attention and respect
Mastered the art of influencing without authority
Transformed from technical experts into visionary leaders

Join Become CTO

The journey from technical expert to respected technology leader starts here. Whether through mastery coaching, tacticle edge or strategic advisory our offerings help technologists gain the insights, tools, and support needed to accelerate their leadership development.