Resources & Content
Articles, podcasts, speaking engagements, and open-source tools for IT leaders and therapists.
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Practical Tech Leader
Weekly insights on IT leadership, career development, and the intersection of technical expertise and human psychology.
Frequency: Every week | Topics: Leadership, psychology, career, management
- In-depth articles on IT leadership
- Career development advice
- Psychology and human dynamics
- Personal stories and lessons learned
- Community insights and discussions
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Podcast Appearances
I’ve been a guest on several podcasts discussing IT leadership, therapy, career development, and the intersection of technology and psychology.
The Innovator’s Playbook - Jul 15, 2025
Topic: "The Woman Rebuilding Certification from the Ground Up, with AI, Strategy & Soul"
In this episode of The Innovator’s Playbook, Rebecca Sutter, CTO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), walks us through how she’s leading a full-stack transformation: embracing cloud-native systems, launching AI in QA and proctoring, and advocating for data-first, people-focused innovation. From deep tech to human insight, this conversation is packed with real-world strategies for building smarter, fairer, and future-proof organizations.
View on LinkedInPSI Services LLC · Jun 23, 2025
Topic: "Tried and Tested Podcast: Episode 30"
What does it take to prove the value of certification in a changing industry, and how do you reconnect with a new generation of workers who aren’t convinced credentials matter?
View on LinkedInTech Executive Club · Jun 16, 2025
Topic: "Top Innovator Series Podcast"
Interviewed by Josef Martens Ph.D. of the Tech Executive Club for their Top Innovators Series podcast. Josef asked me questions that made me reflect deeply on my own origin story in ways I’ve not before, and I appreciate the opportunity for introspection.
View on LinkedInMore podcast appearances coming soon. Check back regularly or subscribe to newsletter for updates.
Articles & Blog Posts
Deep-dive articles on IT leadership, career development, and psychology-informed management.
"You earned the promotion. That’s why it feels like fraud."
Imposter syndrome spikes hardest during identity transitions — not because you’re unqualified, but because your sense of self hasn’t caught up to your new responsibilities yet. The promotion was earned. The fraud feeling is a lag, not a verdict.
Read Article"Your attachment style followed you to work"
The relational patterns from your earliest relationships show up in how you handle one-on-ones, respond to criticism, and read silence in a meeting. Most managers have never been trained to see them — which means they keep playing out unchecked.
Read Article"Your High Performer Isn’t Difficult. They’re Running on Empty."
What looks like a difficult personality is often a high performer whose emotional reserves are exhausted. The behaviors that frustrate managers — withdrawal, irritability, perfectionism under pressure — are stress responses, not character flaws.
Read Article"The Likability Tax on Technical Leadership"
Women who protect teams from unrealistic demands get labeled obstructive. Men who do the same get called rigorous. The label isn’t about the behavior — it’s about who’s doing it. And it’s costing organizations the leaders who could actually protect quality.
Read Article"Boundaries as Infrastructure"
Tech teams monitor system performance obsessively and ignore human capacity limits entirely. If you’d never run a server past 80% utilization without alerts, why are you running your engineers at 110% without consequence?
Read Article"The Psychology of Tech Leadership for Newbies"
The skills that made you a great engineer — deep focus, technical problem-solving, individual ownership — are the ones that will undermine you as a manager. Leadership requires a fundamentally different operating system for your brain.
Read ArticleGitHub & Open Source
I maintain several open-source projects: View on GitHub
All open-source projects are licensed under MIT License. Contributions welcome!
My Projects
Praxnote
A clinical workspace for behavioral health practices that uses AI to draft session notes, treatment plans, and referral letters — so clinicians spend less time on paperwork and more time with clients. Every AI draft is a starting point: templates are editable by the practice, and the AI functions as a scribe, not a clinician.
For: Solo clinicians, group practices & supervisors | Privacy: BAA included · HIPAA-aligned · AI provider does not train on your data
- Multiple note formats: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, narrative, and more
- Treatment plans across CBT, DBT, PBT/EEMM, and other modalities
- Supervision queue for reviewing and co-signing notes at scale
- Client portal, scheduling, billing, and assessment tools
- Offline vault for secure device-based access
- Cloud or dedicated deployment — currently in early access
Recommended Reading
Books that have shaped my approach to leadership, psychology, and therapy. These resources influenced my coaching and clinical practice.
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
Author: Daniel Coyle
Explores how great teams create culture, build psychological safety, and achieve high performance.
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Author: Daniel Goleman
Foundational work on emotional intelligence and its application in professional and personal life.
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
Author: Marshall B. Rosenberg
Framework for compassionate communication applicable to leadership, therapy, and relationships.
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Author: Brené Brown
Practical guide on vulnerability, courage, and authentic leadership in organizations.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Author: Carol S. Dweck
How mindset affects learning, growth, and achievement. Critical for coaching and development.
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment
Author: Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Attachment theory applied to adult relationships, teams, and organizational dynamics.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be
Author: Brené Brown
On authenticity, vulnerability, and living whole-heartedly. Influences both coaching and therapy.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
Author: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Proven techniques for navigating high-stakes conversations with clarity and care.
FAQ About Resources
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Yes! All projects are open-source under MIT License. You’re free to use, modify, and share them. Attribution appreciated but not required.
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Great question! You can reach out via the contact form with topic suggestions. I regularly feature reader requests in articles and podcasts.
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Yes! All articles, open-source projects, and most resources are completely free. Some workshops and speaking engagements are available for organizational events.
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