
Mastering CTO Leadership: Kathy Keating’s Four Pillars for Success S1-Ep31
11/25/24 • 34 min
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kathy Keating, an Interim CTO, Executive Coach, and co-founder of the CTO Levels Framework. With over three decades of hands-on experience, Kathy shares her game-changing insights on how CTOs can simplify their roles and thrive in leadership.
💡 Discover Kathy’s Four Pillars of Great CTO Leadership:
Speed: Driving outcomes and delivering value fast.
Shield: Protecting your organization from risks and vulnerabilities.
Sales: Mastering the art of selling ideas and gaining buy-in from stakeholders.
Stretch: Embracing growth, learning, and continuous improvement.
We dive into practical advice on:
✅ Building relationships across the C-suite.
✅ Transitioning to a fractional CTO role.
✅ Balancing technical expertise with business strategy.
🚀 Whether you’re leading a startup or scaling a large team, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you lead with clarity, impact, and confidence.
🎧 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most insightful voices in tech leadership. Tune in now and level up your CTO game!
👉 Watch/Listen now and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments!
KATHY ON LINKEDIN:
Let's connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathykeating/
WEBSITE:
https://kathkeating.com/
MICHAL ON LINKEDIN:
Let's connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaljuhas
Book a call with CareerCrackers
Get expert feedback about your positioning in the Executive job market.
Get your dream job. Land €250K to €500K+ roles in the Tech industry.
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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kathy Keating, an Interim CTO, Executive Coach, and co-founder of the CTO Levels Framework. With over three decades of hands-on experience, Kathy shares her game-changing insights on how CTOs can simplify their roles and thrive in leadership.
💡 Discover Kathy’s Four Pillars of Great CTO Leadership:
Speed: Driving outcomes and delivering value fast.
Shield: Protecting your organization from risks and vulnerabilities.
Sales: Mastering the art of selling ideas and gaining buy-in from stakeholders.
Stretch: Embracing growth, learning, and continuous improvement.
We dive into practical advice on:
✅ Building relationships across the C-suite.
✅ Transitioning to a fractional CTO role.
✅ Balancing technical expertise with business strategy.
🚀 Whether you’re leading a startup or scaling a large team, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you lead with clarity, impact, and confidence.
🎧 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most insightful voices in tech leadership. Tune in now and level up your CTO game!
👉 Watch/Listen now and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments!
KATHY ON LINKEDIN:
Let's connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathykeating/
WEBSITE:
https://kathkeating.com/
MICHAL ON LINKEDIN:
Let's connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaljuhas
Book a call with CareerCrackers
Get expert feedback about your positioning in the Executive job market.
Get your dream job. Land €250K to €500K+ roles in the Tech industry.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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