Tim Inman

I spent 15 years leading engineering organizations at Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, where I built teams, developed managers, hired and promoted engineers, and navigated the pressure of high-stakes environments. Over time, I saw the same pattern: talented people rarely got stuck because they lacked ability. They got stuck because expectations were unclear, feedback was incomplete, politics were hard to read, or pressure made it difficult to think clearly. New managers were often left to figure it out alone. Strong engineers questioned themselves, burned out, or quietly disengaged. I left corporate leadership to focus on the part of the work I found most meaningful: helping people understand what is really happening, make intentional decisions, and grow without losing themselves in the process. Today I coach engineers and engineering managers who want practical, candid support. Together, we work through challenges such as stepping into management, influencing across teams, communicating with senior leaders, navigating performance conversations, rebuilding confidence, and deciding what comes next. My style is structured, direct, and judgment-free. We look closely at your situation, identify the patterns and constraints, and turn insight into specific action. I bring the perspective of a seasoned engineering leader and a trained coach, along with a deep understanding of both the technical and human sides of leadership. If you want a coach who understands the system, tells you the truth with care, and helps you move forward with clarity, I would be glad to work with you.