RYAN VARLEY

SUBSTACK

Mentorship

1:1 MENTORSHIP

I help leaders in tech build trust and get cross-functional buy in.

If your team still feels like a collection of individual contributors and you’re struggling to make strategic impact – you need to build trust.

I’ve supported data science leaders who are butting heads with engineering about governance. I’ve helped product marketers struggling to get their ideas on the roadmap. I’ve coached managers through the transition from leading one team to managing multiple teams and everything feels chaotic.

I’ve seen, time and time again, brilliant people who know exactly what needs to change, but other department heads aren’t listening.

Meanwhile…

  • You have strong opinions about what the org should do, but struggle to get buy-in
  • You’re fighting every battle instead of picking the ones that matter
  • You want to make changes beyond your team but don’t know how to build those relationships
  • You’re dealing with managers above you who… aren’t really managing

I’ve lived this too. And I can help you overcome these issues through systematic approaches to leading high ownership teams and building trust, so you can get things done across departments — without feeling like you’re being manipulative to gain influence.

How it Works

  • Bi-weekly mentoring calls – 60 minutes to focus on your specific challenges
  • WhatsApp support for ongoing feedback as you troubleshoot new approaches and earn your wins
  • £1,900 for 3 months, or 6 sessions

Applications are open.
Limited to 4 spots, 2 currently available.

The Details

Who I help

  • You’re a Head of or Team Lead in Data Science, Engineering, or Product or a Senior IC ready to make the jump to broader leadership
  • You’re managing multiple teams or departments for the first time
  • You see organizational problems clearly but struggle to implement solutions
  • You want to build relationships and get buy-in without feeling slimy about it
  • You’re tired of watching good ideas die because of poor execution

How I help you grow

✅ Relationship-building frameworks that work across departments and up the chain

✅ Strategic battle-picking so you stop fighting unwinnable fights

✅ Trust-building systems that turn you from “that person with complaints” into “the person with solutions”

✅ Team-to-teams methodology for when you’re scaling beyond a single team

✅ Systematic approaches for dealing with ineffective managers above you

Scale your leadership from frustration with organizational dysfunction to the person others come to when they want to actually get things done.

Application

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Here’s what happens next

I’ll email you to schedule a call. That’s when we’ll dive deeper into your specific challenges and discuss whether mentorship is right for you. If we both agree it’s a good fit, we’ll get started.

Note: This program is limited to 4 clients mentees at a time to ensure quality attention. If I’m currently full, I’ll let you know when the next spot opens up.