Meena Venkataraman
@codetoleadership.bsky.social
Helping Engineering Managers in Tech get comfortable with leading | https://tidycal.com/meena/30-minute-coffee-chat
Transitions are rarely acknowledged. They are points on the journey not always worthy of mention. The before and after seem more significant - expected to happen in seamless succession.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Transitions are rarely acknowledged. They are points on the journey not always worthy of mention. The before and after seem more significant - expected to happen in seamless succession.
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That peculiar nostalgia for coding that haunts many engineering managers isn't discussed in leadership courses, but it's a critical part of the transition from technical expert to leader. In my latest newsletter, I explore this hidden emotional journey (sneak peek into my book)
The Nostalgia for Your Former Technical Identity
There’s a particular kind of loss that haunts many new engineering managers, one that rarely gets discussed in leadership training.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
That peculiar nostalgia for coding that haunts many engineering managers isn't discussed in leadership courses, but it's a critical part of the transition from technical expert to leader. In my latest newsletter, I explore this hidden emotional journey (sneak peek into my book)
🕒 New Engineering Managers, Are you drowning in meetings and tasks? Download my free guide and learn how to take back control of your calendar and focus on what truly matters in your new role.
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🕒 New Engineering Managers, Are you drowning in meetings and tasks? Download my free guide and learn how to take back control of your calendar and focus on what truly matters in your new role.
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
As a new engineering manager, have you wondered "Will I ever enjoy work again?" That flow feeling is rare now. Days fragmented into meetings. You finish exhausted, pointing to nothing concrete. You're grieving an identity that felt clear. The enjoyment comes back differently. #TechLeadership
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As a new engineering manager, have you wondered "Will I ever enjoy work again?" That flow feeling is rare now. Days fragmented into meetings. You finish exhausted, pointing to nothing concrete. You're grieving an identity that felt clear. The enjoyment comes back differently. #TechLeadership
There's something special about seeing your work in physical form! It’s been a week or so since ‘The Engineer Who Became A Manager’ launched, and I still smile every time I see it.
Have you picked up your copy yet? - bit.ly/4qJgZqN
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers
Have you picked up your copy yet? - bit.ly/4qJgZqN
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
There's something special about seeing your work in physical form! It’s been a week or so since ‘The Engineer Who Became A Manager’ launched, and I still smile every time I see it.
Have you picked up your copy yet? - bit.ly/4qJgZqN
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers
Have you picked up your copy yet? - bit.ly/4qJgZqN
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers
November can be a difficult month. The grey skies, shorter days, and that pre-holiday dip in team energy.
Your team is mentally halfway to the holidays. Performance reviews fill your calendar. Half your team has submitted leave for December, and you're wondering how you will get anything done.
Your team is mentally halfway to the holidays. Performance reviews fill your calendar. Half your team has submitted leave for December, and you're wondering how you will get anything done.
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
November can be a difficult month. The grey skies, shorter days, and that pre-holiday dip in team energy.
Your team is mentally halfway to the holidays. Performance reviews fill your calendar. Half your team has submitted leave for December, and you're wondering how you will get anything done.
Your team is mentally halfway to the holidays. Performance reviews fill your calendar. Half your team has submitted leave for December, and you're wondering how you will get anything done.
Working in a team can be challenging, and leading a team is often even more difficult. As a leader, you find yourself both part of the team and outside of it at the same time.
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Working in a team can be challenging, and leading a team is often even more difficult. As a leader, you find yourself both part of the team and outside of it at the same time.
Did you know there is a walkway on the top of Tower Bridge where you can see London through a glass floor beneath your feet?
Standing above the city, watching the bustling traffic and boats below, reminded me that things that seem massive up close often look smaller with a bit of distance.
Standing above the city, watching the bustling traffic and boats below, reminded me that things that seem massive up close often look smaller with a bit of distance.
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Did you know there is a walkway on the top of Tower Bridge where you can see London through a glass floor beneath your feet?
Standing above the city, watching the bustling traffic and boats below, reminded me that things that seem massive up close often look smaller with a bit of distance.
Standing above the city, watching the bustling traffic and boats below, reminded me that things that seem massive up close often look smaller with a bit of distance.
Reposted by Meena Venkataraman
The Engineer Who Became A Manager is available for purchase now! For every tech expert who's wondered why leadership feels harder than coding...
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Engineer Who Became A Manager is available for purchase now! For every tech expert who's wondered why leadership feels harder than coding...
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
The Engineer Who Became A Manager is available for purchase now! For every tech expert who's wondered why leadership feels harder than coding...
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Engineer Who Became A Manager is available for purchase now! For every tech expert who's wondered why leadership feels harder than coding...
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
Get your copy here - bit.ly/4qN0cn4 (UK)
bit.ly/43LipY1 (US)
www.amazon.in/dp/B0FY3LD31C (IN)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
Feeling like you're constantly putting out fires instead of building leadership? 60% of new managers get NO training! There's a better way to navigate this transition than struggling alone. Let's chat about your leadership journey! #EngineeringLeadership #TechCoaching
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Feeling like you're constantly putting out fires instead of building leadership? 60% of new managers get NO training! There's a better way to navigate this transition than struggling alone. Let's chat about your leadership journey! #EngineeringLeadership #TechCoaching
Want to know successful engineering leaders' best-kept secret? They don't rely solely on books or natural ability. They seek tailored support for their unique challenges. Drop me a message to explore working together on your leadership journey. #EngineeringLeadership #TechManagement
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Want to know successful engineering leaders' best-kept secret? They don't rely solely on books or natural ability. They seek tailored support for their unique challenges. Drop me a message to explore working together on your leadership journey. #EngineeringLeadership #TechManagement
The Engineer Who Became A Manager is available for purchase now! For every tech expert who's wondered why leadership feels harder than coding, I've woven the many themes I write about into this book. Get your copy today! (Link in the comments)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
November 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Engineer Who Became A Manager is available for purchase now! For every tech expert who's wondered why leadership feels harder than coding, I've woven the many themes I write about into this book. Get your copy today! (Link in the comments)
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagers #NewBook
Clocks went back today! With darker evenings ahead, our bodies need natural light for wellbeing. Break free from indoor habits by taking short outdoor lunch breaks - even 15 minutes helps! What small changes will you make this winter? #WinterWellbeing #TechLife
When do the clocks go back in 2025?
Most of us will get an extra hour in bed this weekend but the nights will be noticeably darker too, as Ben Rich explains.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Clocks went back today! With darker evenings ahead, our bodies need natural light for wellbeing. Break free from indoor habits by taking short outdoor lunch breaks - even 15 minutes helps! What small changes will you make this winter? #WinterWellbeing #TechLife
Technical know-how got you promoted, but as a leader, having all the answers isn't your superpower. Asking the right questions is. Create space for your team to solve problems, and watch them grow. Your value is in building great problem-solvers. #TechLeadership #EngineeringManager
October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Technical know-how got you promoted, but as a leader, having all the answers isn't your superpower. Asking the right questions is. Create space for your team to solve problems, and watch them grow. Your value is in building great problem-solvers. #TechLeadership #EngineeringManager
🕒 New Engineering Managers, Are you drowning in meetings and tasks? Download my free guide and learn how to take back control of your calendar and focus on what truly matters in your new role.
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
October 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🕒 New Engineering Managers, Are you drowning in meetings and tasks? Download my free guide and learn how to take back control of your calendar and focus on what truly matters in your new role.
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
You can find the link in the comments.
#EngineeringManagement #TimeManagement #LeadershipTips
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating today!
As the festival of lights brightens homes across the world, I've been reflecting on how we can all bring light during times of darkness, especially when parts of our world are experiencing profound suffering.
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As the festival of lights brightens homes across the world, I've been reflecting on how we can all bring light during times of darkness, especially when parts of our world are experiencing profound suffering.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating today!
As the festival of lights brightens homes across the world, I've been reflecting on how we can all bring light during times of darkness, especially when parts of our world are experiencing profound suffering.
🧵👇(read more)
As the festival of lights brightens homes across the world, I've been reflecting on how we can all bring light during times of darkness, especially when parts of our world are experiencing profound suffering.
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That gnawing uncertainty at night—"Am I cut out for leadership?"
The metrics have changed. Your impact feels intangible. But you're not struggling because you lack capability.
You're in transition. And that's exactly where I can help.
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagement
The metrics have changed. Your impact feels intangible. But you're not struggling because you lack capability.
You're in transition. And that's exactly where I can help.
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagement
October 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
That gnawing uncertainty at night—"Am I cut out for leadership?"
The metrics have changed. Your impact feels intangible. But you're not struggling because you lack capability.
You're in transition. And that's exactly where I can help.
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagement
The metrics have changed. Your impact feels intangible. But you're not struggling because you lack capability.
You're in transition. And that's exactly where I can help.
#EngineeringLeadership #TechManagement
When I moved from India to UK, autumn amazed me. Made a bouquet of fallen leaves that first year. Years later, Autumn is still my favourite season. Pumpkin soup today! #Autumn #AutumnLeaves
October 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
When I moved from India to UK, autumn amazed me. Made a bouquet of fallen leaves that first year. Years later, Autumn is still my favourite season. Pumpkin soup today! #Autumn #AutumnLeaves
Does this happen in your team? Hoping time will make the hard things go away? High-performing teams aren't built on crossed fingers. They're built on the courage to name what's not working and act on it. #techleadership #engineeringmanagement
October 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Does this happen in your team? Hoping time will make the hard things go away? High-performing teams aren't built on crossed fingers. They're built on the courage to name what's not working and act on it. #techleadership #engineeringmanagement
My workshops don't just share information. They create space for teams and their leaders to see what they couldn't see before.
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#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
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#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
October 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
My workshops don't just share information. They create space for teams and their leaders to see what they couldn't see before.
(A Thread🧵 👇)
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
(A Thread🧵 👇)
#EngineeringManagers #EngineeringManagerCoach #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #NewManager
There's a hidden cost to waiting to lead. In a leadership vacuum, problems don't pause - they multiply. Small issues breed bigger ones in the shadows of inaction. Your team needs your leadership today, not when you feel 'ready.'
#EngineeringLeadership #TechLeads #Leadership
#EngineeringLeadership #TechLeads #Leadership
October 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
There's a hidden cost to waiting to lead. In a leadership vacuum, problems don't pause - they multiply. Small issues breed bigger ones in the shadows of inaction. Your team needs your leadership today, not when you feel 'ready.'
#EngineeringLeadership #TechLeads #Leadership
#EngineeringLeadership #TechLeads #Leadership
Ever watched kids look behind mirrors for their reflection or peer through the wrong end of a telescope searching for the moon? Pure wisdom in that approach.
Missing your old 'technical you' in this leadership role you worked so hard to reach? Try looking through the other end of the telescope.
Missing your old 'technical you' in this leadership role you worked so hard to reach? Try looking through the other end of the telescope.
October 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Ever watched kids look behind mirrors for their reflection or peer through the wrong end of a telescope searching for the moon? Pure wisdom in that approach.
Missing your old 'technical you' in this leadership role you worked so hard to reach? Try looking through the other end of the telescope.
Missing your old 'technical you' in this leadership role you worked so hard to reach? Try looking through the other end of the telescope.
Hi, I'm Meena, founder of Code to Leadership.
I'm an Engineering Manager Transition Coach helping new engineering managers navigate the shift from coding to leading.
If you're caught between your technical identity and leadership responsibilities, get in touch.
#EngineeringManagement #TechLeadership
I'm an Engineering Manager Transition Coach helping new engineering managers navigate the shift from coding to leading.
If you're caught between your technical identity and leadership responsibilities, get in touch.
#EngineeringManagement #TechLeadership
October 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Hi, I'm Meena, founder of Code to Leadership.
I'm an Engineering Manager Transition Coach helping new engineering managers navigate the shift from coding to leading.
If you're caught between your technical identity and leadership responsibilities, get in touch.
#EngineeringManagement #TechLeadership
I'm an Engineering Manager Transition Coach helping new engineering managers navigate the shift from coding to leading.
If you're caught between your technical identity and leadership responsibilities, get in touch.
#EngineeringManagement #TechLeadership
You've mastered technical communication. Now as an engineering manager, you need entirely different skills. If you're cutting meetings short to 'give time back' without questioning why they struggled, you're avoiding the real work of leadership.
#TechLeaders #EngineeringManagement
#TechLeaders #EngineeringManagement
October 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
You've mastered technical communication. Now as an engineering manager, you need entirely different skills. If you're cutting meetings short to 'give time back' without questioning why they struggled, you're avoiding the real work of leadership.
#TechLeaders #EngineeringManagement
#TechLeaders #EngineeringManagement