The Technical Leader's Advantage
Can you build the teams that build great products?
Technical excellence got you here.
But leading at scale requires different skills: inspiring teams, navigating organizational dynamics, and driving results through others.
This course bridges that gap.
Is This For You?
This program is for you if:
- You're a Director or VP managing managers
- You're an Engineering or Product Leader navigating the technical-to-leadership gap
- You're ready to pursue breakthroughs beyond incremental improvements
- You want real-world frameworks, not theory
- You're willing to invest in your own development
This is NOT for you if:
- You're seeking quick hacks or shortcuts
- You want someone to prescribe exact solutions
- You're unwilling to examine what holds you back
- You plan to coast through unchanged
What You'll Learn
A 3-week curriculum designed to transform how you lead.
Unleash Your Authentic Leadership Style
Stop imitating someone else's playbook. Lead from what makes you uniquely effective.
- Passion-Driven Leadership
- Master Communication and Storytelling
- Continuous Learning
Cultivate High-Performing Teams
High-performing teams don't happen by accident. You architect them.
- Nurture Talent
- Set High Bars Without Burnout
- Define Vision Worth Following
Overcome Adversity and Celebrate Success
Breakthrough leadership means knowing how to recover from setbacks and celebrate progress.
- Transform Adversity
- Anchor Progress with Routines
- Celebrate Strategic Wins
What's Included
9 Training Videos
~2 hours of focused instruction
9 Practical Exercises
Apply what you learn immediately
Templates & Frameworks
Downloadable tools you can use
Lifetime Access
Go at your own pace, revisit anytime
What Leaders Are Saying
"The best leadership reflection I've ever seen, and I've seen a ton. This course made me rethink how I lead."
Diana E.
Startup Co-Founder
"Working under Andrea twice has been among the best professional experiences of my career. Her blend of strong, decisive leadership combined with genuine empathy is rare."
George H.
Engineering Leader
"Andrea is a true visionary who excels at developing innovative products while fostering a truly collaborative team environment."
Stephanie F.
Product Executive
Choose Your Path
All options include lifetime access to course materials.
Add coaching for personalized guidance.
Self-Paced
One-time payment
- 9 training videos
- 9 practical exercises
- Templates & frameworks
- Lifetime access
Premium Coaching
One-time payment
- Everything in Self-Paced
- 3 weekly coaching sessions with Andrea (60 min)
- 90-day email support
- Personalized assessment review
VIP Experience
One-time payment
- Everything in Self-Paced
- 6 weekly coaching sessions (90 min)
- 90-day direct Slack/WhatsApp/email access
- Custom leadership development plan
100% refund guarantee if the program doesn't help you grow as a leader
Your Instructor
Andrea Michalek
Leadership Advisor & Fractional C-level Executive
With 30+ years in product and technology leadership, Andrea has led teams from startups, to scale ups, to large cross-functional organizations.
- Serial entrepreneur with two successful exits
- Co-founder of Plum Analytics (acquired by EBSCO, then Elsevier)
- Former Global VP of Product at Elsevier
- Experience at every level from developer, architect, CTO, CEO, to enterprise VP
Need Manager or Budget Approval?
Many leaders expense this as professional development.
Here's a simple copy-and-paste email you can send to your manager:
Subject: Professional Development Request: Technical Leadership Course Hi [Manager Name], I'd like to request approval for a leadership development course that directly addresses the skills gap between technical expertise and effective team leadership. The Technical Leader's Advantage is a 3-week program covering: • Authentic leadership and communication • Building high-performing teams without burnout • Navigating adversity and maintaining momentum Investment: $397 (self-paced) / $1,497 (with coaching) Expected ROI: • Improved team retention and engagement • More effective delegation and prioritization • Better cross-functional communication The course includes practical exercises I can apply immediately to current projects. Happy to share my learnings with the team afterward. Here's the link to the program: https://leadershipadvantage.xyz/course/tla Please let me know if you need more information. Thanks, [Your Name]
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course take?
The course is designed as a 3-week program, but can be completed at your own pace.
What's the format?
9 video lessons, 9 practical exercises, downloadable templates in PDF/Notion/Google Doc formats, and lifetime access to all materials.
Is there a refund policy?
100% refund guarantee. If the program doesn't help you grow as a leader, we'll refund you completely, no questions asked.
What's the difference between tiers?
The self-paced option gives you full access to all course materials. The coaching options add 1-on-1 sessions with Andrea, email support, and personalized assessment review to help you apply the frameworks to your specific situation.
Ready to Lead Differently?
Join other product and engineering leaders who are building the skills to create breakthrough results.
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