Adswerve, Inc. Career Growth & Development

What new skill or role did you want to learn? Why was this important to you?
As our technical team expanded, I recognized a critical need to evolve my own skill set beyond purely technical expertise. My goal was to mature into a more effective technical leader. This meant delving into the nuanced dynamics of team motivation, strategic communication and fostering productive collaboration. I believed that strengthening these human-centric leadership skills was essential not only to manage growth but to actively guide our team toward healthy growth and success.

How did your employer help support this time of learning and professional development?
Adswerve demonstrated a significant commitment to my development through a comprehensive, multilayered approach. The foundation was a nine month leadership and coaching program for a small cohort across the organization. This was augmented by personalized guidance from an assigned executive mentor. To deepen my expertise, the company also sponsored my participation in two specialized programs around data leadership and tech leadership.

What was the outcome of this experience? How did it impact your future growth in your profession?
The outcome was a shift in my leadership approach, moving from a primarily technical viewpoint to a more holistic one. I gained a robust framework for navigating the complex dynamics of leading technical teams, including facilitating more effective decision-making, resolving workplace challenges and communicating strategic vision with greater clarity. This experience has directly enhanced my ability to increase team effectiveness and has shaped my professional trajectory, preparing me to lead larger, more complex data initiatives and be a more effective team leader.