Why Technical Experts Struggle with Leadership (and How to Break the Cycle)
From Technical Expert to Leader: The Mindset Shift for Engineers
Are you an engineer or technical professional who’s great at solving problems—but now finds yourself overwhelmed by people management, team dynamics, and the pressure to deliver results through others?
You’re not alone. Many engineers discover that the skills that made them successful as technical experts don’t automatically translate to success as leaders. The real challenge isn’t the technology—it’s leading people, aligning teams, and making a bigger impact.
Imagine:
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Feeling confident as a leader, not just as a technical expert
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Having time for strategic, high-impact work (not just firefighting)
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Guiding a proactive, engaged team that delivers results
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Knowing exactly how to shift your mindset to thrive in your new role
This special guide will help you:
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Understand the essential mindset shift every technical expert must make to become an effective leader
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Gain clarity on your new leadership role and what your team and organization truly need from you
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Discover the keys to thinking bigger, aligning with organizational goals, and letting go of perfectionism and micromanagement
You’ll also learn the #1 pitfall that keeps engineers stuck-and how to avoid it.
Ready to make the shift?
Submit your name in the form below and get instant access to your guide—plus additional resources to help you accelerate your journey from technical expert to impactful leader!
Take the first step toward leading with confidence and purpose without losing your technical edge!
More About Your Coach
Your Coach
Ron Higgs is an executive coach who works with process- and data-driven engineers to transform them into effective people-focused, strategic, executive leaders who drive organizational success.
Ron believes that effective leadership for engineers means bridging technical expertise with strong people skills-solving the right problems, building relationships, and inspiring teams to excel. A US Navy veteran and former Naval Flight Officer, he brings over 25 years of leadership, operations, program and engineering management experience across the military, startups, small businesses, and large corporations.
He has coached engineers and executives at all levels, transforming them from specialized technical roles into people managers and strategic leaders. Notable results include guiding a senior aerospace engineer achieve their highest-ever performance rating and supporting a tech CEO through a successful acquisition.
Ron holds a BS in Mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy, an MS in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a graduate certificate in Engineering Flight Test from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. He has received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and companywide honors at Boeing.
Outside of coaching, Ron enjoys traveling, snowboarding, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the outdoors.
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