I am an executive coach for CTOs, CIOs, & Australian Digital Business Leaders
As a specialist CTO coach and mentor, I draw on deep experience in digital businesses and technology to help CIOs, CTOs, and technology leaders unlock their leadership potential and, in turn, deliver transformative business outcomes.
With 30+ years as a digital business leader, I’ve served digital organisations as CEO, CTO, COO, CGO, and more. I am also a digital business founder, investor, non-executive director, and Chairperson. I’ve started and scaled companies, led multiple digital transformations, and thrived in fast-paced, competitive markets. My aim has always been to leave every organisation better, more customer-focused, and more employee-friendly than when I joined.
What Clients Are Saying: “elevating leadership game to a much higher level”
“Over the past 18 months, Andy has coached me to success as Alinta's CIO - guiding me on how to lead my teams, influence and collaborate with my peer Executives, contribute as part of an executive team, and work more effectively with our Board. Andy's "Leadership MRI" provided me with a wealth of information and insight into specific areas I needed to develop to lead more effectively … I'd recommend Andy as a coach to new and emerging CIOs and CTOs, as well as to experienced CIOs who want to elevate their leadership game to a much higher level.”
Nick Smith - CIO @ Alinta Energy
Bridging the Gap: From Technical Expert to Strategic Peer
Technical brilliance is the entry requirement for any CTO or CIO, but it is rarely the thing that determines their ultimate success at the C-suite level. The transition from "managing the tech" to "leading the business" requires a complete re-coding of your professional identity.
I built this practice to help high-performing tech leaders in Australia navigate these specific inflection points. My approach combines the data-driven insights of the Leadership Circle Profile with a proven 6-Stage Roadmap specifically designed for the unique pressures of the technology function.
How We Work Together
A Coach Who Has Led as a CEO and CTO of Australian Digital Businesses
Most executive coaches come from HR or generalist backgrounds. I come from the trenches. As an Australian CTO, Founder, and tech company CEO, I understand the "translation layer" between the engineering floor and the Boardroom. I don't guide on generic leadership theory; I provide high-context mentoring to CIOS and CTOs that addresses the real-world, high-stakes challenges CTOs face every day, like building highly productive engineering and product teams, building engineering culture and practices, and navigating the board’s interest in core topic areas like AI strategy, data platforms and cybersecurity. Whether you are looking for a CTO coach to help navigate a high-growth scale-up or a CIO coach to manage complex board-level stakeholders, the coaching process is tailored to your specific context.
Based in Australia, I work with leaders across the APAC region who are navigating the unique challenges of modern digital business.
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The Roadmap: A 6-Stage Process for CTOs, CIOs and Digital Business Leaders
Leadership is not an innate trait. You can learn to become a far more effective technology leader. I developed my 6-stage CTO coaching process to help technology leaders achieve this by shifting their focus from personal achievement to greater impact by working with and through others. This methodology ensures we aren't just discussing the problems; we are systematically building the capabilities required to lead at the highest level.
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The Leadership Circle Profile: A Diagnostic for Modern Tech Leaders
We use the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) as a "Leadership MRI" to map your internal operating system. By identifying key leadership competencies and uncovering hidden "failure modes" that emerge under pressure—such as defensive arrogance, perfectionism, or over-control—we can resolve bottlenecks in your leadership style. Move beyond trial-and-error growth to become the high-impact enterprise leader your organisation needs.
How the Leadership MRI transforms tech leaders →
The Proof: Case Studies & Real Results
From winning the Board's trust for a permanent CIO role to helping an "emerging catalyst" transition into a Head of Growth, my work is defined by measurable professional maturity. I have mentored leaders across major Australian energy brands, Big Four spin-outs, and high-growth fintech startups, helping them move from "Subject Matter Expert" to indispensable strategic confidant.
What Clients Are Saying: “Being coached by Andy has made me a better teammate, leader, and person.”
“Coaching with Andy Sheats was a personal highlight in 2024 🚀 💫
I wanted to work with him because, as anyone who has will tell you - he’s a legend. The type of person who moves through the world with kindness, generosity, optimism, a sense of adventure, and a healthy dose of self-awareness.”
Catherine Sietkiewicz - Head of Growth @ InvestorHub
My mission is simple
I coach and mentor technology leaders to expand their leadership capacity and drive lasting change that transforms their teams and organisations.
Curious about how coaching can elevate your leadership? Let’s talk!
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Questions About CTO Coaching
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Most executive coaches come from HR or generalist business backgrounds. As a specialist CTO coach, I bring 30 years of experience "in the seat" as a CTO, CEO, and Founder in digital businesses. I understand the specific pressures of managing technical debt, engineering culture, and the "translation layer" between the server room and the Boardroom. This high-context mentoring means we spend less time explaining the tech and more time solving your tech leadership challenges.
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Think of the Leadership Circle Profile as a "Leadership MRI." For many tech leaders, growth is often stalled by "reactive" habits—like perfectionism, over-attachment to technical detail, or defensive stances. The LCP provides a data-driven 360-degree view that reveals these patterns. By "debugging" your leadership style, we can shift your focus toward creative, strategic influence and authentic executive presence.
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Think of the Leadership Circle Profile as a "Leadership MRI", in that it helps surface our underlying behaviours, beliefs and habits so we can better express our leadership. For many tech leaders, growth is often stalled by "reactive" habits—like perfectionism, over-attachment to technical detail, or defensive stances. The LCP provides a data-driven 360-degree view that reveals these patterns. By "debugging" your leadership style, we can shift your focus toward creative, strategic influence and authentic executive presence.
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I work with current CTOs, CIOs, and VPs of Engineering, as well as high-potential tech leaders preparing for their first C-suite role and leaders in Australian digital businesses. My 6-Stage Tech Leadership Roadmap is specifically designed to help leaders bridge the gap between functional expertise and enterprise-level executive leadership. Whether you are navigating a CIO or CTO transition or scaling a startup in Australia, the coaching is tailored to your specific career inflection point.
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While I am based in Melbourne and love to meet in person over a good coffee, I provide CTO coaching and mentoring to tech leaders across all of Australia and the APAC region via high-quality remote sessions. This allows for flexible scheduling that fits the demanding pace of a digital business leader, ensuring consistent progress regardless of your location.
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Most impactful shifts in leadership capacity take time. A typical engagement usually spans six months, allowing us to move through the diagnostic phase (LCP), implement the Leadership Roadmap, and navigate real-time business challenges as they arise. This ensures that the changes we make are sustainable and produce measurable results for both the leader and the organization.
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