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Welcome to Designed Agility

Practical Leadership Coaching for IT Project Managers in High-Demand Environments.

Our Mission

Empowering IT Project Managers to transition from managing tasks to leading teams and achieving impactful outcomes through practical, results-driven coaching.

In today’s high-demand environments, Project Managers face the challenge of delivering results while navigating team dynamics, shifting priorities, and organizational complexities. At Designed Agility, we provide the coaching and tools they need to thrive—transforming task-focused managers into confident leaders who build resilient, high-performing teams and achieve impactful outcomes.

Our coaching goes beyond the basics of processes and tools—it bridges the gap between technical expertise and practical leadership application. We equip Project Managers to align their leadership style with organizational goals, drive meaningful change, and inspire their teams to deliver exceptional results.

 

Ready to empower your project managers to lead with confidence and clarity? Let’s create sustainable success together.

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Challenges Project Managers Face

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  • Transitioning from managing tasks to leading teams while navigating increasing responsibilities and expectations.

  • Struggling to communicate effectively with stakeholders and address conflicts that stall team progress.

  • Building trust and fostering collaboration within teams while managing diverse personalities and competing priorities.

  • Leading teams through organizational change, uncertainty, and high-pressure project environments.

  • Balancing tight deadlines, resource constraints, and complex project demands without burning out.

  • Aligning leadership decisions with organizational goals while delivering impactful results.

  • Overcoming self-doubt and developing the confidence to inspire, guide, and empower high-performing teams.

How We Help

At Designed Agility, we empower IT Project Managers in high-demand environments to overcome leadership challenges and thrive in fast-paced, complex settings. Our tailored 12-week 1:1 Practical Project Leadership Program bridges the gap between technical project management skills and leadership excellence, equipping managers with the clarity, confidence, and tools to lead teams effectively and achieve impactful outcomes.

Through personalized coaching, we guide Project Managers to:

 

Clarify Their Leadership Identity

  • Discover their unique leadership style and align it with project goals and personal values to lead with authenticity and purpose.

Master Essential Leadership Skills

  • Build critical capabilities like stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and time management to inspire and drive high-performing project teams.

Build Resilience and Adaptability

  • Develop strategies to navigate change, manage overwhelm, and stay focused on priorities in high-pressure environments.

Drive Team Performance and Results

  • Foster trust, enhance collaboration, and ensure accountability to lead teams through challenges, deliver on goals, and create meaningful impact.

Our program provides actionable tools, customized strategies, and consistent support, meeting Project Managers where they are in their journey. Whether they are stepping into leadership for the first time or managing complex project dynamics, we help them build the confidence, resilience, and skills to lead with clarity and deliver results that matter.

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Who We Help

At Designed Agility, we partner with project managers and decision-makers in high-demand, fast-paced environments—who are ready to elevate leadership impact and drive meaningful results.

Emerging Project Managers

  • Professionals stepping into leadership roles for the first time, learning to manage projects, teams, and stakeholders while navigating new responsibilities and expectations.

Mid-Career Project Managers

  • Experienced contributors transitioning into leadership or refining their approach to align teams, lead projects under pressure, and achieve impactful results.

Technical Team Leads (Sr. Devs, Architects, etc.) 

  • Leaders overseeing dynamic teams in high-stakes environments, balancing people, processes, and project outcomes while building trust, accountability, and collaboration.

Corporate Decision-Makers

  • HR leaders, department managers, and executives seeking to invest in leadership development for their project teams to:

    • Improve retention and collaboration.

    • Enhance team performance and project delivery.

    • Supplement or elevate existing leadership programs with practical, results-focused coaching.

 

Whether you’re an individual project manager seeking personalized coaching or an organization ready to empower your teams, we help leaders navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting impact through practical, purpose-driven leadership.

**Individuals- feel free to book a consultation with me to navigate potential sponsorship through your employers professional development budgets or an out of pocket arrangement. 

Our Specializations

Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid Project Mgmt

Career Development

Team Performance Optimization

Strengths, Servant, Situational Based Leadership

Systems Thinking Approach

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Why Invest in Project Leadership Coaching?

Organizations in tech-driven environments face increasing pressure to deliver results while managing tight deadlines, complex technical projects, and growing team demands. The success of your projects—and your organization—depends on how effectively your IT Project Managers can lead teams, communicate with stakeholders, and drive outcomes that align with business goals.

However, many emerging and mid-career IT Project Managers struggle to transition from managing tasks to leading teams confidently. At the same time, seasoned leaders often lack the bandwidth to provide the individualized development their teams need to thrive.

At Designed Agility, we act as your dedicated partner in leadership development, offering a tailored coaching program that bridges the gap between technical project management skills and practical leadership expertise.

Our Leadership Coaching Helps Organizations:

Boost Retention

  • Empower IT Project Managers with the confidence and support to excel in their roles, reducing burnout, frustration, and costly turnover.

Improve Project Outcomes

  • Equip leaders with critical skills like stakeholder communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution to deliver technical projects on time, on budget, and with lasting impact.

Optimize Team Performance

  • Develop high-performing technical teams by fostering trust, psychological safety, and accountability—leading to greater engagement, productivity, and collaboration.

Adapt to Change and Complexity

  • Strengthen leaders’ ability to manage uncertainty, navigate shifting priorities, and adapt to evolving technical project needs, ensuring teams stay resilient and focused.

Investing in leadership coaching isn’t just about closing skills gaps—it’s about building confident, capable IT Project Managers who inspire their teams, overcome challenges, and consistently deliver value in fast-paced, complex environments.

Measuring the Impact of Project Leadership Coaching

Investing in leadership coaching delivers measurable results that directly enhance team performance, project outcomes, and organizational success. Here’s how our Practical Project Leadership Coaching Program drives ROI:

 

Reduced Turnover Costs

  • Losing an IT Project Manager can cost up to 200% of their annual salary. Coaching empowers project managers to feel supported, aligned, and equipped to lead effectively—reducing burnout and costly turnover in high-demand roles.

Increased Team Productivity

  • IT Project Managers with strong communication, conflict resolution, and prioritization skills foster cohesive technical teams. Effective leadership can boost team productivity by up to 20%, ensuring projects are delivered on time and efficiently.

Enhanced Employee Engagement

  • Project managers who build trust and psychological safety create highly engaged teams. Engaged employees are 87% less likely to leave and contribute to a 21% increase in productivity—critical for tech-driven projects.

Accelerated Leadership Ramp-Up Time

  • Emerging and transitioning IT Project Managers often need 6–12 months to achieve full productivity. Our coaching program equips them with actionable tools and strategies, helping them make an immediate impact.

Improved Project Outcomes

  • Leadership coaching enhances decision-making, stakeholder management, and team accountability. IT Project Managers who lead effectively align team efforts with organizational goals, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with lasting results.

Stronger Leadership Pipelines

  • Organizations with well-developed leadership pipelines outperform competitors by 15% in key financial metrics. Coaching builds confident, capable project managers who are ready to step into greater leadership responsibilities, ensuring long-term success.

Let’s Discuss How Leadership Coaching Can Transform Your IT Project Managers and Drive Meaningful Results.

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Empowering IT Project Managers to Lead Teams with Confidence

“The direction and clarity I felt after working with Melissa has been unmeasurable. She helped me to set goals and keep the needle moving. If you are needing someone who genuinely cares about your success and you as a person, get connected.”

- Stefani M.

“Melissa's expertise in project management and ability to identify areas for improvement where she coaches you to growth in ways that stretch you beyond your comfort zone holding your hand while prepping you for independence is invaluable”

- Nadine N.

“She had a clear understanding of where I needed to tighten my systems, what I was missing, and what I was doing too much of. I appreciated how genuine she was, a good listener, and a real care for her clients success. I highly recommend working with her.”

- Ricki S.

Discover How Coaching Can Empower Your Project Managers to Thrive and Deliver Impact

Explore the Practical Project Leadership Program

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Why work with me

With over a decade of experience, mastery of the techniques and strategies I've used to manage multi-million dollar initiatives while leading high-performing teams has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities specialize in helping Project Managers thrive in high-demand environments. I offer personalized coaching that goes beyond frameworks, focusing on real-world skills and insights that drive meaningful results, to build resilient, adaptive teams while enabling individuals to lead with purpose and alignment. 

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