CTO Craft
Coaching and mentoring for CTOs and engineering leaders in London and online
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTech and engineering leadersTransitions and new rolesTeam performanceLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | London, United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
CTO Craft coaches and mentors CTOs and senior engineering leaders. Its coaches are experienced CTOs. It offers one-to-one coaching and small monthly Mentoring Circles. It also runs a community of over 18,000 tech leaders, with conferences, Mixers and online events. Clients lead in start-ups, scale-ups, enterprises and non-profits, or work toward senior technology roles. Sessions run online or at the client's workplace.
What CTO helps with
CTO Craft helps technology leaders build leadership skills, grow their confidence and handle change. Coaching focuses on goals, relationships and habits that hold leaders back.
- Setting goals as a technology leader
- Building confidence as a first-time CTO
- Improving professional relationships
- Spotting obstacles and patterns
- Hiring, onboarding and retaining engineers
- Running meetings and one-to-ones
- Managing stakeholders and upward relationships
- Feedback, delegation and decision-making
Who CTO works with
Clients are CTOs, VPs, Heads, Directors and other senior technology leaders. They work in start-ups, scale-ups, enterprises and non-profits. Some are emerging CTOs or first-time CTOs. Others are working toward a senior technology leadership role.
How CTO works
Coaching comes in two main forms. One-to-one coaching is led by an experienced CTO. It runs online or in the client's workplace, at a time that suits them. Mentoring Circles are small, trusted groups of emerging CTOs and tech leaders. They meet online each month for guided discussion led by an experienced CTO coach. Topics include leadership, strategy, process and planning.
Background and qualifications
CTO Craft is a community and coaching organisation for technology leaders. It is based in London and serves members worldwide. Its coaches are experienced CTOs. The community has over 18,000 CTOs and tech leaders. CTO Craft runs conferences, Mixers, online Bytes events and workshops. It also runs Campus, an online learning hub for senior technology leaders. It publishes reports, including a Compensation Survey Report for 2026.
CTO Craft pricing
Programs and services
- One-to-one CTO coaching
- Monthly online Mentoring Circles
- Free CTO community membership
- Campus online learning hub
- Conferences and Mixers
- Online Bytes events
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The CoachVouch take
Coaching is led by experienced CTOs and backed by a community of over 18,000 tech leaders.
Best for CTOs and engineering leaders who want coaching from a former CTO and a peer group facing similar challenges.
Common questions
How much does CTO Craft charge?
Coaching with CTO runs $160 to $250 an hour. Message CTO from this page for an exact quote.
What does CTO Craft help with?
CTO Craft helps with setting goals as a technology leader, building confidence as a first-time CTO, improving professional relationships and spotting obstacles and patterns.
Does CTO Craft coach online?
CTO is based in London, United Kingdom. Sessions are online and in person.
Does CTO Craft offer group options?
Yes. Mentoring Circles are small groups that meet online each month. An experienced CTO coach guides the discussion.
Can coaching happen at my workplace?
Yes. One-to-one coaching runs online or in your workplace, at a time that suits you.
How do I contact CTO Craft?
Send CTO a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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