Raphaela Wrede
Coach for new software engineering managers in Berlin
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersPromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Managers and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Berlin, Germany |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certified engineering leadership coach |
| Languages | English |
| Practice | Engineering Management Tapas |
Raphaela Wrede is a certified engineering leadership coach who helps new software engineering managers in their first and second year. She has more than 15 years in software engineering and engineering management. She worked at Babbel, Travis CI and Contentful. Her program, Engineering Management Tapas, mixes short training videos, homework and one-on-one coaching. She built it from what she needed when she became a manager in 2017. She works from Berlin, Germany.
What Raphaela helps with
Raphaela helps new engineering managers grow into their leadership role with a smooth start. She also works with companies that want their new managers to succeed.
- Moving from engineer to engineering manager
- Giving feedback to team members
- Running effective 1-to-1 meetings
- Setting quality standards for a team
- Closing skill gaps in new managers
- Delegating tasks with confidence
- Growing into leadership in an authentic way
Who Raphaela works with
Raphaela works with software engineering managers, team leads and tech leads. Most have under 2 years of experience, in their first or second year of management. She also works with companies that want to onboard new engineering managers faster.
How Raphaela works
The program Engineering Management Tapas has 6 modules. Each module runs 4 weeks. In week one, clients watch very short training videos of 12 minutes or less. In weeks two and three, they do homework and hands-on exercises. In week four, they have an individual 1:1 coaching session. The program mixes training, coaching and mentoring.
Background and qualifications
Raphaela is a certified engineering leadership coach. She has more than 15 years of experience in software engineering and engineering management. She held roles at Babbel, Travis CI and Contentful. She became an engineering manager in 2017. That experience led her to build the program she wished she had at the start. She also works as a manager and executive coach.
Raphaela Wrede pricing
Programs and services
- Engineering Management Tapas 1:1 coaching and training program
- 6 training modules with short videos, homework and coaching sessions
- Workshops on leading through feedback, effective 1-to-1 meetings and quality standards
Raphaela Wrede reviews
The CoachVouch take
She built a program for new engineering managers from her own experience as an engineering manager at tech companies.
Best for new software engineering managers with under 2 years of experience, and companies that want to onboard them well.
Common questions
How much does Raphaela Wrede charge?
Coaching with Raphaela runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Raphaela Wrede help with?
Raphaela Wrede helps with moving from engineer to engineering manager, giving feedback to team members, running effective 1-to-1 meetings and setting quality standards for a team.
Does Raphaela Wrede coach online?
Raphaela is based in Berlin, Germany. Sessions are online.
Is Raphaela Wrede certified?
Raphaela Wrede lists: Certified engineering leadership coach.
How is Raphaela's program delivered?
Each 4-week module starts with short training videos. It continues with homework and ends with a 1:1 coaching session.
Who is Engineering Management Tapas for?
It is for new software engineering managers, team leads and tech leads. Most have under 2 years of experience.
How do I contact Raphaela Wrede?
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