Show

The line in my annual review I'll never forget

I thought I was being a team player. Turns out I was playing it safe.

Feb 18 • Andrew Capland

I helped a Growth Lead Design their 90 Day Plan

When I started my last Head of Growth role, I was super excited on the outside - and quietly stressing inside.

Feb 4 • Andrew Capland

Competence ≠ Confidence

What happens when you know you’re capable… but don’t feel it anymore

Jan 23 • Andrew Capland

Was 2025 the hardest year to work in tech - or just the loneliest?

It looked fine on paper. It didn’t feel fine inside.

Dec 17, 2025 • Andrew Capland

"My CEO Said: 'Fix This or We’ll Find Someone Who Can'"

I interviewed a Chief Growth Officer who made a mistake big enough to put his job at risk.

Dec 3, 2025 • Andrew Capland

“They said my accent would hold me back.” - How this Growth PM rebuilt his confidence after a public setback

He thought the presentation went well. But a comment about his accent knocked him off balance - and made him confront doubts he’d been carrying for…

Nov 19, 2025 • Andrew Capland

2x CMO reveals her inner-game secrets (used by the top 1%)

Ever wonder how top CMOs stay calm when everything’s on fire?

Nov 5, 2025 • Andrew Capland

This VP of Growth Quit Her Dream Role (and got her life back)

If you’ve ever felt guilty about wanting to quit, you’ll love this POV.

Oct 22, 2025 • Andrew Capland

This Marketer shared His layoff on LinkedIn (and it changed his career)

A story about honesty, leadership, and the courage to be seen.

Oct 8, 2025 • Andrew Capland

The Conversation With My Team I Still Regret

The tension every leader faces: projecting confidence while managing the inner storm.

Sep 24, 2025 • Andrew Capland

Leadership Lessons from a VP of Product: How Getting Shushed in a C-Suite Meeting Redefined My Career

For Heidi Gibson (ex-GoDaddy, Typeform, Bill.com), it became a turning point that reshaped her leadership style, confidence, and career trajectory

Sep 17, 2025 • Andrew Capland

The Unintentional Wiring of Startup Life: Your Worth = Your Productivity

Devin Reed (ex-Gong, Clari) built the perfect solo business on paper. A year in, he realized productivity wasn’t enough - and rewired how he measures…

Sep 10, 2025 • Andrew Capland

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts