SA Academy > Coaching

Everyone has their own strengths and face different challenges, which is why we offer customised support through our 1:1 and group architecture coaching services. These sessions are tailored to meet your diverse needs, providing focused guidance when you need it most to effectively address your specific situations.

Should you have questions after completing one of our courses and need help applying the concepts to your unique circumstances, our coaching services can support you there as well. Whether you prefer individual attention or team-based learning, we're here to help you implement what you've learned in your particular context.

Who Will Benefit?

The SA Academy Coaching series is designed for four distinct user groups in their architecture journey:

IT Professionals & Technical Leads

Wanting to transition into an architecture role or understand a bit more about what architects do.

New IT Architects 

Looking for support in a new role or someone to answer questions that you may be reluctant to ask.

Experienced Architects
 

Looking to take the next step in their career or wanting an impartial party to discuss existing challenges.

Heads of Architecture Teams

Looking to develop architecture team skills or improve overall architecture team management.
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Why Choose Our Coaching Services?

  • Expert Guidance: Our coaches are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in architecture and leadership roles. They spend the majority of their time “on the ground” on client engagements, so they bring real-world insights and practical knowledge.

  • Personalised Coaching: We understand that every individual’s journey is unique. Our coaching sessions are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you receive the support and guidance necessary to succeed.

  • Career Development: Looking to accelerate your technology career? Beyond technical skills, we can focus on your overall career growth and assist you with taking the next step.

Meet Our Coaches

Thomas Ludot

Solution Architect | Events Host | Course Instructor

Ebtesam Gauda

Architecture Advisory | Executive Architecture Coach

Kasun Siriwardene

Founder | Managing Director

Got questions

What type of coaching will work best for me?


IT Professionals
 Are you looking to pursue a Solution Architect role?
 Are you struggling to break out of your technically focused role?
 Do you want to know the best path to becoming an architect?
 Do you want to know what skills and mindset you need to be a good architect?

New IT Architects
 Have you recently been promoted to a Solution Architect role and want to learn how to excel in your new position?
 Are you working in a practice with low architectural maturity and need to know how to work effectively?
 Do you make key architecture decisions for projects that have multi-million dollar impacts and potential reputational damage and need to know how to navigate this and minimise risk?

Experienced Architects

 Are you looking to take the next step in your career development?
 Are you interested in understanding what Enterprise Architects actually do?
 Thinking about transitioning from Solution Architecture into Enterprise Architecture?
 Do you know if you are better suited for Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture?
 How do you deal with perceptions of architecture within the business?

Heads of Architecture Teams

 Do you need advice on how to get your architecture team working better?
 Does your team have challenges engaging the business and building trust?
 Want to know some tactics to overcome this?
 Leading the architecture team vs chief architect. Is your role clear?
 What does a high performing architecture team look like?
 Do you have the right operating model for the team?
 What are some of the common mistakes?

Is coaching tax deductible?

Coaching fees may be claimable as a self-education expense if the coaching relates specifically to your business or professional development. We will provide you with an invoice for any coaching provided. Speak to your accountant or tax professional to understand what you are entitled to claim within your jurisdiction.

Will my employer pay for my coaching?

Your employer may be willing to support your career development. Speak to your manager about your organisation’s training policy.

Are these coaching sessions designed to develop my technical skills?

No. The skills you will gain from these sessions are developing your skills in how to become an effective architect who can navigate some of the biggest challenges architects face. The SA team bring a wealth of knowledge that they have gained by being in the industry for over 20 years.

Why should I invest in this coaching series rather than technical certifications?

The certifications will help you develop technical knowledge. This coaching series was developed to help you become a trusted architect that adds value to the business by being effective and pragmatic. The skills acquired from this will help you leverage and apply your technical skills better.

What payment options are there?

Several options are available through our payment gateway.

How can I arrange an initial consultation?

You can book an appointment through our appointment calendar. We will go through how the coaching will work including what core topics are covered.

What can I expect in the coaching sessions?

We will discuss your goals in the initial consultation and will focus on these during the coaching sessions. Each coaching session is typically 45 minutes each week for the duration of your selected package.

Do you offer group coaching sessions?

Most of our coaching is one-on-one, but group sessions can be arranged depending on your needs. Please contact us to discuss via the appointment calendar.

Do you offer coaching outside of Australia?

Yes, coaching can be arranged via Microsoft Teams for people outside of Australia. Please contact us if the available calendar time slots are unsuitable for your time zone.

"Not all architects are made equal. Let’s take the first step to become the architect you always wanted to be."

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