AJ — Founder, Pattern Spotter, Change Whisperer
I’m AJ — Agile coach, chaos-tamer, and the brain behind Agile Goes Ape. I didn’t launch this to join the Agile hype parade. I built it to cut through it.
After two decades spent untangling transformation messes — from scrappy startups to mighty ministries — I learned one truth: real change doesn’t come from cookie-cutter frameworks. It comes from understanding people, reading the room, and building trust that sticks.
And yep, that starts with me.
Why Me?
Because I’m not here to “do Agile.” I’m here to fix broken delivery, unlock team potential, and build environments where real agility can grow.
What I bring to the table (besides bananas):
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Agile Change That Lands
Culture shifts. Capability builds. Outcomes delivered.
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Coaching That Connects
For leaders, teams, and anyone trying to navigate the mess — I bring clarity, confidence, and calm.
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Workshops with Bite
Designed around your real-world challenges. Zero fluff. Zero templates.
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Talent That Gets It
From delivery pros to DevOps engineers — I connect you with folks who don’t just “do Agile,” they live it.
My Signature Strengths
As echoed in 60+ LinkedIn love letters (ahem, recommendations), here’s what I bring to your corner:
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Clarity Provider
Team Empowerer
Calm Leader
Delivery Expert
Mentor & Coach
Agile Strategist
Excellent Communicator
Cross-functional Orchestrator
What It Means for You
I simplify the complex and bring order to chaos.
I build trust, autonomy, and brave collaboration.
I stay cool and focused when the heat’s on.
I own the outcome — end to end.
I grow people, not just pipelines.
I turn values into action, fast.
I speak truth with empathy (and just the right dose of cheek).
I align people, purpose, and process like a well-tuned band.
A Brain for Patterns. A Heart for People.
Middle child in a big family. Not loudest, not oldest. So I watched. Learned. Noticed what others missed.
That knack for pattern-spotting — in people, systems, and teams — has powered my work ever since. From OgilvyOne to GDS, MoneyFarm to Memrise, I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and how to make the right things stick.
Agile isn’t about rituals. It’s about relationships. And I’m here to help you navigate them.
Let’s Chat (or Podcast, or Blog, or…)
Whether you need a squad, a strategy, or just want to riff on delivery drama, I’m all ears. Want to guest on our podcast? Co-write a spicy blog? Need a quick consult or pro bono boost?
We’re here to build. Share. Enrich.
Bananas optional. Insights guaranteed.
Book a free consult — no pressure, no pitch, just a good old-fashioned chat about how we can help you make Agile make sense again.