Image of Joe Cardillo, founder and coach for The Early Manager

ABOUT ME

I’m a coach, trainer, and speaker who works with job seekers and managers/founders, focusing on small to medium-sized teams (typically 5 to 25 people). Before that, I worked as a marketer, journalist, and operator in startups/tech.

People regularly describe me as “flexible but focused,” and I believe in moving quickly, collaborating, and practicing inclusivity. By listening, learning, and returning consistently to each person's needs and values, I make sure clients feel seen and heard, and can grow their careers while also being true to their core.

I’m also an advocate for the open web, entrepreneurship, journalism/local news, and design. More on that at www.ecosystemsandentrepreneurs.com and you can find me on Mastodon.

Featured In

Managing in pressure cooker workplaces – Absolutely Not! Podcast with K Mataōtama Strohl

How to make power visible, negotiable, and useful – The Leaderful Podcast

On the impact of tech layoffs, and training executives to practice sharing power (Chinese language version, English language version) – Caijing Magazine

23 Phrases That Create Psychologically Safe Conversations at Work – InHerSight

What layoffs at Google and tech companies mean for other industries – Vox Media

5 Ways To Build A More Proactive Job Search – Job Search Empowerment News with Carla Leininger & KZSU Stanford Radio