Velocity Solution Session
A 75-minute diagnostic and solution session to unblock your team’s speed and scale your leadership.
A focused leadership acceleration session for engineering and product leaders.
Together, we’ll pinpoint blockers, and equip you with a high-leverage actions that build momentum. Practical guidance rooted in deep product / engineering experience.
Who This Session Helps
Founders & CTOs.
For technical leaders responsible for strategy, budget, and the design of the entire engineering organization.
VPs, Directors, & Senior Managers
For leaders whose primary focus is managing managers, driving execution, and ensuring team health.
Product Leaders
PM leads balancing fast-moving priorities, unclear direction, or stakeholder friction.
Why Leaders Trust My Guidance
Melody Olson
- Led 220+ engineers at Google. Former Senior Engineering Director
- Deep experience in org design, alignment, and technical strategy, AI transformation
- Known for clarity, decisiveness, and practical leadership systems
- I specialize in the leadership systems that turn strategy into coordinated action.
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Common Topics People Bring
- How to unblock a misaligned or stalled team
- Navigating organizational challenges
- How to structure product/engineering teams for clarity
- Executive-level communication challenges
- Scaling leadership as you move into a bigger role
- Setting direction during uncertainty
- Navigating conflict or competing priorities
- Recovering momentum after reorgs, attrition, or change
- Coaching team members effectively without micromanaging
Do I need to prepare anything?
Not unless you want to. Many leaders just show up with the situation they’re navigating that week.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Everything shared is private and stays between us.
Do you offer ongoing advisory?
Yes. If ongoing work makes sense, we can discuss options after the session.
Can I book this through my company?
Yes. This engagement focuses on improving execution, alignment, and leadership effectiveness. It is typically reimbursable through professional development or consulting budgets. Invoices and purchasing are supported.
How it Works - Advising, Not Coaching
STEP 1: BOOK A TIME
Pick a slot that works for you. I’ll send a short intake form so we can make the most of our time.
STEP 2: DEEP-DIVE SESSION
We walk through your challenge, diagnose what’s happening, and identify your highest-leverage next steps.
STEP 3: CLARITY + ACTION
You walk away with focused next steps and renewed confidence in your direction.
60-75 MINUTE
Velocity Audit & Strategy Session
What Is Included
- The Action Gap Assessment (Pre-Work): A short diagnostic that maps where your team is stuck—so we focus our time on the highest-leverage fix.
- The 60-75-Minute Analysis: Review of results and strategy session to discuss highest leverage fixes.
- The Activation Plan (3-5 high-leverage actions)
A focused strategy session to improve team alignment, accelerate execution, and reduce friction slowing delivery.
Price: $1000
Reimbursable: Most companies cover advisory sessions under leadership development or professional consulting budgets.
** Company-paid support and invoicing available.
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Common Topics People Bring
- How to unblock a misaligned or stalled team
- Navigating organizational challenges
- How to structure product/engineering teams for clarity
- Executive-level communication challenges
- Scaling leadership as you move into a bigger role
- Setting direction during uncertainty
- Navigating conflict or competing priorities
- Recovering momentum after reorgs, attrition, or change
- Coaching team members effectively without micromanaging
Do I need to prepare anything?
Not unless you want to. Many leaders just show up with the situation they’re navigating that week.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Everything shared is private and stays between us.
Do you offer ongoing advisory?
Can I book this through my company?
Yes. This engagement focuses on improving execution, alignment, and leadership effectiveness. It is typically reimbursable through professional development or consulting budgets. Invoices and purchasing are supported.
Looking for deeper support?
I also work with a limited number of clients on extended advisory and leadership engagement projects. If you’re navigating a major shift (re-org, growth phase, strategy reset, new team formation), reach out to explore fit.