• Some climbs get harder when no one explains the next level.

      For Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches, moving toward Program Leadership is not just about doing more work or collecting more certifications.

      It often means learning how to operate across wider systems, influence without being the loudest voice in the room, understand delivery risk, support decision-making, and show up with the kind of judgment senior leaders trust.

      This Friday on Career Catalyst Fridays, we’re welcoming André Costa for a practical session on:

      From Scrum Master to Program Leader: the climb nobody talks about

      André is a Program Delivery Leader at ExxonMobil, where he leads execution governance and sustainment readiness for one of the company’s largest commercial IT programs. He brings over 20 years of experience across technology, enterprise transformation, Agile leadership, and global delivery.

      He’ll walk through the silent barriers that can slow down the climb, the moments that break most people, and the things he wishes more Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches understood earlier.

      There will also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions, your friction points, and the part of the climb where you feel stuck.

      At the end of the session, there will be a raffle draw, and the winner will receive a 1-hour mentorship session with André, focused on their career climb, current barriers, and one concrete next step for the next 90 days.

      Join us live, ask questions, and stay until the end for a chance to win. Log in and access the event through the red Join Call button.

      Event Details

      Grab the meeting link here: https://simplyagile.com/event/ccf-12-pm-et-june-5/
      When: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
      Where: Live virtual session (login to see the red Join Call button)

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      Esther Uduma, Nelson Ingle and Israel Aribo
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      • @andrelmcosta Andre, I’m super excited that you will be presenting and sharing your experiences with our community!

        Looking forward to our conversation this Friday!

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        • Huge thanks to Andre for the fantastic presentation. What stood out most was how perfectly aligned your message was with our current reality. You addressed the exact nuances we are navigating right now, making the content not just engaging, but deeply relevant!