Agile Admirers & Beyond: Your Path to an Agile Career

Looking to start an Agile career but feeling overwhelmed and confused about where to start?

Not sure where to start with Scrum or Kanban? Feeling stuck with conflicting advice and complex frameworks?

You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why we’re here.

At Agile Admirers & Beyond, we offer customized coaching and training to help you confidently step into Agile roles, earn certifications, and accelerate your career growth. Whether you're brand new to Agile, transitioning from another industry, or looking to deepen your expertise, or trying to navigate workplace situations in the Agile space, we have a program designed just for you.

How We Do 1-on-1 Coaching

Our 1-on-1 coaching is all about you—your goals, your challenges, and your unique learning style. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, we tailor each session to your specific needs, ensuring you walk away with actionable insights and real-world knowledge. Unlike large coaching programs with multiple trainers, this is a one-on-one journey with Suruchi—ensuring you get consistent guidance from someone who truly understands your needs.

What makes our 1-on-1 coaching unique?

  • Fully customized learning paths based on your background and career aspirations

  • Interactive tools like Miro for engaging, hands-on learning

  • Personalized feedback and guidance on interviews, resumes, and job applications

  • Real-world analogies to help you grasp Agile concepts faster

  • Documentation and learning materials provided post-session for continued growth

  • Gain hands-on experience with JIRA, Trello, Azure DevOps for creating product backlog items and learning key features of these tools

Every session is thoughtfully crafted so you walk away with actionable insights and real-world knowledge—directly from Suruchi.

1-on-1 Coaching Courses

If you’re looking for a deeply personalized learning experience, our 1-on-1 coaching covers a wide range of Agile topics, including but not limited to:

  • Scrum Master & Agile Coaching Fundamentals

  • Product Ownership & Product Backlog Management

  • Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Nexus)

  • Scrum Key Concepts

  • Kanban Key Concepts

  • Interview Prep & Resume Coaching (not just restricted to Agile roles)

  • Handling Workplace Situations More Confidently in Agile Roles

Each session is tailored to your pace and learning style, ensuring you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive.

Beginner Agile Topics

Just starting your Agile journey? We make it simple. Our beginner topics are designed to break down Agile concepts into easy-to-understand lessons with real-world examples.

Here's what you'll learn (not limited to these topics):

  • Agile vs. Waterfall – Understand key differences and when to apply each approach

  • Benefits of Agile – Explore real-world examples and scenarios that highlight Agile's impact

  • Agile & Scrum Basics – Hands-on exercises based on the Agile Manifesto, values, and principles

  • Scrum Events – Learn the purpose, benefits, and common pitfalls of Agile ceremonies

  • Scrum Accountabilities – Deep dive into roles, responsibilities, and how to avoid common anti-patterns

  • Sprint Goal – Step-by-step guidance on creating meaningful Sprint Goals and avoiding mistakes

  • Definition of Done (DoD) – Learn its meaning, benefits, and practical applications

  • Working Agreements – How to create and implement team agreements for better collaboration

  • Kanban Basics – Introduction to Kanban principles and key aspects for effective implementation

These topics are delivered with interactive tools like Miro and reinforced with post-session documentation, so you’ll have everything you need to succeed.

Intermediate Agile Topics (not limited to):

For those who have a solid foundation in Agile and are ready to enhance their skills, these topics focus on improving team collaboration, refining Agile practices, and leveraging tools for better efficiency.

  • Dysfunction Mapping – Identify and address common team dysfunctions to improve collaboration

  • Psychological Safety in Agile Teams – Strategies to create an environment where team members feel safe to contribute

  • Emotional Intelligence for Teams – Develop self-awareness and empathy to enhance team interactions

  • Self-Managed vs. Self-Organized Teams – Understand the differences and how to foster effective teamwork

  • Product Backlog Refinement – Hands-on practice using tools like Jira, Trello, and TFS

  • User Story Creation – Learn techniques to write clear, valuable user stories

  • Work Item Estimation – Explore different estimation methods for improved planning

  • Agile Reporting – Master burndown charts, Excel dashboards, and other reporting tools

  • Continuous Improvement Strategies – Practical methods to drive ongoing Agile team growth

Advanced Agile Topics (not limited to):

For Agile professionals looking to tackle complex challenges and apply Agile principles at a strategic level, these topics provide deeper insights and real-world coaching.

  • Scenario-Based Coaching – Work through real-life Agile challenges and problem-solving techniques

  • Workplace-Specific Guidance – Get tailored advice on Agile situations you face in your organization

These sessions are designed to provide personalized insights, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to lead Agile initiatives effectively.

Beyond Topics

For professionals looking to go beyond Agile topics.

  • Project Management – Anything you would like to learn related to Project Management such as Gantt Chart creation, dependency management, risk management, budget management, etc.

  • Business Analyst – Topics you would like to learn related to Business Analysis which include but are not limited to user story creation, user story mapping, gap analysis, stakeholder management, etc.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re looking for personalized coaching or the energy of a group learning environment, Agile Admirers & Beyond has the tools and expertise to help you succeed.

Let’s turn your Agile career goals into reality—one session at a time.

Which coaching course suits you best? Let’s find out together.