Hi
I’m Joss, the head coach of GatoListo.co.
Throughout my 30 year career, I've both led and reported to diverse personalities, experiencing leadership styles across the spectrum. I've built and guided project teams, scrum teams, departments, and functional divisions, as well as served on the executive board of an SME. The uplifting successes taught me what works; the painful failures taught me what matters.
With GatoListo.co I want to help fellow product leaders master core principles and create environments where people and teams naturally thrive. My approach combines practical experience with continuous learning—because the best leaders never stop growing.
Please reach out directly if you'd like to start a conversation, I’d love to connect with you.
“The real job of a leader is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in our charge.”
Authentic Product Leadership
Building Fearless Teams
What We Offer
Online Resources
Tools to bolster your product leadership toolkit including online courses, blog articles and book study kits.
Coaching & Mentoring
Navigate product leadership and team challenges through exclusive 1-on-1 coaching and mentoring via Zoom.
Referral Service
Take advantage of GatoListo’s network of credentialed coaches, get in touch for a discovery call to discuss your specific needs.
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After studying at Oxford University, I was headhunted to join a national manufacturer to build software. By helping the company grow and building a collaborative high-performance culture, within 5 years I was promoted to Company Director.
However, I lacked maturity and a few ill-advised career moves later, I was at a startup that went bust just as the IT industry entered recession.
After a few months, close to bankruptcy, I got back into work answering calls on helpdesk for a multinational organization. Fast forward 20+ years with sideways, downwards and upwards moves in that company, I was promoted back to directorship in 2023, as a Head of Product Management. I doubled my focus on the development of people in my org, mentoring group and IC product managers, and became a credentialed professional coach.
Studying to be a coach and becoming part of the coaching community has transformed my life, helping me focus on what really matters and how I can use that to bring value to others.
The Origin of GatoListo.
Stray cats & internet memes
GatoListo means “prepared cat” or “clever cat” in Spanish. A curious and observant shaggy brown cat lives in my garden.
A driver for growth and curiosity in my life is the desire to avoid being caught in ignorance. There is an internet meme showing a cat focused on the gate of his box as the way out, when the box has no roof. GatoListo is that cat turned around, seeing the possibilities ahead.
Are you and your team GatoListo?