Translating vision into reality

I'm passionate about design and the unique strengths each person brings to a team. I shape vision, build with purpose, and create value at every stage. By mentoring and empowering teams, I foster an environment where great ideas thrive and impactful work happens.

How I Lead My Teams

A Clear North

I lead with clarity—aligning the team around a clear vision, shared goals, and why it all matters. When everyone sees the big picture and how their work fits into it, energy flows in the right direction and great things happen.

Fostering Authenticity

Great teams thrive when people feel free to be themselves. Joy, humor, and even the occasional venting session make for better work. I keep things light while maintaining the healthy tension needed to push for the best outcomes.

Being a Filter and Shield

My job is to protect the team from distractions and unnecessary politics so they can focus on great work. I plan with a buffer for the unexpected, preventing burnout and creating space for fresh ideas. Sometimes, saying no is what allows us to say yes to excellence.

Championing

Even the best ideas need a champion. I ensure my team’s work is seen and understood, and has a meaningful impact on the business.

Prioritizing Inclusion

Every team member should feel ownership, representation, and purpose in their role. By combining our diverse perspectives, we create solutions that are stronger together than they would be apart.

Rituals That Matter

Rituals shape culture. Stand-ups keep us aligned, critiques sharpen our ideas, and fresh-eyes sessions bring invaluable perspectives. Workshops and brainstorming sessions fuel creativity because collaboration is our superpower.

Forest and Treest

I stay connected to both the big picture and the details. Whether defining a vision, brainstorming moonshot ideas, or refining execution, I’m always ready to help.

How Great Work is Done

Great work doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of intentional team-building, clear goals, continuous learning, and a culture of trust. Here’s how I help teams thrive and deliver their best.

Clear Goals and Expectations

Alignment of objectives makes it easier to collaborate and drive impact. Clarity is key.

Right Experts to the Right Work

Great work starts with the right mix of skills and perspectives. I ensure teams are built with diverse expertise to match the challenge.

Investing in Growth

The best teams keep learning. I prioritize training, mentorship, and tools that elevate both morale and the quality of work.

Encouraging Collaboration

Strong ideas, held loosely, lead to the best results. The magic happens when different perspectives come together in an open, iterative process.

Feedback and Encouragement

Feedback loops refine ideas and reduce risks. I make sure my team knows where they stand and that their efforts are valued.

Celebrating Wins

I take responsibility for failures and share every win—because success is always a team effort.

"Clio is the best kind of leader, one who combines sound strategy with heartfelt creative work and builds high-performing teams with a rare balance of kindness and rigorous standards."

Michelle (Davidson) Heubusch

Sr. UX Manager - Mozilla

heraclio@designstgy.com