The first year of management
My journey to engineering management (four years later) and advice for new and aspiring managers.
The Tightrope of ERG work
How diversity work can make and break your career. My story of running an ERG and tips for how ERG leaders can make the role work for them.
Not a monolith: disagreeing with other women in tech
In my experience most disagreements with other women in tech boil down to holding women to unrealistically high standards, seeing the path of equality as too narrow, and failing to account for unique experiences that may have led to different beliefs today.
Recognizing power dynamics in tech
Power dynamics can leave the person with less power with a difficult choice of tolerating or accepting negative experiences out of fear of repercussions. In the workplace, they may fear they will be fired, get a bad review, be assigned a bad project, or lose out on a promotion.
Should you become a manager?
You'll never feel 100% ready to take any major career step and most decisions are reversible, but you can set yourself up for success by digging into your "why".
How to set workplace boundaries
Regardless of where you are in your career right now, it’s good to reevaluate your boundaries regularly. Are they working for you? What new boundaries might you need to set? What boundaries might be worth relaxing?
Ten tips for finding your next job in tech
Looking for your first new role in years can be very daunting. Your resume may be super out of date and your interview skills may be rusty. Add in a pandemic and the burnout that many of us are feeling and it can seem nearly impossible. Keep in mind your "why" throughout the process, prioritize your must-haves, and remember your strengths. You've got this!
New Course: Retaining Diverse Talent
This course explores best practices for leaders to increase retention in tech. Learn why women and underrepresented minorities are often relegated to non-promotable work, how to counteract bias when giving feedback, how to retain high performers through times of change, and how to increase psychological safety in the workplace.
Growth after Onboarding
After onboarding what’s next? Five tips to make the most out of your first year including reviewing your current state, goal setting, balancing breadth and depth, and seeking out informal mentorship.
“Not Technical Enough”
Do you remember the first time someone told you you weren't technical enough? How did that make you feel? Here’s five tips to move forward from asking questions to tweaking your brand.