This talk is to share the pivotal lessons that have been instrumental in shaping my career, especially as a woman navigating the dynamic landscape of the tech industry. These lessons, forged through personal experiences, have been the compass guiding me towards both personal and professional growth.

First and foremost, I’ll share the wisdom of treating your career as a project – an endeavor requiring strategic planning, goal-setting, and continuous evaluation. This mindset shift has been a game-changer, allowing me to approach my professional journey with intention and purpose.

Dive into the transformative power of adopting a growth mindset, a mindset that encourages constant learning, resilience, and an openness to embrace challenges as opportunities. Learn how this mindset has been a cornerstone in overcoming obstacles and driving my success in the ever-evolving tech world.

Negotiation is an art, and mastering it is crucial. Uncover the nuances of negotiation that have empowered me to advocate for my worth and navigate career advancements effectively. Explore the impact of considering all job opportunities, recognizing that each experience contributes uniquely to your skill set and overall career trajectory.

One of the profound lessons I’ve learned is the significance of teaching others. Discover how sharing knowledge not only contributes to the growth of those around you but also deepens your understanding and mastery of your own expertise.

Furthermore, we’ll discuss the importance of prioritizing personal happiness. Delve into the idea that doing more of what makes you happy isn’t just a luxury but a strategic choice that fuels productivity and long-term success.

Lastly, I’ll emphasize the transformative power of building relationships with those who uplift and inspire. Learn how cultivating connections with mentors and supportive peers has played a pivotal role in my journey, offering guidance, encouragement, and opening doors to new opportunities.

This talk is a glimpse into the invaluable lessons that have shaped my career, with the hope that they resonate and empower you on your unique professional path. Join me as we explore these insights and uncover the keys to unlocking personal and professional fulfillment.

In my talk I will share practical insights, strategies, and examples that demonstrate how individuals in the tech industry can be intentional about their career paths, skill development, and overall success.

In a world full of academic concepts and an ongoing stream of (even practical) advice on “how-to” lead & manage people, I believe there is still no “fitting-all” solution. Winning people’s hearts and minds is still a challenge for us as humans (not only in the workplace). Therefore, I won’t give you “ready-made” recipes to be re-applied in any random environment, as their effectiveness depends, in my opinion, on a context and very individual set-up and external & internal circumstances. Instead, I will invite you to exercise your open but still critical and full of alertness mind while zooming on some currently popular trends in leadership. From the practitioner’s perspective, I will spotlight some dark areas where academic concepts may not work in practice (and why), not to discredit these concepts but to sensitize future practitioners to some variables impacting adequacy. To the concepts under the loop, you may expect: servant leadership, call out for diversity & inclusion, people empowerment, people engagement, and communication.   

What do a roller coaster queue and building great products have in common? It turns out more than you think. A winning product is tough to nail down, but it almost feels magical when it’s done right. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build products customers love that also work for the business through special lessons from the happiest place on earth.

Have you ever been in a situation — in a job interview, meeting, or even a social situation — where you had to talk about your achievements? It’s not easy, is it? Why so many gifted women find it hard to talk openly about their accomplishments? Imposter syndrome. Stereotypes. Culture. For many reasons, lots of us feel uncomfortable sharing our achievements.

#IAmRemarkable is a global movement that empowers everyone to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. While it was originally only offered to Google employees, soon there were many requests from customers, agencies, universities, and all sorts of other places.

Today, #IAmRemarkable is a 90-minute workshop open to everyone, ideal for those who struggle with:

• Making themselves visible,
• Knowing their value,
• Feeling confident,

During the #IAmRemarkable workshop, you will:

• Learn about the importance of self-promotion in your personal and professional life,
• Discover amplifying stories and research on the transformative power of self-promotion,
• Learn how to embrace and effectively communicate your achievements,
• Gain tools to develop the skill of celebrating their remarkable achievements.

Do you ever feel creatively “stuck”? As if no matter how hard you try, you can’t break out of your mental box? What if you could smash through those barriers and access genius-level creative thinking on demand?

In this workshop, you’ll learn how AI can help you shatter creative blocks, challenge assumptions, and ideate faster than ever before.

I will cover and show you:

• The little-known techniques of leveraging AI for perspective shifting.

• Hands-on exercises to quickly expand your thinking and uncover insights you’d never discover on your own

• Real-world examples of how AI augmentation led to creative leaps in business and the arts

• A simple but powerful framework for using AI to incubate ideas, accelerate experimentation, and drive innovation.

Instead of conforming to a predefined competence matrix, why not design a career path tailored to your unique needs, goals, and talents? This workshop empowers you to actively shape your future role by combining your perspective with the organization’s expectations.

The workshop aims to provide you with the tools necessary to contribute actively to developing your career path. Throughout the session, you will:

• Map your professional journey, identifying both pain points and areas of growth.
• Explore your needs, motivations, and frustrations while considering the company’s expectations.
• Define a problem statement that captures your career’s key challenges and aspirations.
• Generate innovative solutions that address the identified problem statement.
• Learn how to prototype and test various career options that align with your preferences.
• Embrace an iterative approach, testing and refining your career path based on feedback and learnings.

In a rapidly changing IT landscape, this approach encourages you to work on your career path in short iterations, creating rapid prototypes, testing them, and learning from setbacks. Say goodbye to the traditional waterfall approach and welcome a more agile and adaptable approach to building your IT career.

Join us for an exclusive workshop tailored for seasoned product leaders. Led by a distinguished product coach, this immersive experience empowers you to confront real-world product challenges alongside your peers who share your journey. Engage in dynamic discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and invaluable insights from both the coach and your fellow participants. Prepare to elevate your leadership skills and gain a firsthand glimpse into the transformative impact of having a product leadership coach. Come ready with your most pressing questions – the hot seat awaits!