So this happened on Wednesday… Delivered a solo keynote talk on Transforming Tech Careers at J.P. Morgan in Blackfriars for the Black Tech Achievement Awards Finalists networking event they were headline sponsoring. The room was packed with key leaders and employees from J.P. Morgan and other organisations so as a women in tech keynote speaker …
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A lovely lady I spoke to today on a discovery call was recommended to consider tech as a career for her to focus on by someone I met at a networking event last year. He encouraged to reach out about tech career coaching and getting a potential place on the confidence coaching programme and work …
I’ve realised how we take our voice for granted a lot. Expecting it to be there on demand whenever we need it. It also got me thinking about the importance of using your voice and impacting change and empowerment through speech, especially when speaking to corporate and women audiences. I’ve always believed in the transformative …
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When organising a corporate Black History Month event focused on women in tech, one crucial element to consider is booking a professional speaker. Why it is vital to bring in a professional speaker for your corporate black history month event and what are the benefits they can offer to make your event a resounding success? …
Find the courage to apply for roles you have no business applying for. That means: – you may not have all the experience required – it’s a big step up from your current role – despite this, you believe it’s a good fit for you and you’d be good 3 things are likely to happen: …
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I am very big on career development and personal development, and one of the techniques I use to help with this is to read or listen to books that improve my knowledge and/or self awareness. Here’s 5 great books I have read recently: This one is an additional resources to compliment the Business Mentoring programme …
According to LinkedIn it is my work anniversary month and they are telling me I’ve reached 15 years at the same company. Lord have mercy! I’ve been so busy that I forgot to even celebrate (or cry) on 4th June, the actual anniversary day. LinkedIn has got me here all in my feelings. Reminiscing about the …
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Last week I did something important that I didn’t even realise I’d get an opportunity to do so quickly as part of my new role as an Agile Development Lead (aka Engineering Manager)… I made my first promotion decision last week since taking a step into leadership, by conducting successful interviews for the position the …
I sat down for an open and honest chat with Richard Pickard (CEO of Inclusive Search, Champion of Women in Business) for the Exceptional Female Role Models series, about my journey into the technology industry, diversity in tech advocacy, and the lack of representation of underrepresented group in tech, and my hopes for the future. Check …
So this happened earlier this month… On 12th April I got promoted to be an Agile Development Lead, after 13 years and 10 months as a Senior Developer at TfL. Better late than never I guess :-). Apparently Agile Development Lead (ADL) is equivalent to an Engineering Manager externally, as ADL role is not a …