Women In Tech Keynote Speaker: The Serious Problem In Tech

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 …

The Disappointment Of Unrealistic Expectations When Making A Career Change into Tech

Inspired by a recent post by Yemurai R on Career Disappointment due to following the career path of someone else and quitting when it doesn’t go to plan in the shortest timescale possible, I felt strongly to put my two cents in. Yem told no lies in her post and she was right to address …

Coaching for Women in Tech: Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Unlocking Confidence

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology, women have made remarkable strides, breaking barriers and excelling in various roles within the industry.  However, even as they achieve success, many women in tech grapple with a silent enemy known as imposter syndrome. This internal battle and the torment over minor mistakes can be a significant …

Be careful what you decide to do during career change, dealing with career rejection or career progression

“I’m really desperate!”. It’s controversial I know, but that’s how some of you are coming across by your actions when trying to change careers, dealing with career rejection or career progression. Applying for any old job in sh*t company because it means you can say you made it into tech/got that promotion. Even when the …

Career Change Success: Are you affirming your way to success

Career change can be a daunting prospect, especially when starting a new job in the tech industry. There’s often pressure to know everything and be confident within the first six to twelve months, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and even burnout. But what if there was a way to give yourself a break from …

Confidence Coaching For Career Change Into Tech: She Got The Job!

My heart is full people! I can finally share that last month my coaching client got her first job in tech and received a 50k  increase (that’s a 135% increase) on her previous base salary.  Want to know how she did it? After 4 years as a High School teacher she decided to quit because …

Career Change into Tech: Getting A Vision Of What’s Possible

I love it when a client gets to a point during a discovery call when they get the realisation and confirmation that what they’ve been dreaming about for a while, a career change into tech can become a reality. “It’s actually possible for me to pursue a career in tech” is what I hear a …

Great books I’ve read/listened to recently for career development or personal development

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 …

Career In Tech Interview With Women in Tech

I sat down with Women in Tech for a chat about progressing my career in tech and my experience of working in the industry. Check out the interview here https://www.womenintech.co.uk/dionne-condor-farrell-senior-developer-transport-london If you’re a woman who is frustrated in your current job, and need to build inner confidence to make a career change into tech, check out …