Anna John
Breaking the bias in Tech
#1about 4 minutes
Overcoming bias after a late-career change to tech
A personal story of switching to tech at 32, facing initial biases, and the motivation that came from proving people wrong.
#2about 3 minutes
Finding mentors and learning to set boundaries
Mentors are crucial for career growth and for navigating difficult situations like burnout by helping you prioritize and say no.
#3about 2 minutes
Advocating for yourself in salary and opportunities
It is your responsibility to speak up, ask for opportunities, and build a case to demand fair compensation.
#4about 3 minutes
How N26 increased female engineer representation
Increasing team diversity requires proactive steps like ensuring women interview female candidates and using personalized outreach.
#5about 2 minutes
Building an inclusive environment for everyone
Creating a truly inclusive culture requires involving male colleagues in diversity workshops and establishing internal mentorship programs.
#6about 1 minute
A practical technique for overcoming imposter syndrome
Combat imposter syndrome by keeping a file of your accomplishments, no matter how small, to review when confidence is low.
#7about 1 minute
Revealing unconscious bias with the walk of privilege
The "walk of privilege" exercise is a powerful tool to visualize and discuss unconscious biases related to gender, age, and background.
#8about 2 minutes
Summary of key advice for breaking bias
A recap of key actions including making a plan, speaking up, finding a mentor, demanding fair pay, and creating an inclusive environment.
#9about 2 minutes
Q&A on being a role model for young women
To inspire young women, be visible at schools and universities and emphasize the creative, problem-solving nature of tech.
#10about 2 minutes
Q&A on improving culture as a team lead
When team members are afraid to speak up, use confidential channels like HR business partners to raise topics anonymously.
#11about 1 minute
Q&A on engaging men in diversity conversations
The final question addresses the challenge and importance of getting more men to participate in discussions about diversity in tech.
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Navigating a male-dominated industry by finding allies
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Q&A on career growth, mentorship, and inclusion
Fingerboard to Keyboard: Transposing One Profession to Another
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Navigating the challenges of being a woman in tech
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Encouraging more girls and diversity in computer science
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Addressing misconceptions about women in software development
Diversity as a Growth and Happiness Factor in Agile Development
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From developer to scrum master in a global company
Diversity as a Growth and Happiness Factor in Agile Development
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Addressing the recent decline in gender diversity efforts
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