Julie, an experienced developer at Codecademy, shares accomplishments and failures. Topics include ADHD, impostor syndrome, community involvement, mentorship, creating a safe space for neurodiverse individuals, self-discovery after an ADHD diagnosis, and navigating challenges as a junior developer.
Building relationships and attending tech conferences accelerate professional growth.
Mentorship, advocating for oneself, and accepting mistakes are crucial for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Deep dives
Reflections on One Year at Code Academy
The speaker discusses their one-year anniversary at Code Academy and reflects on their accomplishments over the past year. They highlight the importance of building relationships in the community, attending tech conferences like Rails Conf, giving talks at meetups, and breaking out of their shell. The speaker emphasizes the value of mentorship, pair programming, and how learning in communities has accelerated their progress.
Managing Challenges and Learning Moments
The speaker shares challenges faced at work, including struggles with focus, internal pressures to rush tasks, and managing distractions like Slack. They discuss how having a flexible work schedule and working around their kids' schedule helps them with their ADHD. The speaker mentions the importance of not rushing work, the benefits of pairing with others, and the impact of advocating for oneself in the workplace.
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Personal Growth
The speaker opens up about imposter syndrome, the struggle to advocate for themselves, and learning to focus on strengths rather than weaknesses. They discuss the importance of accepting mistakes, sharing learnings with others, and using imposter syndrome as a motivator to identify areas for growth. The speaker reflects on the journey of self-discovery, understanding their strengths, and the inevitability of change in personal and professional growth.
Description: Julie shares some of her accomplishments from the past year at Codecademy. Andrew and Julie reminisce on their failures and learnings during the beginning of their career and they open up about ADHD and impostor syndrome.