Ep. 20 | Developing your personal brand as a software engineer

Summary

In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of personal branding for software developers. They explore what a personal brand means, the importance of authenticity, and how to build visibility within the tech community. The conversation highlights the balance between promoting oneself and staying true to one's values, as well as the challenges faced by individuals in a male-dominated industry. The hosts also share their thoughts on admired personal brands in tech, emphasizing the significance of community and mentorship.

Takeaways

• Personal branding encompasses your values and how you want to be perceived.
• It's important to be authentic when developing a personal brand.
• Building a personal brand can help in career advancement and visibility.
• Sharing your work and interests is crucial for building a personal brand.
• The perception of personal branding can differ based on gender and identity in the workplace.
• It's valuable to recognize what you want to be known for in your career.
• Engaging with your community can enhance your personal brand.
• Maintaining authenticity while sharing your work is a challenge for many.
• Finding platforms that align with your values is important for personal branding.
• Admiring others' personal brands can inspire your own branding journey.

Links

• Staff Engineer by Will Larson
• Julia Evans
• Cassidy Williams
• Gergely Orosz
• Charity Majors

• ⁠⁠⁠Tech book club Repo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bethany Janos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brittany Ellich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠