Coding Chats Episode 23 - Anemari Fiser and John Crickett explore the software engineering mindset, the importance of asking questions, the differences between consultancy and product companies, the significance of soft skills in tech, and the challenges of making work visible.

The Engineering Mindset: An Overview
The Importance of Asking Questions
Consultancy vs. Product Companies: A Comparative Insight
The Transition from Technical to Non-Technical Roles
Building High-Performing Teams: The Role of Leadership
Navigating the Challenges of Leadership Transitions
Visibility and Impact in Work
Navigating Career Paths: IC vs Management
The Importance of Soft Skills
Coaching vs Mentoring: Finding Your Path
Developing Soft Skills: Starting Points and Strategies
Courage to Change: Adapting to New Environments

Anemari's Links:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anemari-fiser/
O’Reilly book - Leveling Up as a Tech Lead (Early release version) - https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/leveling-up-as/9781098177508
O’Reilly online course - Soft Skills for Tech Leads - https://learning.oreilly.com/course/soft-skills-for/0642572043995/
Level up as a Tech Lead Newsletter - https://anemarifiser.substack.com
Coaching 1-1 - https://anemarifiser.substack.com/p/1-1-coaching

John's Links:

John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/
John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett
John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett
John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social

Check out John's software engineering related newsletters:

Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills.
Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to soft skills, helping them progress their career from junior to staff+ or for those that want onto a management track.

Transitioning to tech leadership and the importance of soft skills for software engineers