Building a Tech Career on Agency, Agility, and Bouncebackability with Simone Mink | Ep. 133

What does it take to build a sustainable career in tech? Simone Mink shares how learning, leadership, and boundaries shaped her journey at Mendix.

In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I speak with Simone Mink, Head of Portfolio Management at Mendix, about building a career in tech without a predefined path. We talk about agency, agility, and bouncebackability, and about what happens when resilience quietly turns into burnout.

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Chapters

02:26 - From Leisure Management to Tech Leader
05:17 - The Journey of Learning to Code
08:08 - Transitioning Roles at Mendix
11:02 - Pitching Yourself. The Art of Self-Advocacy
16:12 - Embracing Uncertainty and ADHD
24:49 - Navigating Challenges in HR Management
30:47 - Lessons from Burnout and Resilience
37:37 - Resilience and Boundaries
39:08 - Graciousness Towards Oneself
43:24 - The Importance of Exercise
45:11 - Navigating Hormonal Changes
46:47 - Current Role and Responsibilities
52:25 - AI's Role in Decision Making
57:00 - Change Management and Accountability
01:00:44 - Driving Change Through Positivity
01:03:27 - The Power of Communication
01:07:19 - Addressing Bias in AI

Connect with Simone Mink.

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemink-keynotespeaker-unlimitedgrowthmindset/

Website:
https://www.simonemink.com

Learn more about Mendix.

Website: https://www.mendix.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mendix/