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# Beyond the Code: Driving Change with Effective Communication


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 10, 2025
- **Time:** 14:50–15:20 (30 min)
- **Room:** Stage 12
- **Event:** World Congress 2025

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1469-beyond-the-code-driving-change-with-effective-communication)

## Description

How to make an impact with strong communication? Do you find it difficult to get your ideas on the table? Do you often get the feeling that your vision is unseen and this is blocking your career.  I will help you to get this fixed. With strategic communication you will be seen as a strong partner who's knows his expertise. Are you ready to make an impact?

- How to convey your message clearly and empathetically so that you are heard and understood.
- Discover powerful tools to get others on board with your vision and plans.
- Not theory, but concrete tips that you can immediately apply in your work.

## Speaker

### [Michelle de Bruijn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@michelle-de-bruijn)

Michelle de Bruijn - Tech recruiter at Eneco


## Related talks at this congress

- [Strong Decisions in Leadership and Communication in Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/573-strong-decisions-in) — Philipp Belcredi
- [The Chief Joy Officer and Decoding Motivation@Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/595-the-chief-joy) — Max Hunter
- [The Chief Joy Officer and decoding effective teams ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/485-the-chief-joy) — Max Hunter
- [How to Pitch Innovation to Your CEO](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/469-how-to-pitch) — Linda Stauffenberg