Anna Leushchenko

The power of the community

What if the key to career growth isn't your skills, but the community you surround yourself with?

The power of the community
#1about 3 minutes

Visualizing a career path to understand growth inflection points

A storytelling exercise reveals how a career can shift from steady progress to accelerated growth through external influences.

#2about 4 minutes

How a technology switch led to a community shift

Switching from Xamarin to Flutter was not just a tool change but an entry into a uniquely supportive and inclusive developer community.

#3about 4 minutes

Finding relatable role models in a niche community

Joining a smaller community for women and non-binary developers provided relatable role models, which sparked a crucial mindset shift.

#4about 3 minutes

How your environment shapes your personal and professional growth

Your results are often the average of your environment, so immersing yourself in a community with desired outcomes accelerates your own success.

#5about 2 minutes

The unique benefits of medium-sized communities

Medium-sized communities are ideal for building strong relationships, getting practical feedback, and discovering shared opportunities.

#6about 1 minute

The role of women-in-tech communities for building confidence

Communities for women in tech act as a training ground to build confidence and find your voice before engaging with the broader, mixed-gender tech world.

#7about 3 minutes

Recommended communities and programs for women in tech

An overview of valuable global communities like Women Techmakers, Women in Tech, and Flutteristas that offer resources, events, and mentorship.

#8about 10 minutes

Q&A on mentorship, role models, and open source contributions

Discussion on who can be a mentor, when to start mentoring, and practical ways for beginners to contribute to open source projects.

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tree-IT GmbH
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€54-80K
Intermediate
Senior
Java
TypeScript
+1

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The value of community and conference learning
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The value of community and conference learning

Secure and Accessible Login Systems - Ramona Schwering

From developer to scrum master in a global company
06:51 MIN

From developer to scrum master in a global company

Diversity as a Growth and Happiness Factor in Agile Development

The importance of community for career growth
03:22 MIN

The importance of community for career growth

Community Interview - PyLadies Berlin

The value of networking at developer conferences
04:04 MIN

The value of networking at developer conferences

AI for Enterprise Developers - Dr. Damir Dobric

Q&A on career paths and community engagement
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Q&A on career paths and community engagement

How to GitOps your cluster with Flux

The value of community at developer conferences
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The value of community at developer conferences

The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell

Finding success with a non-traditional developer career path
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Finding success with a non-traditional developer career path

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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£70-95K
Intermediate
API
Java