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Imposter Syndrome-Driven Development

“Maybe I’m fooling everyone… I’m not good enough for this, and at this point, it is a question of time until everyone figures it out” these might be the words that cross your mind as your coworker compliments you for doing another fantastic job at delivering a new feature.
As you grow in your career, so does your uncertainty. You put in the extra hours, learn all the new technologies, and join all the initiatives you can, but at the end of the day, it never feels enough.
At this point, that feeling is leading your actions and decisions. It is the thing that is driving your career. Only one question persists:
Are you really an imposter?

We are not alone!
In this talk, I will share my story of dealing with imposter syndrome. I'll interact with the audience and ask them to share what they associate with it and leverage those feelings to enhance my story.
During this story, I'll let the audience know more about imposter syndrome:
What is it?
What triggers it?
How many types exist?
How to deal with it?
By the end of the talk, I hope everyone understands what it is to walk a mile in the shoes of people that deal with imposter syndrome and know they are not alone.

Daniel Afonso

Developer Advocate at OLX

Coimbra, Portugal

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