Leadership Roadmap

• Episode #5: From Engineer to VP Sophie Troy’s Leadership Leap in Tech

  🎙️NEW EPISODE: The Leadership Roadmap Podcast with Sophie Troy, VP of Engineering at VampFrom software engineer to VP of Engineering in just five years, Sophie shares her inspiring journey of rapid career growth in tech leadership.In this episode, we dive into:✅ Her serendipitous path into computer science and early career choices✅ The transition from individual contributor to technical leadership✅ Building and managing engineering teams through growth and restructuring✅ Practical strategies for promoting diversity in tech teams✅ Balancing technical vision with people managementSophie's approach to leadership emphasises trust, collaboration, and empowering her team members to take ownership of their growth. Her insights on retaining women in tech are particularly valuable for addressing industry-wide challenges.Whether you're an aspiring tech leader or an experienced manager looking for fresh perspectives, Sophie offers actionable advice that you can implement right away.LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #4: Leading Through Change: Adaptability, Ai & Culture

  🎙️ The Leadership Roadmap Podcast with Phil DouglasPhil takes us through his journey from Flash animator to Director of Technology at MadPaws, sharing invaluable insights on:- The transition from technical roles to leadership positions- How he applies Amazon's famous "two pizza team" rule for managing remote teams- Navigating complex digital transformations across multiple acquired businesses- The leadership skills that matter most in today's tech landscapeMy favourite takeaway? Phil's perspective on problem-solving: "Engineers like solving problems. If you give them a set of solved problems to code out, you won't get their buy-in. But if you give them problems to solve themselves, you'll really engage them."Whether you're an aspiring tech leader or currently managing teams, there's something valuable for you in this conversation.Follow us on LinkedIn for more leadership insights: @Leadership Roadmap#TechLeadership #EngineeringManagement #RemoteTeams #DigitalTransformationLinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #3: Empowering Engineers: The Jody Podbury Way

  🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Leadership Roadmap Podcast featuring Jody Podbury!Jody's journey from coding assembly language to leading transformative digital initiatives at major organisations is nothing short of inspiring.In this episode, she shares: 💥 Her "meerkat theory" for building balanced engineering teams 💥 Practical wisdom on leading multinational teams 💥 Candid insights about navigating leadership as a woman in tech 💥 How to create environments where constructive conflict drives innovationWhat resonated most was Jody's insights on empowerment. Her approach to creating environments where everyone feels confident to contribute ideas is truly inspiring.This conversation is packed with practical insights that have already changed how I think about leadership.LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #2: Building Tech for Good: Ryan O'Connell on Leadership at Humanitix

  NEW EPISODE: The Leadership Roadmap Podcast with Ryan O'Connell, CTO of HumanitixFrom developer to CTO of the world's first non-profit ticketing platform, Ryan shares his remarkable 7-year journey building Humanitix from the ground up.In this episode, we dive into:✔️ How he scaled from being the first engineer to leading a team of 17✔️ The challenges of expanding a tech non-profit internationally✔️ Why they've never had layoffs (even during COVID)✔️ Creating an authentic company culture where people can truly be themselvesRyan's approach to leadership is refreshingly authentic - focused on empowering his team, embracing new ideas, and staying true to Humanitix's mission of using tech for good.Whether you're in engineering leadership or curious about purpose-driven companies, there's something valuable in this conversation for you. LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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• Episode #1: From Engineer to Leader Viktor Shlapkin on Building Teams and the Reality of Product Engineering

  🎙️ Engineer to Leader: Viktor Shlapkin on Building Teams & Product EngineeringHow do you transition from an engineer to a leader? In this episode, Viktor Shlapkin shares his journey from coding to leading high-performing teams in the world of product engineering.What you’ll learn in this episode:The challenges of moving from an individual contributor to a leaderHow to build and manage effective teamsThe realities of product engineering – beyond the codeKey leadership lessons for aspiring tech leadersWhether you’re an engineer looking to grow into leadership or a team leader wanting to refine your skills, this episode is packed with insights!💬What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode?🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on tech, leadership & career growth!LinkedIn Page: @Leadership Roadmap Youtube Channel: @Leadership Roadmap YT

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