Being the “only” in the room can be distressing. Whether you’re the only woman, the only non-binary person, the only native Spanish speaker, the only Black person, the only man, or the only one over 40, being the only can create feelings of isolation and exhaustion — eventually taking a steep psychological toll. But we’ve got promising news. One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number. Susanne Kaufmann, Director of Software Engineering, and Joanna Vargas, Design Program Manager at Dropbox, will join us for a live Q&A to share their experiences navigating the tech industry as onlies. They’ll get real about how they piloted tough times and remained motivated by creating space for themselves and the next ones in line.
We’ll discuss:
How to make a seat for yourself at the table as an only
Ways to navigate leadership and nurture your career development
The importance of fostering a growth mindset
The pivotal role networking plays
Tips to weather challenging times + boost team morale
