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I've been a guest on several podcasts discussing IT leadership, therapy, career development, and the intersection of technology and psychology.
Topic: "The Woman Rebuilding Certification from the Ground Up, with AI, Strategy & Soul"
In this episode of The Innovator's Playbook, Rebecca Sutter, CTO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), walks us through how she's leading a full-stack transformation: embracing cloud-native systems, launching AI in QA and proctoring, and advocating for data-first, people-focused innovation. From deep tech to human insight, this conversation is packed with real-world strategies for building smarter, fairer, and future-proof organizations.
View on LinkedInTopic: "Tried and Tested Podcast: Episode 30"
What does it take to prove the value of certification in a changing industry, and how do you reconnect with a new generation of workers who aren't convinced credentials matter?
View on LinkedInTopic: "Top Innovator Series Podcast"
Interviewed by Josef Martens Ph.D. of the Tech Executive Club for their Top Innovators Series podcast. Josef asked me questions that made me reflect deeply on my own origin story in ways I've not before, and I appreciate the opportunity for introspection.
View on LinkedInMore podcast appearances coming soon. Check back regularly or subscribe to newsletter for updates.
Deep-dive articles on IT leadership, career development, and psychology-informed management.
Your brain needs rewiring when you move from coding to leading because the skills that made you a great developer can actually work against you as a manager. The deep focus and technical problem-solving that drove your IC success becomes a liability when you need to delegate, communicate ambiguously, and think in systems rather than solutions. Most new tech leaders try to manage the way they coded—and wonder why their teams struggle.
Read ArticlePeople call it technical debt, but it's actually behavioral debt - the accumulated compromises that change how teams make decisions. When shortcuts become habits, they don't just make code brittle; they make teams afraid to touch anything at all. The real fix isn't just refactoring the codebase - it's rebuilding the confidence to make bold choices again.
Read ArticlePeople call it procrastination, but it's actually technical debt from good intentions that never got executed. Every creative idea you don't act on creates a backlog that weighs down your future decisions and makes starting anything feel overwhelming. What if the solution isn't better discipline, but better debt management?
Read ArticlePeople call it project management, but it's actually applied psychology. The best "PMs" spend most of their time understanding how people think, what motivates them, and how to create conditions where good work happens naturally. Maybe we'd get better results if we admitted what we're really doing and got intentional about it.
Read ArticlePeople call it being "obstructive," but it's actually protecting the team from unrealistic demands and technical debt. When technical leaders who push back on poor decisions get labeled as difficult, organizations lose critical quality checks and end up shipping broken products. This pattern particularly affects women in tech leadership, creating a costly blind spot in execution.
Read ArticleWithout explicit authority and process, dominance and ambiguity fill the gap. Even the most self-organizing teams need clear decision-making frameworks and structured ways of working—otherwise the loudest voices and hidden power dynamics take over. The question isn't whether to have an operating system, but whether you'll design it intentionally or let it emerge chaotically.
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Books that have shaped my approach to leadership, psychology, and therapy. These resources influenced my coaching and clinical practice.
Author: Daniel Coyle
Explores how great teams create culture, build psychological safety, and achieve high performance.
Author: Daniel Goleman
Foundational work on emotional intelligence and its application in professional and personal life.
Author: Marshall B. Rosenberg
Framework for compassionate communication applicable to leadership, therapy, and relationships.
Author: Brené Brown
Practical guide on vulnerability, courage, and authentic leadership in organizations.
Author: Carol S. Dweck
How mindset affects learning, growth, and achievement. Critical for coaching and development.
Author: Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Attachment theory applied to adult relationships, teams, and organizational dynamics.
Author: Brené Brown
On authenticity, vulnerability, and living whole-heartedly. Influences both coaching and therapy.
Author: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Proven techniques for navigating high-stakes conversations with clarity and care.
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