Aflevering Building A Tech Career On Agency, Agility, And Bouncebackability With Simone Mink | Ep. 133

What does it take to build a sustainable career in tech? Simone Mink shares how learning, leadership, and boundaries shaped her journey at Mendix. In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I speak with Simone Mink, Head of Portfolio Management at Mendix, about building a career in tech without a predefined path. We talk about agency, agility, and bouncebackability, and about what happens when resilience quietly turns into burnout. Follow Women Disrupting Tech for more conversations about building careers and companies in tech without losing yourself. Chapters 02:26 - From Leisure Management to Tech Leader 05:17 - The Journey of Learning to Code 08:08 - Transitioning Roles at Mendix 11:02 - Pitching Yourself. The Art of Self-Advocacy 16:12 - Embracing Uncertainty and ADHD 24:49 - Navigating Challenges in HR Management 30:47 - Lessons from Burnout and Resilience 37:37 - Resilience and Boundaries 39:08 - Graciousness Towards Oneself 43:24 - The Importance of Exercise 45:11 - Navigating Hormonal Changes 46:47 - Current Role and Responsibilities 52:25 - AI's Role in Decision Making 57:00 - Change Management and Accountability 01:00:44 - Driving Change Through Positivity 01:03:27 - The Power of Communication 01:07:19 - Addressing Bias in AI Connect with Simone Mink. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemink-keynotespeaker-unlimitedgrowthmindset/ Website: https://www.simonemink.com Learn more about Mendix. Website: https://www.mendix.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mendix/