Brigid JohnsonManaging Extra Projects at Work for Women in Tech“My director asked me to organize his orgs team event!”May 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Brigid JohnsonWhy it matters to have women speaking at tech conferencesLast year, I delivered more technical talks than previous years. At each conference, I was often one of the few women participating as a…Jan 23, 2020Jan 23, 2020
Brigid JohnsonMake your presentations stick (Part 2): Developing your deliveryIn Part 1 of this three-part series, I wrote about developing content to make your presentations stick. I talked through building a story…Nov 12, 2019Nov 12, 2019
Brigid JohnsonMake your presentations stick (Part 1): Developing your contentWhen you are on stage, you have a captive audience of hundreds and maybe thousands whom you want to educate and inspire. You want to be…Nov 7, 2019Nov 7, 2019
Brigid JohnsonFeedback is a giftWhen you work at Amazon, you hear repeatedly, “Feedback is a gift.” I might even say that feedback is Amazon’s love language. It’s how we…Oct 17, 20191Oct 17, 20191
Brigid JohnsonSupporting women in tech — real examples of what works“There are a lot of boys coming out your building,” my mother said when she picked me up from work one day. I am a woman in tech, and yes…Sep 25, 20191Sep 25, 20191
Brigid Johnson“How do I get my daughter to turn out like you?”“How do I get my daughter to turn out like you?” I get this question often, usually from coworkers who are dads with daughters. It…Sep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019
Brigid JohnsonTechniques for Collaborating with OthersYou achieve a lot, you are driven, and you are an extreme owner. That’s a great start, but as you’ve grown as a leader, you have learned…Aug 16, 2019Aug 16, 2019
Brigid JohnsonHow to Create Space for Career GrowthIf you are a high achiever, you crave continual growth. To grow, though, you need time and space to focus on that growth. As we get better…May 15, 2019May 15, 2019
Brigid JohnsonManaging your mindset for critical situationsWe all face critical situations in our careers and lives. Situations where we can’t let fear get in the way, where we need to manage our…May 4, 2019May 4, 2019