The Power Of Networking and Always Practice Self-Care with Jossie Haines
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Jossie Haines
In this week’s show, Phil talks to Jossie Haines, a software engineering leader at the forefront of emerging customer technology across Silicon Valley. She has held management roles at Apple, Zynga and American Express and she is currently VP of Software Engineering and Head of DEI at Tile. She’s also a public speaker and she coaches technology leaders on creating inclusive and diverse working spaces. Jossie talks about the importance of networking in growing your career in tech. She also discusses the value of resilience, and why we must practice self-care.
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Resources
Tile.com – Click on the link to check out the Tile website!
2 Top Career Tips
1) Networking is invaluable to your career. So many people in tech are introverted, but they must try to do better to get to know others, as the positive impacts are very important.
2) Thriving in technology is about building resilience, building your network, and practicing self-care.
Show Notes
Worst Career Moment
At Apple, Jossie found that being too nice was not always effective when it came to developing her leadership qualities.
Career Highlight
Working for Tile has provided many highlights as it has allowed Jossie to make the biggest impact. During her tenure, she has successfully grown a team and implemented a more inclusive culture.
The Future
Tech has solved many convenience problems, and is now maturing into a sector that will provide life-changing issues for the world, including racial and gender diversity.
The Reveal
What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?
Jossie was given a Commodore 64 for Christmas
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
It’s important to learn from your mistakes and not dwell on them.
What is the worst career advice you’ve ever received?
That the first step in your career will define it forever.
If you had to begin your career again in today’s world, what would you do?
Jossie would not have gone to grad school.
What career objectives are you currently focusing on?
To positively impact women in tech through empowerment, education and retention.
What’s the number one non-technical skill that has helped you in your career so far?
Empathy.
What do you do to keep your own career energized?
Finding the right work life balance.
What do you do in your spare time away from technology?
Spending time with her puppies, walking and hiking, visiting the beach, playing video games and travelling.
Contact The Guest
Contact Jossie Haines through the following social media platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maidmarianjd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jossiemann/
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