Have you ever felt like your career is stuck because of a bad manager? You're not alone.  Enough of us have felt this way, and the saying “People don’t leave a job; they leave bad managers” is now a common phrase. But what if I told you the key to overcoming some of these issues was developing your self-management skills?  Join us as Valerie Phoenix reveals how she turned the tables on her career, going from murals to management without relying on a good boss to guide her. Whether you’re just starting your career or have landed a few promotions, crafting a career path that fully utilizes your skill set can be challenging, especially without a good manager. In this session, Valerie shares how her nontraditional journey from painting murals and studying psychology gave her the skills to create a clear path to senior tech leadership. Walk away learning how to become your own manager to create a sustainable growth path that addresses the realities we all face, such as imposter syndrome, layoffs, and personal obstacles.

Those who join this session will learn how to:

• Utilizing their unique backgrounds to forge a successful tech career.
• Enhancing self-management abilities to thrive in any professional environment.
• Establishing and maintaining beneficial professional relationships.
• Confidently tackling unforeseen career challenges with practical strategies.