How do you find the balance between your career and motherhood?
I achieve balance by intentionally deciding which balls I’m comfortable dropping, accepting that I can’t say yes to everything, and prioritising what truly matters in both my career and my family life. Am I comfortable with missing a meeting at 7 pm that coincides with my daughter’s swimming lesson? Yes. Am I ok with not hand-making a costume for my daughter’s next World Book Day? Absolutely. Balance is definitely not being able to say yes to everything; it’s being ok with saying no to some things.
What has been your greatest challenge as a working mother in tech?
I took a 4-year career break when my daughter was born, so my biggest challenge was overcoming the initial self-doubt and fear that my skills were no longer relevant after an extended career break, especially with the rapid evolution of AI and the job market.