A light, practical talk for engineering leaders on tackling self-doubt using a debugging mindset. Learn how to build real confidence with a simple framework that improves not only you, but also your team.
As engineering leaders, we’re expected to have answers, make decisions, and support our teams – even when we’re quietly questioning ourselves. Speaking up in high-stakes meetings, giving feedback, or navigating ambiguity can trigger self-doubt and quietly erode confidence over time.
In this talk, Natalia shares how imposter syndrome shows up in leadership – and how to handle it using a mindset we already know well: debugging. With humor, personal stories, and practical tools, she introduces the Confidence Debugging Framework (CDF) – a 5-step approach to identifying confidence “crashes” isolating their causes, applying targeted fixes, and building habits that stick.
You’ll learn:
- How to recognize your own confidence blockers and triggers
- Simple, proven strategies to build confidence intentionally
- Why your confidence directly impacts your team’s trust, performance, and growth
Expect a refreshing, actionable take on a topic that’s often overlooked in tech leadership – but deeply impactful. From private self-doubt to public team dynamics, this talk will leave you with tools to lead with more clarity, confidence, and self-awareness.
Because just like code, confidence isn’t perfect – but with the right mindset, you can always refactor it.
Key takeaways
- Reflect on how your confidence affects your team’s trust and dynamics.
- Recognize how self-doubt shows up in everyday leadership.
- Use a simple debugging mindset to approach confidence challenges.
- Discover practical habits for building confidence over time.
