🌟Evolve: Navigating Life & Career Transitions in Tech Leadership 🌟

👋 Your story matters.

Too often, career conversations ignore the real-life transitions that shape how we take up space as leaders in product and tech. We want to hear from you.

This 2-3 min survey is mostly multiple choice, but please use the optional space to share more details with us if you can!

Please indicate at the end if you'd prefer to remain anonymous, or opt in if you're open to be contacted for a follow-up to your response. 💡

Tell us about you (Optional)

What is your current role / seniority level?

A

Junior

B

Mid-level

C

Senior

D

Lead

E

Executive

F

Other - please specify

1. What major life transition has most impacted your journey in tech? (Select any or all that apply)

A

Moving from IC to leadership or visa-versa

B

Taking a career break, (parenting, caregiving, sabbatical, etc.)

C

Moving into flexible or part-time work arrangement

D

Transitioning into parenthood/motherhood, including fertility journey

E

The queer experience, including coming out, gender identity, or trans experience

F

Navigating health changes, disability, or a major diagnosis

G

Divorce or significant relationship changes

H

Experiencing menopause or perimenopausal changes

I

Neurodiversity and mental health changes, including late diagnosis

J

Changing industries or moving into tech from another background

K

Relocation (Moving between countries, cities)

L

Moving from a large company to a startup (or vice versa)

M

Switching to a founder, fractional, consulting, or independent contractor role

N

Breaking into tech leadership for the first time

O

Caring for an ailing or disabled loved one

P

Other (Please Specify)

2. What challenges did you face during this transition?(Select any or all that apply)

A

Bias or lack of support from leadership

B

Difficulty balancing work and personal responsibilities

C

Career stagnation or difficulty getting promoted

D

Lack of representation or mentorship

E

Imposter syndrome or self-doubt

F

Financial instability or career insecurity

G

Struggles with workplace policies (e.g., parental leave, flexible work)

H

Feeling disconnected from the broader tech community

I

Other (Please specify)

3. What helped you move forward during this time?(Select any or all that apply)

A

Supportive leadership or mentorship

B

Community/network of peers

C

Access to flexible work policies

D

Therapy, coaching, or self-development resources

E

Taking a break or restructuring work-life balance

F

Changing companies or teams

G

Other (Please specify)

4. How have these experiences shaped the way you think, lead, and solve problems? (Select any or all that apply)

A

Made me more empathetic towards users, customers, and team members

B

Helped me advocate for inclusive and flexible workplaces

C

Changed how I prioritise problem-solving (e.g., thinking about accessibility, equity, flexibility)

D

Strengthened my ability to lead through uncertainty and change

E

Made me more intentional about mentorship and community-building

F

Other (Please specify)

5. What’s one thing you wish companies or teams understood about navigating these transitions?(Select any or all that apply)

A

Life transitions don’t make leaders weaker, they make them stronger

B

Workplace policies (parental leave, flexibility, mental health) aren’t perks, they’re essential

C

Bias still exists, and leadership needs to proactively address it

D

Diverse leadership brings new perspectives that benefit product, technology, and business outcomes

6. Would you be open to speaking or sharing your experience further?(Select all that apply.)

A

I’d be happy to have a private conversation to share more insights

B

I’d consider speaking at an event or panel discussion

C

I’m open to being featured in a written or video testimonial

D

I’d rather remain anonymous, but happy for my words to be shared

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🌟Evolve: Navigating Life & Career Transitions in Tech Leadership 🌟

Tell us about you (Optional)

First Name

Last Name

Email

LinkedIn Profile

What is your current role / seniority level?

1. What major life transition has most impacted your journey in tech? (Select any or all that apply)

2. What challenges did you face during this transition?(Select any or all that apply)

3. What helped you move forward during this time?(Select any or all that apply)

4. How have these experiences shaped the way you think, lead, and solve problems? (Select any or all that apply)

5. What’s one thing you wish companies or teams understood about navigating these transitions?(Select any or all that apply)

6. Would you be open to speaking or sharing your experience further?(Select all that apply.)

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