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Episode 199 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with April Wensel
Front End Happy Hour
55 minutes 6 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 199 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with April Wensel
In this latest episode of our 'Sips of Wisdom' series, Ryan Burgess sits down with April Wensel, founder of Compassionate Coding. April shares her unique journey from software engineer to teaching emotional intelligence and compassion in tech. With a background in computer science and experience in Bay Area startups, April discusses the importance of integrating emotional intelligence into software development. She provides valuable insights on managing burnout, fostering empathy, and improving team dynamics. April also shares personal anecdotes and professional advice for creating healthier, more inclusive work environments. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the human side of software development.
Items mentioned in the episode:
CompCompassionate Coding, Ryan's Engineering Management Resources, Cat Hicks, Ph.D, Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff, Ph.D
Guests:
April Wensel - @aprilwensel
Panelists:
Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan
Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sips-of-wisdom-interview-with-april-wensel
Front End Happy Hour
A podcast featuring panelists of engineers from Netflix, Twitch, & Atlassian talking over drinks about all things software engineering.
