<p>What does it take to build a sustainable career in tech? Simone Mink shares how learning, leadership, and boundaries shaped her journey at Mendix.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Women Disrupting Tech</em>, I speak with <strong>Simone Mink</strong>, Head of Portfolio Management at Mendix, about building a career in tech without a predefined path. We talk about agency, agility, and bouncebackability, and about what happens when resilience quietly turns into burnout.</p><p>Follow <em>Women Disrupting Tech</em> for more conversations about building careers and companies in tech without losing yourself.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>02:26 - From Leisure Management to Tech Leader <br>05:17 - The Journey of Learning to Code <br>08:08 - Transitioning Roles at Mendix <br>11:02 - Pitching Yourself. The Art of Self-Advocacy <br>16:12 - Embracing Uncertainty and ADHD <br>24:49 - Navigating Challenges in HR Management <br>30:47 - Lessons from Burnout and Resilience <br>37:37 - Resilience and Boundaries <br>39:08 - Graciousness Towards Oneself <br>43:24 - The Importance of Exercise <br>45:11 - Navigating Hormonal Changes <br>46:47 - Current Role and Responsibilities <br>52:25 - AI&#39;s Role in Decision Making <br>57:00 - Change Management and Accountability <br>01:00:44 - Driving Change Through Positivity <br>01:03:27 - The Power of Communication <br>01:07:19 - Addressing Bias in AI</p><p><strong>Connect with Simone Mink.</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemink-keynotespeaker-unlimitedgrowthmindset/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemink-keynotespeaker-unlimitedgrowthmindset/</a></p><p>Website: <br><a href="https://www.simonemink.com">https://www.simonemink.com</a></p><p><strong>Learn more about Mendix.</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.mendix.com">https://www.mendix.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mendix/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mendix/</a></p>