Resilience Rewired: Mags Allmark's inspiring journey from tech break to Lead Delivery Manager at Zuhlke

SheCanCode's Spilling The T

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Mags Allmark. Lead Delivery Manager at Zuhlke, who defied expectations and accelerated her career after a break.

After stepping away to raise her son and twins, Mags maintained her technical prowess through a personal tech blog, determined to stay relevant. Fueled by passion and a desire to be a role model for her daughter, Mags recognized the importance of women returning to the workforce for a balanced economy.

Join us as Mags shares her insights into the changing landscape for women re-entering the workforce and how she successfully climbed the ladder from a technical role to a delivery lead position. Overcoming initial hurdles like imposter syndrome during interviews, Mags landed a role at giffgaff, setting the stage for her remarkable ascent. Now, five years later, she proudly serves as a Lead Project Manager at Zuhlke, proving that with determination and strategic planning, a fulfilling career resurgence is not only possible but can surpass one's expectations.

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Chapters

1. Inspiring Journey of Mags Allmark (00:00:00)

2. Returning to Leadership in Tech (00:13:24)

3. Career Growth and Returning to Work (00:22:59)