#40 | Simone Mink | "Boundaries, burnout & boldness"

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ - Episode 40Simone’s rebellious rise in tech: some careers follow a roadmap. Others are built by those who dare to redraw the map entirely.In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Simone Mink, Product Operations Lead at Mendix and a self-described “rebel with a cause” Her path from leisure management to tech leadership is anything but linear and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. Her story invites us to embrace discomfort, show up fully and redefine success from the inside out.What we explored:👉🏾 From leisure to low-code: how a creative thesis at the zoo opened a door to tech;👉🏾 Reframing burnout: what it taught her about boundaries, energy and self-worth;👉🏾 Vulnerability as strength: the power of showing emotion, even on a keynote stage;👉🏾 Neurodivergence & advocacy: creating space for difference in tech and leadership;👉🏾 Redefining success: letting go of external validation and embracing her own pace!Nuggets of empowerment:🙌🏾 “You don’t need permission to take up space. You already belong”🙌🏾 “Self-worth grows when you stop outsourcing it”🙌🏾 “Discomfort isn’t a warning sign, it’s often the path to growth!”Connect with Simone:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemink-lowcode-digitaltransformation/ A word from our sponsor: Great strategies fail without the right behavior.See how positive reinforcement turns change into measurable results.Learn more: https://neotopia.nl   Where in your life are you still seeking approval you no longer need?