Imposter Syndrome in Tech: How to Build Confidence & Speak Up: Ann-Marie Denton

If you're wondering how to break into tech without a traditional background, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Ann-Marie Denton shares her journey from property and construction into tech leadership,proving that you don’t need a computer science degree to succeed in the industry.We dive into:How to get into tech without codingBuilding confidence in a new industryImposter syndrome and self-doubtThe reality of burnout in delivery rolesWhy vulnerability makes you a better leaderWhat “tech fluency” really meansLessons from working in product and delivery teamsAnn-Marie also shares her experience in a women-in-tech documentary and explains why using your voice matters more than ever.Whether you're trying to transition into tech, grow as a leader, or just feel less alone in the challenges, this episode is packed with real, honest insights.▶︎Ann-Marie's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-denton-179688a1/▶︎Our New Newsletter https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups▶︎Chapters0:00 Introduction to Ann-Marie Denton0:42 Taking Time Off & Avoiding Burnout in Tech1:28 Travel, Cruises & Switching Off2:41 How She Got Into Tech (By Accident)3:31 From Property to Product & Scrum4:42 Scrum Master vs Project Manager (Key Differences)5:25 Learning Tech Without a Technical Background6:05 How the Women in Tech Documentary Happened7:30 Losing & Rebuilding Confidence8:04 Getting Selected for the Documentary9:09 Behind the Scenes of Filming9:45 How to Build Confidence in Tech11:06 You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed12:03 Vulnerability, Self-Doubt & Leadership13:30 Why Being Honest on LinkedIn Matters14:08 Burnout, Pressure & Always Being “On”16:14 How to Stay Resilient (Breathwork, Therapy & Time Off)17:06 What is a Sound Bath?18:27 The Future of Tech Leadership18:55 Why Tech Fluency Matters for Leaders19:47 Data Doesn’t Tell the Full Story20:25 Experimentation vs Failure Mindset21:05 Should We Ban the Word “Failure”?23:00 What’s Next in Her Career24:27 Advice for People Getting Into Tech▶︎ The Everyday Agile Podcast brings you interviews with Agile, Product, business, and tech folk that will leave you with actionable, relevant advice. ▶︎ About Everyday Agile We might be little, but we’ve got great, big ideas – and lots of them. Transformative ideas that can make a massive difference to your business, your team and how things run. Revolutionary ideas that give our clients the tools they need to nail the basics, create problem-solving products and smash strategy out of the park. Metamorphic ideas that – okay, you get the point.