[Skip to main content](#main-content)     [Kevin Lewis](/)  [Blog](/blog)      # You Got This Archive

 [2025-01-29]    You Got This was an initiative to provide resources and spaces to discuss core skills. While I announced that [You Got This is coming to a close](/blog/you-got-this-closing), it was important to me that the content was preserved in a way that won’t be jeopardized for lack of ongoing funding.

All of the talks have been uploaded to YouTube and articles hosted as sub-pages of this website (all categorized and linked below). Thank you again to all of the contributors to this project over the 5 years it ran.

If you want to see the content organized by event, then take a look at the [YouTube Playlists](https://www.youtube.com/@yougotthisconf/playlists).

## [Categories](#categories)

- [Skip to Career Development and Navigation](#career-development-and-navigation)

- [Skip to Communication and Interpersonal Skills](#communication-and-interpersonal-skills)

- [Skip to Mental Health and Well-Being](#mental-health-and-well-being)

- [Skip to Remote and Modern Work](#remote-and-modern-work)

- [Skip to Professional Growth and Learning](#professional-growth-and-learning)

- [Skip to Leadership and Management](#leadership-and-management)

- [Skip to Freelance and Business](#freelance-and-business)

- [Skip to Personal Development and Boundaries](#personal-development-and-boundaries)

- [Skip to Interviewing and Job Search](#interviewing-and-job-search)

- [Skip to Ethics and Inclusivity](#ethics-and-inclusivity)

## [Career Development and Navigation](#career-development-and-navigation)

- [Accelerating Your Career in a Startup](https://youtu.be/SM8Ekh3QydA) by Nikki Christofi

- [Moving On From Being a Junior](https://youtu.be/MOalvQJZwmY) by Tara Ojo

- [A Discussion on Early-Career Salaries](https://youtu.be/wY0z7-G-K7Y) between Kimberley Cook, Sean Tracey, and Leo Riviera

- [Due Diligence On Your Next Employer](https://youtu.be/R14WBWPnSXE) by Wesley Faulkner

- [Early Career Negotiation](https://youtu.be/HSUH7uR4tyw) by Jess Rose

- [Individual Contributor to Manager: Navigating the Shift](https://youtu.be/koYKb8VKgQ8) by Myrsini Koukiasa

- [Navigating the Management Ladder in Tech](https://youtu.be/1iE4HfOQ8AI) by Vahid Panjganj

- [Planning and Preparing For Your Next Role](https://youtu.be/PuDRPiw0FHs) by Rachel Lee Nabors

- [Your Career and the Power of Informed Choices](https://youtu.be/-Bv8KzelzNY) by Sarah Vick

- [Being a Second Career Dev In Your 30s](https://youtu.be/160VVPQ5r0o) by Ben Greenberg

- [Yes! Even You Have Transferable Skills](https://youtu.be/YCzI-VhwU2I) by Anna McDougall

- [Pivot! Changing Your Career Path](https://youtu.be/CzAQipKWU0c) by Malcolm Xavier

- [Understanding Equity In Compensation Packages](https://youtu.be/9YCnLe_wlYg) by Winston Bonnheim

- [Preparing To Break Up With Your Employer](https://youtu.be/Tpb5TdPgIn0) by Heidi Waterhouse

- [How To Quit With Confidence](https://youtu.be/o2mVwM-u10Q) by Amber Shand

- [Understanding Unions in the Tech Trade](https://youtu.be/N38szTTUD9E) by Dan Parkes

- [Cooking Up Success: The Recipe for Your First Job](https://youtu.be/fBbpbpUxjeI) by Caris Young

- [Making Your First Days Count](https://youtu.be/buFuk_tDP6k) by Nathaniel Okenwa

- [Tautology and Business Value](https://youtu.be/fx0GbDsNQbU) by Heidi Waterhouse

- [Navigating Redundancy](https://youtu.be/0imgH_YVDNU) by Suze Shardlow

- [How to Align Your Values With Your Job](https://youtu.be/Ov4S7G3MvKQ) by Laura Morinigo

- [Understanding the Power of Pivot Skills While Hiring](/you-got-this/hiring-pivot-skills) by Ben Greenberg (article)

- [Understanding Your Personal Growth](/you-got-this/understanding-personal-growth) by Kestral Gaian (article)

## [Communication and Interpersonal Skills](#communication-and-interpersonal-skills)

- [The Art of Communication](https://youtu.be/o7GDdLQhs2o) by Katie Walker

- [Begin Active Listening Today](https://youtu.be/krAOVxNdU1g) by Adi Dickens

- [The Subtle Art of Asking for Things](https://youtu.be/0pXI2a9ezZA) by Kurt Kemple

- [How to Present Your Accomplishments](https://youtu.be/AZmmbjefXwg) by Lucy Jones

- [How To Tell Better Stories](https://youtu.be/VWgdne8gtXc) by Justin Garrison

- [Navigating Different Communication Styles](https://youtu.be/xU9A3vNb-es) by Owen Niblock

- [Using Storytelling Techniques in Technical Communication](https://youtu.be/d4A3v47-yr8) by Lola Odelola

- [The Art of Instructional Writing](https://youtu.be/xPvP87qIyh4) by Kevin Lewis

- [Writing An Effective Tech Spec](https://youtu.be/2QWgsBKbGoo) by Linna La

- [Improving Cross-Cultural Co-Operation](https://youtu.be/M09-uXyS3Fo) by Agnieszka Chęś

- [Strategies For Cross-Cultural Workplaces](https://youtu.be/Y5RWOhRnS4I) by Juan Pablo Flores

- [Language And Cultural Inclusivity At Work](https://youtu.be/YrGpmr4L3XU) by Ramón Huidobro and Taryn Musgrave

- [Making Disagreements at Work Positive](https://youtu.be/aQ8_d3hhDHo) by Claire Knight

- [Making Your Hard Work Visible](https://youtu.be/RJdaJFwpRac) by Gargi Sharma

- [Adapting to Ever-Evolving Language](https://youtu.be/SFmYa02XBtM) by Mia Moore

- [An Introvert’s Guide to Networking](https://youtu.be/LvstZ2oup0U) by Harshil Agrawal

- [How to Apologize](https://youtu.be/MVxvH54uLrE) by Bekah Hawrot Weigel

- [Writing Accessible Documentation](https://youtu.be/It9B46AOfAw) by Sofia Emelianova

- [Presenting Your Thoughts at the Right Level of Granularity](https://youtu.be/gTrxbCrh4Ao) by Leon Barnard

- [From Conflict To Cooperation](https://youtu.be/ddbrij0B14Q) by Jordan M Adler

- [Improve Your Writing Using Accessible Language](https://youtu.be/nkiodNYEUmc) by Adi Dickens

- [Feedback: How to Have Taste and Not Be Afraid to Use It](https://youtu.be/RdAxGl6_yFQ) by Ben Bartle

- [Authentically Maintaining Professional Relationships](https://youtu.be/FVE_c4heOAM) by Sharon Weiss-Greenberg

## [Mental Health and Well-Being](#mental-health-and-well-being)

- [It’s Not Your Job To Love Your Job](https://youtu.be/F28oUq8XQNw) by Keziyah Lewis

- [The Breaking Point: Recovering from Burnout](https://youtu.be/T249ve6EnGA) by Pauline Narvas

- [Stress and Depression – a Taboo in our Time](https://youtu.be/pIJeK7VIbM8) by Gitte Klitgaard

- [How to Talk About Mental Health to Combat Stigma](https://youtu.be/FqLWqrmOAic) by Kai Katschthaler

- [Understanding and Looking After Your Mental Health](https://youtu.be/HsffWE06q7M) by Gem Hill

- [Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, and Anxiety](https://youtu.be/aP6a3rdSWh4) by Jo Franchetti

- [Self-Care: Beyond the Hashtags](https://youtu.be/ZjcUeuqh7v4) by Taylor Morrison

- [The Value of Taking Breaks From Work](https://youtu.be/-A7VvZ2qDIk) by Viktoriya Agova

- [Building a Burnout-Resistant Life in Developer Relations](https://youtu.be/SNaiuHxYuXk) by Tara King

- [Resiliency, Treatment-Resistant Depression, and Neurodivergence](https://youtu.be/Btw4FWlufQg) by Alida Weatherbee

- [Normalize Talking About Therapy At Work](https://youtu.be/-3qo8V33rJI) by Leon Barnard

- [Maintaining The Joy Of Programming](https://youtu.be/oyBarHbLwkE) by Colby Sites

- [No One Is Good At Work: A Discussion](https://youtu.be/b7nGXk4Koh4) between Kevin Lewis and Floor Drees

- [Balancing Side Projects and ADHD](https://youtu.be/RXjRqBPuf-M) by Luke Murphy

- [Teaching Resilience Through Stoicism](https://youtu.be/xMEywuad1YI) by Sanne Visser

- [Why You Really Need To Get Out More](https://youtu.be/9_Xy4wqt7Lg) by Sophie Lovejoy

## [Remote and Modern Work](#remote-and-modern-work)

- [Principles for Asynchronous Working](https://youtu.be/e89RcE2CveU) by Joe Nash

- [Building Community In Remote and Hybrid Workplaces](https://youtu.be/LmVujU2Z9Jk) by Eileen Whitener

- [Building Team Trust Virtually](https://youtu.be/clZlxzRUVWk) by Carol Huang

- [Escaping Isolation While Working Remotely](https://youtu.be/1XxbxCxUqYo) by Niamh Mccooey

- [Making #RemoteWork Actually Work](https://youtu.be/dodTpZWwTDI) by Lauren Schaefer

- [Understanding Your Remote Working Style](https://youtu.be/bRa3mIIqj2w) by Sylwia Vargas

- [Making the Most of Your Video Call Setup](https://youtu.be/xetFsyzC6YU) by Felix Kerger

- [The Power of Co-Working](https://youtu.be/Sw-pPvuxanQ) by Suze Shardlow

- [Find A Job For Long-Term Remote Work Success](https://youtu.be/MYnQtdkvQGs) by Leon Barnard

- [The Mechanics Of Recording Time](/you-got-this/mechanics-of-recording-time) by Lorraine P (article)

- [Juggling Parenthood and Work](/you-got-this/juggling-parenthood-work) by Bekah Hawrot Weigel (article)

## [Professional Growth and Learning](#professional-growth-and-learning)

- [Learn Smarter, Not Harder](https://youtu.be/0uCoa88diPE) by Andrew MacLean

- [Learning is a Skill You Can Practice](https://youtu.be/4CkV7cUPXjo) by Magda Stenius

- [What Does It Mean To Really Learn In Public?](https://youtu.be/3UfGf3K9LUo) by Rizèl Scarlett

- [Learning to Invest in Your Future](https://youtu.be/pb-xyvlA1Ng) by Matthew Gilliard

- [The Challenges of Knowledge Distribution](https://youtu.be/duc4hOsUkqY) by Jessica Cregg

- [You Can Share Knowledge](https://youtu.be/l2j_rb38taM) by Sascha Wolf

- [Atomic Notes: A “Modern” Approach to Notetaking](https://youtu.be/cQ0XYwLjtrA) by Ben Hong

- [How To Effectively Take Notes as a Team](https://youtu.be/OtfoZ6vXy_M) by Cassidy Williams

- [The Transformative Power of Junior Developers](https://youtu.be/6MnHfa9TXao) by Sam Morgan

- [How to Find Your Perfect Mentor](https://youtu.be/xeeYVAbmEuc) by Amina Adewusi

- [Overcoming Bloggers’ Block](https://youtu.be/5s6D3CClC9M) by Terence Eden

- [Not Knowing is a Part of Learning](https://youtu.be/AlF6ryoREF8) by Ramón Huidobro

- [Getting Started With Standards](https://youtu.be/Yd2b-J23bAc) by Lola Odelola

- [Enabling a Product Thinking Mindset](https://youtu.be/WKkQr1QZ4u0) by Chris Compston

- [The ABCs of Shadowing](https://youtu.be/75MSn6dFW5M) by Magda Miu

- [Essential Skills for Open Source Contributors](https://youtu.be/XFS6lpkBwHQ) by Bekah Hawrot Weigel

- [Soliciting Feedback and Help](/you-got-this/soliciting-feedback-and-help) by Jessica Cregg (article)

- [How to Set Realistic Goals](/you-got-this/setting-realistic-goals) by Amber Shand (article)

## [Leadership and Management](#leadership-and-management)

- [Becoming A Leader In Your Team](https://youtu.be/WtkJ_ssLoww) by Jason St-Cyr

- [Career Progression Without Management](https://youtu.be/RCgknP8tzLc) by Aaron Bassett

- [Developing Your Team by Applying Game Design](https://youtu.be/MEjaG4o5cc0) by Melinda Seckington

- [Making Your 1-1s Effective](https://youtu.be/LMBBKmZoOqc) by Naomi Pentrel

- [Making Your Meetings Effective](https://youtu.be/pOS8CO25KIY) by Naomi Pentrel

- [Managing Your Team in a Time of Overload](https://youtu.be/3q7-BHzZg1A) by Piotr Nabielec

- [Being an Impactful Mentor](https://youtu.be/Endw5vDlRh4) by Julianne Burke

- [Mentoring Interns Wherever They Are](https://youtu.be/5x9JsYmfOCU) by Amy Arambulo Negrette

- [Meeting Technique: Speaking In Rounds](https://youtu.be/28ISZJ8zIkg) by Benjamin Reitzammer

- [Creating Effective On-Call Workflows](https://youtu.be/nYyf4kp0nRo) by Bianca Costache

- [Company Culture, Performance Reviews and You](https://youtu.be/kZc5YEahR1o) by Ruth Lee

- [WTF are OKRs](https://youtu.be/8FA66JcCX60) by Michael Heap

- [Classroom Management Strategies for Workplace Triumph](https://youtu.be/iIYwmZZEe-E) by Andrew Maclean

- [Projects Going Rogue: How To Tame Chaos](https://youtu.be/oT3f1WS1s3w) by Megan Darling

- [Personal Retrospectives for Self Guided Managers](https://youtu.be/4XYn0e-oqrQ) by Praveena Fernandes

- [A Manager’s Guide to Building OKRs](/you-got-this/managers-guide-to-okrs) by Michael Heap (article)

- [Collaborating with Other Teams](/you-got-this/collaborating-with-other-teams) by Kestral Gaian (article)

## [Freelance and Business](#freelance-and-business)

- [Doing It All: Balancing The Work of Freelance](https://youtu.be/7Wd84gFxX5Q) by Jake Hall

- [The Freelancer’s Guide to Context Switching](https://youtu.be/LWFn7IIoDpM) by Mia Rodriguez

- [Getting Paid as a Freelancer](https://youtu.be/Xi3Woas5eNs) by Matthew Revell

- [Words of Advice for the Budding Freelancer](https://youtu.be/gtMTXo0iByY) by Kevin Lewis

- [Attracting Clients Through Content Marketing](https://youtu.be/APGzNnNPHQs) by Esther Agbaje

- [Legal Tips To Build Your Business Safely](https://youtu.be/gVMu2lCYoew) by Neil Brown

- [How A Contract Can Save Your Butt](https://youtu.be/x248nMH6y80) by Ashley Baxter

- [Where Did All My Money Go?](https://youtu.be/XaKmEH88kd8) by Paula Muldoon

- [Buying Back Your Time](https://youtu.be/mIZXG5uvBXY) by Akash Goswami

- [Navigating Freelance Nightmares](https://youtu.be/KLkQoLSaLSA) by Paul Clarke

## [Personal Development and Boundaries](#personal-development-and-boundaries)

- [Changing Your Mind](https://youtu.be/9YoklMHPkac) by Eriol Fox

- [How and When to Say Yes](https://youtu.be/-5TiyV6PA3Q) by Nathaniel Okenwa

- [How and When To Say No](https://youtu.be/wKIyLI4JGSM) by Nathaniel Okenwa

- [Communicating And Upholding Your Boundaries](https://youtu.be/AkoQD-pcpNw) by Suze Shardlow

- [Recognizing Behaviors and Communicating Boundaries](https://youtu.be/OZSctz3aGEg) by Klaartje Van Zwoll

- [Understanding Your Relationship With Time](https://youtu.be/I-QLWWnI3Xc) by Carol Huang

- [Embracing Failure As Personal Growth](https://youtu.be/400rXn0Y9h4) by Kimberley Cook

- [Getting Unstuck and Solving Problems](https://youtu.be/BmA_656nhls) by Steven Hicks

- [Recognizing and Overcoming Self-Sabotage](https://youtu.be/1Sx4sGE5pW8) by Arit Developer

- [The Mastery of Saying ‘Fuck it!’](https://youtu.be/70uHeuo0_tg) by Jenn Junod

- [Understanding and Cultivating Independence](https://youtu.be/N_e69PQmMVI) by Violet Pẽna

- [How and When to Walk Away](https://youtu.be/fPM-6YwBcuE) by Adi Dickens

- [Beating Stage Fright](https://youtu.be/eIeKeW0LsM4) by Aditya Oberai

- [My Story of Learning to Ask for Help](https://youtu.be/jwK-18XsHw4) by Veerle Verhagen

- [The Art of Failing, Inspired by Mindful Parenting](https://youtu.be/rh9wgr1I_zI) by Tomasz Smaczny

- [Protecting Yourself When Things Go Wrong](https://youtu.be/Bt7WRyhaOPs) by Danae Shell

- [Understanding And Building Reputation](/you-got-this/building-reputation) by Michael Heap (article)

- [The Power Of Persuasion: Negotiation For Techies](/you-got-this/power-of-persuasion) by Suze Shardlow (article)

## [Interviewing and Job Search](#interviewing-and-job-search)

- [Tips To Ace A Job Interview](https://youtu.be/fPWqYDoKEA0) by Magda Miu

- [Host Your Interviews Like A Golden Globe Winner](https://youtu.be/T0H_BJISqcY) by Kai Katschthaler

- [Interview Your Next Manager](https://youtu.be/ApJ3Z9gkkmY) by Marcos Placona

- [UX Your CV](https://youtu.be/ZexkASWz6Vw) by Matt Rose

- [UI Your Interview](https://youtu.be/webG7lCj31w) by Matt Rose

- [How to be Seen as a Professional on LinkedIn](https://youtu.be/lNmyItJCZUQ) by Kara Dennison

- [Understanding the Candidate Journey](https://youtu.be/HitRwdA5YBo) by Ludmila Tomperi

- [A People Pleaser’s Guide to Salary Negotiation](https://youtu.be/bCOEwQvRmwk) by Colleen Lavin

- [Negotiating After Your Start Date](https://youtu.be/sN8YTprr4Kg) by Jeanine Mendez

## [Ethics and Inclusivity](#ethics-and-inclusivity)

- [What Civil Engineering Can Teach Us About Ethics](https://youtu.be/wkpvbIO06m0) by Richard Westenra

- [The What, How, and Why of a Code of Ethics](https://youtu.be/ma_tkIfQPzQ) by Catherine Flick

- [Walking Across The Ethical Minefield](https://youtu.be/Bnl_F2HshM8) by Kestral Gaian

- [Staying Ethical in a Generative AI World](https://youtu.be/R6nBLxTnQyA) by Naiyarah Hussain

- [Building an Equitable Web](https://youtu.be/MmxvTv43dkU) by Olu Niyi Awosusi

- [Creating Inclusive Cultures with Empathy](https://youtu.be/zt6TP7K3rUE) by Sharon Steed

- [Lending Privilege](https://youtu.be/p70BbydBvZk) by Anjuan Simmons

- [Understanding Labels We Give Ourselves and Others](https://youtu.be/axWl78PWOqA) by Daria Dorda

- [Openly Stealth: Being Transgender at Work](https://youtu.be/vIiLHWeWbFo) by Alex Papadopoulos

- [Understanding the ‘Why’ Around Neurodivergent Inclusive Web Design](https://youtu.be/uqhK4G6c6Pk) by Owen Niblock

- [Morality and Ethics: Caring is Everything](https://youtu.be/HUtWD1-NOgA) by Sam Warner

- [Engaging with Activism Online](https://youtu.be/gs2NO3G-jZk) by Lola Odelola

- [When Moving Too Fast Really Does Break Things by Vidhika Bansal](https://youtu.be/NPeExCkdTqg) by Vidhika Bansal

- [Accessibility for Developers](https://youtu.be/3NaBGkkeXCw) by Franziska Hauck

- [Tech, Neurodiversity and a Lot of Odd Angles…](https://youtu.be/xYmXS_Sx0Ik) by Matthew Parker and David Atkinson

- [Oh No - Tech Bro!](https://youtu.be/Ls3KSKr0fis) by Elise Beer

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