The Real Women in Tech
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The Real Women in Tech
Building Emotional Resilience as an Engineering Program Leader in Tech, with LP Peterson
Summary
In this engaging conversation, LP Peterson, a program manager at Apple, shares her journey in the tech industry. She discusses her early interest in program management, her experiences as an Apple Genius, and the importance of emotional resilience in tech. She emphasizes the need for effective communication and emotional management in project management while addressing the challenges of gender expectations and imposter syndrome. LP highlights the value of coaching and personal development and shares insights on finding motivation and investing in oneself for career growth.
Highlights
- LP started her career in program management at 17.
- Her background in industrial engineering shaped her approach to program management.
- Working in manufacturing taught her the importance of software in operations.
- The Genius role at Apple focused on customer empathy and service.
- Emotional resilience is crucial for effective leadership in tech.
- Program managers should facilitate collaboration rather than take on personal guilt for failures.
- Understanding team dynamics and emotions is key to project success.
- Gender expectations can influence perceptions of emotional responses in the workplace.
- Coaching can provide valuable support for personal and professional growth.
- Finding motivation in work often comes from the people you collaborate with.
