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My wonderland from .NET to Clojure

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Saturday, 23 November 2024 · Estimated 6 minute read

TL;DR I started as a .NET developer, comfortable in my familiar bubble. But when my friend Len introduced me to Clojure, I decided to take a leap into an unfamiliar world—right around the time I was …

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How to reframe your inner imposter

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Friday, 11 October 2024 · Estimated 6 minute read

TL;DR Imposter syndrome can feel like an ever-present shadow, especially for software engineers and team leads, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this article, I share how I’ve learned to refr…

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What makes it difficult to crack working remotely

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Thursday, 10 October 2024 · Estimated 8 minute read

My previous article hit you with a bunch of ways to make remote work a success as a superstar developer and manager. But let’s be real—remote work isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Things can go sidew…

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Building stronger remote teams with emotional intelligence

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 · Estimated 11 minute read

Let’s imagine a group of software developers spread across different parts of the world, working remotely. They rarely meet in person - if at all - and rely heavily on video calls, chats, and online …

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How can I develop self-awareness as a manager?

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Monday, 7 October 2024 · Estimated 9 minute read

As a manager, I know my intrinsic leadership skills are just the beginning. To truly excel, I need to tap into the wisdom of those who’d walked this path before. So, armed with a love for the printed…