Brittany Rowles’ Post

🌟 Reflecting on Day 1 of #75hardchallenge 🚀 1. Early Wakeup (Done) 2.Quit Smoking (Done) 3. Coding Sessions (3 hour) 4. Intellectual Focus (1 Hour) 5. Language Mastery (20 min) 6. Active Afternoon (NO) 7. Stay Hydrated (Done) I had to deal with some difficult circumstances head-on in my life. I have the opportunity to challenge myself further and get stronger tomorrow. Let's continue! #day1 #challengeaccepted #continousimprovement

What do we do when trust is broken? Can we come back from it? I wrote a piece for Soft Sills for Devs this week, exploring that very topic. It's something very close to my heart and something that is VITAL to master in team dynamics. Read more here: https://bit.ly/LISubstack

🌟 Reflecting on Day 3 of #75hardchallenge 🚀 1. Early Wakeup (Done) 2.Quit Smoking (Done) 3. Coding Sessions (3 hour) 4. Intellectual Focus (1 Hour) 5. Language Mastery (20 min) 6. Active Afternoon (Done) 7. Stay Hydrated (Done) I had to deal with some difficult circumstances head-on in my life. I have the opportunity to challenge myself further and get stronger tomorrow. Let's continue! #day3 #challengeaccepted #continousimprovement

Build Up week starts in one month! Some of our most authentic conversations and deepest connections happen while we’re working with others. During the week, work on a project with a buddy. https://buff.ly/3UbL0hL #BuddyUp

Navigating a week filled with so many new concepts in coding , project deadlines, and a teething toddler has been overwhelming😩😩, but it's all part of the delicate balance of being a tech mom. From mastering new concepts in class to soothing a teething little one, the ability to show up and persevere shapes my ideology. As the week draws to a close, I've made a conscious decision to prioritize self-care. Recognizing the importance of taking a break to recalibrate and refresh, I'm dedicating this weekend to rejuvenation. A rested mind and body are essential for stepping into the coming week with renewed vigor and productivity. A special shoutout to all the incredible tech moms out there – your dedication, perseverance, and ability to navigate the intricate dance of work and parenting do not go unnoticed. You're not just managing tasks; you're mastering the art of balancing multiple worlds. Here's to embracing the challenges and triumphs that come with being a tech mom! 💻👩👧 #Tech4Dev #TechMomLife #Balance #Productivity #ParentingJourney

🌟 Wisdom Monday with Codezzy! 🌟 Start your week on a positive note with some words of wisdom from Team Codezzy! 💡 Let's conquer this week with confidence and determination! 💪 #WisdomMonday #Motivation #CodezzyJourney #newbeginnings #newopportunities

I almost quit Lunchclub in early December. I was frustrated with poor matches and no-shows. But quitting would've been a huge mistake! 😱 Here's my story: Bobby Housel shared Lunchclub when I wished for a #networking Focusmate. My first five sessions we're rough: • One all-out pitch - 😫 • Three no-shows - 🙈 • One decent conversation - 🙂 Frustrated, I DMed Jess Storiale, who'd posted about her love for Lunchclub. She gave me three tips: 1. Connect on LinkedIn pre-call to reduce no-shows. 2. Hyper-focus your profile for better matching. 3. Be patient. The algorithm gets better, she said. I decided to give it two more attempts before quitting: • One decent conversation... • And one FANTASTIC, 10/10 match w/ Shu Mo,. That 7th conversation kept me around. The 8th-13th conversations convinced me to stay. Some highlights: • Aneil Razvi suggested my current read: "Build" by Tony Fadell. • Karissa Doerr intro'd me to Ryan Schueler, who shared the startup Fragile. • Joshua Brimhall taught me about the fascinating(!) Roman Cursus Honorum. Jess was right. The algorithm got better. Much better! Lunchclub may not fit everyone, but I'm here to stay. 🎉🎉🎉

Do you really see your team and colleagues? As they take on new projects, do you offer words of encouragement... even to the folks who seem self assured?  I was reminded of just how important this can be last week after my daughter attended her 3rd grade meet-the-teacher event. Each kiddo was given a QR code so that all the students could listen to a bedtime story for the night before school read by their brand new teacher. It was a sweet story about kindness, empathy, and having fun at school. I watched my daughter's smile broaden and her shoulders relax as I braided her hair on that new-school-year-eve. She wasn't actively anxious. And yet. She was stepping into the unknown - new teachers, new routines, a much later lunchtime (gasp!). Lots of new waters to navigate. The read aloud video gave her a chance to hear her teacher's excitement. As she listened to the sweet story (at least 5 times), I could see her sinking into her excitement for the new instead of stewing in the shallows of trepidation. A great reminder of the power of proactive thoughtfulness, kindness, and encouragement. We can all use encouragement as we embark on something new. Think of someone who is tackling something new - reach out. They likely don't *NEED* the encouragement. And yet, it might bring a bit more ease so that the new feels more fun. #Encourage #BeThoughtful

Celebrating our teachers - Takeaway point 05 ‘Anything that is worth teaching can be presented in many different ways. These multiple ways can use our multiple intelligence.’ Howard Gardner. As we have seen repeatedly in these amazing stories of great teachers, they had a repertoire of different strategies and methods which they used appropriately to engage their students. Tapping the interests of students and keeping them engaged throughout the lesson are two things great teachers are adept at. #inspirelearners #NEXTGENEducation #NEXTGEN #lessons #takeaway

How do you encourage reading in your school? 📚 With the summer holidays just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to encourage reading for fun. Round off your week with these top tips! #EdChat