Changing from hands-on engineer to engineering manager is a leap that many talented developers find intimidating—with good reason. Gladys Lim shares her personal path through this career progression, offering insights into the often unclear roadmap of leadership.

Gladys discusses the common challenges engineers face when stepping into management roles, from shifting identity away from technical contributions to developing the people skills necessary for team leadership. She discusses how she uses her technical knowledge as an advantage in her role, revealing the strategies that helped her succeed and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way.