In this episode of Her Head's in the Cloud, Egle sits down with Sirisha, Engineering Manager at MYOB, to explore what it really takes to lead high-performing engineering teams.

Having started her career as a graduate engineer before progressing through systems administration, cloud engineering and leadership roles, Sirisha shares the experiences that shaped her approach to people leadership. From the impact of mentorship and honest feedback to fostering trust, accountability and psychological safety, she offers practical insights for both aspiring and established leaders.

The conversation explores how leaders can create clarity without micromanaging, navigate conflict constructively, empower engineers through ownership, and build strong relationships that drive both individual and team success. Sirisha also shares her perspective on why trust is earned over time, how to find the right mentor, and why great leadership isn't about having all the answers - it's about creating an environment where people can do their best work.

Whether you're leading teams today or looking to step into leadership in the future, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on building stronger teams and becoming a more effective leader.

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Host: Egle Scerbaviciute

Guest: Sirisha Joel