I'm thrilled to welcome Kathryn Koehler, Director of Developer Productivity Engineering at Netflix. Kathryn brings over 25 years of software development experience and embodies what it means to be both a product-focused and people-oriented leader. 

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Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
• (00:00:50 ) - Katherine's Early Passion for Race Car Design
• (00:01:55 ) - Transition to Software Engineering
• (00:04:36 ) - Balancing Technical Knowledge and Leadership
• (00:08:18 ) - Netflix's Culture of Informed Leadership
• (00:14:11 ) - Building Communication Skills
• (00:18:13 ) - Journey from Individual Contributor to Leadership
• (00:24:32 ) - Decision-Making and Accountability
• (00:29:35 ) - Evaluating Job Hopping in Talent Acquisition
• (00:32:10 ) - Navigating Organizational Change During COVID-19
• (00:32:49 ) - Challenges and Adaptations in Hybrid Work
• (00:35:29 ) - Netflix's Competitive Edge and Content Strategy
• (00:39:12 ) - Creating a Thriving Work Environment
• (00:41:11 ) - Career Risks and Their Rewards
• (00:43:54 ) - Balancing Work and Personal Life
• (00:47:59 ) - Future Goals and Leadership Development
• (00:49:52 ) - Favorite Shows: Love, Death & Robots vs. Black Mirror
• (00:51:01 ) - Conclusion and Farewell