Imposter Syndrome in Tech: How to Build Confidence & Speak Up: Ann-Marie Denton

If you're wondering how to break into tech without a traditional background, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, Ann-Marie Denton shares her journey from property and construction into tech leadership,proving that you don’t need a computer science degree to succeed in the industry.

We dive into:

How to get into tech without coding

Building confidence in a new industry

Imposter syndrome and self-doubt

The reality of burnout in delivery roles

Why vulnerability makes you a better leader

What “tech fluency” really means

Lessons from working in product and delivery teams

Ann-Marie also shares her experience in a women-in-tech documentary and explains why using your voice matters more than ever.

Whether you're trying to transition into tech, grow as a leader, or just feel less alone in the challenges, this episode is packed with real, honest insights.

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▶︎Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Ann-Marie Denton

0:42 Taking Time Off & Avoiding Burnout in Tech

1:28 Travel, Cruises & Switching Off

2:41 How She Got Into Tech (By Accident)

3:31 From Property to Product & Scrum

4:42 Scrum Master vs Project Manager (Key Differences)

5:25 Learning Tech Without a Technical Background

6:05 How the Women in Tech Documentary Happened

7:30 Losing & Rebuilding Confidence

8:04 Getting Selected for the Documentary

9:09 Behind the Scenes of Filming

9:45 How to Build Confidence in Tech

11:06 You Don’t Need to Code to Succeed

12:03 Vulnerability, Self-Doubt & Leadership

13:30 Why Being Honest on LinkedIn Matters

14:08 Burnout, Pressure & Always Being “On”

16:14 How to Stay Resilient (Breathwork, Therapy & Time Off)

17:06 What is a Sound Bath?

18:27 The Future of Tech Leadership

18:55 Why Tech Fluency Matters for Leaders

19:47 Data Doesn’t Tell the Full Story

20:25 Experimentation vs Failure Mindset

21:05 Should We Ban the Word “Failure”?

23:00 What’s Next in Her Career

24:27 Advice for People Getting Into Tech

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