Debugging Self-Doubt - A Framework for Building Confidence

Learn to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt in engineering leadership through a practical debugging approach in this 11-minute conference talk from LeadDev Berlin 2025. Discover the Confidence Debugging Framework, a five-step methodology that applies familiar debugging principles to identify confidence "crashes," diagnose their root causes, and implement sustainable solutions. Explore how to build genuine confidence rather than fake it, develop the courage to speak up with clarity in challenging situations, and strengthen your leadership effectiveness when it matters most. Gain practical tools and strategies through personal stories, humor, and real-world examples that demonstrate how to transform self-doubt into a debugging opportunity. Master techniques for creating habits that not only boost your own confidence but also positively impact your team's performance and dynamics.