Melinda Seckington
@mseckington.bsky.social
Reposted by Melinda Seckington
What an unforgettable speaker lineup!
Every speaker brought something unique to the table, leaving everyone inspired and ready for action.
Huge thank you for making this event extraordinary 💕
Every speaker brought something unique to the table, leaving everyone inspired and ready for action.
Huge thank you for making this event extraordinary 💕
May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What an unforgettable speaker lineup!
Every speaker brought something unique to the table, leaving everyone inspired and ready for action.
Huge thank you for making this event extraordinary 💕
Every speaker brought something unique to the table, leaving everyone inspired and ready for action.
Huge thank you for making this event extraordinary 💕
Reposted by Melinda Seckington
A HUGE shoutout to our incredible attendees for making the event a blast from the get-go!
Special thanks to @dylanbeatt.ie for his music, @andersnoras.com for the welcome feature and our keynoters - @mseckington.bsky.social @trishagee.bsky.social and Sonia Malik - for their inspirational talks!
Special thanks to @dylanbeatt.ie for his music, @andersnoras.com for the welcome feature and our keynoters - @mseckington.bsky.social @trishagee.bsky.social and Sonia Malik - for their inspirational talks!
May 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A HUGE shoutout to our incredible attendees for making the event a blast from the get-go!
Special thanks to @dylanbeatt.ie for his music, @andersnoras.com for the welcome feature and our keynoters - @mseckington.bsky.social @trishagee.bsky.social and Sonia Malik - for their inspirational talks!
Special thanks to @dylanbeatt.ie for his music, @andersnoras.com for the welcome feature and our keynoters - @mseckington.bsky.social @trishagee.bsky.social and Sonia Malik - for their inspirational talks!
I’ve been trying to get back into the mindset of writing long form, so I’ve started a few more recurring series to help me structure my thoughts and thinking more:
- Monday Musings
- The Manager’s Playbook
- Shortcut Keys
- The Story Toolbox
See the thread below for more details and first posts!
- Monday Musings
- The Manager’s Playbook
- Shortcut Keys
- The Story Toolbox
See the thread below for more details and first posts!
April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I’ve been trying to get back into the mindset of writing long form, so I’ve started a few more recurring series to help me structure my thoughts and thinking more:
- Monday Musings
- The Manager’s Playbook
- Shortcut Keys
- The Story Toolbox
See the thread below for more details and first posts!
- Monday Musings
- The Manager’s Playbook
- Shortcut Keys
- The Story Toolbox
See the thread below for more details and first posts!
Had a great time keynoting last week at #jsday 2025 in Bologna! It was my first time at this conference, and it was lovely.
My keynote was about developing resilience. We can all build our own emotional agility to be more aware of our emotions and create space between our feelings & our responses.
My keynote was about developing resilience. We can all build our own emotional agility to be more aware of our emotions and create space between our feelings & our responses.
April 15, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Had a great time keynoting last week at #jsday 2025 in Bologna! It was my first time at this conference, and it was lovely.
My keynote was about developing resilience. We can all build our own emotional agility to be more aware of our emotions and create space between our feelings & our responses.
My keynote was about developing resilience. We can all build our own emotional agility to be more aware of our emotions and create space between our feelings & our responses.
Happy 1 year anniversary, Tech Ladies Dinner Roundtable!*
Some stats:
18 dinners since launching
133 members in our LinkedIn group
73 members in our WhatsApp group
18 attendees at our largest dinner
Tons of conversations
* The actual anniversary was on Wednesday (April 2nd) but I forgot!
Some stats:
18 dinners since launching
133 members in our LinkedIn group
73 members in our WhatsApp group
18 attendees at our largest dinner
Tons of conversations
* The actual anniversary was on Wednesday (April 2nd) but I forgot!
April 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Happy 1 year anniversary, Tech Ladies Dinner Roundtable!*
Some stats:
18 dinners since launching
133 members in our LinkedIn group
73 members in our WhatsApp group
18 attendees at our largest dinner
Tons of conversations
* The actual anniversary was on Wednesday (April 2nd) but I forgot!
Some stats:
18 dinners since launching
133 members in our LinkedIn group
73 members in our WhatsApp group
18 attendees at our largest dinner
Tons of conversations
* The actual anniversary was on Wednesday (April 2nd) but I forgot!
Want to tell better stories? You need the right tools.
I’m so excited to share that I’ve started: The Story Toolbox 🧰
It’s a new newsletter series to help you find, shape and share your stories, whether for speaking, writing, or everyday conversations.
www.seckington.com/the-story-to...
I’m so excited to share that I’ve started: The Story Toolbox 🧰
It’s a new newsletter series to help you find, shape and share your stories, whether for speaking, writing, or everyday conversations.
www.seckington.com/the-story-to...
The Story Toolbox - Issue #1
I've been wondering how to reboot this newsletter/blog and share more useful content with you all. So, over the next few weeks, I'll be starting a few new recurring series. Starting with this one!
We...
www.seckington.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Want to tell better stories? You need the right tools.
I’m so excited to share that I’ve started: The Story Toolbox 🧰
It’s a new newsletter series to help you find, shape and share your stories, whether for speaking, writing, or everyday conversations.
www.seckington.com/the-story-to...
I’m so excited to share that I’ve started: The Story Toolbox 🧰
It’s a new newsletter series to help you find, shape and share your stories, whether for speaking, writing, or everyday conversations.
www.seckington.com/the-story-to...
It's been a while since I wrote one of these Monthly Roundups, but it's been nice to take a step back and reflect on the past few months.
What have your highlights for the past few months been? I'd love to know what stories you've explored and loved 🫶
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
What have your highlights for the past few months been? I'd love to know what stories you've explored and loved 🫶
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
Monthly Roundup - March 2025
Oops. I did it again. It’s been 3 months since I last wrote something here. Time flies when you’re busy, and writing is an easy task to get the backseat.
I can’t complain, though; it’s been a perfect...
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April 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's been a while since I wrote one of these Monthly Roundups, but it's been nice to take a step back and reflect on the past few months.
What have your highlights for the past few months been? I'd love to know what stories you've explored and loved 🫶
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
What have your highlights for the past few months been? I'd love to know what stories you've explored and loved 🫶
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
I’m giving a keynote at #jsday in Bologna next week! I’ll be doing my Developing Resilience talk, all about emotional agility.
Want to see my talk? Both in-person and online tickets are still available!
Also: please send me recommendations for things to do (restaurants, sights, etc) in Bologna!
Want to see my talk? Both in-person and online tickets are still available!
Also: please send me recommendations for things to do (restaurants, sights, etc) in Bologna!
March 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I’m giving a keynote at #jsday in Bologna next week! I’ll be doing my Developing Resilience talk, all about emotional agility.
Want to see my talk? Both in-person and online tickets are still available!
Also: please send me recommendations for things to do (restaurants, sights, etc) in Bologna!
Want to see my talk? Both in-person and online tickets are still available!
Also: please send me recommendations for things to do (restaurants, sights, etc) in Bologna!
I’m at #SotB2025 today! It’s been brilliant so far: so many good talks inspiring me to try out some stuff again. I really should take some time to build the game idea I have 🥰
Come say hi during the final break or afterparty if you’re here too and want to catchup!
Come say hi during the final break or afterparty if you’re here too and want to catchup!
March 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I’m at #SotB2025 today! It’s been brilliant so far: so many good talks inspiring me to try out some stuff again. I really should take some time to build the game idea I have 🥰
Come say hi during the final break or afterparty if you’re here too and want to catchup!
Come say hi during the final break or afterparty if you’re here too and want to catchup!
Reposted by Melinda Seckington
This year’s State of the Browser #SotB2025 is 4 weeks this Saturday!
Tickets are selling faster this month than all the prior months together.
We don’t have discounts, instead we let you choose how much to pay with a suggested price and a minimum price.
2025.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
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Tickets are selling faster this month than all the prior months together.
We don’t have discounts, instead we let you choose how much to pay with a suggested price and a minimum price.
2025.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
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Tickets | State of the Browser
More information and buying options for tickets.
2025.stateofthebrowser.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This year’s State of the Browser #SotB2025 is 4 weeks this Saturday!
Tickets are selling faster this month than all the prior months together.
We don’t have discounts, instead we let you choose how much to pay with a suggested price and a minimum price.
2025.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
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Tickets are selling faster this month than all the prior months together.
We don’t have discounts, instead we let you choose how much to pay with a suggested price and a minimum price.
2025.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
1/n
We’re organising another LeadDev London Meetup on March 6th!
Join us for an evening of great conversations, lightning talks, and networking over drinks and nibbles.
RSVP on Meetup before all the tickets are gone!
meetu.ps/e/NSl4y/XDfx/i
Join us for an evening of great conversations, lightning talks, and networking over drinks and nibbles.
RSVP on Meetup before all the tickets are gone!
meetu.ps/e/NSl4y/XDfx/i
February 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We’re organising another LeadDev London Meetup on March 6th!
Join us for an evening of great conversations, lightning talks, and networking over drinks and nibbles.
RSVP on Meetup before all the tickets are gone!
meetu.ps/e/NSl4y/XDfx/i
Join us for an evening of great conversations, lightning talks, and networking over drinks and nibbles.
RSVP on Meetup before all the tickets are gone!
meetu.ps/e/NSl4y/XDfx/i
It's time for another Monthly Roundup post!
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
I ended up missing the September and October ones, mostly cause of how hectic and challenging the past few months have been. But I'm happy that I got to catchup and write this.
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
I ended up missing the September and October ones, mostly cause of how hectic and challenging the past few months have been. But I'm happy that I got to catchup and write this.
Monthly Roundup - November 2024
Hello again. It's been a while. I didn't mean to not blog for 2 months, but it's been a busy and challenging few months. I always knew October would be extra busy cause of the amount I was travelling ...
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December 4, 2024 at 11:07 AM
It's time for another Monthly Roundup post!
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
I ended up missing the September and October ones, mostly cause of how hectic and challenging the past few months have been. But I'm happy that I got to catchup and write this.
www.seckington.com/monthly-roun...
I ended up missing the September and October ones, mostly cause of how hectic and challenging the past few months have been. But I'm happy that I got to catchup and write this.
This is why I love doing my workshops! It’s great to see attendees take what I’ve taught and put it into practice! Can’t wait to see what talk proposals they all come up with now.
The past few days I've been putting together ideas for a conference talk — prompted by a fantastic workshop from @mseckington.bsky.social.
I am SO excited y'all. This is the easiest and smoothest an idea has come together, really looking forward to seeing where it goes!
I am SO excited y'all. This is the easiest and smoothest an idea has come together, really looking forward to seeing where it goes!
December 2, 2024 at 8:34 AM
This is why I love doing my workshops! It’s great to see attendees take what I’ve taught and put it into practice! Can’t wait to see what talk proposals they all come up with now.
I love being able to organise regular karaoke evenings now with friends! Yesterday’s one was again so much.
I also can notice how much better my voice is getting, just by regularly singing for a few hours and not being afraid to just try different and unexpected songs.
I also can notice how much better my voice is getting, just by regularly singing for a few hours and not being afraid to just try different and unexpected songs.
November 30, 2024 at 8:17 AM
I love being able to organise regular karaoke evenings now with friends! Yesterday’s one was again so much.
I also can notice how much better my voice is getting, just by regularly singing for a few hours and not being afraid to just try different and unexpected songs.
I also can notice how much better my voice is getting, just by regularly singing for a few hours and not being afraid to just try different and unexpected songs.
I’ll be heading to the Fractional Consultant Community Unconference this evening! Anyone else I know attending?
The theme for this one is generating leads and overcoming constraints, so I’m looking forward to some interesting discussions.
The theme for this one is generating leads and overcoming constraints, so I’m looking forward to some interesting discussions.
November 27, 2024 at 4:52 PM
I’ll be heading to the Fractional Consultant Community Unconference this evening! Anyone else I know attending?
The theme for this one is generating leads and overcoming constraints, so I’m looking forward to some interesting discussions.
The theme for this one is generating leads and overcoming constraints, so I’m looking forward to some interesting discussions.
Reposted by Melinda Seckington
This is a good reminder that not everyone is looking forward to thanksgiving and the holidays.
Some don’t like being with that many people; some have no family; some have no contact to family whether by their choice or not. This is not easy with all the norms.
Be kind to yourself and to others
Some don’t like being with that many people; some have no family; some have no contact to family whether by their choice or not. This is not easy with all the norms.
Be kind to yourself and to others
Are we doing #JoinIn over here this year?
I enjoyed it over on the birdsite back in the day. If you're not familiar it was a hashtag people could use to have chats/get support/find joy over the holidays when they were alone (during lockdown), or generally found holidays difficult.
I enjoyed it over on the birdsite back in the day. If you're not familiar it was a hashtag people could use to have chats/get support/find joy over the holidays when they were alone (during lockdown), or generally found holidays difficult.
November 27, 2024 at 2:55 PM
This is a good reminder that not everyone is looking forward to thanksgiving and the holidays.
Some don’t like being with that many people; some have no family; some have no contact to family whether by their choice or not. This is not easy with all the norms.
Be kind to yourself and to others
Some don’t like being with that many people; some have no family; some have no contact to family whether by their choice or not. This is not easy with all the norms.
Be kind to yourself and to others
My talk about refactoring your behaviours from #Oredev is now live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtyY...
In this talk, Refactor Yourself, I share how the principles of refactoring can inspire us to change the habits and behaviours we want to improve.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtyY...
In this talk, Refactor Yourself, I share how the principles of refactoring can inspire us to change the habits and behaviours we want to improve.
Melinda Seckington - Refactor Yourself!
YouTube video by Øredev Conference
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November 27, 2024 at 10:44 AM
My talk about refactoring your behaviours from #Oredev is now live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtyY...
In this talk, Refactor Yourself, I share how the principles of refactoring can inspire us to change the habits and behaviours we want to improve.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtyY...
In this talk, Refactor Yourself, I share how the principles of refactoring can inspire us to change the habits and behaviours we want to improve.
Struggling to write a talk proposal that gets noticed?
Here’s a tip we’ll cover in my upcoming workshop: focus on the key takeaways for your audience.
What is it that the audience will learn? Write your proposal with that framing in mind.
Here’s a tip we’ll cover in my upcoming workshop: focus on the key takeaways for your audience.
What is it that the audience will learn? Write your proposal with that framing in mind.
November 26, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Struggling to write a talk proposal that gets noticed?
Here’s a tip we’ll cover in my upcoming workshop: focus on the key takeaways for your audience.
What is it that the audience will learn? Write your proposal with that framing in mind.
Here’s a tip we’ll cover in my upcoming workshop: focus on the key takeaways for your audience.
What is it that the audience will learn? Write your proposal with that framing in mind.
Reposted by Melinda Seckington
A quick reminder to start the week: Psychological safety is often misunderstood—it’s not about creating a permanent comfort zone 🛋️ for everyone in the team. Instead, it’s about fostering an environment where people feel safe enough to step out of their comfort zones.
November 25, 2024 at 1:57 PM
A quick reminder to start the week: Psychological safety is often misunderstood—it’s not about creating a permanent comfort zone 🛋️ for everyone in the team. Instead, it’s about fostering an environment where people feel safe enough to step out of their comfort zones.
Encouraged myself to get back to the gym today! Did a light 20 minute cycle and feels good to start it up again.
If you need some motivation to do so as well: you can do it!
If you need some motivation to do so as well: you can do it!
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Encouraged myself to get back to the gym today! Did a light 20 minute cycle and feels good to start it up again.
If you need some motivation to do so as well: you can do it!
If you need some motivation to do so as well: you can do it!
If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out in tech, go see Wicked!
As a huge theatre geek, I’ve loved musicals all my life, and Wicked is one of my favourite shows. Having seen the movie version this weekend, I’m just so happy that more people get to see Elphaba’s story.
As a huge theatre geek, I’ve loved musicals all my life, and Wicked is one of my favourite shows. Having seen the movie version this weekend, I’m just so happy that more people get to see Elphaba’s story.
November 25, 2024 at 10:36 AM
If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out in tech, go see Wicked!
As a huge theatre geek, I’ve loved musicals all my life, and Wicked is one of my favourite shows. Having seen the movie version this weekend, I’m just so happy that more people get to see Elphaba’s story.
As a huge theatre geek, I’ve loved musicals all my life, and Wicked is one of my favourite shows. Having seen the movie version this weekend, I’m just so happy that more people get to see Elphaba’s story.
Hello Bluesky! Haven’t been active on here much but it seems like folks are finally moving over here, so hi again!
November 19, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Hello Bluesky! Haven’t been active on here much but it seems like folks are finally moving over here, so hi again!
Excited to be at #ProductCon today! Anyone else I know also here? Let me know if you want to meetup during the break!
February 20, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Excited to be at #ProductCon today! Anyone else I know also here? Let me know if you want to meetup during the break!
Started playing Deathloop yesterday and it’s exactly what I wanted from a Dishonored followup! Dishonored 2 is one of the few games I’ve played multiple times through, fully explored/unlocked everything and learnt how to speed run. And Deathloop leans into all those aspects in such a brilliant way!
October 21, 2023 at 7:56 AM
Started playing Deathloop yesterday and it’s exactly what I wanted from a Dishonored followup! Dishonored 2 is one of the few games I’ve played multiple times through, fully explored/unlocked everything and learnt how to speed run. And Deathloop leans into all those aspects in such a brilliant way!
Excited to share my new website! seckington.com
You'll be able to find my latest blog posts there, and subscribe to get email updates. I'm hoping to be adding more content over there, including things like engineering management templates and guides.
You'll be able to find my latest blog posts there, and subscribe to get email updates. I'm hoping to be adding more content over there, including things like engineering management templates and guides.
Melinda Seckington
Articles on engineering management and speaker coaching
seckington.com
October 17, 2023 at 4:10 PM
Excited to share my new website! seckington.com
You'll be able to find my latest blog posts there, and subscribe to get email updates. I'm hoping to be adding more content over there, including things like engineering management templates and guides.
You'll be able to find my latest blog posts there, and subscribe to get email updates. I'm hoping to be adding more content over there, including things like engineering management templates and guides.