​Becoming a manager is one of the hardest transitions in a career—especially for those who love deep, focused work and maybe even have an introverted streak. It requires an entirely different skill set and a shift in mindset, from individual contribution to enabling a team’s success.
In this conversation, we’ll explore what makes this transition so difficult, how to know if management is right for you, and how to advocate for yourself at every stage of your career.

We’ll discuss:
- The realities of stepping into a management role
- How to assess whether you’ll thrive as a manager
- Finding value in long-term impact
- Self-advocacy and getting to the next level in your career

​About Karin

​Karin Bothma is a senior software engineering manager with extensive experience in software development and leading engineering teams. She currently leads engineering teams at Yoco. When she’s not helping teams to reach their highest potential, she’s out on the trails with her Jack Russels or playing board games with friends.