Going to War with Burnout - Less Hours Isn't Your Only Option

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast 🤯 Developer Burnout: It’s More Than Just Working Less 🤯 Let’s face it, being a developer is demanding. We’re constantly learning, problem-solving, and adapting to new technologies. But what happens when that constant pressure starts to take its toll? We start to talk about burnout. But often, the advice we hear – “just work less!” – feels simplistic and doesn’t quite address the root of the problem. ...

October 27, 2025 · 4 min

The Good and Bad of Choosing Measurements - Traps and Opportunities of Measuring What Matters

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast The Trap of Measurement: Why What You Measure Isn’t Always What You Manage 🚀 Have you ever heard the phrase, “What gets measured gets managed?” It’s a common refrain in leadership, echoing through engineering teams and beyond. While seemingly straightforward, this principle holds a hidden complexity. Today, we’re diving deep into why simply measuring something isn’t enough – and why it can even backfire. ...

October 17, 2025 · 3 min

Engage in Deliberate Practice to Level Up Your Engineering Leadership Skills

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast 🚀 Level Up Your Career: The Power of Deliberate Practice 👨‍💻 Are you feeling stuck in your tech career? Do you feel like you’re putting in the hours, but not seeing the real growth you desire? It’s time to ditch the idea that experience alone is enough and embrace a powerful technique: deliberate practice. In a recent Developer Tea presentation, Jonathan Catrell unpacked this concept, demonstrating how it can be a game-changer for engineers, tech leads, and managers alike. Let’s dive in! ...

October 7, 2025 · 4 min

Shift Your Locus of Control to Take Charge of Your Engineering Career

Presenters Jonathan Catrell Source Developer Tea podcast 🚀 Reclaim Your Agency: How Developers Can Take Control of Their Destiny 💡 As developers, we’re constantly problem-solving, building, and adapting. But how often do we consider our mindset and its impact on our success? The latest episode of Developer Tea dives deep into a powerful psychological concept: locus of control. It’s a game-changer for how we approach our careers and personal growth. Let’s explore! ...

October 2, 2025 · 3 min