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Gen AI is out, Agentic is In: Reflections from IBC 2025
Walking into my very first IBC, I felt both excited and curious about what the world’s biggest media and tech conference would bring. I’d...
Jessica Dowdall
Sep 223 min read
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The Power of 'Not Yet' & Pouring from an empty cup
I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately on how we navigate the inevitable bumps in the road, both in our careers and, well, life in...
Jessica Dowdall
May 83 min read
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Finding Light & Resilience Towards your dream
My incredible friend Kora has launched Kuotes (@Kuotes_London) a clothing line that beautifully merges fashion with empowering quotes. I...
Jessica Dowdall
Mar 282 min read
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The Power of Allyship in STEM: A Reflection
Be an Ally. Build bridges, lift others up, and make space for everyone at the table. The power of Allyship isn’t just changing someone’s...
Jessica Dowdall
Dec 28, 20243 min read
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Embracing Change and Navigating Uncertainty: Thriving in an Unpredictable World
"The only thing that is constant is change — Heraclitus" In this crazy world that we live in.. I know one thing at least, change is the...
Jessica Dowdall
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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20 Unconscious Biases Shaping Your Interview
As an ex-Amazonian, I've found the Amazon interview process to be inspiring, exemplary, not only in its rigorous evaluation of skills and...
Jessica Dowdall
Feb 26, 20245 min read
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Cultivating Excellence: A Guide to Establishing a Global Training and Enablement Program
In the interconnected world of today's business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the need for a cohesive and...
Jessica Dowdall
Feb 17, 20243 min read
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Navigating Diversity: Unraveling the Threads of Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct concepts that play crucial roles in...
Jessica Dowdall
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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Innovation Unleashed: Crafting Your Winning Strategy for Success
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to innovate is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Building an effective...
Jessica Dowdall
Feb 17, 20244 min read
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6 traits you can develop to become an inclusive leader
Over the years, I have done a lot of reading around how to be an inclusive leader which I try to put in to practice on a daily basis. So...
Jessica Dowdall
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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It's finally time for my own space
Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose or paint can manage to escape the madness,...
Jessica Dowdall
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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10 Top Tips to combat Imposter Syndrome
"I have been working in the tech Industry my whole life but I have never felt worthy to consider myself a "Women In Technology" I...
Jessica Dowdall
Jul 18, 20225 min read
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Driving diversity & Inclusion In Recruitment: Women Rock (SR2)
GUEST BLOG // SR2 RECRUITMENT WOMEN ROCK Jamie first connected with Jessica on LinkedIn just before Christmas and was blown away by quite...
Jessica Dowdall
Jul 17, 20221 min read
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IWD 2021 - 50 ways to fight bias
Happy International Women's Day everyone! Countless remarkable women have played a pivotal role in shaping my life, and today is...
Jessica Dowdall
Jul 9, 20222 min read
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Embracing Impostor syndrome as a woman in technology
GUEST BLOG // WARRIORWOMENCOLLECTIVE “Own your insecurities, embrace the fear of the unknown, have courage to get stuck in and own your...
Jessica Dowdall
Jul 2, 20225 min read
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How to build Innovation in the Cloud using Design Thinking
We had a complex problem, we explored said problem, we used design thinking tools to come up with crazy ideas, we picked the most bizarre...
Jessica Dowdall
May 29, 20224 min read
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Industry Seminar Series at Cardiff University
So excited for my first official external speaking engagement with Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd after officially becoming...
Jessica Dowdall
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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Building Resilience with COVID19: How to nurture yourself & virtual team
In hard times, we need to remain calm, stay sane, virtually collaborate and keep our loved ones safe. Nevertheless, we can't lose sight...
Jessica Dowdall
Jul 1, 20213 min read
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Stress Awareness Month 2021
April signifies the 29th Stress Awareness Month—an annual initiative focused on raising public awareness about the root causes and...
Jessica Dowdall
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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World Mental Health Day 2020: Helping others through contagious positivity
1 in 4 people experience mental health problems every year. Shockingly, men account for three-quarters of UK deaths by suicide. You never...
Jessica Dowdall
Oct 10, 20201 min read
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