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005 Stacy Kirk: Using the Agile Method to Break Your Limits

Sep 04, 201754 minEp. 5
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Episode description

Stacy Kirk is a software QA architect, coder, speaker and CEO of QualityWorks Consulting Group, an international firm that enables businesses to accelerate their software delivery at a fraction of the cost.

She has been a champion for quality and process innovation in software development for over 20 years. Her passion for diversity in technology led her to be a First Lego League Robotics coach as well as an advisor to youth-focused non-profits on technology integration.

She is a graduate of Stanford University and has shared her technical expertise at well-respected tech conferences like NodeSummit, Node.js Interactive, Agile DevOps East & West, MobileWonder Women in Tech and more. 

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Tactics to keep your business lean when in growth mode;
  • How to tell the difference between your gut and fear;
  • How to realise when you're playing small in your life;
  • How to engage your superpowers and overcome your weaknesses in business; and many more interesting topics.
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