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OvercommittedEp. 18 | Navigating Mentorship in Tech Internships with Alec Breton, Cole Hartman, and Doris WangSummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Erika, Bethany, and Brittany Ellich interview Alec Breton, Cole Hartman, and Doris Wang, a mentor and two summer interns from GitHub, to discuss the importance of mentorship in tech internships. They explore what defines a successful internship, the structure of the internship program, and the dynamics of mentorship relationships. The conversation also delves into the significance of psychological safety in fostering a productive learning environment, the balance between using AI tools and personal learning, and offers advice for aspiring interns and mentors. The episode concludes with a fun...2025-07-2933 minOvercommittedEp. 17 | Empowering Women in Tech with Jennifer HarrisSummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Jonathan Tamsut and co-hosts Brittany Ellich and Bethany engage in a deep conversation with Jennifer Harris, founder and CEO of Technology Management Concepts. They explore Jennifer's journey into entrepreneurship, the evolution of her role as a CEO, and the unique challenges faced by women in tech. The discussion touches on imposter syndrome, the importance of networking, and the dynamics of gender in the workplace, particularly in relation to AI and technology. Jennifer shares valuable insights and advice for women in tech, emphasizing the need for self-advocacy and the...2025-07-2243 minOvercommittedEp. 16 | Understanding Software Availability with Ross BrodbeckSummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, Brittany Ellich and her co-hosts engage with Ross Brodbeck, a software engineer at GitHub, to explore the critical topic of software availability. They discuss the definitions of availability, reliability, and uptime, and delve into frameworks for improving availability in software systems. The conversation covers proactive versus reactive approaches to availability, the business impact of availability, and the hidden costs associated with downtime. Ross shares insights on creating effective availability programs, the role of incident commanders, and emerging technologies that may shape the future of availability in software engineering. The...2025-07-1544 min
The Heidi St. John PodcastThe Trap of Overcommitted Parenting with Leslie NunneryIs your family schedule stressing you out? Today, I’m talking with Leslie Nunnery about the ever-increasing number of moms who are experiencing “overcommitment burnout.” We’ll discuss the signs that a family might be overcommitted, and help parents recognize the difference between good activities and God-ordained priorities.Leslie Nunnery | teachthemdiligently.net/heidiPrime Sponsor: No matter where you live, visit the Functional Medical Institute online today to connect with Drs Mark and Michele Sherwood. Go to homeschoolhealth.com to get connected and see some of my favorites items. Use c...2025-07-1456 minOvercommittedEp. 15 | Q2 Goals RetrospectiveSummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Jonathan, Brittany, and Erika reflect on their goals for the second quarter, sharing successes and challenges. They discuss lessons learned, personal growth, and strategies for improvement. The conversation also touches on their personal interests and hobbies, culminating in an exciting announcement about the launch of the new tech book club.TakeawaysSetting specific goals can lead to increased productivity.Tracking progress helps in achieving reading goals.Adapting to life changes is crucial for maintaining focus...2025-07-0835 min
Grow Like A MotherWhat’s Your Boundary Type? A New Way to Reclaim Time & EnergyBoundaries aren’t just about saying no, they’re about knowing yourself.Today Jill sits down with life coach and boundary expert Steph Koenig to explore a fresh, personality-driven approach to setting better boundaries - without the guilt. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overcommitted, or unsure how to protect your time and energy without burning bridges, this one’s for you.Steph introduces her signature framework: The Four Boundary Confidence Types: The Explorer, The Architect, The Juggler, and The Trailblazer. You’ll learn how your personal style shapes the way you set (or struggle to set) bo...2025-07-0323 minOvercommittedEp. 14 | Mastering pull requestsSummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, the hosts discuss the intricacies of pull requests, focusing on the reviewer mindset, crafting effective pull requests, and managing the review workflow. They share insights from Brittany's recent conference experience and delve into best practices for both reviewing and creating pull requests. The conversation highlights the importance of communication within teams, the impact of reviews, and the balance between thoroughness and efficiency in the review process. The episode concludes with a light-hearted discussion on pet peeves and positive aspects of PR reviews.Takeaways2025-07-0132 minOvercommittedEp. 13 | AI 2027: Will AI take my job?SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Jonathan Tamsut, Brittany Ellich, Bethany, and Erika delve into the predictions made by the AI Futures Project regarding the future of artificial intelligence by 2027. They discuss the potential for AI to self-improve, the implications of an AI arms race, and the importance of regulation in ensuring safe AI development. The conversation also touches on the risks of AI misalignment with human values, the future of work in an AI-driven world, and the influence of corporate interests on AI regulation. The hosts conclude by assessing the probability of existential...2025-06-2435 minOvercommittedEp. 12 | Maximizing time at tech conferences and eventsSummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany Ellich, Jonathan Tamsut, Bethany Janos, and Erika discuss their experiences with tech events, including how to choose which events to attend, strategies for networking, maximizing time at conferences, and the value of speaking and volunteering. They share personal anecdotes and tips for making the most out of these opportunities while also addressing the challenges of social anxiety and the importance of setting boundaries. The conversation wraps up with some light-hearted unpopular opinions about tech events.LinksGopherconMicrosoft build...2025-06-1828 minOvercommittedEp. 11 | Thinking in Systems - Book Club RecapSummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Brittany, and Erika discuss their experiences with the book 'Thinking in Systems' by Donella Meadows. They explore the concepts of systems thinking and its applications in software engineering, team dynamics, and societal issues. The conversation delves into the importance of feedback loops, user experience, and the impact of organizational structures on individual performance. The hosts also reflect on their book club experience, sharing insights on how to foster engaging discussions and learning opportunities.LinksThinking...2025-06-1034 minOvercommittedEp.10 | Collaborating with product with Hirsch SinghalThis week the crew chats with Hirsch Singhal, Staff Product Manager at GitHub, about effective collaboration between product and engineering. LinksHirsch Singhal's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hpsin.netHirsch Singhal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirsch-singhal/Domain-Driven Design: https://www.amazon.com/Domain-Driven-Design-Tackling-Complexity-Software/dp/0321125215 HostsOvercommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyheadJonathan Tamsut: https://jtamsut.substack.com 2025-06-0327 minOvercommittedEp. 9 | Learning how to learnThe crew chat about what we're learning right now and how we learn.LinksPARA: https://fortelabs.com/blog/para/The Art of Visual Design: https://www.artofvisualdesign.com/ Math Academy: https://www.mathacademy.com/Deep Learning from scratch: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/deep-learning-from/9781492041405/Kaggle competitions: https://www.kaggle.com/A Philosophy of Software Design: https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/a-philosophy-of-software-design-review/ The Feynman Technique: https://fs.blog/feynman-technique/The Bradfield School: csprimer.comExecute program: https://www.executeprogram.com/ NotebookLM from Google: https://notebooklm.google.com/ The Software Engineer's Guidebook: https://www.engguidebook.c...2025-05-2734 minOvercommittedEp. 8 | Technical Debt PrioritizationThe crew chat about what tech debt is and how we have prioritized it in the past.HostsOvercommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead2025-05-2023 minOvercommittedEp. 7 | Decision makingThe crew chat about how we make decisions and prioritize things as software engineers.LinksClean ArchitectureOne-way vs. Two-way door decisionsSam Altman: "The most important thing is deciding what to work on"Architecture Decision RecordsMoSCoW PrioritizationHostsOvercommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyheadJonathan Tamsut: https://jtamsut.substack.com 2025-05-1329 minOvercommittedEp. 6 | How we build things - tools, tips, and tricksThe crew chat about our current toolset for building things as software engineers. Tips and tricks for staying on track and building things with our teams!LinksJaegerVisual Studio Live ShareOvercommitted on BlueskyHostsOvercommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead2025-05-0636 min
Nursing the SystemThe Power of No: How to Make an Impact without OvercommittingWelcome back! This week we’re diving into something that high achievers (like me and probably you) struggle with: saying no. If you’ve ever found yourself overcommitted, running on empty, or constantly feeling like the "go-to person," this episode is for you.We’re unpacking why we struggle to say no, how to filter what you say yes to, and why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s strategic leadership. If you’ve been stuck in overcommitment mode, let’s shift into something more sustainable.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:T...2025-05-0527 minOvercommittedEp. 5 | The ethics of AI for software engineersThe crew gets philosophical about the ethics of building Artificial Intelligence systems. Are software engineers going to be replaced? Is it ethical to build AI systems?LinksSuperintelligenceBlog: Less WrongZizian cultThinking in SystemsDwarkesh Patel podChatGPT Medical Diagnosis StudyMCP Server Claude Desktop TutorialMCP PodcastOvercommitted on BlueskyHostsOvercommitted.devBrittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyheadJonathan Tamsut: https://jtamsut.substack.com 2025-04-2938 minOvercommittedEp. 4 | How we use AI as software engineersThe crew chat about our experience using AI right now as software engineers (which is subject to change even by the time this episode airs). Including an overview of our current thoughts on the AI landscape, what tools we use for which tasks, and our thoughts on what we are excited about for the future!LinksThe S in MCP Stands for SecurityBook: The Scaling EraOvercommitted on BlueskyHostsOvercommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyheadJonathan Tamsut: https://jtamsut...2025-04-2234 minOvercommittedEp. 3 | Onboarding to a new codebaseIn this episode, the group chats about a recent GitHub Blog post from Brittany about How GitHub engineers onboard to a new codebase, including how they prefer to get up to speed on a new team.Links: https://github.blog/developer-skills/application-development/how-github-engineers-learn-new-codebases/Hosts:Bethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyheadJonathan Tamsut: https://jtamsut.substack.com/2025-04-1522 minOvercommittedEp.2 | Q1 Goals RetrospectiveOn this episode the crew of GitHub engineers reviews their goals for the first quarter and discusses their plans for the second quarter of 2025. Links mentioned12 week yearAtomic habitsHabit kitObsidian templateGodel Escher BockThinking in SystemsPartifulFind the hostsBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comJonathan Tamsut: https://jtamsut.substack.com2025-04-0827 minOvercommittedEp. 1 | Imposter SyndromeOn this episode the crew gets personal talking about imposter syndrome. Links mentionedhttps://howwefeel.org/https://www.everywoman.com/my-development/quiz-there-are-5-kinds-imposter-syndrome-which-one-yours/ Find the hostsBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com/Eggyhead: https://github.com/eggyheadJonathan Tamsut: https://jtamsut.substack.com/ 2025-03-2530 min
Life Lived BetterEpisode 126: Breaking Free from OvercommitmentBreaking Free from Overcommitment: How to Reclaim Your Time and EnergyAre you part of the 60% of people who take on more than they can accomplish? Do you find yourself saying "yes" to everything, only to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin? In this episode, Joseph and Paula are tackling the habit of overcommitment—why we do it, how it affects our well-being, and, most importantly, how to stop.Join us as we explore: The hidden reasons behind overcommitting The impact of overcommitment Practical strategies for setting priorities and saying “no” withou...2025-03-0619 min
Magic SeedsEp 87: Are You a "Yes" Mess?Join hosts Laura and Dr. Adam Gries on this episode of the Magic Seeds Podcast, where we explore the exhausting and messy world of "Yes." This episode is for anyone who finds themselves overcommitted, overwhelmed, and saying "yes" to things they don’t want to do—or even for those curious about why people do it. Together, we break down the reasons behind people-pleasing, discuss the toll it takes, and share practical strategies for reclaiming your time, energy, and confidence.
You'll learn how to identify if you're a "Yes-Mess," understand why the habit of saying "yes" can take...2025-02-1327 min
Wise Effort5 Reasons Why You Are Overcommitted and UnderinvolvedIn this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores the paradox of feeling overcommitted yet under involved. She talks about the psychological and contextual reasons behind the paradox, including the myths of normalcy, the craving for more, the impact of our limiting stories, the avoidance of discomfort, and the misalignment with our values. Finally, she encourages listeners to destroy the concept of 'normal' and embrace their unique paths.LISTEN AND LEARN REASONS WHY YOU’RE OVERCOMMITTED AND UNDER INVOLVED Reason 1: The Myth of NormalcyReason 2: Holding On Too TightReason 3: Stuck in a StoryReason 4: Running fro...2024-11-0433 min
Empire Building234. Steps to Fix and Avoid OvercommittingAs women, especially Empire Builders, we are at high risk of being overcommitted. It’s even considered normal for a lot of us, but we should expect better for our lives. Our lives should be filled with rest, family time, and enjoyment. In this episode, we cover how to step back from being overcommitted and how to avoid it moving forward.We talk about using a physical pen to paper and a color-coded highlighter scheduling system. We talk through how to back out, apologize, and ask for help. Most importantly, we talk about learning to say that wo...2024-09-0221 min
Staying Real About Faith & FamilyEasily Overcommitted?Join our conversation!Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Where do your commitments live? Over the course of my lifetime, I could have written “easily overcommitted” on numerous resumes. Praise the LORD, it wasn’t an option for me to check off.By trial and error, I’ve realized that misplaced commitmen...2024-07-1204 min