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Episode 149: Guiding Education with Sheena O'Connell
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In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Sheena O'Connell, an educator and developer from South Africa who has been making waves in the Python education community. Sheena shares her journey from electrical engineering to founding Prelude, where she runs advanced Django learning sprints and teamwork training courses.
We explore the critical importance of soft skills in technical education, diving into Google's Project Aristotle and the five key factors that make teams effective: psychological safety, dependability, structure and clarity, meaning, and impact. Sheena provides fascinating insights into how cultural concepts like Ubuntu ("I am because we are") influence collaborative learning and professional development.
The conversation covers practical strategies for teaching both technical and soft skills to adult learners, the challenges of helping students transition from learning to professional environments, and how to build psychologically safe spaces that promote growth and learning.
We also discuss upcoming events including Django Con Africa in Tanzania and PyCon Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa, which Sheena is chairing.
Whether you're an educator, team leader, or developer interested in fostering better collaborative environments, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of technical education, cultural awareness, and team dynamics.
Key Topics Discussed
- Transitioning from technical roles to education
- Building effective coding bootcamps and adult learning programs
- The importance of soft skills in technical careers
- Google's Project Aristotle and team effectiveness
- Psychological safety and stereotype threat
- Cultural influences on learning and teamwork (Ubuntu philosophy)
- Managing the "desperation mindset" in learning environments
- Professional development and career transitions
- PyCon Africa and Django Con Africa
- Cross-cultural team dynamics and communication
Guests
Sheena O'Connell - Founder of Prelude, former educator at Umuzi, and chair of PyCon Africa 2025
Resources Mentioned
- Google's Project Aristotle
- The Culture Map (book on cultural differences in teams)
- Prelude Tech - Sheena's platform for Django courses and teamwork training
- PyCon Africa 2025 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Django Con Africa (Arusha, Tanzania)
- Ubuntu philosophy
- Umuzi (South African coding bootcamp)
Connect with Sheena
- Personal blog: sheenaoc.com
- Courses and training: Prelude TV
- PyCon Africa 2025: October, Johannesburg, South Africa
Wins and Fails of the Week
Sheena
- Win: Successfully running a teamwork course for Canonical with an international team
- Fail: All her plants fell onto the couch (and the subsequent cleanup)
Kelly
- Win: Attending ISTE conference in San Antonio, meeting previous podcast guests, and co-hosting a presentation
- Fail: Losing momentum on Anthony Shaw's GitHub course due to summer break
Sean
- Win: Being interviewed by media about AI coding tools and AWS Amazon Q
- Fail: Home server power supply failure during a lightning storm, breaking all home automations
Episode Notes
This episode provides valuable insights for educators at all levels, from K-12 teachers to corporate trainers. The discussion of soft skills, cultural awareness, and team dynamics offers practical strategies that can be applied in classrooms, coding bootcamps, and professional development settings.
The conversation highlights how technical education must go beyond coding skills to prepare students for successful careers, emphasizing the importance of communication, collaboration, and cultural competency in today's global technology landscape.
Special Guest: Sheena O'Connell.
150 episodes
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Description
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Sheena O'Connell, an educator and developer from South Africa who has been making waves in the Python education community. Sheena shares her journey from electrical engineering to founding Prelude, where she runs advanced Django learning sprints and teamwork training courses.
We explore the critical importance of soft skills in technical education, diving into Google's Project Aristotle and the five key factors that make teams effective: psychological safety, dependability, structure and clarity, meaning, and impact. Sheena provides fascinating insights into how cultural concepts like Ubuntu ("I am because we are") influence collaborative learning and professional development.
The conversation covers practical strategies for teaching both technical and soft skills to adult learners, the challenges of helping students transition from learning to professional environments, and how to build psychologically safe spaces that promote growth and learning.
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Whether you're an educator, team leader, or developer interested in fostering better collaborative environments, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of technical education, cultural awareness, and team dynamics.
Key Topics Discussed
- Transitioning from technical roles to education
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- The importance of soft skills in technical careers
- Google's Project Aristotle and team effectiveness
- Psychological safety and stereotype threat
- Cultural influences on learning and teamwork (Ubuntu philosophy)
- Managing the "desperation mindset" in learning environments
- Professional development and career transitions
- PyCon Africa and Django Con Africa
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Guests
Sheena O'Connell - Founder of Prelude, former educator at Umuzi, and chair of PyCon Africa 2025
Resources Mentioned
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- Prelude Tech - Sheena's platform for Django courses and teamwork training
- PyCon Africa 2025 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
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- Ubuntu philosophy
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Connect with Sheena
- Personal blog: sheenaoc.com
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Wins and Fails of the Week
Sheena
- Win: Successfully running a teamwork course for Canonical with an international team
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- Win: Attending ISTE conference in San Antonio, meeting previous podcast guests, and co-hosting a presentation
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Episode Notes
This episode provides valuable insights for educators at all levels, from K-12 teachers to corporate trainers. The discussion of soft skills, cultural awareness, and team dynamics offers practical strategies that can be applied in classrooms, coding bootcamps, and professional development settings.
The conversation highlights how technical education must go beyond coding skills to prepare students for successful careers, emphasizing the importance of communication, collaboration, and cultural competency in today's global technology landscape.
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