Jamila
Fynes
Director of Business Operations & Services at Dovetail Games
"The Power of the Pivot: Leading Fearlessly When You Don’t Have All the Answers"
"The Power of the Pivot: Leading Fearlessly When You Don’t Have All the Answers"
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Session: The Power of the Pivot: Leading Fearlessly When You Don’t Have All the Answers
After two decades in media and tech, I made a bold move of stepping into a senior leadership role in gaming, leading multi-functional, operations-heavy teams in areas I had never managed before.It was both exhilarating and uncomfortable, and it taught me that leadership today isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about curiosity, courage, and building trust in the unknown.
In this talk, I’ll share how I navigated imposter syndrome, learned to lead experts in disciplines outside my own, and discovered the real power of reinvention in my 40s. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies for leading across complexity and embracing career pivots as opportunities for growth, not setbacks.
This session is for anyone who’s ever felt “not ready” for the next level, and for every woman who’s quietly redefining what leadership looks like in tech.
Key Takeaways
- Leave with renewed confidence that leadership is a journey and not a checklist
- Tools for building trust and credibility across multifunctional teams
- Recognise how to frame imposter syndrome through curiosity and authenticity
Bio
Jamila Fynes is a seasoned operations leader currently serving as Director of Business Operations & Services at Dovetail Games, where she oversees multi-functional teams spanning UX/ player experience, Store Operations and Creative Services team.After more than 20 years in media and tech, she made a bold mid-career pivot into gaming, stepping into leadership roles outside her prior expertise and discovering new dimensions of courage, learning, and trust. Her journey represents the evolving face of leadership in tech: collaborative, curious, and unapologetically human.
A passionate advocate for women in leadership and career reinvention, Jamila now shares her experience through talks and mentoring, helping others lead authentically, learn continuously, and redefine success on their own terms.
