Pause. Reflect. Respond: Practicing Self-Awareness in Open Source Work
Video Description
In open source work, we often focus on technical skills — but what about the human skills that help us show up fully and work sustainably? In this session, we’ll explore the role of self-awareness as a foundational skill for open source contributors, project maintainers, and team members alike.
Using material from a leadership mini-course developed by Addison Berry, CEO at Osio Labs, we’ll define internal self-awareness and distinguish it from mindfulness. You’ll learn how greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and values can help you:
- Make decisions that align with what truly matters to you
- Reduce stress and prevent burnout
- Improve how you collaborate and communicate with others
- Set boundaries and navigate conflict with intention
- Show up with more empathy — for yourself and your teammates
This session will include practical reflection prompts, a bit of neuroscience, and real-world examples from the Drupal community. You don’t need to be a manager or a team lead to benefit — just someone who wants to be more intentional and resilient in your work.
Audience:
Drupal contributors, open source maintainers, developers, designers, and community organizers who want to develop stronger emotional intelligence and work with more intention and clarity. No leadership title required.
Speaker: Amber Matz
Video updated 10-23-2025 to fix capture errors.
Using material from a leadership mini-course developed by Addison Berry, CEO at Osio Labs, we’ll define internal self-awareness and distinguish it from mindfulness. You’ll learn how greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and values can help you:
- Make decisions that align with what truly matters to you
- Reduce stress and prevent burnout
- Improve how you collaborate and communicate with others
- Set boundaries and navigate conflict with intention
- Show up with more empathy — for yourself and your teammates
This session will include practical reflection prompts, a bit of neuroscience, and real-world examples from the Drupal community. You don’t need to be a manager or a team lead to benefit — just someone who wants to be more intentional and resilient in your work.
Audience:
Drupal contributors, open source maintainers, developers, designers, and community organizers who want to develop stronger emotional intelligence and work with more intention and clarity. No leadership title required.
Speaker: Amber Matz
Video updated 10-23-2025 to fix capture errors.