Agile. Many engineers cringe at the word, associating it with overhead, planning, and formality—seemingly at odds with the flexibility needed to solve complex problems.

But what if I told you that you were actually born agile? I'm sure you’ll hate me, but stick around, and you might see I’m not that far off.

Agile isn’t just a business methodology; it mirrors how we naturally grow and learn. We start life without a plan, learning through trial, error, and support—just like our careers and projects. We iterate, refine, and adapt rather than having everything figured out from the start.

So why do engineers resist agile if it’s so innate? This talk explores that tension, uncovering how the same mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning you grew up with can help teams move past frustration and fully embrace agility.