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Why Successful People Lose Their Drive

Purpose, autonomy, mastery, and why you can’t rebuild them alone.

Why do successful people quietly lose their drive? Jenny Wong on purpose, autonomy, mastery and community, and how to rediscover meaningful work.

JWJenny Wong· VP of Technology, OVO
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Why Successful People Lose Their Drive

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Jenny Wong

Jenny Wong

VP of Technology, OVO

Jenny Wong is a technology leader with more than 20 years of experience building software, leading engineering organisations, and developing technical talent around the world. She has worked across 12 countries and more than 70 organisations, from global consultancies and Fortune 100 companies to fast-growing technology businesses, helping teams build large-scale SaaS platforms, data systems, and complex software products.

Passionate about purposeful leadership, Jenny believes technical excellence and human connection go hand in hand. Alongside her leadership career, she is a recognised conference speaker, mentor, and community contributor, sharing practical insights on engineering leadership, motivation, and continuous learning. Through her Purpose Compassframework, she helps technology professionals reconnect with purpose, build stronger careers, and deliberately create the communities that help them thrive.

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