Episodes

  • 357: Being a Developer Advocate at ServiceNow with Chuck Tomasi

    357: Being a Developer Advocate at ServiceNow with Chuck Tomasi
    Sep 10 2024

    Chuck Tomasi is a Developer Advocate at ServiceNow. He loves to share what he has learned with the developer community through blogs, videos, live streams, podcasts and books.

    Top 3 Career Tips

    1. The best time to make mistakes is early in your career.

    2. You need to learn how to deal with senior management.

    3. Invest in building and developing relationships.

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    35 mins
  • 356: You Need to Think Like Your Boss with Zhuoyue Wang

    356: You Need to Think Like Your Boss with Zhuoyue Wang
    Sep 3 2024

    Zhuoyue Wang is a senior software engineer on the space management team at Oracle. He’s the team lead for memory management in the database kernel.

    Top 3 Career Tips

    1. Identify your strengths and interests. Find your unique position within the industry. Distinguish yourself from others. Enable people to remember you because of your characteristics and expertise.

    2. Think like your boss. Find out what they care about. Understand their perspectives and try to anticipate their needs.

    3. It’s important to leverage your strengths but don’t overlook your weaknesses. Don’t allow your weaknesses to hold you back.

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    19 mins
  • 355: You Need to Develop a Strong Work Ethic with Opemipo Disu

    355: You Need to Develop a Strong Work Ethic with Opemipo Disu
    Aug 27 2024

    Opemipo Disu is an 18-year-old Developer Advocate, keynote speaker who has been featured in several publications. He aims to empower 500,000 developers through his keynote talks and tutorials, and has already spoken at 100+ tech conferences.

    Top 3 Career Tips

    1. Develop a strong work ethic. By doing so you will get noticed and make sure that people are aware of your achievements. This includes helping other people which you can do by contributing to communities.

    2. Don’t give up on your passion.

    3. When looking for a job, leverage your network connections. You never know when there might be an opportunity.

    Check out Opemipo’s YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@OpemiposThoughts

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    20 mins
  • 354: How to Keep Doing the Fun Stuff with Michael Frew

    354: How to Keep Doing the Fun Stuff with Michael Frew
    Aug 20 2024

    Michael Frew is a technology veteran with 20+ years of experience. He now acquires 6 and 7 figure software and SaaS companies that generate him a 7-figure pre-tax annual income.

    Top 3 Career Tips

    1. There is always the opportunity to acquire a business rather than start a new business. You can acquire an existing business from an entrepreneur when they’re looking to move onto the next thing. In 2024 many entrepreneurs are looking to start businesses around artificial intelligence and selling off businesses they currently own.

    2. Remember that the long-term goal is to be better every single time.

    3. Don’t fret if you feel like you’re not a good entrepreneur. You can be a good operator and still be successful with your own business.

    Check out Michael’s personal website - MichaelFrew.com

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    27 mins
  • 353: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough for a Successful Career in Tech with Dr. Kyle Elliott

    353: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough for a Successful Career in Tech with Dr. Kyle Elliott
    Aug 13 2024

    Dr. Kyle Elliott is confidant to many of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. He is a tech career coach, interview coach and job search expert.

    Kyle's Top 3 Career Tips

    1. Consistency is important. You need to put in the hard work. Spend time putting in effort and don’t look for a quick trick or shortcut to success. Be strategic and intentional on what you work on.

    2. Life begins outside your comfort zone.

    3. Find mentors both within and beyond tech who can support you along your career journey, serve as your sounding board and provide you with guidance and coaching. Mentorship is critical. Find people who are where you want to be in five, ten or twenty years from now.

    Check out Kyle’s website - CaffeinatedKyle.com

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    22 mins
  • 352: Be Bold, Be Brave and Go with Your Heart with Al Kingsley

    352: Be Bold, Be Brave and Go with Your Heart with Al Kingsley
    Aug 6 2024

    Al Kingsley has almost 30 years’ experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding, with a passion for education. He’s the CEO of EdTech company, NetSupport, and an EdTech author.

    Al's Top 3 Career Tips

    1. You are born with two eyes, two ears and one mouth. You should use them in appropriate proportions. You don’t need to be the first person to speak to prove your worth. Listen to others, assimilate their views and then share an insight.

    2. Stand your ground. If you’ve listened and absorbed and you genuinely believe that something is right don’t be scared to stand your ground.

    3. Be bold. Be Brave. Go with your heart. Don’t go with the obvious. Look for opportunities where you will be motivated and energized.

    Check out Al’s personal website - AlKingsley.com

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    31 mins
  • 351: Educate Develop Innovate and Inspire with Caroline Bedford

    351: Educate Develop Innovate and Inspire with Caroline Bedford
    Apr 30 2023
    In this week’s show, Phil talks to Caroline Bedford, the founder and creator of Digital Minds, an award-winning innovation programme. Her forte is embedding design thinking, future-focused skills and a creative mindset within traditional roles in the insurance and corporate tech worlds. Using her 30+ years of technology and specialty insurance experience, she brings to life discovery, ideation, innovation and cultural change within insurance organisations. She focuses her passion on developing career longevity and digital confidence across all ages and levels. And capability and curiosity in business practitioners of all roles. She has a deep-seated belief that to future-proof your career, an ever-agile Generalist approach to support industry and customer needs is the key to happy staff, happy leaders and happy clients Caroline talks to Phil about the value we can find in being as prepared as possible. She also discusses why it’s wise to accept opportunities when they arise and think about how to action them later. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP: We often find ourselves in situations that with a little thought, we may have been able to predict. The key to success is to be as prepared as possible for as many eventualities as possible. WORST CAREER MOMENT While working for a company, Caroline realized that she did not believe in the company itself or their product. This grated against her values, and proved that being congruent with your company’s mission is vital. CAREER HIGHLIGHT The day that EDII was incorporated was one of the biggest moments in Caroline’s career. Starting out on her own was life-changing. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T Diversity and inclusion in IT is becoming far more widespread, allowing for a greater wealth of talent and skill sets to enter the sector. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – It was a challenge What’s the best career advice you received? – Don’t wait until you need a network to build one. What’s the worst career advice you received? – You’ve started so you have to finish What would you do if you started your career now? – Caroline would delve deep into psychological behavior combined with human and technology. What are your current career objectives? – To create a model and seek partners globally. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Being able to raise great questions, improve energy and respect others How do you keep your own career energized? – Perpetual learning What do you do away from technology? – Caroline is a huge fan of science fiction. FINAL CAREER TIP If someone offers you an opportunity, always make sure you say yes first and then figure out how to do it later. BEST MOMENTS (10:31) – Caroline – “You can’t be inclusive by being exclusive” (12:24) – Caroline - “Practice your spontaneity” (13:30) – Caroline – “We need to make mistakes in order to learn” (15:10)– Caroline – “An interview is an opportunity for you to find out if they are a good fit for you” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_philburgess LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – CAROLINE BEDFORD Caroline Bedford is the founder and creator of Digital Minds, an award-winning innovation programme. Her forte is embedding design thinking, future-focused skills and a creative mindset within traditional roles in the insurance and corporate tech worlds. Using her 30+ years of technology and specialty insurance experience, she brings to life discovery, ideation, innovation and cultural change within insurance organisations. She focuses her passion on developing career longevity and digital confidence across all ages and levels. And capability and curiosity in business practitioners of all roles. She has a deep-seated belief that to future-proof your career, an ever-agile Generalist approach to support industry and customer needs is the key to happy staff, happy leaders and happy clients CONTACT THE GUEST – CAROLINE BEDFORD LinkedIn: https://...
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    30 mins
  • 350: You Should Always Negotiate Your Salary Offer with Brandon Bramley

    350: You Should Always Negotiate Your Salary Offer with Brandon Bramley
    Apr 24 2023
    In this week’s show, Phil talks to Brandon Bramley, the founder of The Salary Negotiator. Brandon provides professional job offer and salary negotiation coaching to help IT professionals navigate the job offer negotiation process confidently and earn higher compensation. He’s coached clients through hundreds of salary negotiations with companies ranging in size from small businesses and startups to some of the largest global corporations such as Google, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft. And he has a background in strategic negotiations, having worked in professional negotiation roles for companies including Amazon and American Airlines. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP Stay away from some of the myths that surround job offer negotiations. People are made to feel that they don’t have the leverage to negotiate, but this isn’t true. WORST CAREER MOMENT After making a big career move, Brandon realized that he had made a terrible mistake and decided to return to his previous job. Through this he learned to follow his instincts and understand that not all opportunities are a great fit in the end. CAREER HIGHLIGHT Upon negotiating his very first job offer, Brandon realized that it is a viable strategy, and built a successful business centering on it as a result. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T The fact that IT talent is being respected at last, and the additional benefits being brought in by companies in order to make sure that they secure the best people in their field. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Career progression took place naturally. What’s the best career advice you received? – If you’re a success then you will always follow opportunities What’s the worst career advice you received? – You should always stay at companies for a long time What would you do if you started your career now? – Brandon would look more into software engineering What are your current career objectives? – To become a better coach and negotiator, as well as provide more free resources. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Adopting a professional and friendly approach to negotiations. How do you keep your own career energized? – Sharing insights and learnings with academic institutions and their students. What do you do away from technology? – Skiing, hiking and travelling. FINAL CAREER TIP Switching jobs should not be scary – don’t be afraid to change if something isn’t working for you. BEST MOMENTS (4:28) – Brandon – “People should be negotiating their job offers, so they make sure they’re coming in at the low end of the band” (15:29) – Brandon - “Not all opportunities are the right fit” (21:25) – Brandon – “Successful people do not turn down opportunities” (27:08)– Brandon – “I didn’t know if I could negotiate, but I jumped out and did it!” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_philburgess LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – BRANDON BRAMLEY Brandon Bramley is the founder of The Salary Negotiator. He provides professional job offer and salary negotiation coaching to help IT professionals navigate the job offer negotiation process confidently and earn higher compensation. He’s coached clients through hundreds of salary negotiations with companies ranging in size from small businesses and startups to some of the largest global corporations such as Google, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft. And he has a background in strategic negotiations, having worked in professional negotiation roles for companies including Amazon and American Airlines. CONTACT THE GUEST – BRANDON BRAMLEY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbramley/ Website: https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com Course: https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/job-offer-negotiation-course Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/total-compensation-calculator Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalarynegotiator/
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    31 mins