Christian, husband, father, tennis fan, math nerd, lover of learning, technologist, and co-host of the Nerd Journey Podcast; Tweets = mine
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3 Feb 2025
What can you learn after co-hosting 300 #podcast episodes of a podcast focused on tech careers? It's become a healthy obsession.
#career @NerdJourney #vexpert #writing #layoffs
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22 Jan 2025
What makes a team lead / tech lead effective in their role? Marni Coffey calls transitioning to tech lead as the hardest leap, and her answer to the above might surprise you. @NerdJourney #vexpert #Leadership #LeadershipMatters #careeradvice
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4 Dec 2024
"At least I got to learn something." @DuncanYB takes this attitude even if he writes an article no one reads. Would you? This attitude of humility, to me is at the heart of the principal engineer / chief technologist role. The goals are bigger than any one action or job. #Career
3 Dec 2024
Part 2 of the Nerd Journey Podcast just got published, if you are interested in my story you can find it here: nerd-journey.com/next-level-…
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30 Nov 2024
Despite a fear of public speaking, @DuncanYB faced a room of 700 people for his first public presentation. In this episode, Duncan shares his learning process through writing, how he prepares for presentations, and why he continued presenting throughout his career.
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29 Nov 2024
I had the pleasure to join the Nerd Journey podcast, part 1 of the episode is available now. You can listen to it via their website, or via your favorite podcast app. nerd-journey.com/write-to-le…
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13 Nov 2024
If you're out there having a tough time right now due to #Layoffs, hang in there. This is @NerdJourney's most impactful layoff conversations with resources and practical tips to encourage and help. #vexpert #techlayoffs #reductioninforce #Careers
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2 Nov 2024
Impacted by a #layoff event? Here's a curated list of advice from HR pros, career coaches, burnout experts, and technologists who have been through it with practical tips for processing and moving forward.
#layoffs2024 #RIF #careeradvice @NerdJourney
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14 Oct 2024
If you want to hear passion and love for technology that will breathe excitement into others, listen to this great discussion with @TurboDad. What do you love about your job? #passion #career #love #TechCareers
8 Oct 2024
Got interviewed by @Networknerd_ on the @NerdJourney podcast! Loved diving into the subjects of how to maintain interest in your career & escape burnout. Also - Nick's show notes are the absolute best in the business. nerd-journey.com/sustained-i…
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20 Sep 2024
If you've been impacted by #layoffs, may this episode bring you hope, guidance, and some resources to help. @NerdJourney @Lizbconsult @realjobtalk #RIF #workforcereduction #jobseekers
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21 Aug 2024
If you're coming to @VMwareExplore US, I would encourage you to think on what's in it for your career. If you want to know and leverage the patterns of career progression in tech, find me in session #INVB2114LV. @NerdJourney @vExpert #vexpert #career
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4 Aug 2024
We’ve heard knowledge is power, but it’s also something that makes us money. What if you aren’t highlighting the most valuable knowledge you possess on your resume or in job interviews? Erik Gross shares The Most Valuable Knowledge Framework @NerdJourney
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29 Jul 2024
If you've been impacted by #layoffs2024, listen to advice from business psychologist Leanne Elliott of @TruthLiesWork. I cannot share this one enough based on recent events. #vexpert #layoffs #RIF @NerdJourney
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29 Jul 2024
How can the #Entrepreneur decide to keep pursuing an idea or change direction? Erik Gross shares his thoughts on tough decisions and 3 perspectives on #layoffs. #vexpert #Leadership
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3 Jul 2024
The technical exploration of @amyengineer continues in this part 2 of her career story from consulting, to public sector network engineer, and on to Fortinet. And we talk about how project management skills can help the technologist in all of these roles. #career @NerdJourney
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5 Jun 2024
When the company you once loved isn't that company any longer, what do you do? Nicholas Aronne lays down some great thoughts on assessing the value of our next job and why leaving a company makes sense. @NerdJourney #jobseekers #job #vexpert
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1 May 2024
When a Java developer made the business case to use #agile and #scrum at IBM, he became a product owner and project manager. Catch Nicholas Aronne's early career story on @NerdJourney @vExpert #productmanagement #developer
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18 Apr 2024
How is public speaking like going into a fight? To @iamlarryroberts, it's the same feeling of butterflies before and victory after. Listen to Larry's transition from technologist to podcaster, business owner, and speaker. @NerdJourney #Entrepreneurship
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11 Apr 2024
How have you overcome career challenges? When things don't turn out like we hoped it can create some dark times. @iamlarryroberts shares the story of struggle and then recovery with the support of caring people. @NerdJourney #struggle #career #hope
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2 Apr 2024
Focusing only on techniques doesn't teach us how to fight. We need techniques and concepts together. @iamlarryroberts joins @NerdJourney to share his @Toastmasters experience and progression to life as a tech trainer. #vexpert
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25 Mar 2024
The interim tech leader can teach us a lot about building rapport with a team and getting quick results. This EP also has a lot of tips for those looking to break into #cybersecurity. @NerdJourney #vexpert #CyberSecurityAwareness #Leadership
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10 Mar 2024
If you want to be a people leader, interim CIO/CISO Russell Swinney would tell you "management is war." Is that your path, or is individual contributor the way for you? @NerdJourney #vexpert #management #leadership #cio #CISO
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