People Stack Podcast

Yes, I said it. Stress is a gift. In this episode, I show you how to embrace whatever stress you’re feeling, see the gift in it, and turn that into powerful career decisions and actions. And I promise the process I share is not the usual “just accept it” mumbo jumbo. We all feel stressed so I know every one of you is going to get value out of this one. Check out this episode right now!

How do you create a powerful resume that significantly increases your chances of landing your Hell Yes job? In this episode, we show you by revealing our top 10 pieces of terrible resume advice. I also explain why they’re terrible so you can start applying powerful, sustainable, proven strategies for creating your dream career. Check this one out right now!

Ready to take action in an entirely new way? In a way that’s sustainable, fun, fulfilling, and full of impact on the other side? To do this, you must first understand the paradox of action. In this episode, I explain what that is and what your next action should be to create your dream career and dream life. Enjoy this very practical episode filled with proven exercises to help you take the best actions possible!

It’s time to soar towards your career goals in 2024! How? By applying this principle: Action beats motivation What does this mean and how do you apply it in YOUR career so that you can finally create the tech career you truly deserve? Check out this podcast right now!

It’s hibernation season. It’s also the season to prepare for massive growth in the new year. In this episode, I define exactly what I mean by “hibernate” and “hyperspace.” I also give you several practical and tactical tools so you can begin making micro-habit changes starting TODAY! MASSIVE transformative changes are coming in 2024. Are you ready for them? ;) Listen to this one right now to prepare!

For this episode, Rob and I interviewed Jason Silver. He’s a startup advisor and his new book, “Quietly Crushing It” is coming out in Summer 2024. We talked about: Finding joy in doing the hard things - while you deliver MORE (not less) value Why your dream job is not something you “win,” it’s a practice How to add agency to everything you do as a leader Assumptions about sales - what it is and what’s it’s not Feedback: the good, the bad, and the ugly A simple strategy that’ll drastically reduce your decision-making stress How to persuade people to change their mindset Why “what do you think?” can be a terrible question The importance of gratitude This was an assumption-challenging conversation - even for us! Enjoy applying its valuable lessons Special Guest: Jason Silver.

How many more “drop everything!” crises can you handle right now? It’s probably your current load minus 1 (or minus 10). We live in an era of surrounded by overwhelm. And it’s overwhelming! How do you handle it like a badass leader so that you can intentionally create your dream career and dream life? Check out this episode for a simple, zero-cost, 3-step process that you can do TODAY to start optimizing your response to stress.

For this episode, Rob and I interviewed Shobana Radhakrishnan, Senior Director of Engineering at Google TV. We talked about: * Overcoming feeling “stupid” and asking “dumb” questions at large group meetings * Why women employees don’t need crutches * Building a culture of psychological safety (no, it doesn’t happen by accident) * Why taking ownership is the key to career and leadership growth * Why training job interviewers is of paramount importance * Dealing with fear and playing outside your comfort zone * Dealing with naysayers from a place of neutrality and confidence * The “Friday Night” problem and the problem with having way too many subscriptions * Why she chose a career in engineering instead of medicine This was a delightfully rich conversation that will inspire you to grow as a leader and as a human! Special Guest: Shobana Radhakrishnan.

Online courses - even with the best intentions - are self-improvement theater. And there’s nothing wrong with theater! What’s important is to understand what it can and cannot do for you. In this episode, I take a deep dive into online learning - what its value REALLY is, what it’s not, how to set yourself up for success when you take courses, and most importantly what to do AFTER. Grab your favorite note-taking tools and cuddle up with this podcast so that you can leverage the wealth of information that’s out there and turn it into your Hell Yes tech job, with your Hell Yes team, and your Hell Yes Salary. Enjoy!

For this episode, Rob and I interviewed Kathy Sebuck, Founder/CEO of Marchitecture and author of Waves of Change: Growth Mindset Tools for Connected Balance. We talked about: -What is a growth mindset and how do we know we’ve achieved it? -Why discovering our core values is so important -How to avoid weaponizing mindfulness and positivity -Why being color blind to red flags might be ruining your life -What adulting REALLY means (no, it’s not about paying bills or taking out the garbage) -How to give yourself permission to be your best self & conduct your own woo-woo choo-choo This episode was a blast to create and we hope it’s a blast for you to listen to! Check it out right now! Special Guest: Kathy Sebuck.

Some red flags are truly useless - like that colleague who always sends emails with “asap” in them and it’s never truly an emergency. But others are helpful. And if you ignore these red flags, your career will suffer. How do you know what red flags you’re ignoring that you shouldn’t be? And why bother, anyway? Why is it so important to be aware of what we’re tolerating? I explain all of this in this episode so that you can have a level of career & life clarity that you never had before… …and create your dreams from the most powerful place possible.

For this episode, Rob and I interviewed Dave Sobel, the host of the Business of Tech podcast (https://www.businessof.tech/). We talked about: The ins and outs of managed service providers (MSPs) and why they’re relevant to a growing number of people (yes, even you) Why the intersection of business and tech is the key to success for so many tech folks How to move from being a cost center to being a revenue generator The importance of being comfortable talking about money, money, money Risk management, IT security, and the mafia behind current tech threats Why education is the core offering for many tech companies How he became a full-time podcaster Enjoy this multi-layered, informative, and fun episode! Special Guest: Dave Sobel.

Even if it’s well-meaning, advice can be harmful. This goes for both giving and receiving advice. Why is it harmful and what do you do instead? I want you to empower yourself and others w/out treating them like robots… ...while you co-create all of the marvelous work & career & life outcomes you desire! Check this one out right now!

Stop treating your career like a seasonal gig. There’s no “perfect” time or season to land a new job or promotion. It’s time for you to treat your career with more intention and become a year-round badass career athlete! In this episode, I talk about why this is so important and how to make this shift so you can create your dream tech leadership job no matter what’s going on externally. Check this one out right away!

For this episode, I interviewed Marc Prine who is an I/O Psychologist with the management advisory firm MIP Consulting. We talked about: The good, bad, and ugly of employee monitoring systems How to REALLY build trust with team members Psychometric testing (and why Meyers Briggs & DISC are good for fun & games only) How to increase your confidence and executive presence The best way to hire (that’s backed by the scientific literature) How to fire with dignity How his “no asshole rule” helped him create his dream career Enjoy this valuable episode full of evidence-based leadership principles, strategies, and tactics. Special Guest: Marc Prine.

There are no quick answers to complex problems - including career problems. It’s never - “You just have to update your resume” or something similar. Also, there are no guarantees in life so why should we offer guarantees to you? In this episode, I explain exactly why we don’t offer money-back guarantees (like so many other coaches are doing right now)... …and more importantly, I explain why embracing your own agency - your own badass power - is the key to your career success. Tune in right now!

For this episode, Rob and I interviewed April Wensel, founder of Compassionate Coding. We talked about: * What her mission at Compassionate Coding is * Why compassion is so important * How leaders can create more compassionate organizations * Connection, communication across differences, & assertiveness * The roles of suffering and intuition in building compassion * How mindfulness and spirituality are important pieces to the compassion puzzle * Her honest answer to “is this your dream career?” Enjoy this multi-layered and useful episode! Special Guest: April Wensel.

It’s back-to-school time so let’s talk about books and online courses. Let’s get serious about what they can and cannot do. In this episode, I invite you to take an honest look at what you’re doing (and not doing) to intentionally create your dream tech career. And ask yourself: Are those books and online courses REALLY helping? Because they are NOT the key to career success. In this episode, I talk about what that key is. Enjoy!

In this episode of the People Stack Podcast, Rob sits down with author and consultant Avi Ben-Yosef to talk about: smaller teams with smaller egos leading teams worth leading leadership as a profession connecting tech teams more closely to business outcomes, and how that determines startup success how you actually gather REAL experience (not just years or lines on your resume) Enjoy this jam-packed episode! Special Guest: Aviv Ben-Yosef.

For this episode, Rob and I interviewed Josh Doody, a self-employed Salary Negotiation Coach who specializes in helping high earners get paid what they’re worth. We talked about: * Fearless Salary Negotiation * Pay Bands * Revealing Your Salary History * Salary Transparency * His money beliefs and definition of financial success * Why being a Salary Negotiation Coach is his dream career Enjoy this informative and eye-opening episode! Special Guest: Josh Doody.