Tech World Human Skills

Tech World Human Skills

Hosted by: Ben Pearce

The podcast all about helping you, in the tech world, develop your soft or professional skills. Each episode we share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology...

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EP27: The Reality Of Life As A Digital Nomad with Evie Brockwell

Evie Brockwell is a Product Coach, Podcaster and Digital Nomad.  In this episode she shares the reality of living the life of a Digital Nomad, whilst running a business as a Product Coach.  She shares the highs, the...
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EP26: Be A Person Not A Personal Brand with Scott Hanselman

In this episode, Ben interviews Scott Hanselman, a VP at Microsoft and a well-known figure in the tech world. They discuss Scott's background, the importance of empathy in the tech industry, and the power of...
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EP25: Social Mobility in Tech with Neil Marley

Summary Neil Marley is the CEO of Qualyfi. But his background isn't what you might expect. In this episode we talk through the challenge of Social Mobility, what we can do in tech to help, and what led Neil to...
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EP24: Using Story Arcs To Engage Stakeholders with Mark Green

Summary Mark Green is host of the popular "Two PreSales in a Pod" podcast, he's the Master of Ceremonies at the Demofest Events and Director of Pre-Sales and Buyer Enablement at Consensus.  In this episode we talk...
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EP23: Lessons From Founding A Data Consultancy with Suranga Fernando

Summary Suranga Fernando, co-founder of Arreoblue, shares his journey from a corporate tech role to founding his own data analytics consultancy. He discusses the challenges and rewards of starting a business, the...
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EP22: Speaking With Clarity with Lidia Vasileva

Lidia Vasileva is a Solution Engineer, conference speaker and active presales community member.  In this episode we talk about clarity, a vital skill to master.  We'll talk about why it's so important and how to start...
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EP21: Becoming A Great Leader with Kate Waterfall Hill

You’re about to listen to a chat with Kate Waterfall Hill, who gives us some great tips on leadership and how to grow as a leader.  Takeaways Leadership involves having a clear vision, being authentic, and...
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EP20: How To Build A Great Team with Vicky Reddington

Vicky Reddington has worked at some of the biggest companies in tech and now leads the Amplified Group.  They help tech organisations execute at speed.   In this episode we explore the principles behind great teams,...
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EP19: How To Manage Stakeholders with Ben Caird

Ben Caird is Divisional Support Director at the Access Group.  He has spent many years in the tech sector as an engineer, team manager and now leads a large group of people focused on delivering an amazing support...
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EP18: How To Deal With Burnout Whilst Working In Tech with Nick Jemetta

Nick Jemetta runs Stories Matter, a company focusing on both Product Coaching and Mental Wellbeing Speaking.    In this episode we explore the scale of burnout in tech, and what you can do to help solve the...
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EP17: Securing Your Career With a Personal Brand with Ashley McGlone

  Ashley McGlone has spent his life in IT.  He's a Technology Strategist and between recordings of Tanium Tech Talks he enjoys advocating for customers, getting in the weeds of tech, and savouring a particular retro...
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EP16: Get Curious About Neurodiversity with Jess Meredith

  Jess Meredith is the CEO of DifferingMinds.  She spends her time running neurodiversity training for organisations, delivering keynote speeches and champions making environments neuroinclusive. In this episode we...
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