Goddess of Technology

Does job search during the holidays pay off at all? If so, how exactly can you achieve this successfully, although recruiters and hiring managers tend to be out-of-office during this season? In this podcast episode, I'm sharing some less known insider knowledge on job search during the holidays. You succeeded in signing a new employment contract during the festive season? Congratulations on th...

Feeling like a loser because once again, you didn't manage to get up at 5am to meditate, followed by a weight-lifting session with your personal trainer and a vegan, zero-waste breakfast? In this podcast episode, I'm introducing you to the 'That Girl' trend, highlighting the serious risks linked to personal development trends and ultimately, sharing a set of coping strategies to –...

From the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on all areas of life to people's deeper need for in-person connection with each other – a lot of us are feeling both excitement and anxiety interchangeably, when trying to guess about what changes the new year might bring. In this podcast episode, I'm walking you through my personally forecasted career trends in 2024 and call-to-acti...

You'd like to switch from another industry to tech? In this podcast episode, I'm revealing hacks on how to boost your existing knowledge, skills and experience to be set up for success in tech. What are the pros and cons you have personally perceived about tech, compared to other industries you had previously worked in? I'd be curious to learn about these from you via the following con...

In this podcast episode, I'm spilling the tea about how a migraine, an eye infection and a sleepless night unexpectedly turned into sources of inspiration. You'd like to send me some love and get-well wishes? ;-) If so, please feel free to do so via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact ;-)

Recent years highlight the growing importance of allowing and displaying 'vulnerability' – alongside the rise of related buzzwords such as 'authenticity' and 'relatability'. Personally, I'm celebrating how this focus on humaneness has largely replaced the previously hyped 'hustle culture' with its 'bossbabes'. At the same time, I'm a big supporter of...

This podcast episode focuses specifically on ChatGPT and on how I've been using it as a tool in my tech career. Are you using ChatGPT yourself or other AI-based tools? If the latter is the case, which tools are you specifically using? In which cases do you recommend using them? Please feel free to share your AI-tool recommendations and best practices with me via this contact form: https://www....

Up for some fun, light-hearted and entertaining change from our busy work lives? Here are some of my favorite tech dad jokes! You'd like to share some even more cringy ones? Please feel free to do so at: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact

'Friendly, helpful, polite, well-spoken, intelligent and with a big smile on his face' – these are only some of the countless positive qualities that German IT Technician Armin Meiwes is described with by the people surrounding him. Little do they know about the unexpected, horrifying double-life Meiwes has been living... To celebrate Halloween, the Goddess of Technology podcast is excited...

According to Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking the number of layoffs in the technology industry, the total annual number of tech employees impacted as of 11 October 2023, was at 240,089. This clearly surpasses the figure of 2022 which was 'only' about 165,000 – and mind you, 2023 isn't over yet. Hence, the 2023 figure might even increase further. This podcast episode is dedicated to all...

Get to know me – your podcast host Marie – on a more personal level in this partially light-hearted and fun, partially vulnerable and philosophical Q&A. If you'd like to connect with me, please feel free to reach out to me via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact

In this podcast episode, I'm uncovering the challenges of working in tech, alongside references to possible solutions. This episode is especially dedicated to those amongst you who are eyeing a tech career following their graduation or who are considering a transition to tech from another industry. If you'd like to add challenges you've been facing yourself in tech, with real-life exam...

Netflix is only one out of numerous organizations obliging employees to return to the office, be it on a full- or part-time basis. For a group of employees, including those who wish to spend more quality time at home with their children, or those who are introverted and prefer working in calm work environments, return-to-office policies can cause fears and doubts. The latter, in turn, risk impacti...

Welcome back from our summer break, goddesses and gods. In this episode, I'd like to share the following key updates with you: 1) The Goddess of Technology podcast is here to stay. It will not be discontinued, but is back – alive and kicking! • 2) I'm inviting you to listen and subscribe to my new and second podcast FunkenMarie on Apple or Spotify! FunkenMarie is your brandnew go-to podcas...

Dear beautiful listeners, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for having so far listened to the Goddess of Technology podcast, and for your feedback that the advice shared has so far helped and inspired you in your careers, be it in tech or in other industries. Aiming to recharge my batteries on summer holidays with my loved ones, and to gain inspiration for and to plan out the next...

'Why would they choose me over the others? Look at me. Compared to them, I'm not special / not sufficiently experienced and educated / too young or too old / too broke / too ugly etc.' This type of limiting self-belief is what people with Imposter Syndrome wrongfully hold about themselves. In this episode, I'm diving into the definition and possible root causes of the Imposter Syndrome and what we...

'I'm about to burn out! Would you please be so kind to answer this call on my behalf?' 'You have a great eye for detail! Can you please write the meeting notes on my behalf?' If your intuitive answer to these questions are 'Yes, for sure!', you might be a people pleaser. In this episode, I'm sharing advice on how to establish a balance between empathy towards others and unconditional self-love, al...

A casual chit-chat on how I personally charge my batteries

Here are 5 of the most widely spread misconceptions about working in the technology industry.

Lately, you've been feeling demotivated, bored and lifeless at work and you're asking yourself: 'Am I just failure or is it rather my job that I need to change?' Here are my personal thoughts on lacking motivation – and on why it might not be as bad as you think.

You've been constantly going the extra mile at work and yet, you don't feel seen and heard by your manager? In this episode, I'm sharing possible root causes for this feeling and THE bulletproof advice which will solve this issue in 100% of all cases, once and for all.

Sick and tired of the same old career for the last 5 years? Impatiently waiting to feel purpose at work again and to be able to afford more of the lifestyle you've been gushing about? Above all, are you ready to finally become your personal definition of a 'boss'? If that sounds like you, you don't need to spend thousands of dollars in relevant workshops to get there. Get it here for free. Tough l...

Based on my personal experience with all of these 3 forms – multinational technology corporations, startups and entrepreneurship – I'm enlisting the pros and cons of each of them in a transparent, honest and no-nonsense way.

In the previous episodes, we focused on how to develop and grow our technology career as an individual contributor. However, in order to achieve this, relevant support from our leaders is essential. Hence in this session, I'd like to share 10 leadership best practices for managers across all functions in tech - best practices which are based on my long-term experience with diverse managers at...

Yes, we're fundamentally accountable and responsible for our own technology career. BUT what if we need knowledge that we can't google? What if we're uncertain about which career path to take in this economic rececession? What if our own fear blocks us from moving forward after being impacted by a mess layoff? In these and in numerous other scenarios, all of us, without exception, need...