Tech World Human Skills

In this episode Lisette Sutherland talks about remote working and how you get the best out of it.  Lisette authored the Work Together Anywhere Handbook, is a TEDX speaker and runs the company Collaboration Superpowers.   Show Links Ben LinkedIn -   https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home -   www.techworldhumanskills.com  Lisette LinkedIn -&nb...

In this episode, Jason C. McDonald discusses the challenges of estimating how long it will take to complete a task and a better way to do it. Jason is a business analyst, former principal software engineer and author of the book "Dead Simple Python."    Show Links Ben LinkedIn -   https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home -   www.techworldhumanskill...

In this episode we're talking about Personas.  We're talking about what they are, why they're useful and how you use them.  Alex Stuart is our guest.   He's a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, and regularly contributes to the community at conferences and online.   Show Links Ben LinkedIn -   https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home...

This episode we've done something a bit different and answered your questions.  Questions include: Given it's mental health awareness week. What does that mean to you to you and how do you think about mental health? I`m about to go through a recruitment process.  Have you got any tips? How did you get your first job in management and any tips to help someone get their first manager role?...

Whitney Lee is a Technical Advocate at VMWare Tanzu and constantly has to learn new stuff fast. She's a regular on the speaking circuit and hosts a number of online shows. In this episode we talk about how she went from knowing nothing about tech, to becoming a seasoned pro, speaking at global conferences. She shares her secrets on how to learn lots fast.   Show Notes Ben LinkedIn - https://w...

Jeff Stokes is a Principal Escalation Engineer at Tanium.   He's published several books, worked at a variety of technical companies and spends lots of energy mentoring people.  In this episode we talk about how what technical mentoring is, why it's so powerful and how to succeed as either a mentor or mentee. Showlinks Tech World Human Skills Home-  www.elevatedyou.live/tw...

Maddie Suppon is Head Of Sales Engineering at 360 Learning and regular voice in the community. In this episode she shares 6 tips on how to drive action and impact with the customers you work with. Showlinks Elevated You Home -  www.elevatedyou.live/twhs   Ben Linked In -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/   Maddie LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelynnm/...

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 lows and some practical tips on getting started. Showlinks Elevated You Home -  www.elevatedyou.live/twhs   Ben Linked In -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpth...

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 intentionality and curiosity. Scott shares his insights on leadership, influence, and building a personal brand or not. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the fundamentals of tech...

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 champion this issue.   Key Takeaways Social mobility is crucial in the tech industry to provide equal opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The tech industry can contr...

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 through story arcs and how they help you influence stakeholders.   Key Takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool for engaging and influencing people. A story needs credibi...

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 importance of balance and diversity of thought, and the skills needed to succeed in the industry.   Key Takeaways Seek balance and diversify your skill set to enhance your career pro...

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 to master it. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is all about developing the professional skills and soft skills that help you fly in your career.  In each episode we...

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 communicating effectively. A leader sets the why, a manager focuses on the what, and a coach enables the how. Being open to change and continuously learning is essential for effective leade...

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, and practically how you can transform your team.   Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/   Elevated You Home  https://www.elevatedyo...

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 experience to customers.    He's a seasoned pro when it comes to managing  stakeholders effectively and in this episode we discuss who your stakeholders are,  wh...

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 problem.   Download the Hub of Hope to find mental health support that's right for you https://hubofhope.co.uk/   Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthou...

  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 variety of red liquorice.   In this episode we explore why techies need a personal brand and how to go about building one.   Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www...

  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 discuss neurodiversity, what it is, why we should be talking about and how it could have a real impact on the tech world. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/be...

Patrick Pissang is author, coach and entrepreneur.   He  devotes his professional and creative energy to Sales Engineering heroes who want to be independent, authentic and thought-leading professionals. In this episode Patrick talks about the value of sales engineering and the skills you need to thrive in the role. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ &nb...

Colin Howes is CEO of Series A.   Series-A help tech startups and scale ups propel their ideas and their businesses forward.  He also runs Pitch Club, a safe space for people to develop their ability to pitch ideas. In this episode Colin shares his perspective on how to pitch ideas.  He shares some key lessons on how to engage stakeholders effectively and ultimately help turn y...

Dan Scarfe is CEO of XRAI.  Their award-winning app turns speech into subtitles, in real-time.  Dan thought of the idea following a visit to his elderly grandad and has now launched the solution to the world.  In this episode Dan shares the reality of how you bring an innovative software to the market.  This isn't the first company Dan has founded and you'll benefit from how so...

Today we swap the hot seat.  Ben Pearce is the regular host of the Elevated You Podcast and founder of Elevated You but today he's the guest.  Don Carmichael is today's guest-host and is Chief Pre-Sales Evangelist at Winning Skills. In this episode Ben shares AOREN.  A great approach to helping you prepare for and deliver compelling presentations and communications in the tech...

Marco Tamassia is a Senior Technical Instructor at AWS and published author.  He recently released the book "AWS Cloud Computing Concepts and Tech Analogies: A guide to understand AWS services using easy-to-follow analogies from real life" with his co-authors. In this episode Marco shares some great approaches to making the complex simple, memorable and more fun.  He also shares the real...

Alison Sinclair is a self-leadership coach.  She uses science-backed mental fitness and positive intelligence approaches to help people move from surviving to reviving. In this episode Alison shares some top tips to help you move from just surviving, to reviving and thriving. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/  Elevated You Home  https://www.elevat...