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 nerd-journey.com/management-is-…

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 nerd-journey.com/building-trust…

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 nerd-journey.com/train-and-teac…

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 nerd-journey.com/adapting-to-an…

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 nerd-journey.com/cage-to-stage-…

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 VMware vExpert #productmanagement #developer nerd-journey.com/an-agile-caree…

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 nerd-journey.com/adapt-to-chang…

The technical exploration of Amy Renee has moved to Bluesky 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

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 nerd-journey.com/ownership-thro…

If you've been impacted by #layoffs2024, listen to advice from business psychologist Leanne Elliott of Al & Leanne - Truth, Lies & Work Podcast. I cannot share this one enough based on recent events. #vexpert #layoffs #RIF NerdJourney nerd-journey.com/the-psychologi…

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 nerd-journey.com/monetize-yours…

If you're coming to VMware Explore 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 VMware vExpert #vexpert #career event.vmware.com/flow/vmware/ex…

If you've been impacted by #layoffs, may this episode bring you hope, guidance, and some resources to help. NerdJourney Liz Bronson Real Job Talk #RIF #workforcereduction #jobseekers nerd-journey.com/reduction-in-f…

If you want to hear passion and love for technology that will breathe excitement into others, listen to this great discussion with Tad Reeves. What do you love about your job? #passion #career #love #TechCareers

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 nerd-journey.com/layoffresources

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 nerd-journey.com/layoffresource…

Despite a fear of public speaking, Duncan Epping 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. NerdJourney

"At least I got to learn something." Duncan Epping 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

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 nerd-journey.com/change-managem…

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 blog.thenetworknerd.com/2025/01/25/a-h…