October 16, 2023 | 24:29

Understand the Tech Lead role in-depth, debunking myths and revealing key responsibilities to help you decide if it’s your ideal career path.

July 27, 2022 | 14:42

Ever wanted to do something new, or make a change on your software project – but other people on your team won’t support you?

May 4, 2022 | 20:54

Today we’re going to talk about how canceling developers and other IT professionals for mistakes can hold you back from the career you want in software.

July 17, 2018 | 8:34

Blocking multiple people to pause a software project so you can fix a problem can be hard if everyone’s focused on how much people are getting done.

May 25, 2018 | 7:02

There’s no shame in getting help from a friend on a software project! In this episode I tell a story about how getting help was critical to my success.

April 26, 2018 | 12:47

It can be confusing when most companies don’t make it clear how software developers can get promoted for more senior roles.

April 9, 2018 | 12:56

Have you ever been confronted with accepting circumstances you couldn’t change on your software project that were really difficult?

March 24, 2018 | 7:52

Why does it seem like no matter how strong your argument, some programmers never seem to want to agree with you?

March 9, 2018 | 20:26

Programmers can lose hope in just a few years in the industry if they don’t have the tools to cope with pressures unique to the job.

February 20, 2018 | 14:25

Could it be that you’re on a project with a software leader that’s a narcissist – one who criticizes everything you do?

February 10, 2018 | 19:14

Overcome walls people can put up – and instead have them welcome your suggestions on a new software project.

February 9, 2018 | 20:16

In this episode, I want to ask you a question that might make you defensive: “Are you a perfectionist programmer?”.

January 31, 2018 | 12:11

How you say no on a software project can build resentment if you don’t establish clear boundaries – and decline the request with grace.

January 30, 2018 | 10:48

How you handle late software tasks often has far reaching implications on your career, reputation and your health.

January 29, 2018 | 29:33

Only democratic teams that have an inclusive technical culture bring out the best in people by giving them shared ownership over software architecture.

November 2, 2017 | 8:40

Ever feel like others are turned off by you before you’re even able to fully explain yourself? I’ve struggled over my career to be understood.

October 24, 2017 | 16:22

Does it frustrate you when you see other software professionals get recognition or opportunities you want? Wanting to feel important has a dark side.

October 17, 2017 | 16:46

To let the customer take a larger role in deciding what’s in your product, and release it multiple times per day — you’ll have to overcome attachment.

October 13, 2017 | 7:59

Get people to agree and come to consensus so you can grow on your software project, or in your career with these tips I’ve learned.

September 14, 2017 | 13:59

Whether it’s you or someone else, dishonesty in your software development career may bring short term benefits – but eventually it catches up with you.

August 1, 2017 | 30:04

Before you can try something new that requires other people to support you, you’ve got to win trust for your software development ideas.

July 31, 2017 | 32:48

As a servant leader, you can help other people that work with you so they’re more fulfilled, and inspire them on your software projects.

July 28, 2017 | 16:56

When software developers disagree, they can belittle each other or have a hard time coming to agreement on trivial issues. But you don’t have to.

July 17, 2017 | 23:31

Pride can kill a software project. In this episode I share 5 ways things can go bad – and 3 strategies I’ve used to fight pride.