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ServiceNow Architects Cory "CJ" Wesley and Robert "The Duke" Fedoruk discuss all things ServiceNow, ya dig?

Robert "The Duke" Fedoruk & Cory "CJ" Wesley


    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 122 EPISODES


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    How to ACTUALLY Network PART 2!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 43:05 Transcription Available


    Part 2 of our networking episode digs deeper into the practical, tactical side of building & sustaining meaningful networks.Special guest Tim Woodruff returns to advocate those to whom networking isn't natural.We tackle the "ick factor", mental models, building systems, and break down non-verbal cues so you can network like a boss at ServiceNow Knowledge25 and beyond.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE- Networking Part 1- Jace Benson, founder of AI In A Box- Tim Woodruff on LinkedIN - SN Pro Tips by Tim Woodruff- Pre Order the ServiceNow Development Handbook 4eABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is just some guy.Sponsor Us!

    How do you ACTUALLY Network?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 40:36 Transcription Available


    Back like we never left! In this episode, we tackle a topic we somehow haven't covered yet: how to network. With ServiceNow Knowledge25 on the horizon we want you at your best networking game.  We dive deep into - why introversion can be your networking superpower, - paying into the "Karma Bank"- the paradox of energy investment- being memorableand so much more.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is just some guy.Sponsor Us!

    Getting into ServiceNow HR with Philip Elliot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 34:33 Transcription Available


    We talk with Philip Elliott about his journey into and passion for the ServiceNow HR module.Philip Elliott on LinkedInPhilip Elliott on YoutubeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is just some guy.Sponsor Us!

    ServiceNow Success... without ServiceNow?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 32:10 Transcription Available


    Success on ServiceNow isn't JUST a factor of a good deployment.  There's a number of disciplines and mindsets that go into building and maintaining a successful ServiceNow experience.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE- The Power of Stakeholder & User Councils- Establishing ServiceNow Architecture Standards - Documenting ServiceNow Deployments - Getting Better at CommunicationThanks to our sponsors,- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Translating past work experience into ServiceNow value

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 31:02 Transcription Available


    It can be challenging translating your past work experience into value, especially when you're new to the ecosystem.In this episode we talk about how understanding scale, type, and agency in work can help bridge the narrative gap.We hope this helps you increase number and success of your interviews.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE- Titans of ServiceNow - Travis Toulson- Role Explanations--- ServiceNow Admin--- ServiceNow Implementer--- ServiceNow BA--- ServiceNow Engagement Manager--- ServiceNow Architect (Episode 1 & Episode 2)Thanks to our sponsors,- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Interviewing ServiceNow Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 36:50 Transcription Available


    Every month or two we see a thread asking for questions to ask ServiceNow job candidates.This episodes covers some strategies and question samples you can ask... even if you aren't a ServiceNow developer!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE- Glide AggregateThanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Prepping for Platform Analytics Workspace with VividCharts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 35:59 Transcription Available


    ServiceNow Platform Analytics Workspace is awesome!  Rob and Mitch from Vividcharts join us for a discussion about how to prepare for a migration from traditional dashboards to this new framework. ABOUT VIVIDCHARTSCheck out VividChartsReporting Audit ServiceThanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    The Power of User Councils for your ServiceNow Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 31:25 Transcription Available


    Everyone talks about transparency and leadership, but you won't achieve that without an audience.  We break down the reasons and methods for ServiceNow platform owners and consultants to set up user and executive councils for their ServiceNow programs.Thanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 40:14


    In celebration of labor day, we talk about how do you know you're doing GOOD labor, and how to make sure your labor isn't exploited.And we conclude with a titanic labor that the ServiceNow community needs to address.ALSO MENTIONED:- Getting Better at Communication- CSDM with Mark Bodman- The Truth About Customization vs Configuration- Document Your SolutionsThanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Navigating ServiceNow Deployment Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 36:17 Transcription Available


    We discuss some practical methods for bringing the chaos of ServiceNow implementations under controlALSO MENTIONED:- Robert's Rules of OrderThanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Learn to go from Abstraction to Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 32:30 Transcription Available


    The difference between an adequate and expert ServiceNow expert is comfortably receiving abstractions and translating them into specific action.  Break the mindset of being an order taker.  The difference between great success and poor results can be due to your clarifying lense, in addition to your dev skills.ALSO MENTIONED:- Episode 38 - Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes, outcomesThanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 32:16 Transcription Available


    Jace isn't just passionate about Tech, but also how it's sold.  Learn how is "buy once and own it" philosophy lead him to create "AI In A Box", an AI you can install in your own environment to perform task summaries.  All the security, privacy, and compliance you want, at a criminally low price.Check out https://ai.ina.box/Thanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    ServiceNow Development, Architecture, & Success, with Chris Nanda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 37:38 Transcription Available


    OG of ServiceNow OGs, Chris Nanda, joins us to talk about ServiceNow development, what makes a good architect, and what ServiceNow success looks like.Thanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Coaching, Keeping Up, And HOW DOES THIS THING WORK!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 41:31 Transcription Available


    Coaching is a necessity, even for seasoned vets. We differentiate between coaching, mentoring, and training.  We discuss the difficulty of keeping up with ServiceNow and how hard it is to understand how solutions are *supposed* to work.Mentioned:- Ep 67:  Asking for Help- Chillz Muzik on Fiverr (our theme song performer)Thanks to our sponsors,- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Straight talk on CSDM with Mark Bodman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 35:27 Transcription Available


    Mark Bodman, ServiceNow's Sr. Product Manager for CSDM & CMDB joins us to demystify the CSDM.Mentioned in this episode- The Invisibility Problem- ServiceNow Community Youtube CSDM ContentThanks to our sponsors, - Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    From bridal makeup to ServiceNow expert - Holly Ryder's journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 30:49 Transcription Available


    ServiceNow CSA & CAD Holly Ryder of PAMT Consulting joins us to discuss her journey to ServiceNow deployment, and how The Duke's ServiceNow coaching helped her reach her goals.Mentioned in this episode- The Chuck Tomasi You Never Knew- Tracy Curry Builds The Soap App- What to Build to Up Your ServiceNow Skill- Getting the ServiceNow Help You NeedThanks to our sponsors, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    The ServiceNow Magician - Chris Schuh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 35:54 Transcription Available


    CMA & magician Chris Schuh joins us to discuss ServiceNow event management, ITOM, CMDB.  We go deep on why its so difficult to get right, and how to cope.Thanks to our sponsors, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot.  Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout.  Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandthedukeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    7 Day ServiceNow Upgrade?! (With Mark Roethof)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 34:30 Transcription Available


    Special guest Mark Roethof joins us to discuss a massive ServiceNow upgrade executed in just 7 days using only out-of-box components.Learn the tools he used and what it took to prepare.  We also talk a bit about content creation and owning your journey.Clone Management, Upgrade Monitor, Upgrade Center, ATF, Cloud Runner, Skipped Record Rules.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.EXTRA STUFF:- Mark's absolutely ridiculous 250+ article mega thread. ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    ServiceNow's Invisibility Problem(s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 31:49 Transcription Available


    Invisibility is a massive issue inhibiting customer success with ServiceNow.  Be it the inability to see what we have built, or the invisibility of how things are supposed to work, our ecosystem struggles to both understand our instances and grow in knowledge in the platform.  So what is a ServiceNow expert to do?See also:Episode 25 - DoomsdayEpisode 49 - Document ServiceNow DeploymentsSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    NowLearning & AI chat with the famous (infamous?) Mark Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 31:11 Transcription Available


    Mark Scott is a ServiceNow architect who works on NowLearning, but he's also shockingly good at AI builds.Learn about what life is like on the NowLearning team, and what it takes to build crazy AI use cases in spare time.Mark Scott on LinkedInSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Managing your Environmental Health & Safety with SerenityEHS on ServiceNow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 31:52 Transcription Available


    Learn why ServiceNow is an excellent platform for managing Environmental Health and Safety.  We talk to Peter Oneppo and Nathan Dupirack of Serenity EHS, a leading EHS platform built on ServiceNow.  You'll learn ...- How SerenityEHS can improves the relationships between HR, IT, and EHS teams.- How SerenityEHS radically improves time to value on EHS outcomes.Request a Demo of SerenityEHS Now!ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    ServiceNow - Past, Present, and Future, with Damien Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 35:58 Transcription Available


    Damien Davis is a long time ServiceNow employee who lives on the cutting edge of ITSM.  We talk about the past, present, and future of ITSM on ServiceNow.  A very special guest arrives for you Dr.Who fans as well.Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Episode 100! PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 38:57 Transcription Available


    We celebrate our 100th episode by talking about how to push your performance to the limit in 2024.We discuss the proper time to find a #ServiceNow niche, how to talk about what you've built, building vs reading, putting your money where your mouth is, and so much more.  Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.Mentioned in this episode:- ServiceNow Community- ServiceNow Developer Discord- SNDevs Slack ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Ben Forrest-Green on Architecture, GenAI, consulting, and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 36:15 Transcription Available


    ServiceNow Certified Master Trainer Ben Forrest-Green joins us for a jam session.We talk about ServiceNow infrastructure, GenAI, hard ecosystem lessons, consulting, and more.Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.Mentioned in this episode- Follow Ben on LinkedInABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Evolution of the ServiceNow Architect

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 34:14 Transcription Available


    We discuss the changing landscape and demands on ServiceNow architects, from GenAI to the growing width of the platform.  What is the architect's role and how does one keep up?  What tools do we have and what tools do we wish we had?Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.Mentioned in this episode- Managing Customer Expectations, with Carleen Carter- Jam Session:  AI- Documenting ServiceNow Deployments- ServiceNow Jobs:  Admin, BA, Architect, Implementer, Engagement Manager.- Live Requirement Gathering: Coaching App- Imagining what Admin Center COULD BeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Managing Customer Expectations (with Carleen Carter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 37:11 Transcription Available


    In this CJ & The Duke we explore how engagements go bad due to lack of expectation management.  We'll also discuss strategies on how to expertly manage project expectations with ServiceNow CMA Carleen Carter.Check out Carleen's website!  https://www.smartcarleen.com/Special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Sakon: Mobility service management & automation on ServiceNow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 34:32 Transcription Available


    We talk to Michele Wheeler of Sakon about their application on ServiceNow.  We discuss- The nightmare of managing mobile lifecycles- How terrifyingly manual these processes are today- How manual processes undermine clear and effective asset management data.- How it can all be fixed in a single, simple deployment.Contact Sakon and get the service automation, end user experience, and golden asset data you deserve. ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    In the hard times

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 32:25 Transcription Available


    Hard times.  Its hard to predict the future, and the future isn't always optimistic.  But what can you do?  In this episode we talk about strategies in networking, self teaching, narrative building, and niching to keep your edge sharp in the ServiceNow world, good times or bad.Mentioned in this episode:- Etta Wilson, an industry leading ServiceNow SPM expert.- Ep059 What to Build to up Your Skill in ServiceNow- Ep071 Lets talk ServiceNow NichesSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Jam Session: Recruiting Trends, Gen AI, and 1st Time Speaker Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 32:17 Transcription Available


    Hear what happens when we just hit the record button.  This episode covers annoying new recruiting trends, cover letters, day dreams of GenAI use cases for the ServiceNow platform, and upcoming ServiceNow events calling for content.Mentioned in this episode:- GenAI Resources by the incomparable Earl Duque- CreatorCon 2024 Call for ContentSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    VividCharts and exquisite ServiceNow reporting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 40:15 Transcription Available


    We speak to Rob Walsh (co-founder) and Ashley McGill (Chief Marketing Officer) about our favorite reporting app on ServiceNow:  VividCharts.CJ&TheDuke are HUGE VividCharts fans because it takes so much work out of manual reporting. On project status reports alone, ServiceNow customers can save obscene amounts of time and money.  ABOUT VIVIDCHARTSCheck out VividChartsRegister for Real Time virtual conferenceABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    The Chuck Tomasi You Never Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 51:57 Transcription Available


    The man with the bowtie.  The preeminent personality and, in our opinion, the beating heart of the ServiceNow ecosystem.With this time, we hoped to introduce you all to the amazing life of Chuck Tomasi.  The life you don't see beyond the podcasts, videos, and speaking sessions.  This is our love and honor.  Thank you Chuck, for everything you do.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Live Requirement Gathering - Coaching Cohort App

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 37:15 Transcription Available


    Back by popular demand, CJ and The Duke start deconstructing another ServiceNow app idea.  This time for The Duke's ServiceNow Coaching Cohort.  We talk about pipeline, onboarding workflows, task expectations, and a Portal that works for everyone.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    A few of our favorite things

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 35:41 Transcription Available


    Celebrating our 90th episode by talking about some of our favorite ServiceNow things.  Stay tuned for Scripted REST API Flow Designer Other Low Code Tools SN Utils and Xplore Data Verification Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Getting Better at Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 34:24


    All the ServiceNow tech chops in the world won't get you where you want unless you're a great communicator.Here are some ways you might improve your coms game, courtesy of CJ&TheDuke Listening with intent Knowing your audience The art of summary & repeating Options & evidence Intangibles and aesthetics Overcommunication Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Kali Alexander's INSANE 1st year in the ServiceNow industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 47:16 Transcription Available


    In under a year, Kali Alexander has become one of the most recognized persona's in the ServiceNow world.  In that time she's started the popular #100DaysOfServiceNow podcast as well has a speaking session at K23.We go deep to find out what her secret is!Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Meet ServiceNow Dev Advocate Lauren McManamon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 42:37 Transcription Available


    Meet Senior ServiceNow Developer Advocate & Flow Designer fangirl Lauren McManamon.  We discuss ServiceNow origins, cool apps, the benefits of sales experience, Flow Designer, and of course, anime.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    There are LIMITS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 36:03 Transcription Available


    A long term successful career in ServiceNow means understanding your limits.  This episode is all about our experiences testing and breaching our limits to our own detriment and sometimes that of our customers.  Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.EXTRA STUFF:- Ep39 ServiceNow Customer Perspective with Deb Quinton - Ep59 What to Build to Up Your Skill on ServiceNowABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    ServiceNow Jam Session with Mark Roethof

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 37:12 Transcription Available


    We're back from Knowledge23 with special guest Mark Roethof.  We discuss Generative AI, ServiceNow Instance Scan, and the importance of content creation for freelancers. Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.EXTRA STUFF:- Mark's absolutely ridiculous 250+ article mega thread.  ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Ending the Automated Testing Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 38:34 Transcription Available


    As ServiceNow adoption increases, so does the need for fast reliable testing.  CJ&TheDuke with special guest Paul Chorley of AutomatePro talk about just how painful that is.  But there's hope with AutomatePro, a ServiceNow app that radically changes the automated testing landscape.  Get the quality control you need, while giving your devs & implementers (checking notes)... 70%!! of their time back.Get in touch with AutomatePro.See AutomatePro in Action on The Duke's Youtube channel.Meet AutomatePro at Knowledge23, booth PZK-08ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    The ServiceNow Spicy Certification Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 26:02 Transcription Available


    Its time to talk about ServiceNow certifications, and as always CJ&TheDuke aim to give it to you straight.What do certs REALLY mean?  If certs are the endgame, then why do you still need to interview?  Why do companies still ask for years experience?  What can you do in lieu of that experience?Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Ep59 What to Build to Up Your Skill- YouTube:  A ServiceNow App For Soaping?ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    What is a ServiceNow Engagement Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 36:26 Transcription Available


    Many ServiceNow newcomers are asking about the Engagement Manager role.  CJ & The Duke break down what skills, experience, and personality traits are required as well as what a day in the life of an EM entails.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Ep54 Perspectives with Pat FullerABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Lets talk ServiceNow Community with Dan Bruhn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 35:33 Transcription Available


    ServiceNow Community has been the cornerstone of ServiceNow knowledge and learning for over a decade.  We took a rare opportunity to speak to one of the people who made it happen, Dan Bruhn.  We talk about Community's unique advantages, and what comes next.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- ServiceNow Community Official Site- ServiceNow Developer Discord- SNDevs Slack Channel- Ep 80: Live Requirement GatheringABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Live ServiceNow App Requirement Gathering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 35:12 Transcription Available


    CJ & The Duke always say "build build build" to practice ServiceNow.  This episode is a roleplay where CJ has a political campaign app, and The Duke has to gather requirements for how to build it.  Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Before You Go To A ServiceNow Bootcamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 33:56 Transcription Available


    If you're considering or preparing for a ServiceNow bootcamp, you'll want to watch this episode.CJ and the Duke talk about concepts and mindsets critical to getting the most value from ServiceNow bootcamps and into the jobs beyond.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE- Work is BS!- What to build to up your skill- What is a ServiceNow Admin- What is a ServiceNow Architect- What is a ServiceNow Implementation Specialist- What is a ServiceNow BA- Lets talk ServiceNow niches ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    ServiceNow Hackathons - Why You Need To Try One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 34:21


    ServiceNow Hackathons cause incredible personal growth.  CJ&TheDuke discuss- Why hackathons are essential to growth- The Duke's strategies to win 4 ServiceNow Hackathons- How to handle intimidation- Team composition- A different outlook on "build quality"- How to properly scopeVery special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE- Ep63 - Work is Bull$%!@- Ep10 - Perspectives with Matt BeranABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Jam Session: Iterative Development, Perils of Context Switching, and the Pursuit of the Unicorn Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 36:15 Transcription Available


    CJ & The Duke decide to just hit the record button and run with it.  This jam session covered the following:Iterative DevelopmentRecombination & InnovationPerils of Context SwitchingPursuing the Unicorn ProjectOffshoring and International ConsultingPricing Your WorkVery special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Dealing with Drift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 31:33


    Things always change.  Bad original designs, new tech, emerging process models.  We're constantly confronted with necessity to change, sometimes fundamentally.  In this episode we talk about coping strategies for The Drift.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.ALSO MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE- Chillz Muzik wrote our intro, check out his Fiverr offer.- Ep 25 - Doomsday- Ep 38 - Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes- Ep 49 - Document your ServiceNow Deployments (or CJ eats your lunch) ABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    ServiceNow Rise Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 35:02


    We discuss the ServiceNow Rise Up program, strategies for Rise-Up cohorts to learn ServiceNow, and the many ways our ecosystem can help.  This includes:- Creating exercise libraries (stacking the gym)- Creating MUCH more ServiceNow content- Building smaller "play book" style content... and much moreVery special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow. ALSO MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE- Ep 67 How to get the help you need on ServiceNow- Ep 20 Keeping up with ServiceNow- Ep 3 Learning ServiceNow the Hard WayABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    What its like to work as a ServiceNow Customer, Partner, and Indie Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 36:38


    CJ & The Duke have fielded a lot of questions about places to acquire ServiceNow work.  Here we outline what its like to work at a ServiceNow partner, a customer, or as an independent consultant.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.  Check out the episode we did with their VP of Engineering.ALSO MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE- Ep 64 What is a ServiceNow Admin- Ep 49 Document Your Solutions- Ep 39 ServiceNow Perspectives, with Deb Quinton- Ep 14 So You've Decided to Be A ServiceNow ConsultantABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    The ServiceNow Beginner FAQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 36:27


    We've had a lot of questions come in this year from people in ServiceNow bootcamps.  In this episode we try to cover the most frequent and important.  Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.  Check out the episode we did with their VP of Engineering.ALSO MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE- What to Build to Up Your Skill- The Business Analyst EpisodeABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

    Adventures at ServiceNow WorldForum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 32:38


    If you didn't make it to a ServiceNow WorldForum, Cory and I break down some talking points from the Chicago event.  We discuss the new talking points: supply chain, inflation, compliance, employees.  We talk the "3 Intents of Tokyo".  New apps and irreducible complexity.  Driving engagement.  CMBD (again?!), and bureaucracy vs governance.Very special thanks to our sponsor, Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.  Check out the episode we did with their VP of Engineering.ALSO MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODEEp 06 - What's Up With Reporting?Ep 38 - OutcomesABOUT USCory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital MediaSponsor Us!

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