Tech World Human Skills

It's another Q+A session with Ben Pearce and Ben Caird. Loads of different questions about building your skills to thrive in the tech world. How Do You Talk Value? How Do You Adapt? What is Command and Control Leadership vs Servant Leadership? Ben Caird is a seasoned industry pro and a Divisional Support Director at Access Group. He shares his insight and joins us for a great chat. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Ben Caird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcaird/ Takeaways Authentic leadership means being true to oneself and values. Self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership. Leaders must adapt their style to different situations. Talking value involves understanding what matters to others. Value can mean different things to different people. Effective communication is key in leadership roles. Command and control leadership is resurging in tough times. Servant leadership promotes collaboration and inclusion. Change management requires understanding human behavior. Building trust enhances team performance. You rarely get 100% of the people doing the thing. Command and control leadership can demotivate team members. Asking for input can be a powerful motivator. Adaptability is crucial in a changing environment. The BAT framework includes belief, attention, and technique. Resilience is built through routine and self-care. Sleep is essential for mental clarity and focus. Persistence is key in overcoming challenges. Life has its highs and lows, and that's normal. Being kind to yourself is important during tough times. Keywords leadership, authentic leadership, value, command and control, servant leadership, self-awareness, team dynamics, business communication, change management, tech industry, leadership, adaptability, resilience, personal growth, command and control, BAT framework, mental well-being, change management, motivation, teamwork

In this episode we're talking about the underbelly of AI. About the impact of AI on security, and how AI itself can be hacked. Etay Maor is the Chief Security Strategist at Cato Networks. He's a Professor at Boston College and a regular industry event speaker all over the world. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Etay Maor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/etaymaor/ Download the 2025 Cato CTRL Threat Report - https://www.catonetworks.com/resources/2025-cato-ctrl-threat-report-rise-of-zero-knowledge-threat-actor/

AI is on everyone's mind. It's changing the way we do things, and it's evolving fast. So how do you be a leader in the AI age? What does leadership look like? That's what we're talking about today. Pratim Das has spent many years in tech. He's been a software developer, a data architect at AWS. He's led Data and AI teams at Microsoft, been VP of Data and AI at Cap Gemini Invent and that's only scratching the surface. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Pratim Das LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratimdas/ Making Decisions by Ed Smith - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Decisions-brilliant-smart-thinking-leadership/ Leadership & The Flipped Pyramid - Paul Hudson at Ted Talk Daily - https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_hudson_and_lindsay_levin_leadership_in_the_age_of_ai

Whether you work in a small startup, a massive corporate or anything in between there's loads of lessons we can take from startup culture. Alex Casalboni shares his wisdom with us today. He has worked in many startups and worked in large corporates too. He also hosted the Italian AWS podcast for 4 years. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Alex Casalboni Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcasalboni/

Data is such an important and growing aspect of the tech world. And it's really important to get executive buy in to support the projects you want to do. So in this episode we're talking about Data Storytelling. Scott Taylor aka The Data Whisperer is an industry veteran, regular keynote speaker and successful author. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Scott Taylor Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmztaylor/ Meta Meta Consulting - https://www.metametaconsulting.com/

We're talking about how to apply for jobs in tech in 2025. Our guest is Bob Bath. He has loads of experience in recruitment and is director at tech recruitment agency Mexa Solutions. He shares his tips on how to stand out from the crowd and get hired. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Bob Bath Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbath/ Mexa Solutions - https://www.mexasolutions.com/

In this episode we're talking about how you don't need to demo tech to win. You don't need to show people loads of tech, to convince them your solution is the best. What? Controversial. Our guest today is Jack Cochran. He is a seasoned pre-sales veteran and General Manager at The Pre-Sales Collective. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Jack Cochran Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackcochran/ Pre-Sales Collective - https://www.presalescollective.com/

In this episode we're talking about how to build a culture of innovation. What practical things can you do to create an environment where innovation thrives. Our guest today is Mark Renney. He is a tech nerd turn entrepreneur and founder and Managing Director of software development company Wubbleyou. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Mark Renney Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrenney/ Wubbleyou Newsletter - https://newsletter.wubbleyou.co.uk

In this episode we're talking about how to lead a team. But a team that people love being in. Lots of people are unhappy at work and we'll be talking about how to create an environment where people thrive and do their best work. Our guests are Helen Joy and Nick Jemetta. They've loads of experience in leading teams and have recently created a program called the Human Leader. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com The Human Leader - https://www.thehumanleader.co.uk/ Helen Joy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenjoymagnificentmiddlemanagers/ Nick Jemetta LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjemetta/

In this episode we're be talking about how to translate the complexity of tech to business stakeholders. We'll talk about why that's important and how to do it with Ed Sant'Anna. Ed Sant'Anna has been an engineer, an architect and held senior leadership roles. He's worked in large corporates, start-ups and is a regular event speaker. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com ChiefTechTranslator - https://chieftechtranslator.com/

In this episode we talk about how to write disgustingly well. We talk through the value of being able to write well, some practical tips on how to raise your game, and where AI can help you out. Emma Loveday is a former actress, screenwriter and now is a copywriter and copy consultant. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Emma Loveday Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaloveday/ Emma Loveday Newsletter - https://www.emmaloveday.com/copy-chops/

In this episode we talk about feedback. We talk about why it's vital to be able to give and receive feedback well. We also share a number of frameworks that help you practically do it better. Nicola Slater is a People Development Manager at Unily and has some amazing tips and tricks to share. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links How To Maximise Your Team's Influence And Impact - https://www.elevatedyou.live/savemyspot Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Nicola Slater LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaslater/

Frances Nichols recently featured on the Mashable list "The Top 7 Future Tech Power Women of 2024". And yet she suffers with Imposter Syndrome. In this episode we talk through how imposter syndrome has impacted her and she shares tips to thrive with it. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Frances Nichols LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-nichols-07589440/

Does success = happiness? He's back. It's another questions and answers episode with Ben Caird. Ben Caird, Divisional Support Director at The Access Group joins me on the mic shares his thoughts and wisdom (or lack of) on a variety of tech world human skills questions? The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Ben Caird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcaird/

Find out what really happens behind the scenes at those massive tech keynotes. Martin Beeby, Principle Technical Keynote Lead at AWS takes us behind the scenes of the world's biggest tech key events. How are they created and what can we learn? The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Martin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebeebs/

In this episode @Nicole van der Hoeven drops some wisdom on how to build your own personal knowledge management system. Learn quicker and find the information you need instantly. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Nicole YouTube - http://nicole.to/youtube Nicole Website - http://nicole.to/site

In this episode Dan Westley shares his top tips on how to thrive in the corporate tech world. Dan has spent many years at some of the most successful tech corporations. He is now a Cloud Engineering Leader at Oracle. 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 share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology sector. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Dan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-westley-2346901a/

In this episode Prasad Rao shares how you can develop your career in cloud and shares some inspirational stories on others who already have. Prasad is a Principal Solution Architect at AWS, co-founder of "Become A Solution Architect" and author of the book "Cloud Career Journeys". 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 share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology sector. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Prasad LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprasadrao/ Cloud Career Journeys - https://cloudcareerjourneys.com/

In this episode Viktor Farcic shares how he explains really complicated things really well. Viktor is a Developer Advocate at Upbound and also runs the excellent YouTube channel DevOps Toolkit with over 74K subscribers. 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 share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology sector. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com DevOps Toolkit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfz8x0lVzJpb_dgWm9kPVrw DevOps Paradox - https://www.devopsparadox.com/ Viktor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktorfarcic/

In this episode Leke Sholuade talks through the fundamentals of how startups and scaleups are funded. Leke is CEO of Black Valley, an organisation focused on supporting black led startups to access funding to start and scale their business Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Leke LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leke-sholuade-74042875/ Black Valley Home - https://www.blackvalley.co.uk/

In this episode Ethan Sumner talks about the benefits of Tech Community and how to get involved. Ethan is the Chief Executive of DevEx Connect, is a passionate community leader and has founded and run many great communities over the years. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Ethan Sumner LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/ Tech Community Speaker - www.elevatedyou.live/techcommunityspeaker

In this episode Luke Smith talks about the reality of hiring apprentices into your team. Luke was once an apprentice and is now the Co-Founder and Technical Director of Microsoft partner Elysian:IT who regularly hires apprentices. Show Links Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Luke Smith LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukedavidsmith/ Elysian:IT - https://www.elysianit.com/

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 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisettesutherland/ https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/

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.techworldhumanskills.com Jason LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/codemouse92/ https://www.quantifiedtasks.org/ https://codemouse92.com/

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 - www.techworldhumanskills.com Alex LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajfstuart/

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? Show Links Podcast Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Ben Caird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcaird/

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://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Whitney LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylee/ Enlightning on Tanzu.TV - https://via.vmw.com/Enlightning Choose Your Own Adventure - https://via.vmw.com/YouChoose

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/twhs Ben Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Jeff Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstokes/ Jeff's Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Jeff-Stokes/author/B00TKMDCH2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1713857965&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Jeff's Quora Post - https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-thing-that-has-ever-happened-to-you-for-being-nice/answer/Jeff-Stokes-7.

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/benpthoughts/ Evie LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evie-brockwell/

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 technology and the value of prioritization and reflection. The conversation concludes with key takeaways, including the importance of authenticity and helping others. Showlinks Elevated You Home - www.elevatedyou.live/twhs Ben Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Scott Hanselman Homepage - https://www.hanselman.com/ Scott Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanselman/

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 contribute to social mobility by removing barriers and bias in hiring and focusing on individuals' potential and skills rather than traditional qualifications. Companies can make a difference by offering training and mentorship programs that develop technical and soft skills, enabling individuals to become effective contributors from day one. Improving social mobility benefits not only individuals but also organizations and society as a whole, leading to greater diversity, innovation, and success. Showlinks Elevated You Home - www.elevatedyou.live/twhs Ben Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Qualyfi Home Page - https://qualyfi.co.uk/ Neil Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/qualyfi/

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 credibility (ethos), logic (data), and emotion (pathos). Story arcs, such as the Cinderella arc, can be used to structure narratives and create tension and resolution. Crafting stories for different audiences and stages of the buying journey is essential. Storytelling can be applied to demo automation to create engaging and impactful presentations. Showlinks Elevated You Home - www.elevatedyou.live/twhs Ben Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Mark Home Page - https://www.mark.technology/ Mark Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktechnology/

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 prospects. Plan carefully and seek feedback from trusted individuals before launching a business. Invest in long-term skills like empathy and communication, as they are crucial for success in consulting. When hiring, prioritize candidates with diverse perspectives and strong communication skills. Showlinks Elevated You Home - www.elevatedyou.live Ben Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Arreoblue Home - https://www.arreoblue.com/ Suranga Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suranga-fernando-327a0536/

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 share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology sector. Links Ben On Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home - www.elevatedyou.live Lidia On Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidia-vasileva/ Lidia Website - https://packetmage.com

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 leadership. Time for self-care, thinking, and leading is crucial for personal and professional growth. TikTok can be a valuable tool for business marketing and reaching a wider audience. Consistency and commitment are key to building success as a leader. Links Ben On Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home - www.elevatedyou.live Kate On Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-waterfall-hill/ Kate On TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katewaterfallhill

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.elevatedyou.live Follow Vicky on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyreddington/ Amplified Group Home https://amplifiedgroup.co.uk/

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, why it's important it is to manage them and how you do it. Follow BenP on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Follow Ben Caird on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcaird/

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/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Follow Nick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjemetta/ Email Nick: nick@storiesmatter.io

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.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Watch the web show Tanium Tech Talks here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5QhX4gOcFFVx5UfQMH3VUn7SR-WOaVV7 Find Ashley McGlone on Twitter https://twitter.com/GoateePFE Find Ashley McGlone on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymcglone

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/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Follow Jess on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-meredith-neurodiversity-services/

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/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Follow Patrick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickpissang/ The Social Sales Engineer on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Social-Sales-Engineer-Principles-Leadership-ebook/dp/B09FGWX49S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RICFI19MBH8R&keywords=the+social+sales+engineer&qid=1695042952&sprefix=social+sales+e%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1 Sales Hero Training https://saleshero.training/

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 your ideas into reality. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Series A Homepage https://series-a.co/ Follow Colin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin~howes/

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 someone with a deeply tech background has thrived in both the tech and business world. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live XRAI Home Page https://xrai.glass/

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 world. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Follow Don on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncarmichael/ Winning Skills Website https://www.winningskills.ai/

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 reality of writing a technical book. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live Follow Marco on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcotamassia/ Marco's Book On Amazon Amazon USA Amazon UK Amazon Italy

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.elevatedyou.live Follow Alison on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/liveyourtruthcoaching/ Sign Up For Alison's Newsletter https://www.liveyourtruthcoaching.co.uk/newsletter/ Book a call with Alison https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LiveYourTruthCoaching@liveyourtruthcoaching.co.uk/bookings/

Jessica Olanrewaju used to be an economist, and now she's got a successful career in Tech. In this episode Jessica shares why she moved into tech and how she did it. She shares the highs and the lows and brings to life the reality of changing career into Tech. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Follow Waqar on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaolanrewaju1/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live

@Waqar Sabir has over 20 years helping people find great jobs in tech. He's driven talent acquisition at loads of big companies and learnt a thing or three along the way. In this episode Waqar shares his tips on getting a new tech role. From before you even apply for a role, to nailing the interview and he even shares some super insider tips as well. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Follow Waqar on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/waqarsabir117/ Elevated You Home https://www.elevatedyou.live

@Dave Coplin is a strategic advisor, author, keynote speaker and Chief Envisioning Officer. In this episode Dave talks about tech vision and execution. He shares how to create clarity of purpose, put a roadmap together and take folks with you on the journey to the future. Follow Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Follow Dave on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcoplin/ Elevated You Home http://www.elevatedyou.live

Jeffrey Snover is a Distinguished Engineer at Google and the inventor of PowerShell. In this episode Jeffrey shares his perspective on succeeding with imposter syndrome, managing conflict and developing his ability to speak in public. Follow Ben on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Follow Jeffrey on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysnover/ Elevated You Home - http://www.elevatedyou.live