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On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by National Dragster's Phil Burgess and Tony Pedregon to talk about the electric running of the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals as well as the upcoming Carolina 4-Wide Nationals this week. The conversation ranges from driver performances, driver attitudes, what a hole shot actually is, the process and procedures of top-end interviews for TV, and a whole lot more. There are flying sparks, hot takes, deep dives, and great analysis of the teams that are carrying the torches forward in their respective categories, those that are poised to break out, and who needs to get their act together coming into this second and final four wide contest. An entertaining and swift-moving show if there ever was one!
I talk with Phil Burgess, Co-founder of WITHIN, about re-humanising organizations so people can thrive and the business succeed. We discuss why ‘relationships are the source of results' and how to:
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Phil Burgess host Brian Lohnes to talk all things past, present, and future in NHRA drag racing. The trio have a class-by-class championship breakdown with loads of insight, loads of information, and loads of behind-the-scenes knowledge only they can bring. This wide ranging discussion moves to the teams and people that struggled during the countdown after strong regular season efforts and the potential reasons for why and how they can improve for 2024. There's lots of great information to be had here and an in-depth breakdown of individual performances along with how teams dealt with the curve balls of the year. Finally, the three launch into rumor patrol mode and go into some of the breaking stories, some of the good dirt, and some of the interesting happening. The guys actually surprise each other with some of this stuff, so it is silly season gold! A great listen to kick off the off-season and Thanksgiving week!
We're going LIVE from the pits at the NHRA Fall Texas Nationals with three big guests at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon will play host and co-host on a beautiful Saturday with guests Phil Burgess, the Editorial Director of NHRA's National Dragster Magazine, three-time and defending NHRA funny car champion Ron Capps and fellow three-time funny car champion Matt Hagan, who is coming off a big win in St Louis. The weekend has been historically fast already, and we're not even done with qualifying yet! The group will talk all things Countdown to the Championship, the huge performances so far this weekend, and how the leaders in the respective classes will handle the huge potential performance conditions that remain this weekend.
Testament to their belief that relationships are the source of results, Phil Burgess and Felix Koch have worked together for more than a decade.As joint Managing Directors of marketing services agency, C Space, their people-centric leadership approach to culture transformation led to various awards including ‘Best Place to Work', ‘Best Agency' and ‘Learning Team of the Year' at the Learning Performance Institute's Global Learning Awards.They were jointly listed on Management Today's ‘Agents of Change' Power List for men championing gender equity in business and in 2022, Felix was listed on the InsideOut LeaderBoard which celebrates senior-leader role models who are working to smash the stigma of mental ill-health in workplaces.As Chief People Officer and European CEO of C Space, they commissioned an award-winning mental health and connection programme which had a phenomenal impact on participant wellbeing and their sense of connection.This inspired them to leave their corporate careers to set up WITHIN where they now work with leaders to drive results by creating cultures of connection where people can thrive. Their award-winning, group-based approach strengthens relationships, significantly improving wellbeing and delivering sustained impact over time.The topics we covered: How people feel connection and disconnection in the workplace. Where employee disconnection might show up in the bottom line. What positive impact working on connection could bring. How people's best efforts often miss the mark. And what you can do that will really make a difference.If you want to hear more from Phil and Felix sign up to their free workshop:Unlearning 3 leadership habits that prevent connection. https://calendly.com/within-business/within-workshop-unlearn-3-habits-that-prevent-connection?month=2023-10Or connect with them on LinkedIn:Felix: www.linkedin.com/in/relationships-are-the-source-of-results/Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipburgess/Edited by Steve Woodward at podcastingeditor.com
Phil shared from the story of Daniel in the Bible. Daniel (of lions den fame!) was an amazing man of faith in the Old Testament who chose to live faithfully to God in a very hostile environment of exile. He was also gifted in interpreting dreams and had insight from God into the unseen spiritual world around us. We need to recognise evil in the world around us and these things can seem a little weird and even frightening. However we rest in the fact that God has won the victory in Jesus, and are called to continue to live faithfully like Daniel — keeping on doing good, focussing on Godly things and holding on to the truths of the Word of God which the Bible calls the Sword of the Spirit.
The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn't about fixing the women, it's about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you're looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gender equality in your organisation, grab a cuppa, go for a walk, or escape for a while and join us for today's conversation.Today I'm delighted to welcome Phil Burgess and Felix Koch as my guests. Phil and Felix were previously Joint Managing Directors at C Space where they were instrumental in driving forward inclusion and gender diversity. Phil then went on to become Chief People Officer and Felix, CEO of C Space's EMEA & APAC regions. They have now founded Within, a company which delivers programmes that build connected workplace cultures, and join me today to talk about improving inclusion and mental health at work.
In this episode, we meet Felix Koch and Phil Burgess, the former co-heads of the London office of creative agency C Space. They talk about how they transformed an office with low morale and high attrition after a merger, to a thriving, inclusive, award-winning team. They discuss what worked and what didn't, how they set their shared goals and values alongside very different leadership styles. Find out more about Felix and Phil's current venture WITHIN, here: https://www.within.business
Phil spoke on Sunday on being ‘Servants of the King.' In the parable of the talents servants are given great treasure to use, steward and multiply. What have we been given by God and how can we cooperate with the Spirit to grow in these character traits? Listen back to find out!
HR expert Phil Burgess sits down with Matt Phelan to discuss how Trust and Safety are key drivers of Employee Happiness People need to feel trust to be able to commit themselves emotionally to an organisation. They need to feel trusted and be able to trust those they work with. Our sensory intelligence system constantly surveys our environment and is very sensitive to factors such as tension, suppression, dishonesty, and insincerity, all of which are inhibitors to human expression and contribution.
This week, our Prayer Pastor Phil Burgess continued our series on 'Teach Us To Pray'. This time, Phil shared on Listening to God. This series is inspired by the discipleship tool ‘Practicing the Way.' For more resources and information head to: https://www.practicingtheway.org
Phil shares wisdom on what it is to be 'meek' and apply Jesus' third Beatitude: 'Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.' (Matthew 5:5)
Phil encourages us to walk closely with Jesus the one who has divine insight, divine foresight, and divine oversight of our lives.
Guest: Dr. Phil Burgess | Bob Moffitt interview Dr. Phil Burgess of Bonus Years Productions. Phil says, "I'm hoping that by the work that I do, and others do, that people will come to the view that using their gifts to the very end is the way. In fact, it's best to wear out than to rust out." Phil continues about using gifts well into the senior years, "We have a full statue of life that we don't have experience with", he states, "that is an extra 25-30 years that exists today that didn't exist at the end of the last century." Phil recounts, "There's no place in scripture that says that there's a time in your life after 50 that you can forget your gifts and retire to a life of endless pleasure. We're called to love God and love others." Phil shares many stories of life after 50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil inspires us to learn from and follow the way of Jesus and his humble entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform.In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters.Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share.Today's interview is with C-Space's Chief People Officer, Phil Burgess, who speaks openly and honestly about navigating change and supporting people through turbulent times. We also talk about the incredible lockdown activity his family started that sparked a global movement!A few teasers: Embracing messiness as a leaderSparking change and inspiring others; the environmental movement his family started during lockdownHow to build trust during uncertain and turbulent timesThe power of the pause…Supporting your people with wellbeing at workBuilding a culture for success with new ways of workingHow to get comfortable being more visible as a leaderPlus SO much more! I am excited to share it with you, and as always please drop me a note to let me know what resonates with you. JennPS Make sure to follow Phil and his family on their @just1bag2020 instagram page to see the awesome work they are doing. Or check out their website www.just1bag.us Watch the FREE Bye Bye Imposter Syndrome class: https://www.jennfenwick.com/bye-imposter-syndromeDownload my “How to job search like a pro” workbook, which walks you through my process and will give you all the prompts you need to start taking action today. https://www.jennfenwick.com/job-hunting-like-a-proWhere to find Jenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING
Phil Burgess is Chief People Officer at C Space, a customer agency on a mission to make business more human by building customers into the way brands work. His focus is ensuring that C Space lives this mission internally, creating a great employee experience and enabling C Spacers to deliver great work to their clients. At the start of the pandemic, he and his family started a campaign called #just1bag2020 aiming to inspire people to collect 2020 bags of litter that year. It went viral with 4,000+ people collecting 50,000+ bags of trash around the world. He and his wife have now set it up as an official not-for-profit on a mission to make a positive difference in the world, just one action at a time.
National Dragster's Phil Burgess and NHRA on Fox analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this final episode of the off-season before the 2022 NHRA Winternationals. The triumvirate talk about the major stories of the winter, one of which is how many major stories there have been this winter! From the wild performance of John Force at the pre-season test to the emergence of new team owners, the emergence of new teams, the notable drivers coming back, and a whole lot more, there's so much to talk about it's hard to keep all the storylines straight. Pedregon digs in from the owner and driver perspectives to talk about the level of competition that the biggest names in the sport will have to confront. In top fuel, it is nearly unrivaled in modern drag racing history and early stumbles will not bode well for long-term season success. In funny car it is more of the same and TPed breaks down all of it for the audience. Phil Burgess brings his years of NHRA experience to bear in this conversation and takes an in-depth look at the major headlines leading to Pomona. From the looks of the pro stock rank and file to the large contingent of funny car racers, top fuel insanity, and more, Burgess has the stories. There is also a chat about the state of media in drag racing and how teams are amping up their efforts to create interesting and cool content that fans both new and old love. A HUGE episode before a HUGE race!
Kristy Wilson from the NSW Nurse and Midwives' Association speaks about the scheduled nurses strike in NSW today. Phil Burgess gives us all the details on the upcoming Food and Wine Festival plus (unfortunately...) Terrible Joke Tuesday returns... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life Leadership with Leila Singh: All things... Coaching, Career & Personal Brand!
In today's episode of the mi-brand HQ podcast, I am sharing episode 316 of the IT Career Energizer Podcast where I was recently invited to join Phil Burgess for a chat. We discussed why – Hard work is only part of the reason you'll advance in your IT career Standing out in the workplace is crucial You need to be remembered for the right reasons to the people who matter. You can check the IT Career Energizer website here: https://itcareerenergizer.com/podcasts/ *Phil Burgess is an IT consultant who has spent the last 25 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers and in 2017 he started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast, to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been on that same career journey* You can connect with Phil here - Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess The Life Leadership Podcast – with Leila Singh, is all things Coaching, Career & Personal Branding! This podcast is for ambitious career professionals, especially aspiring executives, working in the technology industry, wanting to uncover your real potential, create new possibilities and accelerate your career - to BE DO & HAVE more, whilst redefining your success, in work, relationships, health and much more. Life Leadership: Creating a life and career of choice, fulfilment and new possibilities! As well as discussing common coaching topics and challenges that my clients overcome, I will also explore aspects of career advancement and personal branding in the workplace. And of course, continue to interview high-achieving leaders and execs in the tech space, who have carved out a successful career in their field, overcome challenges, and are openly willing to share their career journey, learnings and insights with you. Please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, leave a REVIEW and SHARE with those that may benefit from this content. If you would like to learn more about working with me, Direct Message me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@leilasingh.com Connect directly with me here - www.linkedin.com/in/leila-singh/ Register here to receive your copy of The mi-brand Personal Brand Playbook - www.leilasingh.com/go/playbook And check out - >>> This article by https://BestPodcasts.co.uk, who curated a list of the Best Career Podcasts of 2023, offering unique and actionable insights to help you achieve your career goals - https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/best-career-podcasts/ with our podcast ‘Life Leadership' featuring in the Top 5! >>> https://blog.Feedspot.com whose editorial team extensively researched and curated a list of the Top 15 Life Leadership Podcasts across all platforms, featuring 'Life Leadership' in the Top 3! With ranking based on factors including - Podcast content quality - Episode consistency - Age of podcast - Engagement & shares of the podcast across social platforms. 15 Best Life Leadership Podcasts You Must Follow in 2023 (feedspot.com)
Phil Burgess from Wagga Food and Wine Festival, Serena Hardwick on a great way to support local business, and Terrible Joke Tuesday is back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Phil who is a member of the St Matts Family gave us a talk as part of our Summer Reads series. Phil based his talk on the book Waking the Dead by John Eldredge.
In this episode, Christina speaks to Phil Burgess. Phil has been working in the I.T industry for 27 years, has a keen interest in personal development, business acquisition and runs his own successful podcast the I.T Career Energizer! Sign Up For Jessens' Webinar Here: https://bit.ly/jessenct KEY TAKEAWAYS The speed and range of change in the technology world since Phil started his career has been vast. There are things we are reliant on now such as streaming and smart phones that hadn’t even been considered in the 1990’s. Phil started the I.T Career Energizer podcast 4 years ago and recently published his 300th episode! Phil follows a formulaic approach to his podcast which keeps it structured but brings out some incredible stories and information from his guests. The world of work has changed in many ways over the past few decades but one major way is how people progress their careers. It used to be that you would join a company and work your wat up. Now people transform their careers and progress by moving companies. Success and what it looks like is very individual. Some people are driven by money but many individuals aren’t. It's so important that recruiters and businesses recognise this in the modern world. BEST MOMENTS 03:19 “You have to evolve, you have to change you have to learn” 16:54 “The dynamics have changed, now it’s more about looking after your own career so people have to take more ownership rather than relying on the organisation they work for to give them direction” VALUABLE RESOURCES Christina Talks Podcast ABOUT THE HOST Christina has been working with SME’s since 2013 to launch, develop and perfect their online presence. In 2019 Christina made the move from employee to business owner of a successful digital marketing agency focused on educating business owners in the use of social media. Christina is driven by the fact that in today’s world, it doesn’t matter how big or small your marketing budget is, you can be a major player. For small businesses, the tools are just as accessible – you just need to know how to use them! LinkedIn Twitter Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s show, Phil talks to Neil Thompson, the founder of Teach The Geek, helping STEM professionals to communicate effectively by developing their public speaking skills. Prior to Teach The Geek, he was a biomedical engineer, a freelance writer and a product development engineer as well as a professional speaker. Neil talks about why we should always nurture and develop the soft skills that can make our IT careers far more compatible with those without engineering or technical backgrounds. He also discusses the importance of leveraging out the tasks you’re weaker at. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP As professionals in IT, we often focus on technical skills, but ignore the soft skills required. Communication helps everyone to understand each other better, and makes the free-flow of information and ideas far more possible. WORST CAREER MOMENT An important project was cancelled because it was misunderstood. This demonstrated the value of effective communication to Neil. CAREER HIGHLIGHT Obtaining the first job in the marketplace was a real highlight, and not as easy as Neil was led to believe. Experience, and not just qualifications, were needed. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T The way in which IT is constantly evolving and innovating. Neil has witnessed, first hand, the ways in which IT has energized and radically revolutionized many sectors. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Neil went into IT because his father advised him to do so! What’s the best career advice you received? – To play to your strengths and to surround yourself with your weaknesses. What’s the worst career advice you received? – To try to be a jack of all trades and master of none. What would you do if you started your career now? – Neil would have developed relationships with hiring managers instead of blindly applying through automated systems. What are your current career objectives? – To grow Teach The Geeks so that other courses can be offered. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Communication – it’s vital to the proliferation of ideas and thoughts. How do you keep your own career energized? – Constant learning and trying new things. What do you do away from technology? – Neil enjoys performing stand-up comedy! FINAL CAREER TIP Play to your strengths whenever you can. It’s important to know what you’re good at, and leverage your weaker tasks to those who can do them well. BEST MOMENTS (4:24) – Neil - “It’s one thing to learn engineering principles at schools – it’s another thing to communicate them to people in the office” (16:11) – Neil - “Play to your strengths and surround yourself with your weaknesses” (16:57) – Neil– “People that want to be great at everything – I don’t know if that’s all that useful…” (18:43) – Neil – “You could be the most technically proficient person in the world, but if you’re not able to communicate your expertise to people, all that information you have will just go to nothing” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – NEIL THOMPSON Neil Thompson is the founder of Teach The Geek, helping STEM professionals to communicate effectively by developing their public speaking skills. Prior to Teach The Geek, he was a biomedical engineer, a freelance writer and a product development engineer as well as a professional speaker CONTACT THE GUEST – NEIL THOMPSON Neil Thompson can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachthegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilithompson/ Website: https://teachthegeek.com/
In this week’s show, Phil talks to Matt Rosenthal, a technology and business strategist as well as the President & CEO of Mindcore, the leading IT solutions provider in New Jersey. He specialises in working with business owners and management to fix business processes and technology problems using his process mastery formula. Matt talks about why it is crucial to put one’s ego aside in the world of IT, and how this can benefit you greatly. He also discusses why it’s crucial that we allow ourselves the room to pivot in our beliefs and ideas. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP Put your ego aside. Often times, people in technical roles think that their level of expertise grants them the power to be right every time. WORST CAREER MOMENT After fearing that he was about to lose a valued job, Matt quit the role which threatened his income and livelihood greatly CAREER HIGHLIGHT Matt experiences his career highlight every time he helps someone to achieve something. This happens often, as Matt is often called to construct solutions for many companies. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T The constant evolution and transformation of the industry. Matt wholeheartedly embraces change, and so the IT sector is the perfect home for him and his talents. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Matt simply fell into his career in order to make money, but found that he loved it. What’s the best career advice you received? – Attitude is everything. Being positive is more important than technical skill. What’s the worst career advice you received? – To hurry through tasks in order to get them completed, instead of taking time to make sure they’re done properly. What would you do if you started your career now? – Matt would devote himself to the art of salesmanship. What are your current career objectives? – Personal growth and advancing his skill-set. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Emotional intelligence. How do you keep your own career energized? – Matt is tremendously curious and ensures he remains goal orientated. What do you do away from technology? – Matt is focused on his family, as well as physical fitness and golf. FINAL CAREER TIP Never be afraid to pivot. Don’t become so committed to an idea or belief that you become entrenched and have no room to maneuver. BEST MOMENTS (2:49) – Matt - “Businesses are businesses are businesses. They have different services, but under the hood they have the same technology needs” (4:35) – Matt - “It’s important that you’re somebody who delivers value through being a team player” (12:44) – Matt – “If you don’t stay sharp and if you don’t stay ahead of the curve, you won’t survive in this business” (16:58) – Matt – “Sales is about convincing someone else to go along with your line of thinking” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – MATT ROSENTHAL Matt Rosenthal is a technology and business strategist as well as the President & CEO of Mindcore, the leading IT solutions provider in New Jersey. He specialises in working with business owners and management to fix business processes and technology problems using his process mastery formula. CONTACT THE GUEST – MATT ROSENTHAL Matt Rosenthal can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-rosenthal-mindcore/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrosenthal_/ Website: https://mind-core.com/
In this week’s show, Phil talks to Scott Turman, who has developed software and cryptographic systems over the last 25 years for some pretty big organisations such as NASA, Disney, Hilton and the US Department of Defence. He is the founder of BrightRay Consulting which is a staffing and software solutions company that he formed 6 years ago. Scott talks to Phil about making sure we achieve the worth for which we have worked by being as useful as possible and developing skills. He also discusses why we must gain mastery over our area of expertise. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP Learn to be as useful as you can, and find an organization that will pay your fairly for the skills you can perform. WORST CAREER MOMENT Scott was interviewed by someone he looked up to, and failed during the last stages of the interview. If successful, he would have gone to work for Microsoft. CAREER HIGHLIGHT Scott achieved a position at NASA – his dream job. NASA’s legacy runs deep in Scott’s family, so to win a position there was a lifelong ambition. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T IT in the past was not an agile sector. Ideas remained so until backing and technological development could be resourced. Nowadays, people can bring ideas t life on their own. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Scott’s Atari 400 and other early computers. Scott’s father encouraged simulations and other technical pursuits. What’s the best career advice you received? – No matter what they offer you, always ask for more. What’s the worst career advice you received? – To stay out of the fray and under the radar. There’s no better way to be fired first than to offer the least amount of value. What would you do if you started your career now? – Scott would specialize in security, the one area that can never be truly fully automated. What are your current career objectives? – Scott’s organisation is moving into proof-of-concept work. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Learning to negotiate, especially in terms of salary. How do you keep your own career energized? – Scott consumes podcasts, books and learns bout new technologies whenever possible. What do you do away from technology? – Scott loves to spend time with family. FINAL CAREER TIP Pick an area of expertise that is useful and once you’ve done that, master it! BEST MOMENTS (3:11) – Scott - “Find an organisation that will pay you for your skills” (3:52) – Scott - “Be useful, develop a skill, and be ridiculously good at it” (9:12) – Scott – “From idea to minimal viable product can be done in a few months with the right people” (11:49) – Scott – “If you can demonstrate your value in the world, then there’s always a little bit of room for you” (13:40) – Scott – “Wallflowers don’t ever make history” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – SCOTT TURMAN Scott Turman has developed software and cryptographic systems over the last 25 years for some pretty big organisations such as NASA, Disney, Hilton and the US Department of Defence. He is the founder of BrightRay Consulting which is a staffing and software solutions company that he formed 6 years ago. CONTACT THE GUEST – SCOTT TURMAN Scott Turman can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottturman/ Website: https://scottturman.com
In this week’s show, Phil talks to Oscar Santolalla, the author of "Rock the Tech Stage" and "Create and Deliver a Killer Product Demo". After a decade and a half in the technology arena, he embarked on a mission to help people in technology companies present better, inspire others, and sell more. Since 2014, he has been hosting the public speaking podcast Time to Shine, for which he has interviewed more than 150 communication professionals. He works as a sales engineer at Ubisecure. And was born and raised in Peru but now lives in Finland. Oscar talks about why we should always seek to develop our skills and grow as professionals. He also discusses why storytelling can positively impact your career goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP There is always room to develop your skills, and no matter which stage you are at, time should always be taken to develop and grow. WORST CAREER MOMENT During an early presentation, Oscar found himself ill-prepared, and having to present on a subject of which he had no knowledge. This taught him the value of always being prepared, and to devote time to learning how to feel more comfortable with public speaking. CAREER HIGHLIGHT Switching between roles, and trying out new areas in the sector, provided Oscar with his current role, which he views as the highlight of his career so far. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T IT is being called upon, more and more, to solve meaningful problems for the world. This responsibility will grow as technological advancements continue to be made. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – In times previous, Oscar saw the implementation of tech infrastructures, and the idea of being a part of this world appealed to him greatly. What’s the best career advice you received? – Become a problem solver. What’s the worst career advice you received? – When people tell you that hard work alone will lead to success. This is only partly true. What would you do if you started your career now? – Oscar would be more heavily involved in building tools that protect us online and reinforce privacy. What are your current career objectives? – Focussing upon training in order to deliver better results to clients and partners. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Communication skills, and developing creativity in thinking. How do you keep your own career energized? – Oscar remains energized by always learning new skills, and keeping abreast of technological advances. What do you do away from technology? – Sports are very important, as is reading – especially fiction, which stimulates the imagination. FINAL CAREER TIP Work on your storytelling abilities, which remain the best way of communicating plans, ideas and thoughts to others. BEST MOMENTS (3:49) – Oscar - “Always invest in developing your skills at any moment in your career” (9:45) – Phil - “At any point in time, you can provide a point of view that can be described as leadership” (12:15) – Oscar – “We can solve the real and big problems that society has today” (18:07) – Oscar – “You need to make sure that others see what you do and appreciate your value” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – OSCAR SANTOLALLA Oscar Santolalla is the author of "Rock the Tech Stage" and "Create and Deliver a Killer Product Demo". After a decade and a half in the technology arena, he embarked on a mission to help people in technology companies present better, inspire others, and sell more. Since 2014, he has been hosting the public speaking podcast Time to Shine, for which he has interviewed more than 150 communication professionals. He works as a sales engineer at Ubisecure. And was born and raised in Peru but now lives in Finland. CONTACT THE GUEST – OSCAR SANTOLALLA Oscar Santolalla can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/osantolalla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarsantolalla/ ‘Rock The Tech Stage’ Book Website: https://rockthetechstage.com/ ‘Create and Deliver a Killer Product Demo’ Book Website: https://www.apress.com/gp/book/9781484239537
In this week’s show, Phil talks to Mark Richards, an experienced, hands-on software architect involved in the architecture, design, and implementation of microservices architectures and other distributed systems in a variety of technologies. He has been in the software industry since 1983 and is the author of numerous technical books and videos. He has also spoken at hundreds of conferences and user groups around the world on a variety of enterprise-related technical topics. Mark talks about the value in developing people skills and what a difference they can make to the shape of your IT career. He also discusses why careful consideration should be employed when it comes to solutions, and why you should never be caught up in the hype of a popular methodology. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP Soft skills matter in any role you perform. Never discount the value in people skills, which can make all the difference. WORST CAREER MOMENT As a result of being abrasive in the workplace, several people left the organization. This led to a period of reflection, and several lessons learned. CAREER HIGHLIGHT Being able to build a development team from the ground up, and being able to manage the team closely. This was Mark’s first assignment as an independent, and the experience shaped the way he worked forthwith. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T The advancements in the tools, platforms and frameworks available now, is incredibly exciting in terms of seeing how these factors affect and energise the careers of new IT initiates. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Mark has been intensely interested in science from a young age, determined to follow his passions into discovering how science and programming can change the world. What’s the best career advice you received? – Don’t follow the money – the money will come. What’s the worst career advice you received? – Perception is reality. This belief promotes the idea that many achievements are fraudulent. What would you do if you started your career now? – Mark would focus purely on machine learning and artificial intelligence, which he sees as the true future of IT. What are your current career objectives? – Mark is focused upon spreading the knowledge has accumulated, which he sees as truly valuable. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Negotiations kills which Mark sees as one of the most important tools anyone can have. How do you keep your own career energized? – Mark follows his “20 Minute Rule”, which involves him devoting twenty minute periods to furthering his career in some way. What do you do away from technology? – Reading is incredibly important, but Mark also enjoys home repairs and remodeling, as well as hiking. FINAL CAREER TIP Be careful not to get caught up in the hype, and always analyse the trade-offs of everything you see. Everything in software architecture is a trade-off, and solutions that are popular may not always be the most prudent. BEST MOMENTS (3:15) – Mark - “It’s the role of a software architect to understand the political climate of an enterprise and navigate politics” (7:55) – Mark - “Remember those soft skills – the people skills. This was my career differentiator” (18:20) – Mark – “That creative piece of IT tends to be overshadowed sometimes when we have to deal with the mundane technology aspects of the zeroes and ones” (26:42) – Mark – “Having negotiation skills is one of the only ways of doing your job as a software architect” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – MARK RICHARDS Mark Richards is an experienced, hands-on software architect involved in the architecture, design, and implementation of microservices architectures and other distributed systems in a variety of technologies. He has been in the software industry since 1983 and is the author of numerous technical books and videos. He has also spoken at hundreds of conferences and user groups around the world on a variety of enterprise-related technical topics. CONTACT THE GUEST – MARK RICHARDS Mark Richards can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/markrichardssa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrichards3/ Website: https://www.developertoarchitect.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1492043451
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It’s not everyday that you go from picking up trash on a beach in Massachusetts to inspiring hundreds of people around the world to do the same. For our 29th episode, we highlight the inspiring work Sarah and Phil Burgess are doing with their grassroots project - Just 1 Bag 2020.
Phil’s guest on today’s show is Nigel Poulton, who does what he loves - playing with tech and teaching Kubernetes all around the world. He has trained well over 1 million people with Docker and Kubernetes. He is also the author of Docker Deep Dive which was rated by Book Authority as the best ever book on Docker. And his latest book is The Kubernetes Book which is being updated a couple of times a year. Nigel talks to Phil about why we must always seek to learn new things, and how this can keep us energised. He also discusses why today’s world is a golden age for technology and possibilities, and why we as IT professionals should be very excited. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP Don’t ever be afraid to learn new things. Often, people are afraid to put themselves out there in case it’s too difficult, and they fail. Making mistakes is the only route to learning something. WORST CAREER MOMENT Nigel took a job that was convenient, but not challenging. He soon learned that without the chance to be challenged, and to develop each day, his love for the job rapidly deteriorated. CAREER HIGHLIGHT Every time Nigel publishes a newly created product, such as a book or piece of video content, it gives a real buzz of excitement. It’s the same feeling when someone reaches out in response to something Nigel has made. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T The tech world today is revolutionising the way we live, and allowing science fiction concepts to become a reality. For someone who grew up thinking these things could never happen, the world of today is an incredible place. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Early computers, games, and technology through Nigels’ childhood sparked his imagination, and showed him what might be possible one day. What’s the best career advice you received? – Nigel’s father mistakenly offered some limiting views on where technology could go, but thankfully Nigel foresaw more limitless possibilities. What’s the worst career advice you received? – What would you do if you started your career now? – Learning to code is a fundamental skill of IT, and one that Nigel recommends as a basic building block when it comes to your career. What are your current career objectives? – Nigel wishes to reach people at the beginning of their careers, with the aim of simplifying their journeys. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Nigel’s accent has helped many people to connect with him, and has also made him stand out, especially in video. How do you keep your own career energized? – By indulging in science fiction and reading, Nigel is able to keep his vision fresh, and look for future possibilities. What do you do away from technology? – Nigel loves spending time with family, cars, and watching television as a way of unwinding. FINAL CAREER TIP Don’t skip the fundamentals and always look for chances to improve and innovate. We are living in a golden age for technology, and the potential for invention is limitless. BEST MOMENTS (4:27) – Nigel - “That’s the way that life should be – when you’re enjoying life so much that time flies” (6;12) – Nigel - “99% of us find learning something new hard. Just don’t be afraid of it” (11:33) – Nigel – “I’m not a “techie”, I’m an artist – I create something that connects with people” (13:06) – Nigel – “The things that I dreamt of are already here, but they’re better than how I imagined them!” (16:42) – Nigel – “The world of technology moves so fast, that I can never sit back comfortably and say “I’ve nailed it”” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – NIGEL POULTON Nigel Poulton does what he loves - playing with tech and teaching Kubernetes all around the world. He has trained well over 1 million people with Docker and Kubernetes. He is also the author of Docker Deep Dive which was rated by Book Authority as the best ever book on Docker. And his latest book is The Kubernetes Book which is being updated a couple of times a year. CONTACT THE GUEST – NIGEL POULTON Nigel Poulton can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nigelpoulton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelpoulton/ Website: https://nigelpoulton.com Docker Deep Dive: https://www.amazon.com/Docker-Deep-Dive-Nigel-Poulton-ebook/dp/B01LXWQUFF/ The Kubernetes Book: https://www.amazon.com/Kubernetes-Book-Version-November-2018-ebook/dp/B072TS9ZQZ/
Phil’s guest on today’s show is Ian Reynolds, a Partner and the Chief Solutions Architect at Zibtek, a software development company focused on helping businesses build custom software. He has spent the better part of his career in consulting covering a diverse range of industries, including Finance, Oil & Gas and Healthcare. He now helps companies to solve their core business objectives with agile software development. Ian talks about the importance of reading, and of constantly feeding your knowledge base. He also discusses the value of recognising your individuality, and always pushing yourself to see what you’re capable of. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP You have to constantly read. Books should be your perennial companion. Reading leads to success. On average, the wealthiest Americans read 22 books per year. WORST CAREER MOMENT In an early job, Ian encountered an employee with behavioral issues. Rather than confront the issue, Ian chose to leave the job – decision that has caused him regret ever since. CAREER HIGHLIGHT The highlight so far has been the acquisition and growth of Zibtek, along with the success achieved and the improvements made along the way. Many more ambitions has since been realized, with many more to come. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T In terms of IT’s life in the world, we really are at the “Stone Age” period. The potential for how IT will change the world is staggering and infinite. To be at this crucial stage in its history is exhilarating. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Ian recognized the changing world of IT, rapidly evolving from day to day, and aspired to be a part of its evolution. What’s the best career advice you received? – Don’t be afraid to try new things. What’s the worst career advice you received? – To not stand out. We must always endeavour to be the brightest talent out there. What would you do if you started your career now? – Ian would embark upon business acquisition strategies far earlier. What are your current career objectives? – To expand knowledge on particular subjects, with a current focus upon banking, legal and finance items. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Enhanced emotional intelligence. It is good to be non-emotional at times, but emotion can also propel us forward when needed. How do you keep your own career energized? – Keeping dialogue channels open with family and friends allows Ian to experience new perspectives. What do you do away from technology? – Aggressively reading! FINAL CAREER TIP Don’t compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to yourself and push yourself to see what you’re capable of. BEST MOMENTS (6:30) – Ian - “You are doing yourself a disservice if you are not constantly learning” (9:20) – Ian - “In business, you’ve got to separate some degree of the emotional from the rational” (9:59) – Ian – “Failure is not failure unless you fail to learn from it” (18:03) – Ian – “Talking with people about what they’re doing and why they’re doing it, has been the most helpful thing in keeping my career energized” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – IAN REYNOLDS Ian Reynolds is a Partner and the Chief Solutions Architect at Zibtek, a software development company focused on helping businesses build custom software. He has spent the better part of his career in consulting covering a diverse range of industries, including Finance, Oil & Gas and Healthcare. He now helps companies to solve their core business objectives with agile software development. CONTACT THE GUEST – IAN REYNOLDS Ian Reynolds can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/just_solve LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianjhreynolds/ Website: https://www.zibtek.com/
Phil Burgess and Tony Pedgreon join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about a wide range of topics from the event in Dallas, the upcoming race in Houston, and the unexpected and shocking passing of crew chief Eric Lane. Some of the news broke during the production of the show so that conversation is handled with Phil Burgess. The news on the track is interesting and off the track is hard. Burgess and Pedregon give a great perspective on both.
Phil’s guest on the show this time is Doug Arcuri, a Software Engineering Manager for IBM who has worked in the IT industry for 15 years. His interest in computers began when his parents purchased a Gateway PC in 1998 which led to him developing a few successful game modifications for Half Life. Subsequently, Doug went on to learn engineering concepts, C++, website design and game modification tooling setting the foundation for his IT career. Doug and Phil talk about the importance of building effective business relationships over being entirely purpose-driven, and why people should be the foundations of any career. Doug also talks about why feedback should always be welcomed as a way of helping us grow and develop, instead of being seen as criticism. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP Don’t be entirely purpose-driven. It’s important to focus on the business and upon delivery, but we must also pay consideration to building effective, empowering relationships. WORST CAREER MOMENT After finding himself out of a job, Doug decided to not only hone his interviewing skills for the next opportunity, but to keep it going as a regular concern, meeting often ever since to further practice and develop the skills needed in order to keep sharp. CAREER HIGHLIGHT As a leader, Doug has been responsible for not only hiring, but developing his team members. Using his three stage method of making sure the direction of the team is correct, mentoring others in the team and setting boundaries, and some project management, Doug has found great success is developing people. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T Doug is particularly excited by The Developer’s Experience concept, which has many facets, and which shows that tools are opportunities for engineers to develop. Semantic Code Analysis, also, uses AI to gain clear feedback for code reviews, which should provide a new sense of expediency. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Doug grew up with video games, and found that he had an early knack for tweaking the experience through technical means. When he discovered a far more technical route to the same in later life, the career choice became obvious. What’s the best career advice you received? – To write for the community at large. Writing helps to clarify thought, and to inspire others. What’s the worst career advice you received? – To make things up. Working “off message” only leads to confusion and dissatisfaction. What would you do if you started your career now? – Doug would have nurtured the skill of building relationships with others, and sought more opportunities for collaboration. What are your current career objectives? – To become better as a software engineer manager, focusing heavily on the meta of the role. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – To find the humour in conversations with software engineers. How do you keep your own career energized? – Focussing on hobbies, such as scale-modelling, helps to keep the mind sharp. It also teaches the value of success and failure. What do you do away from technology? – Spending time with family, especially in the recent lockdown period, is a great source of comfort and happiness. FINAL CAREER TIP When you receive feedback, you should view it as a gift and accept it gratefully. We tend to have problems in accepting feedback objectively, but we should endeavor to remember that it can make us better in some way. BEST MOMENTS (4:14) – Doug- “For a business to be effective, and for you to be effective wherever you are, you really need to get to know the people first” (6:01) – Doug - “In order to be successful in interviewing, it’s a skill, you have to practice it” (14:23) – Doug - “Clarify your priorities with your partners and product and project management, and make sure that those priorities are clear” (19:50) – Doug - “When we receive feedback it’s a gift, and you should simply say thank you, take it in, and reflect on it” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – DOUG ARCURI Doug Arcuri is a Software Engineering Manager for IBM who has worked in the IT industry for 15 years. His interest in computers began when his parents purchased a Gateway PC in 1998 which led to him developing a few successful game modifications for Half Life. Subsequently, Doug went on to learn engineering concepts, C++, website design and game modification tooling setting the foundation for his IT career. CONTACT THE GUEST – DOUG ARCURI Doug Arcuri can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougarcuri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaswarcuri/ Website: https://medium.com/@solidi
Phil’s guest on today’s show is Brad Finkeldei, a former IT professional who is now on a mission to help 10,000 people-pleasers become confident, and to do what they love. He teaches his clients how to find their purpose, and how to powerfully share their stories so that they stand out in the job search process. Brad discusses the importance of listening to the voice inside that guides us from time-to-time, and why we should endeavour to find the confidence to speak out on our own behalf when opportunity knocks. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TOP CAREER TIP Always speak up for yourself when you have the chance to. A missed opportunity to share ideas and put yourself out there can haunt you for a long time afterwards. It can also help to identify issues earlier, and prevent unnecessary pain later on. WORST CAREER MOMENT Brad once turned down a huge opportunity for career development because of a lack of self-belief. Sometimes the opportunities that we are given are as a result of an outside perspective that other have of us. CAREER HIGHLIGHT After arriving at a new position, Brad discovered that despite a glossy exterior, the back end was archaic, and the turnover of staff was high. Brad could see the trajectory he was about to follow and took the brave step of leaving for a new position. THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T Everything in IT is gradually becoming simpler and easier through refined systems and processes, and the advent of new technologies that allow us to achiever far more. THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – From an early age, Brad was enthralled by the creative opportunities that technology provides, and yearned for a career there. What’s the best career advice you received? – To always speak up for yourself. Far too many people never share what it is that they want. What’s the worst career advice you received? – To do a job for the money and nothing else. It’s far better to be happy in what we do, than to be unfulfilled in exchange for money. What would you do if you started your career now? – Brad would stick to his strong points and focus on the areas in which he works better, such as people management. What are your current career objectives? – Speaking up is Brad’s current focus and doing his best to build his own business. There have been confidence issues in the past, but they are gradually being overcome. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Effective listening and always trying to discern the other person’s experience. To always attempt to understand what someone may be bringing from outside the job. How do you keep your own career energized? – Service is everything. Working with people and focusing on how to make them better provides instant feedback, and boundless inspiration to do better. What do you do away from technology? – Travelling has opened up a new world in terms of perspective and cultural influence. FINAL CAREER TIP We should always listen to the instinctual voice inside and investigate why it is raising red flags. Sometimes we react to circumstances on a primal level. We should never discount this reaction. BEST MOMENTS (1:20) – Brad- “I have a passion for people, and I didn’t realise that when I was in my tech career because I’d been stuck behind the computer for so long” (3:10) – Brad - “Have the guts to speak up and really share what your heart says, that needs to be said in the moment” (7:30) – Brad - “You’ve got this thing on top of you that’s weighing you down, and it’s hard to see and understand, but once you hit it, it feels great and you feel really aligned” (11:58) – Brad - “I believed that I could get a job because I knew I had the skills, and I also knew that this was not for me” (14:48) – Brad - “One of the biggest things in IT right now is not being acknowledged enough. So many systems are behind systems that are behind systems that are behind systems, and you never get the acknowledgement” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – BRAD FINKELDEI My guest on today’s show is Brad Finkeldei, a former IT professional who is now on a mission to help 10,000 people pleasers become confident and to do what they love. He teaches his clients how to find their purpose and how to powerfully share their stories so that they stand out in the job search process. CONTACT THE GUEST – BRAD FINKELDEI Brad Finkeldei can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradfinkeldei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfinkeldei/ Website: https://bradfinkeldei.com Website: www.dontbeachickendowhatyoulove.com
In this episode, Ramona and Phil Burgess host of the IT Career Energizer podcast discuss successful leadership, remote working, and the importance of making those around you feel valued. We also talk about the importance of building relationships and how acquiring and reading books helps me keep my mind active.- WHAT WE TALK ABOUT -My worst and best career momentsThe worst and best career advice I've receivedThe non-technical skill that has helped me most in my careerAnd what I would do differently if I started all over again- RESOURCES MENTIONED -This interview was originally published by the IT Career Energizer podcast: https://itcareerenergizer.com/
We're back with another 7's player this week. England stalwart Phil Burgess drops in and talks to us about how he's coped with quarantine and his thoughts for the future of the 7's series and also the developments into the creation of a British sevens side on the world series. He reveals all about Rio 2016 and winning silver as well as his preparations for Tokyo 2020 now 2021. having suffered what was believed to be a career ending injury in 2014 he enlightens us about how he fought back to be playing week in and week out and talks about that try against the US which any sevens fan will remember.We hope you enjoy this episode as we certainly did!
Get ready for the return of NHRA Drag Racing with Pro Stock racer Matt Hartford, National Dragster editor Phil Burgess, and Will Hanna from Inside Top Alcohol on WFO Radio Live with Joe Castello.
Are senior years more than endless leisure and entertainment? In later life, what can I engage in doing with my time to be a companion and create camaraderie? Do I need to know exactly how to do something to be the hands and feet of Jesus? Phil Burgess celebrates the lives of people who are doing interesting, important and life-giving things in their later life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Almost exactly one year ago, we chose Chuck Marohn’s 2013 interview with Chris Gibbons as one of the Strong Towns podcast’s eleven “greatest hits.” Why this episode from among several hundred choices? Not only because it’s a compelling listen, but because Gibbons’s approach to economic development — Economic Gardening — has become such a core concept for us. It’s like we said last year: [Economic Gardening is] an approach to growing a city’s job base and economic prosperity that doesn’t involve a dollar of subsidy to a large, outside corporation—and produces better results than those subsidy programs, too. Economic Gardening predates the Strong Towns movement by 20 years, but you can think of it as the economic-development analogue to our Neighborhoods First approach to public infrastructure: a program that seeks to make small, high-returning investments instead of big silver-bullet gambles, by capitalizing on a community’s existing assets and latent potential. Or like Strong Towns founder Chuck Marohn said in this new interview with Gibbons: “I tell everyone I can, if you’re not pursuing an Economic Gardening strategy, you’re missing out.” The approach too many communities take to economic development is what Phil Burgess refers to as economic hunting — or recruiting companies from other towns. As we’ve written about extensively, this often involves a race-to-the-bottom strategy that pits one city against another to see which can offer the biggest tax incentives. As Gibbons describes in this podcast, it's a strategy that also doesn’t necessarily create genuinely new jobs. An economic gardening approach, on the other hand, focuses on growing local companies. It’s hard to argue with the results, including a 9:1 return on every dollar of funding in Florida, the country’s first statewide Economic Gardening network. In this episode of the Strong Towns podcast, Marohn and Gibbons explore how cities can grow an economy using a truly entrepreneurial approach. They discuss the difference between an entrepreneur and an investor, the two systems at work in every company (mechanical and biological), the importance of human temperament as a consideration when building teams, and why every town and city needs to get on the “innovation train.” They also game out several scenarios familiar to towns and cities looking to build their economies. Chris Gibbons is the founder of the National Center for Economic Gardening (NCEG), and the former Director of Business/Industry Affairs for the City of Little, Colorado. He’s also the author of Economic Gardening, an ebook you can get free from NCEG. If your town or city is not pursuing an Economic Gardening strategy, you're missing out. We hope this conversation with Chris Gibbons will help till the soil for change where you live. Additional Show Notes Chris Gibbons (Twitter) National Center for Economic Gardening How Does Your (Economic) Garden Grow? - October 2013/April 2019 (One of our podcast “greatest hits”) Select Strong Towns articles related to Economic Gardening Five Low Cost Ideas to Make Your City Wealthier, by Charles Marohn Cities as Platforms of Productivity, by Andrew Price How to Encourage Entrepreneurship in Your Town, by Rachel Quednau Dunkin Our Future, by Charles Marohn
Looking to grow your IT career or considering IT as a career path? This week I'm joined with IT consultant, mentor, coach, and host of the IT Career Energizer podcast, Phil Burgess, who is on a mission to inspire testers to grow successful careers in tech.
Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Kevin Kline. He is the Principal Program Manager at Sentry One, a leading provider of award-winning tools for database management and monitoring. Kevin is a founding board member and former president of the international Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS). He frequently contributes to database technology magazines, websites, and discussion forums. Kevin is also an author or co-author of several books including SQL In A Nutshell, published by O’Reilly Media which is now in its third edition. In this episode, Phil and Kevin Kline discuss how seeking out ways to actively practice your skills pays dividends. They talk about why soft skills really matter for IT professionals and how to develop them. Kevin shares his insights into the future of the IT industry. Including how automation and big data will greatly benefit everyone. KEY TAKEAWAYS: (4.32) TOP CAREER TIP Deliberately practice both your tech and soft skills. Do this in an active way. On a daily basis, seek out opportunities to practice what you know as well as learn more. Pay particular attention to your soft skills. But, don't do this in a vacuum. Learn alongside others and get a mentor. Someone you can emulate and is a few steps ahead of you in career terms. (8.53) WORST CAREER MOMENT Some time ago, during a bout of quite deep depression, Kevin struggled with communicating. He became what he describes as closed-lipped. In the end, his team sat down with him and explained that they needed him to change this behaviour or step aside. Understandably, this was a low spot in his career. But, when he opened up to his team about his problem they supported him. Together they were able to work through the situation and become a fully productive unit again. (13.25) CAREER HIGHLIGHT Stepping out onto a SQL Server (PASS) conference stage, in 2010, and seeing an audience of 6,000, was a career highlight for Kevin. It bought it home to him just how much the community had grown. He was immensely proud that his voluntary work, and that of others, had paid off to such an extent. In the podcast, he shares several other career highlights. (16.43) THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T Using a great analogy inspired by Downton Abbey, Kevin explains that we are at the stage where the tech we create requires far less maintenance. We are also right on the cusp of apps being able to write themselves, at least partially. These two changes will lead to developers being free to add value. To be more creative and able to achieve truly amazing things. With the added benefit that all of this can be done very quickly. (20.59) THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Being able to earn a good living doing work that he loved. What’s the best career advice you received? – Be aware of how you might be perceived by taking one course of action over another. What’s the worst career advice you received? – You have to show your power. In the podcast, Kevin shares a story that demonstrates why this is usually a very bad idea. What would you do if you started your career now? – Helping companies to extract more from their data. Big data has a bright future. What are your current career objectives? – Technology evangelism. Kevin explains what that is and why it makes sense to get involved. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Being an effective communicator. Someone who can sell an idea or position in a way that the audience can understand. How do you keep your own career energized? – Traveling and public speaking both energize Kevin´s career. But, every now and again, he also takes a complete tech break, which also energizes him. What do you do away from technology? – Back in 1975, Kevin started playing Dungeons and Dragons, something he still enjoys doing. He is also a keen gardener and reader. (32.31) FINAL CAREER TIP Spend some time really getting to know yourself. Recognize your strengths and weaknesses. Maybe take some psychometric tests to help you to do this. This will enable you to truly understand yourself. To be able to identify what you need to work on and what you do well so that you can follow a career path that really works for you. BEST MOMENTS (5.34) – Kevin - “Practicing things in a deliberate way improves your skills and pays dividends.” (6.42) – Kevin - “Soft skills, pay enormous dividends. They enable you to have good conversations and get to the core of things.” (22.10) – Kevin - “Be aware of how you might be perceived by taking one course of action over another. It will affect your career progress.” (29.33) – Kevin - “Taking a short break from tech will enable you to refocus and become more productive.” (32.43) – Kevin - “Consider taking some psychometric tests to learn more about yourself. This will make it easier to identify the right career path.” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – KEVIN KLINE Kevin Kline is the Principal Program Manager at Sentry One, a leading provider of award-winning tools for database management and monitoring. Kevin is a founding board member and former president of the international Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS). He frequently contributes to database technology magazines, websites, and discussion forums. Kevin is also an author or co-author of several books including SQL In A Nutshell, published by O’Reilly Media which is now in its third edition. CONTACT THE GUEST – KEVIN KLINE Kevin Kline can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kekline LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kekline/ Website: https://kevinekline.com/
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Damian Brady. He is a Microsoft Cloud Advocate who specialises in DevOps and MLOps. He has been a programmer and consultant for more than 20 years across a broad range of industries and he regularly speaks at conferences and other events around the world. In this episode, Phil and Damian Brady discuss the way MLOps is developing. They talk about how to choose the career path that is right for you. Damian also shares how his writing and public speaking helped him to land h job at Microsoft. KEY TAKEAWAYS: (3.39) TOP CAREER TIP Pay attention to what you do and don´t like. Doing that will help you to settle on a career path earlier and ensure that you end up doing something that you actually enjoy. Damian noticed that he wanted to know what had happened to his code once it went into production. This made him realise that DevOps was likely to be a good fit for him. (5.44) WORST CAREER MOMENT When Damian had just taken on his first project management role, a big customer wanted to discuss an issue. So, he got on the phone. But, asked a more experienced client manager to listen in. Unfortunately, he failed to tell the customer that there was a 3rd person on the call. When they found out, they were very angry. His lack of transparency nearly lost them the account. (9.03) CAREER HIGHLIGHT Being approached by Donovan Brown, who was at the time the DevOps Manager at Microsoft, and being asked to join his team is his career highlight. Damian was surprised but very pleased to be noticed and recognised in this way. That is when his writing and public speaking work really paid off. (11.18) THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T Damian does not see any sign that the pace of change within IT is going to slow. So, working in IT will always be interesting. There will always be something new to discover and learn. (15.05) THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – When Damian was 10, his father gave him an Amiga 500.When he realised he could change a game just by editing two pieces of text he was hooked. What’s the best career advice you received? – Know when it is time to move on. What’s the worst career advice you received? – Stick it out, it´ll be fine. What would you do if you started your career now? – Get involved in meetups and user groups at an earlier stage. It is a great way to jump-start any IT career. What are your current career objectives? – Exploring the world of machine learning even more. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Public speaking. How do you keep your own career energized? – Damian is lucky enough to work with people who are real experts in their field. Learning about what is going on in their fields helps to keep Damian energized. What do you do away from technology? – Damian´s 1-year-old keeps him busy. He also enjoys travel and surfing. (21.15) FINAL CAREER TIP Get involved in user groups and events. Also, expand your wings a bit beyond your day-to-day work and explore more of what you enjoy the most. BEST MOMENTS (4.02) – Damian - “Pay attention to what you like and don't like, when choosing your career path.” (12.34) – Damian - “There's a good chance that the job you'll have in five years time doesn't exist yet.” (15.58) – Damian - “Know when it's time to move on. If you are not enjoying your work, you need to leave.” (17.04) – Damian - “You don´t have to follow the accepted path. If you don´t want to go into management, just say no.” (21.18) – Damian - “Get involved in user groups and events, especially early in your career.” ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organisations to design, develop and implement software solutions. Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers. In 2017, Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey. CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer ABOUT THE GUEST – DAMIAN BRADY Damian Brady is a Microsoft Cloud Advocate who specialises in DevOps and MLOps. He has been a programmer and consultant for more than 20 years across a broad range of industries and he regularly speaks at conferences and other events around the world. CONTACT THE GUEST – DAMIAN BRADY Damian Brady can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/damovisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianbrady Website: https://www.damovisa.me
Phil discusses selling encyclopedias door to door, toxic work cultures, sociopaths, the service profit chain and making business more human.
In this episode, Heather speaks with Phil Burgess, Chief People Officer of CSpace about his leadership philosophy, the messiness that happens in the workplace, a time when he was not a shining example of leadership with heart and what he did to move out of it and some amazing pearls of wisdom. Key takeaways: It’s up to leaders to embrace the mess that is all of us at work Leaders must model the change they are seeking Leaders are more effective when they invite feedback from direct reports and act upon what they hear by making small tweaks Spending time with your people helps to connect the dots about them and about areas that need attention in the business As a leader we cannot always make everyone happy Be who you are as a leader and not a copy of someone else Let yourself off the hook. Have conviction in what you are doing Seek out safe spaces where the leader can be vulnerable Catch yourself doing things right Remember, that everyone owns the culture
I was recently interviewed on a podcast called "IT Career Energizer Podcast". Phil Burgess is the host of the podcast, and it was a lot of fun. I think it turned out well, and I wanted to share it with you here, with Phil's permission, of course. Special Guest: Phil Burgess.
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“Don’t treat the symptoms treat the fundamental cause of culture issues” In season 19 episode 2, we are joined by Phil Burgess. He is the Chief People Officer at C Space. Their journey from a toxic culture to an exceptional culture has been just that, a journey. In this real life and revealing conversation, Phil shares what the team has done to improve culture and drive results. - What causes a company to need a culture change - Why employee engagement is so important - Why business results change when you fix the culture - Why culture change takes time - What is the value of improving the culture - How to get people on the culture change bus - What can a company do to get the company to change - Why transparency is a catalyst for culture change - Why core values help drive culture - How to lead culture with remote workers - What to do if people don’t buy into the culture This podcast is brought to you by the Ultimate Leadership Academy.
GUEST BIO: Phil Burgess is an independent consultant who helps companies to implement software applications and systems that support their business objectives. Phil has worked for independent software houses as well as large corporate companies across industry sectors including finance, utilities, legal and fine art. In 2017, Phil launched the I.T. Career Energizer podcast with the goal of helping others to start, develop and grow successful careers in tech. PRESENTER BIO: John Sonmez is a software developer who founded SimpleProgrammer.com to help software developers and other technical professionals advance their careers and to live happier lives. John is author of the best-selling books “Soft Skills: The Developer’s Life Manual” and “The Complete Software Developer’s Career Guide” as well as host of the Simple Programmer podcast.’ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Today’s episode of the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast is the 100th in the series, so it is a bit different, something special. Today, it is Phil Burgess himself who is being interviewed by John Sonmez. Phil first got involved in the IT industry in the mid-90s. He has developed and implemented new systems across numerous industries. Today, his focus is on helping others to develop their IT careers. He does so for everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. KEY TAKEAWAYS: (00.31) – Phil starts, by introducing John Sonmez, who was his very first podcast guest. Today, it is John who is going to be asking the questions and Phil who will be answering them. (1.32) – John starts by congratulating Phil on his 100th episode. A remarkable achievement, especially when you consider that most podcasters only record around 7 episodes before giving up. John thanks Phil for inspiring so many in the coding and development industry. (3.24) – In true I.T. Career Energizer podcast tradition, John asks Phil to share a unique career tip. Phil says that it is vital to look at your plans and goals, so that you can understand where your career is going. He encourages people to put together a five-year plan. Of course, no IT career is linear and the industry moves fast. So, the plan is just a guide to give you some direction and a way of recognizing where you are. Setting a guiding goal will help you to navigate through the ever-changing world of IT. Particularly, when you regularly review and tweak your plan. Phil explains that pairing a long-term plan with short-term goals is especially helpful. Short-term goals like learning a language, taking on a public speaking engagement, attending more conferences or writing articles are all helpful. Setting goals like these will help you to identify the best ways to grow your skills, network and ultimately move your career forward. (5.24) – At this point, Phil is asked to share his worst career moment. For Phil 4 or 5 years into his career he attended a meeting with senior management and a director. The project was not going well, so the director was trying to motivate everyone and identify the issues. At one point, the director asked a technical question that had clearly been fed to him. When Phil answered it became apparent that the director had no real understanding of the issue, so could not really follow the response. Instead of seeking more understanding, the director tried to belittle Phil in front of about 15 senior managers. It felt terrible. But, it taught Phil the importance of understanding your audience. John says he has had a few similar experiences. It reminds him of one of Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power, one of which is “never outshine the master”. (8.25) – How about your career highlight? For Phil being able to help others with their careers is the thing he enjoys the most. Running the podcast has enabled him to do this for more people, so for him this has been a career highlight. He has also enjoyed meeting and speaking to so many great professionals. As well as getting feedback from his audience and answering their questions. (11.18) – John asks Phil to share one thing that excites him about the future of a career in IT. Phil says the fact that the possibilities are limitless is the most exciting thing. He went on to say that “the genie is out of the bottle”. In the future, there will be opportunities that we cannot even conceive of right now. John concurs, for example, the idea of a driverless car would have been inconceivable up until a few years ago. Phil commented on the fact that technology touches every aspect of our lives and moves really fast. He goes on to speak about the amazing rate at which the motor car replaced the horse-drawn carriage. In just over a decade, a New York City road went from having one car and dozens of horses on it, in a photo, to being full of Model T. Fords. A strong example of just how fast technology changes our lives. (13.19) – What first attracted you to a career in IT? Phil explains that at university he did a building survey course, something that had nothing to do with technology, whatsoever. As part of the course he was introduced to AutoCAD which was running on Unix systems. For him, it was fascinating. By the time he left university, he was torn between pursuing an IT career working in the building surveyor field. Phil did not know what to do, so he took a local job with a pharmaceutical company. Fortunately, they were in the process of implementing a brand new system that a small software house had built for them. Phil got involved and off the back of that he was offered work by the software firm. That was it, Phil had officially commenced his IT career. (14.50) – What is the best career advice you were given? Phil paraphrased the best piece of advice he has received, so far, by saying - “It's all about the delivery of the message and be able to bring your message to life.” Someone he has worked for, a few times, explained to him that he needed to use stories and examples to add color to the message you are delivering. You have to make it come alive to catch people’s attention and help them to understand and recognize the importance of your message. (15.49) – If you were to start your IT career again, right now, what would you do? Says he would be trying out as many things as he can before settling on something more specific. In particular, he would attend as many conferences as possible, listening, learning and evaluating. He also said that he would focus more on solving problems rather than the actual technology used. (16.31) – What career objectives are you focusing on? Phil wants to grow his reach and influence so that he can help as many people as possible. He is also keen to finish his first book and get it published. Phil also says he wants to make sure that he keeps his podcast going strong. (17.20) – What’s the number one non-technical skill that has helped you in your career? Listening is Phil’s number one non-technical skill. Really listening, rather than simply waiting for the break in the conversation, so you can make your point. Actually, hearing, absorbing and understanding what the other person is trying to say, then, taking the time to think before giving your response. (18.23) – John asks Phil for a parting piece of advice. Phil says you need to remember that “it’s your career.” Of course, you need to achieve the appraisal goals set out by the company you work for. But, you also need to make sure that what you achieve your own goals. It is up to you to progress your career, to learn what you need to know and make sure that you work on the right projects. BEST MOMENTS: (1.05) JOHN – “The IT industry is growing fast and going through a heap of challenges and it won't get better by accident. Thank you so much for playing your part.” (4.21) PHIL – “People need to set maybe a five-year plan in place, in terms of where they're going.” (6.49) PHIL – “Understand your audience when you're actually responding to things like questions.” (8.57) PHIL – “I'm quite keen to empower people.” (17.37) PHIL – “The ability to actually listen and think about what you're hearing before responding, is a really good skill to develop.” (19.25) PHIL – “Think about what you want. Take ownership and responsibility of your own career.” CONTACT PHIL BURGESS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilTechCareer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philburgess/ Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com
IT Consultant and Podcaster Phil Burgess talks about what he's learned in 100 episodes of the IT Career Energizer Podcast (https://itcareerenergizer.com/), the future of the IT industry, Productivity, the myths of Multitasking, the necessity of personal branding, how to rise above the noise and more Phil's Productivity article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-things-highly-productive-people-do-differently-phil-burgess/ Intro music is "I'm Going for a Coffee" (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3/02_Im_Going_for_a_Coffee) by Lee Rosevere, which is licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Special Guest: Phil Burgess.
DESCRIPTION Welcome to episode 76 of the I.T. Career Energizer, a weekly podcast where your host Phil Burgess chats with inspiring I.T. professionals, consultants and experts from around the world. On today's episode Phil interviews founder of HashiCorp, creator of Vagrant, Packer, Serf, Consul, Terraform, Vault, and Nomad, Mitchell Hashimoto. Mitchell is a passionate engineer and professional speaker whose goal is to make the best DevOps tools in the world. Mitchell is also an O’Reilly author and a top Github user in terms of followers, activity and contributions. To find out more about the podcast visit itcareerenergizer.com And remember to “Subscribe” to get new episodes automatically downloaded to your device KEY TAKEAWAYS (00.59) Phil introduces Mitchell and asks him to tell us more about himself and his I.T career. Mitchell eagerly responds to state that for the last 6 years he has been hyper-focused on building out Hashicorp and the open source tools around it. He names DevOp tools such as Vagrant, Packer, Serf, Consul, Terraform, Vault, and Nomad to give context to his focus. (01.47) Phil asks Mitchell to share a unique career tip with the audience. Mitchell gives the advice of time. He mentions that you should always schedule time, not to go on holiday but to try new things related to what you're trying to achieve. In Mitchell’s case this is exploring new cloud based tools to see how they work and how to maintain them in real life projects. Mitchell mentions that by taking this time you can become inspired and keep abreast of the latest technology and this can help in your job (03.13) After hearing Mitchell’s advice, Phil asks if he feels that this helps him stay motivated and enthused by what he does. Mitchell responds saying that this time away can keep you innovative and up-to-date with the latest trends (05.53) As a result of hearing Mitchell's worst mistake in his career, Phil asks him to share with the audience his career highlight. Mitchell says that a change in thinking came about with the development of 'Vault' a secrets management tool. It's different to other management tools and now has lots of adoption in businesses and fortune 500 companies (07.07) Phil asks Mitchell to share with the audience what excites him about the I.T industry. Mitchell says that I.T infrastructure is being viewed more and more as disposable machines and as a result it improves stability and makes everything more resilient (09:48) Phil begins the Reveal Round and asks Mitchell what first attracted him to a career in I.T? Mitchell says that he has always gotten a kick out of watching things work the way they are supposed to. Mitchell saw I.T as an opportunity to automate vast fleets of servers to do things for him (12:38) Phil asks Mitchell to share his career objectives, that he's currently focusing on? Mitchell says he is continuing to work on HashiCorp and to continue building confidence in the I.T industry and better integrate Vault and Terraform into more complete packages (16:37) Finally Phil asks Mitchell to share a last piece of advice with the I.T. Career Energizer audience. Mitchell responds to say, focus on automation as we’re nowhere near the limit. There’s no future without automation and anytime that you are doing a manual task consider how it could be automated BEST MOMENTS (03.09) "Find time to step away from being in the trenches to motivate and inspire yourself” (05.20) "It was misconfigured checks on our IP server that caused no traffic to be sent to the ad server" (06.45) Mitchell Hashimoto mentions that; "Google made an announcement without telling Hashicorp of their integration with Vault" (06:58) Speaking about 'Vault' Mitchell states that "The thing I'm most proud of is not it's success, it's a different way of thinking" (10.21) "What attracted me to I.T was the huge automation problem waiting to be solved (10.28) "The best career advice I've received is to 'do everything' don't focus on one thing and be the best at it, it's the time to do everything and understand what you really love" (17.10) Mitchell confidently states that; “those that have dedicated themselves to automation are wildly successful” ABOUT THE HOST Phil Burgess, an I.T. consultant, mentor, and coach, is the creator and host of the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast. His podcast continues to inspire, assist and guide anybody wanting to start, develop and grow a career in I.T. by inviting successful I.T. professionals, consultants, and experts to share their advice, career tips and experiences. CONTACT THE HOST Website: itcareerenergizer.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/philburgess ABOUT THE GUEST Mitchell Hashimoto is best known as the creator of Vagrant, Packer, Terraform and Consul. Mitchell is the founder of HashiCorp, an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California. HashiCorp provides open source tools and commercial products that enable developers, operators and security professionals to provision, secure, run and connect distributed application infrastructure CONTACT THE GUEST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellh @mitchellh Website: https://www.hashicorp.com/
Welcome to the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast. In today’s episode, your host Phil Burgess interviews curator of JavaScript January, vice president of developer relations and product marketing for Kickbox and developer advocate Emily Freeman. After many years of ghostwriting Emily made the choice to switch careers to software engineering. Learn more about her journey on today's episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS from Phil Burgess (05.53) It’s all about branding and positioning and it’s similar to brand/self-marketing (08:16) There’s a lot to be said for the changes in the way I.T. is delivered these days, unfortunately some corporates still follow a traditional waterfall approach, handing the process off to a series of individuals, resulting in friction and communication failure. (13.14) The reveal round: Phil asks Emily some quick-fire questions. Q1. Phil: What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? Emily: The problems and the ability to think abstractly, I love the idea of being a tenacious problem solver. Q2. Phil: What is the best career advice you’ve ever received? Emily: To be you; when you are your authentic self, you are your best self. Q3. Phil: If you were to begin your I.T. career again right now what would you do? Emily: I would rewind back to school and learn more about ‘true computer science’. You can learn the CS fundamentals in a fun way. Q4. Phil: What career objectives are you currently focusing on? Emily: Growth and moving towards the next challenge. My biggest objective would be to solve increasingly bigger problems. Q5: Phil: What’s the number one non-technical skills that’s helped you in your I.T. career so far? Emily: Absolutely my writing, I put so much practice into writing and it’s really helped. The best writing is conversational, authentic and written the way you speak. Q6. Phil: Can you share a parting piece of advice with the audience? Emily: What I tell everyone is, if you have to choose between becoming better at something or promoting yourself, I would choose promoting yourself. You don’t have a lot of time and the people that are ‘experts’ aren’t the most technical, they’re just the most visible. KEY TAKEAWAYS from Emily Freeman (01.06) Phil asks Emily to tell us a little bit more about herself. Emily welcomes the audience and shares in more detail her career story. Emily found a career in ghostwriting and runs a freelance copywriting business called EditingEmily (@EditingEmily). After moving into engineering her background in writing has been significantly helpful, and now Emily has been an individual contributor in Java and is currently a ‘Developer Advocate’. (02.34) Phil responds to Emily’s career background, asking her to explain what her role as a ‘Developer Advocate’ is? Emily replies, by stating that the role is relatively new to the industry and that it involves getting intelligent developer users to use API’s. It’s a mix between engineering and marketing and it can be described as the connection between engineering, marketing and product to ensure the wishes of the community are communicated to the company. Emily summarizes by saying “It’s a very interesting role and no two days are the same” (04.41) Phil asks Emily to share a unique career tip, that the audience might not know and should? Emily responds quickly to say that “It doesn’t matter who you know, it matters who knows you”. Emily recalls a previous life lesson that explains that you can blend your professional and personal life together, to help your career move forward. And when an opportunity comes up, you want to be the name that pops into someone’s head. Emily goes on to say that by acknowledging self-promotion and personal branding we can highlight what we do well. (06:38) Phil asks Emily to tell us what her worst career I.T. moment was and what she learnt from the experience. Emily replies to say that in her first job as a developer, it was like an accelerator into finding out everything that was wrong in the industry. The setup of the engineering department was very old school and the developers didn’t have production access etc. That set up creates a great deal of personal conflict. (11.20) Phil asks Emily to explain what she is most excited about in the I.T. industry. Emily passionately responds to say that our technology is evolving so much faster than our brains. The biggest problems that we’re facing right now is that we’re human. It’s our fear, our patterns of behavior, our brain functions and our limitations because of that. As a result I.T. is an exciting area that is overcoming this, removing the decision process errors and choice ability so that people can do what they do best, and engineer. BEST MOMENTS - Emily states that her writing background has significantly helped her in her engineering career. - The aim of the Developer Advocate role is to speak marketing to engineering and vice versa, because a lot of the time these two things miss each other. - I feel uniquely blessed that I can talk at conferences and be a voice of the industry ABOUT THE HOST Phil Burgess, an I.T. consultant, mentor, and coach, is the creator and host of the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast. His podcast continues to inspire, assist and guide anybody wanting to start, develop and grow a career in I.T. by inviting successful I.T. professionals, consultants, and experts to share their advice, career tips and experiences. CONTACT THE HOST Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilTechCareer @PhilTechCareer Website: www.itcareerenergizer.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/philburgess CONTACT THE GUEST Twitter: https://twitter.com/EditingEmily Website: www.emilyfreeman.io
Welcome to episode #065 of the I.T. Career Energiser, a weekly podcast where your host Phil Burgess chats with inspiring I.T. professionals, consultants and experts from around the world. To find out more about the podcast visit itcareerenergizer.com And remember to Subscribe to get new episodes automatically downloaded to your device. In today’s episode, Phil chats with featured guest, Nicki Watt. Nicki is an experienced software engineer and consultant and is currently the Chief Technical Officer at OpenCredo. She can be seen speaking at various conferences and is also co-author of the graph database book "Neo4j in Action”.
Welcome to the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast In this episode Phil Burgess talks to Phil Lew who is C.E.O and President of XBOSoft, a leading provider of software quality engineering services. Phil has 25 years of experience in the software industry and has an interesting and solid view of how you should conduct yourself in pursuit of finding the correct career. During those 25 years he has experienced frustration at his own progress before finding his own career path. KEY TAKEAWAYS from Phil Lew (01.23) Phil Lew begins by telling us about his passion for cycling, and how he enjoyed racing. However as he has matured he now mainly goes on cycling tours. Cycling to him is a metaphor for life and Phil says it is not always the strongest that win, but the person who applies the right amount of efforts at the right time. Phil says he thinks this outlook applies to our lives as well as our careers. Phil also has a passion for travel and has travelled to 70 countries within the last 6 years. (02.49) Phil Lew discusses the benefits of mentors and explains that he feels he could have broadened his mentoring network when he was younger. He tells us that he thinks and believes that a lot of people are the same, that if we keep our heads down and work hard we will get on in our careers. However, Phil makes it clear that it does not always work out that way. He tells us that he really did not get enough career advice early in his career. (05.54) Phil Lew goes on to tell us what excites him about the future. He deliberates that the I.T. field is so broad that there are many ways a person can get into the industry, which excites him. He quotes Mark Anderson saying “software is eating the world” Phil Lew thinks” that software is becoming the world”. He demonstrates this using the example of a remote control for a garage door and the software that you can use to control your garage door through your phone. Phil Lew says the field of software in I.T. companies is broadening. You can enter into this field from any number of places which is also exciting. (09.06) The best career advice Phil Lew has received was to pursue communication and public speaking skills. These skills have helped him throughout his career. He advises that no matter what kind of ideas you have, no matter how great they are, if you cannot communicate them, they are not worth very much. Referring to engineers he goes on to tell us that most do not have those skills (10.34) Phil Lew has career objectives that are very clear. They are aligned to his company’s objectives, to be successful and to train others to grow the company enabling him to focus on strategies for the company. He believes that managers and executives need to grow people in their roles to progress within the company, and take the Managers/Executives places so they, the managers, may grow themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS from Phil Burgess (03.03) Phil Burgess agrees with Phil Lew that mentoring is important in your career and to get that earlier on in your career is vital. We need to seek out mentors that are right for us. (07.16) Phil Burgess has the same opinion as Phil Lew with regard to people working in I.T. and how working within the industry is changing the dynamics. It is important to be able to relate to people at the front end of the business. BEST MOMENTS Phil Lew reasons that knowing values and understanding value, for example, knowing your own value and your skills will help you to be responsive to what you can get out of the market place. Phil Lew has a perceptive view of companies that do not implement software in their solutions; he fears that they will get left behind if they do not incorporate software into their plans for the future. This means that there are a lot of opportunities to get into these companies and help them out. Phil Lew says that software is the future of our economy. He started out with a Business Major then switched to an Engineering Major because he felt strongly that it was the future. He also advises to pursue communication; Phil says that this really helped him with his career as well as his public speaking skills. ABOUT THE HOST Phil Burgess, an I.T. consultant, mentor, and coach, is the creator and host of the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast. His podcast continues to inspire, assist and guide anybody wanting to start, develop and grow a career in I.T. by inviting successful I.T. professionals, consultants, and experts to share their advice, career tips and experiences. CONTACT THE HOST Website: www.itcareerenergizer.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/philburgess ABOUT THE GUEST Phil Lew is the Chief Executive Officer and President of XBOSoft. He is a keen cyclist and traveler, enjoying visiting some 70 countries in the last 6 years. His career has included selling companies that he grew and nurtured. Phil has been in the industry for 25 years. CONTACT THE GUEST Website: www.xbosoft.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/philiplew
DESCRIPTION Welcome to The IT Career Energizer. Phil Burgess introduces his guest April Wensel by telling us April is an international speaker and the founder of Compassionate Coding a social enterprise bringing emotional intelligence and social consciousness to the software industry. April is also a mentor and a keen advocate of diversity and inclusiveness in the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Phil Burgess starts the interview with April Wensel by asking her to expand on his summery and telling us a little bit more about herself. April tell us she has been working as a software engineer both in an individual capacity as a contributor and in an engineering team. She solves a lot of problems within the industry around human beings. This is why she started Compassionate Coding to inspire people to care about human beings and the people they are building the software for. In addition to these qualities she reveals to us that she is a Vegan which enabled her to bring compassion to the industry. Phil continues with the theme by asking April how she sees compassion having a bearing on how software is developed. April looks at it from a very rational angle that when the software product is being designed, firstly, the goal is to alleviate suffering in someone’s life, and secondly how we actually go about building the software. She says we want to minimize suffering for the developers and anyone else on the team. Phil asks April “Can you perhaps tell us a unique career tip?” April discusses with Phil the benefits of identifying core values, and for her, personal filters, she advises, people should slow down and filter out some of the noises you hear in the industry. Phil agrees that identifying your core values is essential and a very good point and that if you establish what they are early, and what you want to do with your career as you mature, opinions will change but they are essential if you want a career in IT. Phil enquires of April about her worst IT moments and learning from that experience. April tells us about a job she loved and how she was upset on ethical grounds regarding how the company was progressing, she also tells us what happened to her. Phil shares with April an interview he did with David J Anderson ,and David made the point April was making, that in your career you have to make the choices between your job and what is ethically correct. Phil asks April about her career highlight or greatest success. April outlines how her view of compassionate coding spreading through the technical community has given her personal satisfaction. April had seen the lack of concern in human beings and knew she wanted to do something on her own. When she receives messages from people implementing or taking on board her ethics she says it light’s her up inside. April informs us that if we are looking to have a career in IT we need to have more that coding skills. We need to be able to manage our time well, able to communicate our ideas in an effective way, and work well with others. April assures us that the industry is not as it always was perhaps being shut away in a basement on our own, but that IT is now in this modern landscape and communication skills are going to become more important. BEST MOMENTS April tells us “I’ve matured I am not excited by technology for technology’s sake, for me the most exciting is social entrepreneurs in technology companies April explains “we are able to apply all the techniques established and apply them to social problems” Phil asks April about non technical skills. April believes listening is a very important skill to have in the industry especially when dealing with non-technical staff. “Ignore any advice that does not resonate with your core values “April says when Phil asks her to share any parting piece of advice April discusses what happened when she had to leave the company she loved working for over ethical issues. April says it was a problem with the culture of the company and its ethics. Her advice is “definitely leave when you know it’s time to leave” ABOUT THE HOST Phil Burgess, an I.T. consultant, mentor, and coach, is the creator and host of I.T. Career Energizer Podcast. His podcast continues to inspire, assist and guide aspirants start and grow in their career by inviting successful professionals, consultants, and experts in the I.T. CONTACT THE HOST Website: itcareerenergizer.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/philburgess ABOUT THE GUEST April Wensel's career has taken her along a path of success to founding her own business of Compassionate Coding. Her ethics and practices within Compassionate Coding centre around her belief that we should leave this world better than we found it, and that software companies need to care about human life with compassion. April believes that software technology should be used to help social problems as well as helping humans. April is a vegan, passionate about animal rights, and believes we should strive towards a more peaceful world. CONTACT THE GUEST Website: www.compassionatecoding.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwensel Twitter: https://twitter.com/aprilwensel
DESCRIPTION Welcome to the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast. In this episode Phil Burgess has Sandro Mancuso as his guest. Sandro is an international and inspiring I.T. consultant, a speaker who is the co- founder of Codurance and the founder of The London Craftmanship Community. Sandro is the author of The Software Craftsman. It can be appreciated that Sandro Mancuso with 22 years experience in software gives sound advice to all who are looking to succeed in whatever field they work in. KEY TAKEAWAYS Phil Burgess starts the interview asking Sandro to tell us about his career. Sandro, who is Brazilian, started at the age of 11 years when his father bought him a TK85 2X. He discovered he could type games and codes which helped him decide that was the path he wanted to take at university. He also wanted to come to London as he knew at that time it was the hub of I.T. software. He advices us to separate our career from our job and goes on to explain how to approach this. Phil asks Sandro to tell us about his worst I.T. experience, Sandro describes to us about working in the year 2007 and 2008 when all the apps were being planned he tells us how he was employed by a company who did not listen to advice and subsequently the system went down on numerous occasions. He reminds us that software is everywhere and that it is a discipline on its own. BEST MOMENTS Sandro was working with someone he admired greatly and wanted to impress him, he was given a task which he worked on as quickly as possible to achieve a good impression, when he took it to the person he admired that person destroyed the code and deleted it. The person he so admired gave him this advice “how it is done is as important as getting it done”. Phil asks for a parting piece of advice. Sandro’s advice is” do not let anyone else control you career” He advises “Don’t blame companies if they do not create some space for you to learn, your career is your responsibility” ABOUT THE HOST Phil Burgess, an I.T. consultant, mentor, and coach, is the creator and host of I.T. Career Energizer Podcast. His podcast continues to inspire, assist and guide aspirants start and grow in their career by inviting successful professionals, consultants, and experts in the I.T. CONTACT METHOD Website: itcareerenergizer.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/philburgess ABOUT THE GUEST Sandro Mancuso is an Author and founder of the London Software Craftsmanship Community. He is co- founder of Codurance and has worked for startups, software houses, product companies, international consultancy companies and investment banks. His professional aspiration is to raise the bar of the software industry by helping developers become better at, and care more about their craft. CONTACT METHOD Website: https://codurance.com/blog/author/sandro-mancuso/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandromancuso/ Twitter: @sandromancuso
Phil Burgess introduces the I.T. Career Energizer Podcast, providing insight into what listeners can expect from the podcast over the coming weeks and months. He also talks about the way he found his way into a career in information technology and why he’s decided to start the podcast.
Hosts Craig Doyle and Martin Bayfield are joined by England and Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw and regulars Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye to preview the opening round of action in this year's Six Nations. We also hear from Scotland fly-half Finn Russell, Italy head coach Conor O'Shea and England's Paul Gustard and Jamie George. There's also an update from England Sevens' James Rodwell and Phil Burgess and the gang also recap the latest Anglo-Welsh Cup action as the race hots up for the semi-finals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Host Martin Bayfield is joined by resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye to reflect on the latest Premiership action and the stunning departure of Leicester Tigers' director of rugby Richard Cockerill. Saracens and England lock George Kruis is also in the studio as he gears up for the Six Nations while England Sevens stars Phil Burgess, James Rodwell, Charlie Hayter and Callum Sirker ahead of the latest stop on the Sevens World Series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The silver medalists from Rio sit down with Alex from Dubai to discuss the differences between 7s and 15s, the evolution of sports science, why they run before a match, playing each other as kids and their favorite sevens tournament location.
The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with a special between-seasons anthology edition episode written and read by Phil "The Drill" Burgess.
This episode is dedicated to Mike Jenkins, who sadly passed away one week before this episode is aired. In this episode we talk to two of his friends in the Strongman community, fellow competitors and good friends Johnny Wasicsko and Nick Best.We finish the podcast by talking to the recently crowned 2013 Australia's Strongest Man under 105kg - Brad Simmons.So dont delay listen today :) - Phil Burgess
In this interview we speak to US Strongman Jerry Pritchett, on the same day as he flies to China to compete in the 2013 Worlds Strongest Man Finals. We discuss the big deadlift and his preparation for this big event and how he got started in the sport plus other interesting topics.
In this interview we speak with Gemma Magnusson, multiple times UK Strongest Woman and wife of Benedikt Magnusson, who discusses the sport and how Woman should get involved. We also touch base with 2012 Australia's Strongest Man , Mike HBomb Vrillic, and find out how he made it to the top, discussing his training approach, and his amazing comeback from a life threatening condition.We speak to the Legend, Austrian Manfred Hoeberl, the Bodybuilder of the 1980's with the 25 inch arms, who later went into Strongman, achieving a runner up position at Worlds Strongest Man.Finally we find out more about Strongman Training Research from Paul Winwood, New Zealand University Researcher.
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