Nerd Journey Podcast
1) Scope and Upside: The Importance of Contextual Communication with Milin Desai (2/3)
When we use a generative AI tool, providing more context can often lead to better output. What if we could apply this to our communication with other humans? Milin Desai, the CEO of Sentry, says conte...Show More
2) Expand Your Curiosity: Build, Own, and Maintain Relevance with Milin Desai (1/3)
How curious do you think you are at work? Take a second to rate yourself. After today’s conversation with guest Milin Desai, you’re going to want to dial that curiosity up a notch. Milin is currently ...Show More
3) Organizational Flattening: Intentionally Model Behaviors to Build the Culture You Want (2/2)
As managers inherit larger teams inside flatter organizations, we might immediately point out the challenges. But what about opportunities? Despite the trend, those who seek to lead (in a management c...Show More
4) Organizational Flattening: Understanding the Trend, Career Challenges, and Opportunities (1/2)
What happens when layoffs lead to organizational flattening, fewer managers, and larger teams? It’s a trend we’re seeing in the tech industry at large right now impacting team dynamics and career path...Show More
5) Special Dedication: Honoring Todd Cochrane’s Legacy
Episode 346 is dedicated to the memory of Todd Cochrane. Todd was the founder of Blubrry Podcasting, a Navy veteran and electronics technician, a geek and lover of technology at heart, a content creat...Show More
6) Resume Damage: The Turbulence of Changing Job Levels and Finding a Mess to Clean Up with Paul Nadeau (2/2)
Pursuing a role in leadership is one thing, but what happens when you try to return to life as an individual contributor? Our guest, Paul Nadeau, equates this experience to having “resume damage.” Joi...Show More
7) Stay Calm and Don’t Panic: Translating Military Leadership Lessons to the Corporate World with Paul Nadeau (1/2)
Imagine transitioning from individual contributor at a company to managing an organization of 155 people. That’s quite the promotion. How would you approach that kind of change? Before you get too anx...Show More
8) The Lost Art: Marketplace Heartbeat and Finding Closure after a Layoff with Jason Gass (2/2)
Remember all the times someone took a moment to help you in your career? This act of support is what Jason Gass calls a “lost art” in the tech industry. Jason returns this week in episode 343 to share...Show More
9) Planting Seeds: Networking and Maneuvering Unexpected Job Loss with Jason Gass (1/2)
“Unfortunately, your role at this company has been eliminated.” These are the words none of us want to hear, but it’s a reality many in tech are facing. What would you do if that unexpected call came ...Show More
10) Champion Your People: Role Clarity for the IC in the Chaotic World of Work with Al and Leanne Elliott (2/2)
What can you do to stand out as an individual contributor on a large team? The first step is seeking absolute clarity on your role, and it begins with an honest conversation between you and your manag...Show More