podcast – Building Your I.T. Career

Summary: A brief overview of things I’m working on and where I’ve been. And then we discuss four big ideas about developing a proactive and dynamic career in Information Technology or anywhere else for that matter. Episode 30: Download here or listen below. Intro FAR-West Performing with The Tiger Tops October 19th Arrogant Sage on […]

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Summary: A brief overview of things I’m working on and where I’ve been. And then we discuss four big ideas about developing a proactive and dynamic career in Information Technology or anywhere else for that matter. Episode 29: Download here or listen below. Intro & Things I’m Working On Book: Building Your IT Career Article: […]

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What are Career Coincidences? Career Coincidences are those random moments – events or opportune meetings, where you connect with someone – an opportunity – in a seemingly magical way. You have a connection, a past employer, a shared friend, or any shared experience, that makes the conversation and connection more meaningful. This has the impact […]

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This question is repeated nearly daily on discussions forums and with aspiring, and even seasoned, information technology professionals. I’ll give a partial answer in this podcast and propose what is more important than either. Degrees or Certifications: What’s more important for your career? Listen to episode 27 below or download it here.

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Are you withholding information about what you, believing you are more valuable if no one else has this information? This is a common practice among IT professionals. It demonstrates a lack of confidence in your actual value to your employer. Do NOT Withhold Information to Artificially Bolster Your Value Listen to episode 26 below or […]

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Does learning new technology give you anxiety? What about knowing which technology to learn? This discussion will help. Learning New Technology & The Next HOT Technology Listen to episode 25 below of download here. Key Content: Market relevance is important but is solved by better understanding business need. You aren’t too late to learn a popular […]

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Are you waiting for that class next semester or your employer to give you a project and permission to learn new technology? If so, this podcast is for you. I give you permission (duration: 6:46) Listen to Episode 24 below or download here. And you can always subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. […]

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A tightened up and more succinct podcast format. Listening time: 5:29 Listen below or download the episode here: Mentioned (links): Mike Rowe’s Podcast Blog entry: Facebook Political Rants Document: Rules of Engagement for Debate “To the other guy, you are the other guy.” Podcast Summary: Frothy-mouthed and angry political rants do little to change anyone’s opinion […]

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I spoke for the Project Management Institute of LA last week. Topic: Cloud-based Project Management Strategies and Tools. I include music in many of my presentations. The morning of the presentation, I decided to write a Project Management related song. Below is what I ended up with. You can get the presentation slides on my […]

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Prompted by a question on Spiceworks – an IT management software and community online. I’ve provided a link to the community. It’s a good place for IT professionals to get advice and meet other IT pros. Episode 21: How to make a 6 figure income in IT. Listen below or download the episode here. ….. […]

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Episode 20 Summary In episode 20 of the Building Your IT Career Podcast, I discuss my mother’s passing, how she impacted my career – and life – and what it means for my future. Also, thoughts on time, creativity, and focus. Listen to Episode 20 here [DOWNLOAD EPISODE 20] News Instagram 400m – beats twitter […]

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Episode 19 summary I discuss my recent refocus for my own consulting with Pulse Infomatics. I also discuss a young man who was referred to me. He is hoping to break into IT. I offer some advice that he (and other aspiring IT professionals) can use to break into IT. I also talk about more experienced […]

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Episode 18 Summary In IT we often focus on technology and tools. This episode is about non-technical ways to dramatically increase your productivity. See list below. Listen to the podcast here DOWNLOAD EPISODE 18 Episode links Writer defined and searching for the silver bullet Action Beats Analysis 6 Productivity Hacks Step away from your digital […]

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Episode 17 Summary A discussion about cloud-based project management tools that I use in my consulting and that we teach to clients. Slides and video from one of my presentations on this topic can be viewed and downloaded here. Listen to the podcast here [DOWNLOAD EPISODE 17] New Stories plus mentioned links Project management tools […]

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Episode 16 Summary A discussion about your calendar as your most important productivity tool. Plus some thoughts on focus – for writers, app developers, songwriters… eh.. everybody! Listen to the podcast here. [DOWNLOAD EPISODE 16] News stories 3 Skills to Drop on your way to CIO http://www.cio.com/article/2937164/leadership-management/3-skills-to-drop-on-the-road-to-the-c-suite.html Toshiba CEO and others resign due to $1.2B […]

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Episode 15 summary Apologies for the tardiness in posting. I recorded this at my moms but had to help her with some private matters. Microsoft to Slash 7,800 Jobs Facebook adds gender equal icons Taylor Swift won’t fight YouTube YouTube celebrity equals major label celebrity – my daughter’s perspective Listen here or download below [DOWNLOAD […]

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Episode 14 Summary Best time for FB posts:Tues/Wed – late morning Combating ISIS Online “Ecosystem” Facebook introduces video revenue share Question: Negotiating Salary for a Geek Squad consulting position Productivity App: Nozbe Listen here: [DOWNLOAD EPISODE HERE] Original question and my answer Q) I have an interview with Best Buy tomorrow for a Geek Squad […]

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Episode 13 summary: Our Mantra and its origin Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! Technology News Google’s self-driving cars in Mountain View Selfie sticks banned at Disney World If you were given $1,000 to spend on your career, what would you use it for? Mary Brandel’s article at Network World download episode 13 Other […]

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This is more of an announcement but I do address a reader question about his career. A plan that takes him from help desk intern to CIO. or download Episode 12 here. The podcast has a new name (The Building Your IT Career Podcast), new cover-art, and new life! I discuss why I haven’t posted […]

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Note: I am moving to a video podcast format. I have the video embedded below and the audio is still available on iTunes but future iTunes podcast may become shorter video podcast. Episode Summary: Beat The Rush Some advice on having a smoother, less frenetic morning and day. Beat the Rush  Video and Audio Listen […]

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