The THRIVING TECHNOLOGIST YouTube channel and podcast
A show that exposes the dark side of working on software teams - but offers hope and tools to rise above it.
- Learn hard-won lessons from the biggest "aha!" moments I've had (and stupid mistakes I've made 😳) in my 25 year career.
- Hear behind-the-scenes stories about how people treat each other on real software projects - and how I dealt with it.
- Join me for interviews with special guests where we discuss topics related to having a healthy tech career.
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Latest Episodes
September 11, 2024 | 18:39
Learn proven strategies to get your boss to listen, convince your manager, and persuade them to act on your concerns.
September 4, 2024 | 32:19
Here’s the true story of one of the craziest software consulting projects I’ve ever had the misfortune of working on.
August 19, 2024 | 18:32
LinkedIn is a great resource for connecting with people, but it can also cause serious mental health challenges – and even lead to burnout.
July 29, 2024 | 21:49
Feel like your manager’s doing a bad job? You might switch into management yourself. Here are some lessons on how to do it right.
July 22, 2024 | 6:17
Knowing how ready you are to actually make a change is important before you take any action that could alter the course of your life and career.
July 15, 2024 | 22:03
Most tech companies engage in agile signaling. They actually make it harder to change, but put on a show to pretend they’re agile.