podcast - Building Your I.T. Career

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20 My mom, cancer, tennis, and time Sep 24, 2015

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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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19 Refocusing and Re-purposing Your Career Aug 26, 2015

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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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18 Six Productivity Hacks You Can Start Using Today Aug 04, 2015

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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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17 cloud-based project management and collaboration tools Jul 28, 2015

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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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16 Your Calendar and Maximum Productivity Jul 21, 2015

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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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15 – What does proactive mean when it comes to getting the job you want? Other projects? Jul 17, 2015

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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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14 – How can you negotiate your salary for a Best Buy, Geek Squad position Jul 07, 2015

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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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13 – What would you do with $1,000 dollars and our mantra: Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! Jun 30, 2015

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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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12 – Relaunch, New Name, and Avoiding the Helpdesk Jun 25, 2015

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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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11 – Beat The Rush [video] Feb 25, 2014

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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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