podcast - Building Your I.T. Career

podcast - Building Your I.T. Career episodes:

• 10.03.2018

  Episode 30 – Schedule and Productivity

  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...

  
• 09.25.2018

  Episide 29 – The Entrepreneurial Careerist Revisited and Where I Have Been

  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...

  
• 05.10.2017

  Episode 28 – Career Coincidences and Up Your Numbers

  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...

  
• 05.01.2017

  Episode 27 – What’s more important for an IT career, degrees or certifications? Or something else?

  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...

  
• 08.11.2016

  Episode 26 – DO NOT withhold information to artificially bolster your value as an IT professional

  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....

  
• 08.02.2016

  Episode 25 – Learning New Technology and Identifying the Next HOT Technology

  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...

  
• 07.26.2016

  Episode 24 – Permission Granted

  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...

  
• 07.19.2016

  Episode 23 – Political rants are career suicide

  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...

  
• 12.07.2015

  The Project Management Blues

  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....

  
• 11.06.2015

  21 Earning a 6 Figure Income in Information Technology

  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...

  
• 09.24.2015

  20 My mom, cancer, tennis, and time

  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...

  
• 08.26.2015

  19 Refocusing and Re-purposing Your Career

  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...

  
• 08.04.2015

  18 Six Productivity Hacks You Can Start Using Today

  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...

  
• 07.28.2015

  17 cloud-based project management and collaboration tools

  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...

  
• 07.21.2015

  16 Your Calendar and Maximum Productivity

  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...

  
• 07.17.2015

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

  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...

  
• 07.07.2015

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

  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...

  
• 06.30.2015

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

  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,...

  
• 06.25.2015

  12 – Relaunch, New Name, and Avoiding the Helpdesk

  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...

  
• 02.25.2014

  11 – Beat The Rush [video]

  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...

  
• 07.24.2013

  10 – How to Get Your Dream Job

  Episode Summary Do you have your dream job? Would you like to? A discussion on what it takes to create a dream job.       Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. Episode content: How to get your dream...

  
• 07.01.2013

  9 – Your Personal Declaration Of Independence

  In this episode I discuss the Your Personal Declaration of Independence. What is Information Technology all about? Note: I realize I normally post on Wednesday but because I’ve neglected you and due to the July 4th holiday, I am posting on...

  
• 05.29.2013

  8 – The Role of Technology

  In this episode I discuss the Role of Technology. What is Information Technology all about? Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. House Keeping Book giveaway update. My recent trip to Arizona. My blog entry about that visit. (see video below). Information...

  
• 05.08.2013

  7 – Scheduling and Calendaring

  In this episode of the podcast, I discuss scheduling and calendaring. I talk about my calendar, Google Calendar and concepts you can use regardless of which calendar you use. Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. EXTRA: A video on...

  
• 04.25.2013

  6 – Getting Started In Consulting

  In Episode 6 I discuss getting started in consulting by starting part-time, on a shoestring budget, and some ideas on how I won new clients… hint: speaking to technology groups (give high-value, free and useful information) is a great marketing...

  
• 04.05.2013

  5 – Overcome Fear and Your Career

  Listen to or download Episode 5 of The I.T. Career Toolkit Podcast below or click on the image to visit the Podcast page on iTunes. We are all Fearful at times. In this episode I discuss how you overcome fear...

  
• 03.27.2013

  4 – Breaking Into I.T.

  Some ideas to help you start your career in Information Technology. However, the information may be helpful to those who want to jumpstart a career that has stalled or become stale. Listen below, download, or subscribe via iTunes Free downloadable...

  
• 03.15.2013

  3 – How Valuable is Your Value

  I.T. Professionals often talk about “average” salary for their skillset. Or they talk about their employer not paying them what they are worth? Have you been caught in that trap? The real question you should be asking is whether you...

  
• 03.05.2013

  2 – Some of my projects and what it means to be proactive

  Episode 2 of: The I.T. Career Toolkit Podcast Below you can find a player, a link to download the podcast, & information about the episode. Feel free to comment, ask questions, and use the buttons below to share. Listen Below...

  
• 02.28.2013

  1 – Introductions and how to introduce technology to youth

  Episode 1 of: The I.T. Career Toolkit Podcast Below you will find a player, a download link, and information about the episode. Please feel free to comment, ask questions, and share. Listen below (mp3 download): Episode 1 Summary and links:...