Beyond Coding
By Patrick Akil
Common topics are tech, entrepreneurship, and career journeys.
Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode.
New episodes every Wednesday 🎙
Leadership, Burnout & Building Global Teams with Ray Bogman
Great leaders don’t manage—they inspire, coach, and build trust.
In this episode, Ray Bogman (Head of Innovation at Alumio) shares his experience leading a global team of 75 people and discusses why traditional management doesn’t work in today’s diverse, remote-driven world. We dive into how empathy, psychological safety, and relationship-building are essential leadership tools that prevent burnout and create highly productive, happy teams.
Topics covered:
✅ Leading through empathy and coaching rather than traditional management.
✅ Identifying and addressing burnout before it's too late.
✅ Creating psychological safety in diverse and global teams.
✅ Effective strategies for building trust and long-lasting relationships remotely.
Whether you're currently leading a team or aspiring to, this episode provides practical guidance on how to lead with authenticity, empathy, and effectiveness. 🎧
Connect with Ray Bogman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raybogman
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What is Vibe Coding? The New Way Developers Build Software with Zowie Langdon
"Vibe coding"—it’s the buzzword you might not have heard yet, but it could change your entire workflow.
In this episode, Zowie Langdon explains exactly what vibe coding is: a modern approach that pairs developers with powerful AI tools (such as GPT-4, Cursor, Claude, and Gemini) to rapidly accelerate software development. We discuss how this innovative technique helps you code faster, experiment effortlessly, and overcome common coding frustrations.
Key topics covered:
✅ Clear explanation of vibe coding and its benefits.
✅ Real-life experiences with AI-assisted development.
✅ Practical guidance to master vibe coding effectively.
✅ Insights into how AI tools will shape software development going forward.
Whether you're just starting out with AI-assisted coding or looking to boost your development skills, this conversation will inspire and equip you for the future of software engineering. 🎧
Listen now and subscribe for more tech trends and career insights!
Connect with Zowie Langdon:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zowielangdon
What Zowie is building:
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Public Speaking, Networking & the Role of Architects with Bert-Jan Schrijver
Ever considered speaking at a tech conference but felt unsure or overwhelmed?
In this episode, Bert-Jan Schrijver, CTO at OpenValue, shares invaluable insights on why public speaking is one of the most powerful ways developers can grow their careers, sharpen their skills, and expand their professional networks. Bert-Jan provides practical advice for overcoming common hurdles, selecting impactful talk topics, and explains the broader benefits of community involvement and knowledge sharing.
What you'll learn:
✅ Why public speaking accelerates career growth.
✅ How to choose compelling conference topics and prepare talks effectively.
✅ The surprising benefits of networking at industry events.
✅ The evolving role of architects and the importance of communication skills in tech.
✅ Strategies to overcome the fear of speaking in public.
This episode is a must-listen for any tech professional looking to step up their career game through public speaking and community engagement. 🎧
Connect with Bert-Jan Schrijver:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjschrijver
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Rust, Game Development & Career Growth with Stephan Dilly
Can learning Rust boost your software engineering career? Absolutely.
In this episode, Stephan Dilly, Rust expert and seasoned game developer, discusses why Rust has quickly become a critical skill in the industry. He shares insights on Rust’s challenging learning curve, why it’s worth mastering, and how it positions you as a highly sought-after engineer. We also explore the world of game development, examining why Rust adoption in games is growing, yet still challenging.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How Rust can make you a better, more marketable software engineer
✅ Why the game industry is uniquely challenging and rewarding
✅ Rust’s potential in game development—and what’s holding it back
✅ Leveraging open-source projects to advance your tech career
✅ How side projects can give you a critical advantage in the job market
Whether you're an aspiring Rust programmer, curious about game development, or focused on career growth—Stephan’s insights offer clear, actionable advice for anyone in tech. 🎧
Connect with Stephan Dilly:
https://linkedin.com/in/stephandilly
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Why Your Org Chart is Breaking Your Software
Can bad team structures lead to bad software? The answer might surprise you.
In this episode, André Borgonovo (Engineering Manager at GoodHabitz) joins me to discuss how team restructuring, Conway’s Law, and domain-driven design impact software development. We explore why engineering teams succeed or struggle based on how they’re structured—and what leaders can do to improve collaboration and efficiency.
Key Topics:
✅ How Conway’s Law affects software design in large companies.
✅ The challenges of team restructuring & avoiding common pitfalls.
✅ Why software complexity often reflects organizational complexity.
✅ How to balance stable teams vs. adapting to business needs.
✅ Lessons from real-world engineering leadership experiences.
Whether you're a developer, engineering manager, or CTO, this episode provides valuable insights into building teams that actually work. 🎧
Connect with André Borgonovo:
https://linkedin.com/in/azborgonovo
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How to Stay Ahead as a Software Engineer - No Matter What Changes!
🔥 How do top software engineers stay ahead—no matter how fast technology evolves?
The tech industry is constantly shifting, and staying relevant as a software engineer isn’t just about learning the latest frameworks. In this episode, we dive into:**
✅ How to master your tools & become highly efficient
✅ The mindset shift every engineer needs to stay adaptable
✅ Why incremental learning beats future-proofing every time
✅ The growing role of AI (and why it won’t replace good engineers)
✅ The underrated skill that separates great engineers from the rest
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to future-proof your career, this episode is packed with real-world insights to help you navigate change and keep growing. 🚀
👂 Tune in now & take your engineering career to the next level!
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0:00 - Intro - Q&A #12: Software Engineering, Career Growth & Podcasting!0:43 - What skills makes a great software engineer?2:50 - How do you stay relevant in tech?4:41 - What is the biggest mistake junior developers make?7:49 - The best programming advice you've ever received?13:08 - How do you choose the correct tech stack for new projects?15:50 - What is the one thing you wished you knew earlier in your career?18:36 - Should every developer strive to be a tech lead?22:25 - How do you handle imposter syndrome as a developer?31:14 - What are the best habits for long term career success in tech?32:00 - The importance of relationships33:50 - What to remember about what you're doing?36:06 - How do you come up with podcast ideas?38:56 - What is the hardest part of running a podcast now?41:52 - Biggest lesson learned from doing this podcast44:10 - Conclusion & Call to Action: Ask Your Questions!
How Elite Developers Think Differently (And How You Can Too)
What separates elite software engineers from the rest? It’s not just coding skills, it’s how they think, make decisions, and collaborate. In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔥 The mindset shift that unlocks next-level engineering success
🤝 How co-creation and transparency lead to better products
🚀 Why top developers rethink roadmaps and challenge priorities
🧠 The hidden power of A/B testing in decision-making
📈 How to influence without authority and actually drive change
You’ll walk away with actionable insights to level up your career—whether you're a junior dev or a seasoned engineer.
Connect with Fardjad:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fardjad
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Breaking Into Tech Changed Everything. This Is Why | With Ornella Friggit-Konaté
Many think breaking into tech is just about learning to code—but the reality is far more complex. In this episode, I sit down with Ornella to dive into the unexpected lessons she learned from transitioning into tech. We talk about why mindset matters as much as technical skills, the power of feedback in career growth, and the surprising truths about working in diverse teams.
🎧 Tune in to hear their journey—and what you can take away from it.
Connect with Ornella:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ornellaf
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Tech Leadership Hiring Secrets for Career Growth and Balance with John Müller
Are you eager to climb the tech career ladder while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? In this insightful episode of Beyond Coding, we uncover the essential strategies for effective leadership hiring and explore how these practices can accelerate your professional growth.
What You'll Learn:
- Leadership Hiring Secrets: Dive into key tactics and best practices for attracting and selecting top leadership talent in the tech industry.
- Career Growth Strategies: Discover actionable insights on navigating your career path, setting meaningful goals, and achieving sustained success.
- Work-Life Balance: Learn practical tips for maintaining personal well-being alongside a demanding tech career, preventing burnout, and fostering long-term fulfillment.
- Real-World Insights: Hear from industry experts who share their experiences and strategies for creating supportive and engaging work environments.
- Human-Centered Success: Understand the importance of balancing organizational goals with personal growth to achieve true career satisfaction.
Why Listen?Whether you're aspiring to a leadership role, looking to enhance your current position, or seeking ways to balance your professional and personal life, this episode offers valuable knowledge and real-world examples to help you thrive in the tech industry. Our expert guests provide actionable steps to build a successful and fulfilling career.
Connect with John:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-m%C3%BCller-139a515b
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Bob van Luijt's Lessons from Scaling Weaviate: Startup Growth & Hiring
Scaling a startup is harder than it looks. From hiring and funding to execution, most founders underestimate what it really takes to grow a business.
In this episode,Bob van Luijt, CEO & co-founder of Weaviate, shares hishard-earned lessons from building an AI-native database company that has scaled to100+ employees worldwide.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Whyyour ability to sell a vision matters more than the idea itself
✅ Howopen source can fuel startup adoption before monetization
✅ Thereal role of funding—why investment isborrowing from the future
✅How to structure a winning startup team (and why hiring the right mix of people is critical)
✅ Whymost founders overthink instead of just starting
If you’re a founder, startup enthusiast, or thinking about launching your own business, this episode is amust-listen! 🚀
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Connect with Bob van Luijt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobvanluijt
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Testing at Scale: What Every Developer Needs to Know with Maurício Aniche
Testing at scale is hard. In this episode, we explore what every developer needs to know about writing tests in large organizations, preventing bottlenecks, and ensuring software quality at scale. Featuring insights from Mauricio Aniche, Tech Lead at Adyen and former professor at TU Delft
Connect with Maurício:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricioaniche
https://www.mauricioaniche.com
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Copilot Will Change How You Work Forever. Here's Why with Femke Cornelissen
Connect with Femke:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/femcornelissen
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Why Some Engineers Rise to Leadership - And Others Don’t with Marcel de Vries
Connect with Marcel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelv
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When to use Kubernetes and Internal Developer Platforms with Mojtaba Imani
Connect with Mojtaba:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mojtabaimani
https://x.com/smojtabaimani Check out Kuberise:
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App Development with Kotlin Multiplatform with Abdullah Zaiter & Urs Peter
Connect with Abdullah:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaitera
Connect with Urs:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/urs-peter-70a2882
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From Open Source to SaaS Company with Henric Trotzig
Connect with Henric:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henric-trotzig-047a8b1
https://twitter.com/henrictrotzig
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AI in Product with Bandan Jot Singh
Connect with Bandan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bandan https://x.com/bandanjot Check out Productify! https://substack.com/@productify
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Web Development with Next.js and Vercel
Connect with Tim Neutkens:
Learn about Next.js:
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How Software Engineering is Evolving with Borislav Nikolov
Connect with Borislav:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/borislav-nikolov-328ba221a
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Working at Startups vs in Big Tech with Willem Spruijt
Connect with Willem: https://linkedin.com/in/willemspruijt https://x.com/wspruijt References: https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/working-at-a-startup-vs-in-big-tech
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Job Titles and Tech Career Progression with Alexandra Vargas
Connect with Alexandra:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelav
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Tech Trends and Web Development with Lydia Hallie
Connect with Lydia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-hallie
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My Partner keeps getting Fired
Reddit Reacts is what I'm calling this Q&A format. Curious to hear if you've enjoyed it :)
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Individual Contributor and Technical Leadership with Rares Mirica
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/raresmirica
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AI Product Development and Startups with Nick Gushchin
Connect with Nick Gushchin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgushchin
https://twitter.com/nickgushchin
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Transferable Skills in Software Engineering with Carlos Kelkboom
Connect with Carlos Kelkboom:
https://linkedin.com/in/carlos-k-4016b8225
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The Engineering Manager Mindset with Anas Salman
Connect with Anas:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorfand
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Measuring Engineering Productivity with Walter de Bruijn
Connect with Walter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterdebruijnnl
Additional resources:
https://medium.com/expedia-group-tech/monte-carlo-forecasting-in-software-delivery-474bb49cb3f9
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Cloud Native Engineering and DevOps with Mischa van den Burg
Connect with Mischa:
https://www.youtube.com/@mischavandenburg
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischavandenburg
https://www.skool.com/@mischa-van-den-burg-4040
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QA in Software Engineering with Augustine Uzokwe
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https://linkedin.com/in/uzokwe
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Peer to Peer Technology with Pear and Keet by Holepunch with David Mark Clements
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https://twitter.com/davidmarkclem
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Q&A #10: Personal Branding and Content Creation with Patrick Akil
From Contributions to Career: Leo Kettmeir's Path to Deno
Connect with Leo Kettmeir:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-kettmeir
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Web5 and The Future of Web Development with Adewale (Ace) Abati
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/acekyd
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Building Products for Growth at VEED.IO with Willem Evers
Connect with Willem Evers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willem-evers-85a622a6
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HackYourFuture and Software Education with Stas Seldin & Utku K.
https://www.hackyourfuture.net Connect with Stas Seldin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stasel Connect with Utku K.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uk748392
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High Quality Software Development with Eugene Fidelin
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugef
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:27 - What is high quality software?
00:03:18 - Preventing software bugs completely
00:05:29 - Tests becoming a bottleneck
00:06:56 - Removing tests
00:09:49 - Shift left approach
00:12:11 - End to end tests and retries
00:13:55 - Integration tests over unit tests
00:18:05 - Test Pyramid vs Testing Trophy
00:20:08 - The most important tests
00:21:09 - Balancing speed and quality
00:24:18 - DORA metrics
00:25:36 - Metrics without context
00:29:07 - Team performance metrics
00:31:27 - Outcomes AND output
00:32:46 - Early in career experience at big organizations
00:37:32 - Hiring junior engineers
00:39:54 - The joy of working in diverse teams
00:41:53 - High performing teams
00:44:35 - Domain chapter for sharing knowledge
00:48:04 - Not working in sprints
00:52:15 - Deciding your own way of working
00:54:03 - Who is the audience of this podcast?
Developing People with Ester Le Roux
Connect with Ester Le Roux:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ester-le-roux/
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Q&A #9: Junior Developer Career Advice and Disruptive Tech with Patrick Akil
Q&A #9 is here! Take a shot every time I scratch my nose 😆
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Advice for graduates starting in IT
00:02:06 - Junior developers and internships
00:06:56 - What does a recruiter expect?
00:08:31 - Eagerness
00:09:50 - What tech stack to master
00:12:50 - How to get a headstart at an organization as a junior
00:16:20 - Patrick and imposter syndrome
00:19:57 - Bad experiences in an interview process
00:22:55 - Self taught developers
00:23:49 - What language to erase
00:26:02 - The next big disruptive technology
00:29:40 - Tech leading to groundbreaking innovations
00:32:07 - Rapidly evolving technology
00:36:04 - The human factor in tech
00:37:53 - Machines empowering human capabilities
00:39:12 - Why did you start the podcast?
00:41:54 - How much time does it to create an episode?
00:44:39 - Thank you!!
When to start Freelancing with Andrea Giardini
Connect with Andrea Giardini:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giardiniandrea
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Effective Product Development Teams with Anne Kooijman
Connect with Anne Kooijman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-kooijman-98588110a
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Software Development and Sustainability with Brendan Kamp
Connect with Brendan Kamp:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kamp-757e
With Google as My Neighbor, Will There Still Be Water? -
https://algorithmwatch.org/en/protests-against-data-centers/
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:28 - What is sustainable tech?
00:02:29 - Sustainability in programming languages
00:05:13 - Optimizing a few hot paths
00:07:26 - Is it worth optimizing algorithms?
00:10:50 - Optimizing for readability
00:13:26 - The Zen of Python
00:15:58 - Underutilized infrastructure
00:17:54 - Reducing infra by 40-50%
00:19:59 - Cloud providers are damaging the planet
00:22:44 - Offsetting emissions and green washing
00:26:21 - Distributed datacenters in hotels and swimming pools
00:30:07 - A datacenter that has more rights than citizens
00:31:55 - Who is at fault
00:33:34 - Microsoft's emissions growing since AI boom
00:34:45 - Fit for 55
00:35:12 - What is greenwashing?
00:37:39 - You have to adhere to sustainability practises
00:39:13 - Emission scopes
00:41:50 - Saving costs on cloud resources
00:45:06 - Why overspend happens
00:48:20 - People problems
00:51:12 - The power to implement
00:53:45 - Everlearning
AI in Software Development with Roy Derks
Connect with Roy Derks:
https://www.youtube.com/@gethackteam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gethackteam
https://twitter.com/gethackteam
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:28 - Starting as software engineer
00:03:23 - Putting together something from IKEA
00:05:40 - Starting a project from scratch
00:09:04 - AI usecases
00:11:30 - Prompt engineering
00:13:07 - RAG explained
00:15:48 - GPT agents explained
00:19:04 - Developer way of working with AI
00:22:17 - AI taking away jobs
00:26:26 - Handling hallucination
00:28:32 - Knowledge gaps with AI
00:31:01 - Companies need to pivot
00:34:23 - Personalization and AI
00:36:22 - AI and data privacy
00:40:02 - LLMs are just an API call away
Senior Software Engineers and LeetCode With Ilya Pimenov
Connect with Ilya Pimenov:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-pimenov
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:27 - Starting your career as full stack developer?
00:02:57 - Learning every day
00:04:45 - Product managers talk to A LOT of people
00:07:31 - Ilya's career path
00:11:31 - Staff engineer challenges
00:13:34 - Patrick's next career steps
00:15:45 - Entrepreneurship and individual contributor skills
00:19:24 - Listening to internet traffic
00:25:05 - Comfort with ambiguity
00:27:45 - Fully understanding LLMs
00:29:58 - The biggest impact is in backend development
00:31:33 - Great Frontend engineers
00:33:05 - Why people use LeetCode in interviews
00:38:21 - LeetCode exercises transfer to software development
00:39:23 - Hiring for potential
00:40:56 - Investing in LeetCode opens doors
00:42:33 - System design interview
00:44:26 - Getting better at LeetCode
00:47:39 - Why people hate LeetCode
00:48:27 - Legendary LeetCode solver couldn't deliver as engineer
00:50:02 - What makes a great senior engineer
00:54:00 - Dealing with ambiguity is a life skill
00:56:41 - Buying and renovating
00:59:55 - Modular home
01:03:20 - Startup failures and learnings
01:07:18 - Hustling and executing
Strategic Empathy in Leadership with Josine Muurling & Charlotte de Jong Schouwenburg-Mestwerdt
Connect with Josine Muurling:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josinemuurling
Connect with Charlotte de Jong Schouwenburg-Mestwerdt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotteschouwenburg
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:24 - New leadership pitfalls
00:03:17 - Vulnerability builds trust
00:04:54 - Chimpanzees and empathy
00:06:07 - Improving empathy
00:08:45 - Think friend
00:10:08 - Psychological safety
00:12:02 - Memorable conversations
00:15:09 - Strategic empathy
00:17:52 - Soft on the relationship, tough on the content
00:19:19 - Active listening skills
00:21:32 - Autonomy and ownership pitfalls
00:24:42 - Similarity bias and personal approach
00:26:07 - Quality, autonomy and risk
00:29:47 - Peter principle
00:35:05 - Mentor vs. Manager
00:36:58 - The "team" in leadership teams
00:39:52 - When inspiration works
00:41:03 - The responsibility weight of leadership
00:43:10 - Your team is your tribe
00:46:40 - Authentic leadership
00:49:23 - Vulnerability invites vulnerability
00:51:06 - Rose of Leary
00:53:15 - On a mission to put empathy back in the workspace
From Bullsh*t Management to Product Management with David Pereira
Connect with David Pereira:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidavpereira
https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidPereira88
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00:00:21 - Bullshit management, or Product management?
00:03:58 - Uncertainty and driving value
00:06:54 - Find the science through the noise
00:08:51 - What do you do as a product manager?
00:11:12 - Timelines and roadmaps
00:12:59 - Product strategies
00:15:46 - Competence, confidence and experience
00:17:17 - Split focus
00:19:27 - Clarity increases productivity
00:21:44 - Small bets
00:24:45 - Product manager backgrounds
00:26:20 - Coordinative model, or collaborative?
00:27:32 - Remaining untrapped
00:30:09 - A victim of your calendar
00:33:01 - A fresh perspective
00:34:49 - The business blocker
00:38:12 - Staying as long as its challenging
00:40:10 - Conflict with the CTO
00:44:03 - Moving on when the ship is sinking
00:46:29 - Be humble
00:49:32 - Finding common ground
00:50:47 - Untrapping product teams
Curiosity at Work: Coaching for Team Joy with Monika F. de Waal
Connect with Monika F. de Waal:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-de-waal
https://www.uniquesources.nl/nl/about-us
References:
Where I'm from activity | https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2019/04/where-im-from-poetry-activity/
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - Finding more joy at work
00:03:17 - Childhood ambitions
00:05:50 - Curiosity and straight to the point
00:08:02 - 1-1 coaching
00:10:02 - Time and attention for people in teams
00:11:51 - Performing comes after trust
00:13:00 - Instant trust
00:15:05 - The responsibility as a facilitator
00:16:49 - The effects of leadership behaviour
00:19:42 - Local culture wins over global
00:23:20 - The things that bind us
00:24:32 - Diverse teams perform better, only with great leadership
00:26:56 - Business principles
00:28:48 - Different cultural behaviour
00:32:24 - Who needs to change?
00:33:55 - Toxic environments
00:36:20 - It's not my problem
00:38:52 - Allowing people to do it themselves
00:40:24 - Managing time and getting better at it
00:42:43 - Referring to colleagues
00:44:31 - Reacting to change
00:46:55 - Open up the conversation
00:48:32 - When God created men, she was only joking
Performance Reviews in Tech with Rustam Alashrafov & Jethro Sloan
Connect with Rustam Alashrafov:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustama
Connect with Jethro Sloan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdksloan
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Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Frequent performance reviews
00:03:36 - Working towards shared outcomes
00:06:26 - Working with OKRs
00:09:20 - Freedom of choice
00:12:14 - Promotions and favouritism
00:14:38 - Feeling heard
00:17:55 - Maximising happiness
00:20:57 - Aligning with a team
00:22:43 - Rewarding individual performance
00:24:57 - Challenges and motivation
00:27:09 - What can I do differently?
00:28:26 - Doing the bare minimum
00:31:37 - Expectations and change
00:34:31 - Underperformance and letting someone go
00:38:46 - Mass layoffs vs. the individual approach
00:42:58 - Taking responsibility
00:44:20 - Inequality and opening a dialog
00:46:53 - Should salaries be open and public?
00:50:28 - Salary secrecy
00:54:41 - Top performers
00:56:22 - Transparent business goals
00:58:09 - Final thoughts
Q&A #8: Salary Negotiations, Remote Working Abroad, Managing Time & More with Patrick Akil
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Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:36 - How to negotiate salary in an interview
00:05:43 - Knowing your numbers
00:07:34 - Landing your first job
00:11:16 - Balancing work, school and hobbies
00:15:33 - Working remotely abroad
00:20:47 - Developing tech skills and soft skills
00:25:26 - Seeing the business side as a Product Manager vs. as an engineer
00:30:11 - Learning large codebases
00:35:25 - How to get into AI as web developer
00:37:49 - Keeping your motivation as podcaster
00:42:55 - Thank you so much!
Software Blueprints: Standardizing for Success with Anthony Alaribe
Connect with Anthony Alaribe:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-alaribe-293a41bb
https://twitter.com/tonialaribe
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Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:24 - Enhancing observability
00:01:37 - Huge production issue
00:04:08 - Orders are down, but why?
00:05:28 - Things we don't think of as developers
00:07:49 - Getting the first customer
00:09:26 - Finding a niche
00:11:54 - The fintech industry
00:14:10 - The problem of many separate teams
00:15:20 - Someone to hold you accountable
00:17:14 - Knowing the competitors in your niche and sharing it
00:20:42 - Filtering out what features you need
00:23:24 - Standard operating procedures
00:26:16 - Standardizing runbooks
00:28:35 - Multiple proven tracks to follow
00:31:05 - Anomaly detection and how to investigate
00:32:50 - Developer experience and tools
00:35:14 - We could build it better
00:36:04 - What works well at a bigger scale
00:39:55 - Analyzing your code and beyond
00:43:04 - Opportunities for improvement
00:44:50 - Most software is fast enough, or not?
00:47:27 - Automating ourselves away