Pointers in 10

Technology has been providing artists with new ways to express themselves. It has become more intertwined than ever before, whether it’s through providing new ways to mix different types of media, allowing more human interaction or simply making the process of creating it easier.  

In this season's finale, Tryphena Yeboah (Ph.D. Candidate, Author of the chapbook A Mouthful of Home) on the topic What kind of stories can we create together?

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You've probably heard of Alt text (Alternative Text) for images in terms of web accessibility and you might have come across it before if you ever had images on a page not loading properly. Alt-text is the written copy displayed in place of those images.

In today's episode, I speak on the topic: Show and Tell- What is Alt text and how is it written?

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Data is important for several reasons. It is at the centre of making processes better, helps you gain insights from strategies, and make projections for future work. Whichever industry you work in, or whatever your interests, you will almost certainly have come across a story about how “data” is changing the face of our world.

In this episode, I speak to Jeffrey Edem Dagadu (Data Scientist at Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited) on the topic: Why are we mining data?

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Imposter syndrome can be your worst enemy,” threatening to hold you back in making major career and life strides. A career coach notes: “Even if everyone else around you sees the amazing talent you have if you don’t know how to own it, you may end up falling behind.”

In this episode, Lebogang Madise (Azure Developer Audience PMM (MEA HQ) at Microsoft) speaks on the topic: I don't see the I in Imposter.

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It’s vital for the well-being of our economy that women play a central role in helping drive the digital revolution. Gender diversity in the workplace generates diverse thinking which translates into greater innovation and improved performance.

In this episode, Princess Erwina Ndom, Partnerships & Collaboration Manager at Mobile Web Ghana shares on the Technology and Women Empowerment Program (TaWEP), a project funded by the US Embassy Ghana and aimed at developing and preparing women and girls with basic digital skills, work-readiness, and personal development skills.

Be a part: https://tawep.org/causes.html

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You may have a blend of highly skilled or technical individuals as well as those who are not as familiar with the concepts or terminology. You will need to address both learning styles.

Find out how in this episode with Lawrence Muthoga, Developer Audience Lead Africa at (Microsoft Middle East and Africa)

Microsoft is hiring, check out careers.microsoft.com

Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road ~Stewart Brand

The Hacklab Foundation since its inception has worked to profer solutions based on technology to problems. 

With over 300+ developers, 20 speakers, workshops, mentoring sessions, and 36+ hours of coding, the 2021 Haklab Hackathon goes virtual. Join in as we explore Leveraging AI to drive

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Technology is a double-edged sword- capable both of doing and undoing damage to environmental quality. In this episode, I speak to Michael J. Oghia (External Relations Coordinator, SDIA - Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance ) on Digital Sustainability and the emerging relationship between the Internet and the environment.

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Numbers and metrics on your CV add perspective to what you have achieved over the years. Imagine someone told you "I have lots of money" vs. "I have 3 million dollars".

Listen to the concluding part of our mini CV clinic with Joel Anaman (Career Coach at Productivity Optimizer, Commercial Pharmacist & Chevening Scholar.)

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Taking the marketing approach on your job hunt will improve your presentation and increase your chances of success. There is more to a job application than just sending your information to a company and hope for the best. 

On the first part of our mini CV clinic, we speak to Joel Anaman (Career Coach at Productivity Optimizer, Commercial Pharmacist & Chevening Scholar.)

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The skills demand on the market is highly volatile and traditional education does not necessarily respond to the world's need in terms of employment. If you are constantly learning something to better your life or any aspect, you can be considered an autodidact.

In this episode, I discuss the concept and benefits of self-education with Diana Setsofia Agbenyo(Programs Assistant at Junior Achievement Ghana & Host the Ambitious African Podcast). 

I highly recommend the Ambitious African Podcast to everyone. Listen here: https://anchor.fm/ambitiousafricans_podcast 

You are likely to know what is in a book stack or a pencil stack. What about a tech stack? 

For builders, developers and entrepreneurs, there are varied technology stacks used to build and run an application or project. This could get overwhelming for non-technical founders.

Our guest, Rasheeda Yehuza (Software Engineer) shares the building blocks for tech products.

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While you may not be able to escape office politics altogether, you can find some ways to deal with them in a way that is productive and doesn't leave you feeling depleted and discouraged.

This week's episode explores Office Politics and how to play it to your advantage with Rejoice Gorni, Organisational Devt Professional (HR) & Convener, Office Banter Gh 

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For work and personal value, there’s a growing emphasis on becoming multi-skilled based on the positive impact multi-talents can have on businesses. How about maintaining focus and not swaying?

In this episode, I discuss the topic: How much variety do you need in a career? with Sampson Kofi Adotey Manager, Manager, Alumni Engagement and Research Reporting – Global Network at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences 

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Networking is marketing. Marketing yourself, your uniqueness, and what you stand for. We kick start this season's episode with the all-important topic of relationships in career and professional circles.

Listen to our guest Fadila Ahmad Abdulrazaq, Curator of Africans Living Fully & Founder, Fainajs Express Ltd speaking on the topic Networking- How important is it for careers?

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We have been two seasons in and here is the gist about Season 3!

With episodes centering around the World of Work, together with my guests, we will discuss, office politics, the banters, work culture, the networked economy, office love, innovation, and more! The first episode drops on Monday! 

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Episode 15 of Season 2!

Here we are at the finale of this season where we discussed various topics in the world of Technology.

Listen to the concluding part of this episode with our guest David Selorm Atsu (Strategy Consultant) who shares on funding for startups highlighting what founders should know and do before seeking funds.

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The best entrepreneurs are not the best visionaries. The greatest entrepreneurs are incredible salespeople. They know how to tell an amazing story that will convince talent and investors to join in on the journey-  Alejandro Cremades, The Art of Startup Fundraising

In the first part of this episode, our guest David Selorm Atsu (Strategy Consultant) shares on funding for startups highlighting what founders should know and do before seeking funds.

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Top performing businesses understand the role customer feedback play in business. They consistently listen to the voice of their clients. 

In this week's episode, our guest, Nana Kow Dadson, Officer, Merchant Solutions, Stanbic Bank & Business Development Consultant, Bessah Consult shares the ways you can gather and leverage customer feedback to profit from it.

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The success of products in tech is based on two things: First, a team of brilliant researchers, product managers, business analysts, and developers that strive to make the technology better. Second, the loyal users that feel empowered and productive while using the product. To pull off this second component, designers become a critical asset to the team.

Listen to this episode titled Designing for Tech with our guest, Eldad Nutakor ( Design Lead at QodeHub)

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In the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day, millions of people spend time reflecting on what goals should be written down and accomplished over the next year but what fuels its execution?

As you plan your year, gather nuggets on this episode titled Ready, Set, Go with Josiah Eyison (CEO & Co-Founder of iSpace Foundation and President, Ghana Hubs Network)

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Here's to an amazing 2021.

"There is a correlation between urbanization and prosperity"

Listen to this episode where we discuss the impact big internet corporations have on African cities with Lisa Nyamadzawo, Master, Urban planning at NYU Wagner.

Our guest recommends the book titled: Triumph of the City by Edward L. Glaeser for anyone interested in learning more about urbanization and the mind of the modern city.

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Part 2 is up!

Listen to the second and concluding part of this episode titled "Soft Skills for Software Developers" with our guest Wendel Laryea Co-founder of the German Institute of Business and Technology (GIBT) and Lead trainer (soft skills) in the Azubi Africa program.

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No matter what job you have in life, your success will be determined not only by your academic credentials and professional experiences but also by your soft skills.

Listen to the first part of this episode titled "Soft Skills for Software Developers" with our guest Wendel Laryea Co-founder of the German Institute of Business and Technology (GIBT) and Lead trainer (soft skills) in the Azubi Africa program.

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Fintech is not only an enabler but a driving force.

But what is it exactly? And why is it important?

Find out how technology is augmenting traditional banking services in Africa from our guest Aly Sawadogo, Software Technical Lead at OZÉ.

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Unsafe surfing can also lead to other threats—from embarrassing personal comments or images that, once online, are nearly impossible to erase, to getting mixed up with people you'd rather have had nothing to do with.

Listen to the concluding part on online safety with Justice Owusu Agyemang, Ph.D. Student and a Huawei Certified Academy Instructor (HCAI)

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The Internet can feel like a dangerous place these days. And, the increasing connectivity has opened us up to even greater risks.

But the good news is that by taking just a small handful of security measures we can greatly reduce our exposure to all these threats.

Listen to the first part of our podcast titled: You are exposed—Exploring online Safety with Justice Owusu Agyemang, Ph.D. Student and a Huawei Certified Academy Instructor (HCAI).

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The world is digital. We have technology that allows people to maintain rich connections with much larger numbers of people. 

How are you connecting with users online?

Are you appropriately using social media for both personal and professional purposes? 

In this episode, we speak to Nadia Nana Yaa Owusu, a digital marketer who shares the differences between digital skills and digital literacy and nuggets on how to reevaluate and build upon what is working to create a strong digital foundation.

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"When money realizes it is in good hands, it wants to stay and multiply in those hands."

This week's episode discusses Basic Accounting and Negotiation Tips for Freelancers.

Listen to Juliet Ofori, an MBA student, and Norris Abaogye Boateng, a Software Engineer as they share experiences in negotiation for freelancers and best practices in handling money to maximize profit.

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Episode 1 of Season 2 is up + We are now on Apple Podcasts!

" If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it"

In this episode, we explore the power of tech to create impact. Listen to Foster Awintiti Akugri,  Curator, Hacklab Foundation & Manager, SB Incubator as he speaks on Unpacking Tech for Social Good.

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"Like air and drinking water, being digital will be noticed only by its absence, not its presence.” – Nicholas Negroponte

Technology is subtly woven into every facet of our lives and everyone is catching the digital fever. It was exciting to have you on the last season and I am thrilled to share what we have coming up. 

This season has something for the tech geek, the tech enthusiast, anyone interested in tech for social and economic impact or literally looking to improve your daily activities with technology. 

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It's a wrap on the first season!

10 Episodes with 10 amazing guests!

To wrap up this season, this episode explores How to start and Scale a  blog with Oral Ofori; a Ghanaian-American digital storyteller and Founder of TheAfricanDream LLC, a US-based information and communication research consultancy that started out in Washington DC.

"Blogging is to writing what extreme sports are to athletics: more free-form, more accident-prone, less formal, more alive. It is, in many ways, writing out loud."

Looking to start blogging or searching for pointers to scale?

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You may wait for hours, days, months, and at worst, years for a response after reaching out to someone you do not have a primary connection with but whose response or input could launch you into your next big thing.

Find out from our guest, Ato Bentsi-Enchill (Consultant at Black Adam Africa Capital and Venture Scout at Microtraction), on how to send that email or message that gets noticed.

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Given many Internet and technology pioneers are nowadays in their 80s or even 90s, Joerg Droege (Podcaster and Vintage Computer Magazine Founder) found it important to keep the history and what shaped our modern tech society alive through starting a 20-year-old vintage computer magazine and a podcast since 2014. 

Listen to his findings and pointers on using modern tech.

LinkedIn is changing the face of social networking for professionals. From seeking a new job to maintaining your brand, LinkedIn is an important part of a full-fledged professional in any industry these days.

Listen to Elinor Moshe, Thought Leader, Founder, Author and Podcast Host on how to leverage LinkedIn for the hidden job market.

I am constantly exploring newer opportunities to learn. In one of the programs I enrolled in, I picked lessons on skills that have been helpful in my career journey.

Wondering what skills you need for your career or entrepreneurial journey, pick pointers from today's recording.

You, too are, a brand whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not.

Jeff Bezos is succinct when he says branding is what people say about you when you are not in the room.

Brands happen even when you don't build them. 

How about you take control and intentionally curate what your personal brand is.

Building a brand is not a sprint, it is a marathon and would require frequent efforts to increase recognizability and value.

Listen to this week's podcast episode with Shirley Nzeh, to pick lessons on how to be authentic and build a personal brand.

It is important to know whether you’re looking for a job or for a career in order to plan your professional goals. 

Together with Natasha from the Ashesi D-Lab, we discussed the differences between Jobs and Careers and explored what you may be doing wrongly on your career path. 

Listen to our guest's journey to her current role and pick pointers on how to succeed on yours.