Tech World Human Skills

Tech World Human Skills

Hosted by: Ben Pearce

Ben Pearce interviews thought leaders in the tech world to learn from their success. In each episode we focus on a topic our guest has learnt about, failed at, course corrected and ultimately succeeded with. We can...

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What Nobody Tells You About Moving Into Tech Leadership | Malcolm Murphy

Most technical people get promoted because they're the best at the job. Then they spend the next 18 months quietly struggling. Nobody told them it is a completely different job. Malcolm Murphy has spent his career in...
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EP76: Five Human Competencies Every Modern Leader Needs with Panos Malakoudis

In this episode, Ben Pearce and Panos Malakoudis discuss the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of AI. They explore the five essential human competencies that modern leaders need: Insight, Integration,...
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EP75: Building an AI-Native Engineering Team with Nic Neate

In this episode Ben Pearce and Nic Neate discuss what it's really like to build and be part of an AI native engineering team.  Nic shares his experiences and insights on how AI is fundamentally changing the way...
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EP74: Leading Through Major Incidents with Richard Baker

In this episode of the Tech World Human Skills Podcast, Ben Pearce and Richard Baker discuss the critical topic of managing major incidents in the tech industry. They explore the importance of preparation,...
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EP73: Leadership 101 - Leading Change with Ben Caird

  Leading through change isn't about sending a broadcast email and hoping for the best. In this episode, Ben Caird breaks down why most change initiatives fail and shares the ADKAR framework that actually gets teams...
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EP72: Value Engineering 101 with Paul Harris

In this episode we delve into the concept of value engineering and explore its significance in the tech industry. Paul explains the importance of understanding both the technology and the business needs of...
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EP71: The Hidden Half: ADHD and Neurodiversity in Tech with Sam Bramwell

In this episode we talk about ADHD in tech.  We explore what ADHD is, how it shows up in the tech workplace, and provides practical tips for both neurotypical and neurodivergent people to work effectively...
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EP70: Will AI Eat Consultancy Jobs? with Steve Chan

In this episode we're asking the question "Will AI eat consultancy jobs?".  There are so many people using their skills to help businesses deploy the latest tech.  So what's the future look like for them.   Steve Chan...
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EP69: Leadership 101 - Building Trust with Ben Caird

In this episode we talk about leadership core skills.  Specifically building trust.  How do you build trust with a team?  We talk through the 5 Ways of Being that help you build trust with a team.   Ben Caird is a...
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EP68: So You Want To Be A CTO with David Crawford

In this episode we're talking about being a CTO. People listening might have CTO career aspirations. A lot might report into a CTO, and others might be selling to CTO's. So we talk to David about all things CTO. David...
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EP67: First Recall = First Call - Neuroscience of Memory, Time and Persuasion with John K Coyle

In this episode of the Tech World Human Skills Podcast, Ben Pearce and John Coyle explore the concept of becoming more memorable and the science behind how to do it. John shares insights from his experiences as an...
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EP66: Speaking At My First Big Conference with Felicity Nyan

In this episode of the Tech World Human Skills Podcast,  Ben Pearce speak to Felicity Nyan, a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft.  She shares her journey from being a hesitant public speaker to successfully...
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