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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EP60: Converting Learning To Execution with Tim Chinchen

In this episode we're talking about the challenge of turning the things you've learnt, into things you actually do.  Moving from  theory, to applied changes in behaviour.  Tim Chinchen is Senior Director of Solutions...
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EP59: Creating A Thriving Team with Leigh Smith

In this episode of the Tech World Human Skills Podcast we discuss the essential elements of creating a thriving team. Leigh shares his extensive background in engineering, sales, and product development, emphasizing...
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EP58: The Darker Side of Tech and ESG with Oliver Cronk

In this episode, Ben Pearce and Oliver Cronk delve into the often overlooked environmental impacts of technology. They discuss the lifecycle of tech products, the significant role of datacenters, the challenges of...
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EP57: The Reluctant Presenter with Kate Pearce

EP57:  The Reluctant Presenter with Kate Pearce   In this episode we're talking about public speaking.  And specifically the experience of people that hate presenting, but understand they need to do it to be more...
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EP56: Leadership, Talking Value and Command And Control: Q+A with Ben Caird

It's another Q+A session with Ben Pearce and Ben Caird.  Loads of different questions about building your skills to thrive in the tech world.  How Do You Talk Value?  How Do You Adapt?  What is Command and Control...
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EP55: AI: The Rise of The Zero-Knowledge Threat Actor with Etay Maor

In this episode we're talking about the underbelly of AI.  About the impact of AI on security, and how AI itself can be hacked.  Etay Maor is the Chief Security Strategist at Cato Networks.  He's a Professor at Boston...
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EP54: How To Be a Leader In The AI Age with Pratim Das

AI is on everyone's mind.   It's changing the way we do things, and it's evolving fast.  So how do you be a leader in the AI age?  What does leadership look like?  That's what we're talking about today.  Pratim Das...
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EP53: The Startup Mindset: 5 Lessons That Level Up Your Life with Alex Casalboni

Whether you work in a small startup, a massive corporate or anything in between there's loads of lessons we can take from startup culture. Alex Casalboni shares his wisdom with us today.  He has worked in many...
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EP52: The Telling Part Of Data Storytelling with Scott Taylor

  Data is such an important and growing aspect of the tech world.  And it's really important to get executive buy in to support the projects you want to do.  So in this episode we're talking about Data...
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EP51: How To Get Hired In Tech with Bob Bath

We're talking about how to apply for jobs in tech in 2025.  Our guest is Bob Bath.  He has loads of experience in recruitment and is director at tech recruitment agency Mexa Solutions.  He shares his tips on how to...
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EP50: You Don't Need To Demo Tech To Win with Jack Cochran

In this episode we're talking about how you don't need to demo tech to win.  You don't need to show people loads of tech, to convince them your solution is the best.  What?  Controversial.   Our guest today is Jack...
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EP49: How To Build A Culture Of Innovation with Mark Renney

In this episode we're talking about how to build a culture of innovation. What practical things can you do to create an environment where innovation thrives. Our guest today is Mark Renney. He is a tech nerd turn...
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