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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 Leadership vs Servant Leadership?
Ben Caird is a seasoned industry pro and a Divisional Support Director at Access Group. He shares his insight and joins us for a great chat.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comBen Caird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcaird/Takeaways
Authentic leadership means being true to oneself and values.Self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership.Leaders must adapt their style to different situations.Talking value involves understanding what matters to others.Value can mean different things to different people.Effective communication is key in leadership roles.Command and control leadership is resurging in tough times.Servant leadership promotes collaboration and inclusion.Change management requires understanding human behavior.Building trust enhances team performance. You rarely get 100% of the people doing the thing.Command and control leadership can demotivate team members.Asking for input can be a powerful motivator.Adaptability is crucial in a changing environment.The BAT framework includes belief, attention, and technique.Resilience is built through routine and self-care.Sleep is essential for mental clarity and focus.Persistence is key in overcoming challenges.Life has its highs and lows, and that's normal.Being kind to yourself is important during tough times.Keywords
leadership, authentic leadership, value, command and control, servant leadership, self-awareness, team dynamics, business communication, change management, tech industry, leadership, adaptability, resilience, personal growth, command and control, BAT framework, mental well-being, change management, motivation, teamwork
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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 College and a regular industry event speaker all over the world.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comEtay Maor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/etaymaor/Download the 2025 Cato CTRL Threat Report - https://www.catonetworks.com/resources/2025-cato-ctrl-threat-report-rise-of-zero-knowledge-threat-actor/Takeaways
AI is lowering the barrier for entry into various fields, including cybercrime.Zero knowledge threat actors can exploit AI tools without technical skills.AI can assist in creating sophisticated phishing attacks and malware.The evolution of cybercrime has made it accessible to more individuals.AI's role in generating fake documents poses significant risks.Cybercriminals are early adopters of new technology, including AI.The ability to persuade AI systems is becoming a new skill.Emerging threats include the use of AI in bullying and harassment.Understanding AI's capabilities is crucial for cybersecurity professionals.Proactive measures are needed to combat the rise of AI-driven threats. Threat actors are early adopters of technology, including AI.AI can significantly enhance cybersecurity defenses.The OODA loop is a strategic framework for decision-making in security.Education on AI threats is crucial for individuals and organizations.Shadow AI poses risks to both enterprises and individuals.AI tools can help identify and mitigate threats effectively.Understanding the ethical implications of AI is essential.Hacking techniques can exploit AI vulnerabilities.Personal security measures are as important as corporate ones.Staying informed about AI developments is vital for safety.Keywords
AI, cybersecurity, zero knowledge threat actor, cybercrime, threat intelligence, hacking, AI in security, phishing, deepfakes, technology risks, AI, cybersecurity, threats, OODA loop, defense strategies, ethical concerns, shadow AI, hacking techniques, personal security, enterprise security
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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 has spent many years in tech. He's been a software developer, a data architect at AWS. He's led Data and AI teams at Microsoft, been VP of Data and AI at Cap Gemini Invent and that's only scratching the surface.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comPratim Das LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratimdas/Making Decisions by Ed Smith - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Decisions-brilliant-smart-thinking-leadership/Leadership & The Flipped Pyramid - Paul Hudson at Ted Talk Daily - https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_hudson_and_lindsay_levin_leadership_in_the_age_of_aiTakeaways
Leadership in the AI age requires clarity and human focus.Open-mindedness is essential for leaders to adapt to new technologies.Embracing change and simplicity can drive adoption of AI solutions.Continuous learning is crucial to keep up with AI advancements.Purpose should guide all AI initiatives to ensure meaningful outcomes.Experimentation is necessary, and leaders should encourage a culture of it.Leaders must take responsibility for the ethical use of AI.Diverse teams are essential to mitigate bias in AI systems.Simplicity in solutions leads to higher adoption rates.Leaders should protect time for learning and development within their teams.Keywords
AI, leadership, continuous learning, responsible AI, embracing change, purpose-driven leadership, technology, innovation, business outcomes, experimentation
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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 startups and worked in large corporates too. He also hosted the Italian AWS podcast for 4 years.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com Alex Casalboni Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcasalboni/Takeaways
Complaining does not solve problems; action does.Iterate quickly to gather feedback and improve.Your initial version should be imperfect to encourage feedback.Focus on what differentiates your product or service.Avoid distractions that do not add value to your business.Learn to say no to non-essential tasks.Build for immediate user value, not perfection.Understand the real needs of your users.Don't waste time on features everyone else has.Embrace the startup mindset for innovation. Complaining is not a strategy; focus on solutions.Iterate quickly to gain feedback and improve.Prioritize high-impact activities to avoid distractions.Categorize decisions into one-way and two-way doors.Embrace failure as a learning opportunity.Break down complex ideas into manageable tasks.Make decisions quickly when possible to maintain momentum.Cultural acceptance of failure can enhance innovation.Use micro failures to guide future decisions.Regularly reassess priorities to stay aligned with goals.Keywords
startups, lessons, complaining, iterate quickly, focus, prioritize, tech culture, developer relations, feedback, innovation, startup, decision-making, failure, prioritization, iteration, business strategy, product development, leadership, entrepreneurship, cultural mindset
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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 Storytelling.
Scott Taylor aka The Data Whisperer is an industry veteran, regular keynote speaker and successful author.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com Scott Taylor Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmztaylor/Meta Meta Consulting - https://www.metametaconsulting.com/Takeaways
Data storytelling is essential for executive buy-in.The telling part of storytelling is crucial for engagement.Effective communication is a superpower in business.Practicing storytelling techniques enhances delivery.Understanding your audience's perspective is key.Use the language of your audience to connect better.Confidence in delivery impacts audience perception.Smaller meetings require different engagement strategies.The three V's of data storytelling are vocabulary, voice, and vision.Focus on the why behind data initiatives, not just the how.Keywords
data storytelling, executive buy-in, communication skills, data management, presentation techniques, audience engagement, storytelling framework, business communication, soft skills, data leadership
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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 stand out from the crowd and get hired.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com Bob Bath Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbath/Mexa Solutions - https://www.mexasolutions.com/Takeaways
The tech job market has seen significant changes due to COVID-19 and economic fluctuations.Salaries in tech recruitment peaked during the post-COVID boom but have since stabilized.Crafting a compelling CV is crucial as it serves as your first impression to potential employers.A CV should be concise, ideally two to three pages, focusing on achievements rather than just responsibilities.Using AI tools can help in structuring and polishing your CV, but personal input is essential.Tailoring your CV for each job application increases your chances of being noticed.Following up on job applications can make a significant difference in getting noticed by recruiters.Cover letters may not be necessary; a strong CV and a brief email can suffice.The current job market is competitive, making it essential to stand out with a tailored approach.Networking and direct communication with recruiters can enhance your job search efforts. Cover letters are often unnecessary; focus on a concise CV.Building your brand on LinkedIn is essential for visibility.Succession planning helps leaders identify future talent.Apply quickly to job postings to increase chances of consideration.Set up job alerts on multiple platforms for better opportunities.Not all job postings appear on every platform; diversify your applications.Keep your CV to three pages and use bullet points for clarity.Avoid negativity on social media; it can harm your professional image.Maintain a work journal to track achievements and projects.Building your brand is valuable for current and future job searches.Keywords
tech job market, recruitment, CV writing, job application tips, AI in recruitment, job market trends, tech recruitment, job search strategies, hiring process, career advice, job application, LinkedIn, CV tips, job search strategies, personal branding, succession planning, job market 2025, networking, career advice, job alerts
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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 Cochran. He is a seasoned pre-sales veteran and General Manager at The Pre-Sales Collective.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
Show Links
Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/
Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com
Jack Cochran Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackcochran/
Pre-Sales Collective - https://www.presalescollective.com/
Takeaways
You don't need to rely solely on demos to sell.Buyers today come with pre-existing knowledge.Building trust is essential for successful sales.Effective discovery goes beyond just tailoring demos.Understanding the buyer's business is crucial.Sales strategies must adapt to modern buyer behavior.Demos should not be the only tool in your toolbox.Tailored communication is key to addressing diverse buyer needs.Salespeople must ask the right questions to uncover needs.Navigating complex buyer personas requires careful understanding. You have more tools in your toolbox than just a hammer.Focus on building trust and understanding.Make the buying process as easy for them as possible.When you do show a demo, keep it simple.Understand the internal buying process and navigate it effectively.Arm your buyers with the information they need to advocate for your solution.Show the demo to whoever asks to see it.Ask what's the minimum amount of things to show in a demo.Forget the old-fashioned corporate deck standard demo.Speak to customers in their language and show them what they care about.Keywords
sales, demos, buyer behavior, trust, discovery, pre-sales, software, sales strategy, customer engagement, sales techniques, customer needs, trust building, demo process, internal buying, sales strategy, stakeholder engagement, software sales, pre-sales, business communication, sales techniques
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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 entrepreneur and founder and Managing Director of software development company Wubbleyou.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
Show Links
Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/
Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com
Mark Renney Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrenney/
Wubbleyou Newsletter - https://newsletter.wubbleyou.co.uk
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In this episode we're talking about how to lead a team. But a team that people love being in. Lots of people are unhappy at work and we'll be talking about how to create an environment where people thrive and do their best work.
Our guests are Helen Joy and Nick Jemetta. They've loads of experience in leading teams and have recently created a program called the Human Leader.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comThe Human Leader - https://www.thehumanleader.co.uk/Helen Joy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenjoymagnificentmiddlemanagers/Nick Jemetta LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjemetta/ -
In this episode we're be talking about how to translate the complexity of tech to business stakeholders. We'll talk about why that's important and how to do it with Ed Sant'Anna.
Ed Sant'Anna has been an engineer, an architect and held senior leadership roles. He's worked in large corporates, start-ups and is a regular event speaker.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comChiefTechTranslator - https://chieftechtranslator.com/ -
In this episode we talk about how to write disgustingly well. We talk through the value of being able to write well, some practical tips on how to raise your game, and where AI can help you out.
Emma Loveday is a former actress, screenwriter and now is a copywriter and copy consultant.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comEmma Loveday Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaloveday/Emma Loveday Newsletter - https://www.emmaloveday.com/copy-chops/ -
In this episode we talk about feedback. We talk about why it's vital to be able to give and receive feedback well. We also share a number of frameworks that help you practically do it better.
Nicola Slater is a People Development Manager at Unily and has some amazing tips and tricks to share.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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How To Maximise Your Team's Influence And Impact - https://www.elevatedyou.live/savemyspotBen Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comNicola Slater LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaslater/ -
Frances Nichols recently featured on the Mashable list "The Top 7 Future Tech Power Women of 2024". And yet she suffers with Imposter Syndrome. In this episode we talk through how imposter syndrome has impacted her and she shares tips to thrive with it.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/
Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com
Frances Nichols LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-nichols-07589440/
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Does success = happiness? He's back. It's another questions and answers episode with Ben Caird.
Ben Caird, Divisional Support Director at The Access Group joins me on the mic shares his thoughts and wisdom (or lack of) on a variety of tech world human skills questions?
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
Show Links
Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/
Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com
Ben Caird LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcaird/
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Find out what really happens behind the scenes at those massive tech keynotes.
Martin Beeby, Principle Technical Keynote Lead at AWS takes us behind the scenes of the world's biggest tech key events. How are they created and what can we learn?
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/
Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com
Martin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebeebs/
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In this episode Nicole van der Hoeven drops some wisdom on how to build your own personal knowledge management system. Learn quicker and find the information you need instantly.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career.
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Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comNicole YouTube - http://nicole.to/youtubeNicole Website - http://nicole.to/site -
In this episode Dan Westley shares his top tips on how to thrive in the corporate tech world. Dan has spent many years at some of the most successful tech corporations. He is now a Cloud Engineering Leader at Oracle.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is all about developing the professional skills and soft skills that help you fly in your career. In each episode we share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology sector.
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Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comDan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-westley-2346901a/ -
In this episode Prasad Rao shares how you can develop your career in cloud and shares some inspirational stories on others who already have. Prasad is a Principal Solution Architect at AWS, co-founder of "Become A Solution Architect" and author of the book "Cloud Career Journeys".
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is all about developing the professional skills and soft skills that help you fly in your career. In each episode we share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology sector.
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Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comPrasad LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprasadrao/Cloud Career Journeys - https://cloudcareerjourneys.com/ -
In this episode Viktor Farcic shares how he explains really complicated things really well. Viktor is a Developer Advocate at Upbound and also runs the excellent YouTube channel DevOps Toolkit with over 74K subscribers.
The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is all about developing the professional skills and soft skills that help you fly in your career. In each episode we share the top tips, failures and lived experiences of people thriving in the technology sector.
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Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comDevOps Toolkit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfz8x0lVzJpb_dgWm9kPVrwDevOps Paradox - https://www.devopsparadox.com/ Viktor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktorfarcic/ -
In this episode Leke Sholuade talks through the fundamentals of how startups and scaleups are funded. Leke is CEO of Black Valley, an organisation focused on supporting black led startups to access funding to start and scale their business
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Ben LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.comLeke LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leke-sholuade-74042875/ Black Valley Home - https://www.blackvalley.co.uk/ - Visa fler
