Frontmatter Neil Studd, Author of Finding Mojovation: How to create contentment in your work and personal life
Oct 23, 2023
Neil Studd, an engineering coach and author with over 20 years in agile software development, discusses his journey from aspiring journalist to software testing expert. He shares insights on the importance of 'mojovation'—personalized motivation for better work conditions. Topics include the realities of unpaid internships and career pivots, the advantages of remote work, and practical tips for better video meetings. Neil also dives into intrinsic motivation principles and offers advice on navigating careers with initiative and autonomy.
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From Journalism To Software Testing
- Neil Studd trained as a journalist but pivoted into software after joining a startup building websites for magazines.
- He discovered testing suited his eye for detail and later moved into coaching to focus on helping people grow.
Career Reset Led To 'Mojovation'
- In summer 2022 Neil took months off after two poor job fits to rethink his career and coined 'mojovation'.
- He then became an engineering coach working with juniors and reskilling learners at Makers.
Motivation Is Deeply Personal
- 'Mojovation' frames motivation as personal and context-dependent rather than one-size-fits-all.
- Neil argues companies must help create individual conditions that let people do their best work.
