A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world

About Heidi Heidi Helfand is author of the book Dynamic Reteaming and SVP of Strategy & Innovation at Artium. She’s passionate about helping companies build great products and high-performing teams, and she’s particularly interested in the people side of engineering. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles at AppFolio, Procore and Expertcity/GoToMeeting, Heidi has gained a deep understanding of how to help organizations successfully navigate change and scale their teams. She lives in Southern California, where she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors. Today We Talked About Heidi's background  5 re-teaming patterns Isolation Pattern 1-by-1 Grow and Split Merging Switching Pair Programming Mob Programming Test Driven Development The Great Resignation and how leaders respond Transparency Transitions - Book by William Bridges Talk about the Future Context Switch Four contexts: the inward context of developing yourself the managing up context the horizontal or peer context the team or department context Connect with Heidi Twitter Website LinkedIn Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Antonio Antonio Garrido is the author of My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success, and Founder & President of My Daily Leadership, a leadership development organization with a mission to inspire one million of the world’s best leaders to reach their full potential. Antonio has over twenty-five years in senior leadership positions with world-class businesses. He is an expert in leadership transformation: shaping high-performance leaders out of highly-stressed and overworked leaders. Antonio blends his own vast commercial experience with proven techniques to embed a unique brand of leadership development. He is a serial entrepreneur, successful business coach, charismatic speaker, and leader from small private businesses, right up to Fortune-60 size. Today We Talked About Antonio's background Journaling 100 things you're grateful for 100 things you want 100 things you need... struggle 3 Days in a row, of not earning your $$$...then you're in trouble Work Ethic vs. Commitment Doing your best everyday is impossible... trying. your best is possible Reflective Practice Fill in a leadership report card - Self-Awareness Importance of Habits Ego and the correlation to Self-Awareness Feed your ego, or feed your children Journal by hand Review your writing Connect with Antonio LinkedIn Book Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Adrian Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is the co-host of an engaging podcast: The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini. Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in the extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations—in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Over the last decade, Adrian has trained and developed leaders at US Navy SEALs, NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Smarty Pants Vitamins, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA and elsewhere. Prior to his work as an executive coach, Adrian was the founding executive director of The Cornerstone Project, a grant-giving foundation that supports positive life transformation and spiritual reconciliation for the incarcerated and those with criminal histories. Before moving to Los Angeles in 2005, Adrian worked as a pediatric intensive care specialist at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He earned a Master’s Degree in Theology at Gateway Seminary while serving as a pastor and community organizer at Mosaic LA and founded serveLA, Mosaic’s community dedicated to holistic development for the marginalized and vulnerable in Los Angeles. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while playing football at Millikin University. Adrian resides in the heart of Los Angeles Today We Talked About Adrian's background Ego 4 Core Survival Needs Re-wiring from Survival to Thriving What is your AIM? You do have enough time Live your word Align promises Bitterness Ownership Transparency A broken commitment is a cry for help Having Difficult Conversations The Harrison Assesment Connect with Adrian Twitter LinkedIn Website Instagram Podcast Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Pete Pete joined Elementl as head of engineering in early 2022, and took over the reins as CEO in November of that year. Pete was previously co-founder and CEO of Smyte, an anti-abuse provider that was acquired by Twitter. Prior to this, Pete led Instagram’s web and business analytics teams, and cofounded Facebook’s React.js open-source project. Today We Talked About Pete's background React.js Twitter OpenSource Data Orchestration Engineering Leader to CEO Be able to say "I don't know" and still inspire confidence Delegation Connect with Pete Elementl LinkedIn Twitter Personal Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Chinazom Chinazom Sunny  Nwabueze is the Founder of Dreamcatchers Performance and a high performance leadership coach and behavioural science consultant with BetterUp Inc. Chinazom also created a mental fitness online community, a video chat series, delivers workshops and presentations on mental fitness and has amassed over 2,000 hrs of coaching. Chinazom has recently published his new book Real Talk: A New Approach for Men's Mental Fitness and Wellbeing. In it he shares critical insights gained from coaching and pairs it with solid data and impactful storytelling. Real Talk explores the idea that people, especially men, need to drop the facade that everything is fine, and actually talk through their issues. Chinazom argues that men need to ask better questions of those they are closest to. For more information visit www.dreamcatchersperformance.com. Today We Talked About Chinazom's background Mental Fitness Athletes Mind wandering Kids help prioritize Focus Time on your calendar Clockwise Movement and Nature Know when you have energy F*ck it switch Talk it out Say it aloud Take a breath Connect with Chinazom LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Karan Karan Talati is the CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance, which has raised $20 million in capital since its founding in 2018. First Resonance builds a Factory OS for the aerospace, automotive, and robotics industries and now powers over 40 leading manufacturers. These companies are leaders in cutting-edge products like eVTOLs (air taxis), rockets, electric boats, and robotic construction products. Karan built his company in collaboration with the world’s best engineers from companies like SpaceX, Tesla, and Apple, and he is saving his clients countless hours and dollars with their innovative, flexible, and data-driven approach to modern manufacturing. Karan created First Resonance after gaining valuable insight on the future from working at SpaceX. With his team at First Resonance, Karan has created the ION Factory OS, which optimizes manufacturing efficiency by 30% with the ability to build, iterate, and track processes throughout a dynamic factory workflow. Karan strives to make technology faster and more accessible, while revolutionizing the current systems at play. Today We Talked About Background Phone hacking in the early years Agile Manufacturing SpaceX Software Engineering Big Data, Modern ML applications Disruptions in Manufacturing Chip Shortage Connecting Suppliers, engineers, and manufacturers together Methodologies Tesla as an example Connect with Karan Twitter LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again! A2 Hosting I’ve been using A2 Hosting for several years.  They offer state of the art SSD hosting for all of their plans.  Their sites are super fast and easy to setup.  I rarely need support, but when I was migrating my sites to a larger plan I used their support services and they were phenomenal.  I highly recommend A2 hosting for all of your hosting needs.  And I also recommend everyone to have a personal website. If you’re in technology and looking for a job and don’t have your own website, I probably wouldn’t hire you.  Just sayin’. Please use my affiliate link when signing up. https://www.ageekleader.com/a2

About Jimmy Jimmy Burroughes is a leadership expert on a mission to change the way we achieve results. With over two decades of experience as an Officer in the British Military and a track record of success as a people leader in top global organizations. MBA and extensively qualified as a coach and facilitator, Jimmy has developed a passion for building high-performance cultures by making the complexity of better performance simple, and therefore easier to apply. He and his team have developed a proven facilitation-led approach and delivered in some of the world's largest organizations. Jimmy hosts his own podcast and is also the author of Beat Burnout - Ignite Performance. It’s the leader's guide to building a high-performance team. The book was the product of multiple years of research, working with 7 to 12-figure businesses all over the world and taking those best practices and distilling them down into five simple variables. He can share insights incorporating elements of neuroscience, behavioural science, energetics, and a variety of standard leadership concepts Jimmy is a highly engaging guest, who is a specialist in simplifying high-performance concepts into a format that will both engage and encourage your listeners to try new things. Outside of work, Jimmy splits his time between living at the beach in Los Cabos scuba diving, or in central Mexico, hill running, whilst constantly searching for his next property project with his partner and dog. Today We Talked About Jimmy's background Military Leadership Leadership by fire Military Leadership into Corporate Leadership Have a good Staff Sargent Act as an information Conduit Tap into the talent of those around you Prioritization and Decisions Pay if forward Provide Safety Rails Ego If you don't know what Great looks like, Design Terrible Beating Burnout Purpose Abundance Connection Exploration Downtime Purpose Your Purpose Team's Purpose Organization's Purpose Purposes need to be aligned Book Connect with Jimmy Website Podcast Book LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again! A2 Hosting I’ve been using A2 Hosting for several years.  They offer state of the art SSD hosting for all of their plans.  Their sites are super fast and easy to setup.  I rarely need support, but when I was migrating my sites to a larger plan I used their support services and they were phenomenal.  I highly recommend A2 hosting for all of your hosting needs.  And I also recommend everyone to have a personal website. If you’re in technology and looking for a job and don’t have your own website, I probably wouldn’t hire you.  Just sayin’. Please use my affiliate link when signing up. https://www.ageekleader.com/a2

About Nick Nick is a software engineer turned engineering leader who has been leading engineering teams at companies large and small for the last decade. He is currently the VP of Engineering at Sym. He cares a lot about generative leadership: helping teams bring more agency and autonomy to their work so they can build better software, build it more efficiently and find more fulfillment in doing it. He is also a student of disasters and other complex engineering stories. He has been deeply fascinated by things like plane crashes, nuclear meltdowns, and supersonic flight for as long as he can remember. He has been fortunate to share some of his favorite stories on stages around the world, giving keynotes that bring lessons from the world of physical engineering to how we work together to build software. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife Alison, their two kids, and their goofy Cavapoo dog named Benny. In his spare time, he is into perfecting his pour-over coffee technique, tinkering with electronics and 3D printing, and he is re-learning how to play piano. Today We Talked About Nick's background Transitioning from engineer to engineering leader Ruby Conferences Hallway Track Speaking is important Resources Turn the Ship Around Managing Up? Control... or lack there of Extreme Ownership The difference between the best interest of the Team vs. the Company Umbrella vs Heat Shield Imposter Syndrome Creative Problem Solving Everyone is dumb enough to be fooled anyway... interesting concept Nice Things File Highlight Reels vs. Raw Footage Advice for new leaders Meta Productivity Longer Feedback loops Connect with Nick LinkedIn Website Twitter Podcast Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again! A2 Hosting I’ve been using A2 Hosting for several years.  They offer state of the art SSD hosting for all of their plans.  Their sites are super fast and easy to setup.  I rarely need support, but when I was migrating my sites to a larger plan I used their support services and they were phenomenal.  I highly recommend A2 hosting for all of your hosting needs.  And I also recommend everyone to have a personal website. If you’re in technology and looking for a job and don’t have your own website, I probably wouldn’t hire you.  Just sayin’. Please use my affiliate link when signing up. https://www.ageekleader.com/a2

About Tony Tony Castillo, is an esteemed nutrition expert specializing in optimizing performance for emerging leaders in the technology sector. Tony's extensive background in sports nutrition and his experience working with elite athletes, coupled with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those transitioning into leadership roles in technology, make him the perfect guide. His mission is to empower new leaders through customized nutrition strategies that enhance focus, energy, and overall well-being. Discover the transformative power of nutrition and elevate your leadership journey with Tony Castillo. Today We Talked About Tony's background Importance of Nutrition Fasting and Testostorone Eating Breakfast Whole foods Breads and joints Carb to Fiber Ratio Net Carbs is a marketing strategy 5 to 1 or less is good. Sugar Carbs are importance for Energy Importance of Exercise Activity Trackers - Wearables Standing Desk Calf Raises at your desk How to do it when you're busy What can you do... Be Consistent What to do when you mess up Go for a walk What are you Grateful for Write your "why" Write a letter finding your faults 80/20 rule on meals... 4 cheat meals per week :) Prioritize Protein Energy Levels Put your oxygen mask on first Connect with Tony Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again! A2 Hosting I’ve been using A2 Hosting for several years.  They offer state of the art SSD hosting for all of their plans.  Their sites are super fast and easy to setup.  I rarely need support, but when I was migrating my sites to a larger plan I used their support services and they were phenomenal.  I highly recommend A2 hosting for all of your hosting needs.  And I also recommend everyone to have a personal website. If you’re in technology and looking for a job and don’t have your own website, I probably wouldn’t hire you.  Just sayin’. Please use my affiliate link when signing up. https://www.ageekleader.com/a2

About Sonya Sonya Shelton founded Executive Leadership Consulting in 2007 from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization’s success. She has captured her leadership tips and success stories in her #1 Amazon bestselling book “You’re an Executive, But Are You a Leader?“ Having been an executive as well as an international speaker and consultant, Sonya brings the best of the best practices from successful startups to Fortune 100 companies around the world. During her more than 25 years as an executive in a variety of industries, Sonya has seen time and again that leadership means creating alignment. Her philosophy, background and experience add a strategic, pragmatic and multidimensional approach to Executive Leadership Consulting. Sonya serves on the Forbes Coaches Council and is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach through the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. Sonya has a Bachelor of Arts in Magazine Journalism from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University and has been certified in Evidence-Based Coaching from Fielding Graduate University. Today We Talked About Sonya's background Environment Culture Leadership Thread leadership Personal Why Business Why Passion Using AI to find your why You How? Department Culture Be intentional Virtual Leadership Red Thread Leadership Model Master Class   Connect With Sonya LinkedIn Website Book Twitter Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again! A2 Hosting I’ve been using A2 Hosting for several years.  They offer state of the art SSD hosting for all of their plans.  Their sites are super fast and easy to setup.  I rarely need support, but when I was migrating my sites to a larger plan I used their support services and they were phenomenal.  I highly recommend A2 hosting for all of your hosting needs.  And I also recommend everyone to have a personal website. If you’re in technology and looking for a job and don’t have your own website, I probably wouldn’t hire you.  Just sayin’. Please use my affiliate link when signing up. https://www.ageekleader.com/a2