The People Stack Podcast

Over the last 6 years, we’ve had thousands of conversations with tech managers about upgrading their careers. And while each of them are different - and reflect the unique beauty and strength of each person behind the words… The ONE thing they ALL have in common that the EVERYONE has OBSTACLES! Challenges, problems, objections, “yeah, but…” Call them what you want, it happens to everyone! What are the biggest obstacles that we see popping up and how do our best clients overcome them? Check out this episode NOW to find out!

What’s not working in your career right now? That’s THE most important question you can ask yourself so you can get unstuck from tech career mediocrity. AND… You HAVE to find the answers that lead to success. You HAVE to find the answers that help you land that next job or earn that raise. Finding those answers is not always straightforward. I talk about answering this most important career question in this episode! Check it out right now!

How do you upgrade your tech career? How do you land that Hell Yes job? How do you earn that raise and promotion? It’s simple: Through a series of often uncomfortable career-building conversations! If you’re not having those conversations effectively and frequently, it’s game over. You’re going to stay stuck and your career is going to stay on life support. How do you start having these conversations so you can finally earn the income and make the impact you want to? Do not miss this episode!

I talk a lot about the bad ways to try to take control of your career. Reading books endlessly, investing in low-ticket training, chatting on Slack with well-meaning but ultimately unhelpful friends… These are all terrible ways to transform your tech career. Beneath all of this, is the WORST WAY. What is the worst way to try to climb the tech leadership ladder? And how do you build your career with wisdom, courage, and serenity? Watch this episode now!!!

I was just talking with someone who chose a cheap fix to an expensive career problem. He hired a coach who charges $200/hour. He’s already wasted $3000 and is still struggling on the job market! Paying for “inexpensive” coaches to solve your expensive career problems is the same thing as putting duct tape on a leaking roof. It’s a short-term, cheap tactic that makes it more costly in the long run. How do you avoid this? Watch this episode now!!!

Fear is at the root of all of your career struggles. Let’s face it, fear is at the root of ALL of your life struggles. Uncertainty? Doubt? Overwhelm? Worry? Anxiety? They’re all rooted in FEAR! How do you allow yourself to feel fear while you still win in your tech career? I talk about the simple 2-step process in this episode!

At this point in your career, the only way to go is up! And in order to go up, you need to take a blind leap of faith to the next anchor point. In this episode, I talk about the best and worst ways to take that leap of faith so that you can build your dream tech career. Do not miss this episode!

Do you really need to hop from job to job to get a substantial raise as a tech manager? A lot of the folks we speak with think this is the case. They’ve job hopped for the past 5, 10, 20+ years hoping that they’d unlock increased salary, increased impact, and increased freedom. What do they get instead? More of the same! Mediocre pay, mediocre positions, and mediocre career results. So - what’s REALLY the key to achieving your dream tech leadership career? Tune in right now to find out!

After speaking with thousands of tech managers about upgrading their careers we’ve had a major realization… The reason so many tech managers like you are struggling is because the rules of the tech career game aren’t what you think they are! This week we’ll be busting a bunch of myths about how to win in your tech career! How do you earn that promotion, earn the raise, or land that new Hell Yes tech leadership job? It’s not how you think! Tune in right away to find out the REAL rules!

If you’re following the leader, you’re NOT the leader! For so many of our clients, this is a huge distinction. It’s also a huge opportunity to ask for forgiveness, not permission. Leaders don’t ask for permission to change lives - they just do it! Ready to go NIKE on your tech career so you can get rid of that empty feeling and finally build your dream? Do not miss this episode!