The People Stack Podcast
Jen Bunk
We explore the intersection of Tech Leadership & Dream careers. We do this by creating inspiring podcasts - including interviews with amazing individuals in the tech leadership space.
Dr. Jen Bunk earned her Ph.D. in I/O Psychology (a.k.a. The Science of Work). She is a retired Associate Professor and an accomplished speaker & researcher. As the CEO of the People Stack, she’s used her decades of experience to coach hundreds of tech leaders to create their dream careers - and the dream lives that go with them.
Rob Allen (Jen’s husband) is a 20+ year software industry veteran who moved from IC to Leadership in 2010, where the focus has always been on helping the technical folks who worked for him live their best lives. In 2019, he broadened that to the tech community as a whole by joining Jen full-time at The People Stack as her Co-CEO.
Dr. Jen Bunk earned her Ph.D. in I/O Psychology (a.k.a. The Science of Work). She is a retired Associate Professor and an accomplished speaker & researcher. As the CEO of the People Stack, she’s used her decades of experience to coach hundreds of tech leaders to create their dream careers - and the dream lives that go with them.
Rob Allen (Jen’s husband) is a 20+ year software industry veteran who moved from IC to Leadership in 2010, where the focus has always been on helping the technical folks who worked for him live their best lives. In 2019, he broadened that to the tech community as a whole by joining Jen full-time at The People Stack as her Co-CEO.
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Apr 27, 2020 • 20min
Episode 121: It’s safer to stay at my current job than to look elsewhere
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about tech managers who are thinking about going on the job market to find a better job…
But they ultimately decide that it’s safer to stay.
It’s just not worth the risk, the time, the effort to leave.
But is it?
Do you want to stay in your comfort zone or do you want to build your dream career?
If you’re ready to take the leap into new career possibilities (but are feeling a bit uncertain)…
Do not miss this episode!
Apr 22, 2020 • 22min
Episode 120: Are you constantly trying to convince others that you’re right? Here’s why this doesn’t work.
There’s an art and a science to influencing others.
Here’s how NOT to do it: “I’m right. You’re wrong. Let’s change the strategy.”
Unfortunately, because a lot of us never learned how to influence in school (last I heard, it’s not part of common core, yet)...
...we’re clueless about how to do it effectively.
In this episode, I share a major strategic shift that will drastically change the way you influence others - and will get you better results.
Tune in for this episode!
Apr 20, 2020 • 28min
Episode 119: Having a hard time dealing with OTHER people’s uncertainty, fear, and doubt?
I’ve been talking a lot lately about your own negative thoughts and feelings.
But what about dealing with OTHER people’s negative thoughts and feelings?
Like when other people have no clue how to use Zoom or other WFH tech?
Or when you want to convince your boss it’s time to change the project strategy, but he’s stuck in the past?
Or when you really want a team member to step up and lead a project, but she’s too scared to do it?
Want to learn how to deal with these kinds of challenges?
Check out this episode!
Apr 15, 2020 • 20min
Episode 118: Isolation, fear, and doubt. If this becomes your new normal, you can say good-bye to upgrading your career
You’re feeling isolated right now. I know you are.
And that isolation leads to fear. And doubt.
It leads to decisions based on scarcity. Decisions based on “all I wanna do is survive.”
If this becomes your new normal, you’re never going to upgrade your tech career. You’re never going to earn the raise or promotion or land that new job.
Ready to make decisions from a place of certainty and abundance - even though you’re surrounded by doom and gloom?
Check out this episode right now!
Apr 13, 2020 • 28min
Episode 117: Feeling on your own right now? Here’s how to get support even when we’re social distancing.
I know that a lot of you feel on your own right now. You’re stuck at home and are feeling isolated from your support network.
If this keeps up, it’s going to have a drastic negative impact on your career and your earning potential.
How do you get support right now - even when we’re social distancing?
Pay careful attention to this episode!
Apr 8, 2020 • 23min
Episode 116: How to become the best tech leader who can tackle ANY challenge - even when life feels like chaos
The best leaders are able to rise up no matter what’s happening externally.
They develop rock-solid identities of being world-class leaders who deliver amazing results even when the world around them is absolute chaos.
Want to learn how to do this right now for yourself - so that you can continue to charge towards upgrading your tech career and creating massive value in the process?
Check out this episode!
Apr 6, 2020 • 24min
Episode 115: WFH? OMG!!! It’s Chaos.
You’re working from home right now. Maybe you’re used to it, maybe you’re not.
Even if you’re used to it, you’re encountering new levels of chaos amid the global pandemic.
How do you stay sane, organized, productive, and happy during times like this?
Do not miss this episode!
Apr 1, 2020 • 16min
Episode 114: Ready to stand up as a badass tech leader?
Who are you?
I understand this can be a tricky question to answer.
But let me make this easy for you (b/c I know life is hard right now):
You’re a badass tech leader!!!
Now that you know who you are, what are you gonna do with that information?
Ready to embrace that identity and show those around you what you’re made of?
Check out this episode right now!!!
Mar 30, 2020 • 19min
Episode 113: Leaders Rise Up During Times of Challenge
These are challenging times to say the least.
What defines you is not what happens in the world.
It’s what you choose to do!
What actions will YOU take in the face of these challenges?
What decisions will YOU make that will show your power as a leader leader?
What words will YOU choose that will inspire your team, your family, and others?
Do not miss this episode - this is YOUR chance to rise up!!!
Mar 25, 2020 • 21min
Episode 112: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”
Hellen Keller said that. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”
It’s always true. We feel the truth of it now more than ever.
How can you embrace the adventure - w/out letting fear take over - so that you can be there for your team, your loved ones, and yourself?
Find out in this episode!
