
The People Stack Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 12, 2023 • 10min
Episode 291: Micro-Podcast: Our Client Andrew Shares How He Overcame His Career Challenges
This is the first in the series of micro-podcasts designed to inspire you in BIG ways in 10-ish minutes or less.
In this episode, our client Andrew shares his career journey. Pay attention to what he says about how he overcame his career challenges.
It’s not about tactics or strategies or getting more information.
It’s about something profoundly deeper and more long-lasting than any of that.
Enjoy!

Jan 10, 2023 • 40min
Episode 290: Stop Shouting! Why Networking and Marketing Feel Icky To You
Some marketing sounds like SHOUTING! And it’s extremely ineffective.
And, it’s possible YOU’RE doing this when you’re networking to find your next job.
It’s possible YOU’RE doing this when you’re trying to influence your boss.
How do you spot terrible marketing…
…what do you do INSTEAD so that you can build your dream career?
Tune into this episode right now!

Dec 30, 2022 • 49min
Episode 289: 5 Reasons Why New Year’s Resolutions Will Destroy Your Chances of Creating Your Dream Career in 2023
Forget about making New Year’s Resolutions!
I’m not saying this to be contrarian. I’m saying this b/c it’s the truth.
Why? I give you 5 reasons in this episode…
…and what to do INSTEAD so you can FINALLY see, feel, and experience the reality of your dream career.
Enjoy!

Dec 8, 2022 • 39min
Episode 288: The Fiction of Time Freedom?
Many tech leaders believe that as you level up in your career, your time freedom goes down.
In other words, in order to be a super successful CEO, COO, CIO, or any other high-level technical leader, you need to be working your ass off 80+ hours a week.
Is time freedom a fiction - as these beliefs suggest?
Or is it an achievable reality?
Check this one out right now!

Nov 30, 2022 • 41min
Episode 287: Who Are Your Friends? They Could be Making or Breaking Your Tech Career.
Who do you surround yourself with and what is their energy?
This is a critical question to ask yourself, especially if you want to create a tech career full of virtuous & ludicrous joy & prosperity.
In this episode, I help you add even more intention to your choices around connections & relationships - so that you can build your dream career!
Give this podcast a listen right now!

Nov 15, 2022 • 40min
Episode 286: Stress: The Inevitable & Glorious Gift of Leading
The bold truth is that we all feel stress. And particularly for badass leaders, you might experience stress every day.
And that doesn’t need to lead to struggle.
In words - what if stress is a GIFT?!
Check out this episode right now to embrace this new paradigm.

Nov 8, 2022 • 27min
Episode 285: Your Torch of Resiliency Amid the Doom and Gloom About Layoffs & The Recession
There’s so much doom and gloom lately about layoffs, the massive recession coming our way, and whatever else the Cult of Fear wants to spew at us.
Here’s your Torch to guide you through this.
Consider it your Guiding Light, your source of strength so that you can build your career - and your life - with power and intention.
Enjoy!

Nov 3, 2022 • 35min
Episode 284: Quantum Career Leaps Require Quantum Shifts in Thinking
If you want to move into another dimension career-wise, you cannot keep relying on Old Thinking.
What got you here will not get you there.
In this episode, I invite you to make Quantum Shifts in the way you’re approaching your career so that you can access virtuous & ludicrous joy & prosperity.
Give this one a listen right away!

Nov 1, 2022 • 38min
Episode 283: Is Working 20 Hours/Week as a Tech Leader a Pipe Dream?
Time is even more valuable than money because time is not renewable.
So, many tech leaders like you want more time.
How do you create luxurious amounts of time freedom while you continue to add immense value?
Give this one a listen right now for my guidance!

Oct 27, 2022 • 31min
Episode 282: 3 Steps to Accessing Your Confidence as a Tech Leader
“How do I build my confidence?”
Our clients ask us this all the time - whether they realize it or not!
So many challenges you face as a tech leader require confidence.
You want to ace that interview, inspire your team, influence key stakeholders, make a pivotal decision, earn more money…
All of these outcomes require a constant flow of confidence.
How do you tap into that flow?
Watch this episode right now to find out!