The People Stack Podcast

If you want to get to the next level in your tech career, you have to be a match for it. Whether that next level is $200k/year or $1M/year… Whether it’s working 20 hours/week or 5 hours/week… Or if it’s starting your own business or becoming a CTO… It all starts with you. Check out this episode for how to create YOUR version of next-level prosperity as a tech leader!

Prospective clients often ask us, “How much is it?” And, because of the human condition, your brain often goes to, “Can I afford to do it?” I understand why you think that’s a great question. But I’m going to turn your assumptions upside-down. What if that’s a terrible question? What if the BETTER question is: “Can I afford NOT to do it?” Getting the expert career help you need comes at a cost. Financial, emotional, lifestyle, physical, spiritual… The list goes on. In this episode, learn what it’s costing YOU to try to fix your career without expert help. Watch now!

I’ve talked with hundreds of tech leaders about what’s next in your careers. And most of you know - at least generally - what you want. What’s secretly holding you back? You’re looking for permission to take the next step. Find out how to overcome this hurdle and others that are stopping you from building your dream career. Do not miss this episode!

Why am I stuck at $150k/year or less? Why have I not gotten that promotion? Why have I not landed that new job yet? I know a lot of you are asking, and if you’re open to hearing the truth, I’ll tell you. It’s because you’re destroying - or weaponizing - the #1 tool that’s available to you as a tech leader. What is that tool and how to turn it into your greatest resource so you can finally build your dream career as a technical leader with ease, flow, balance, and purpose? Tune in right now!

A lot of you are stuck in your tech career right now. And a lot of you want to keep waiting. You want to keep thinking about taking action. I say this with love as your bold career coach: You need to cut that $hit out right now! If you want to FINALLY get unstuck, you have to tap into urgency in a powerful, intentional way. I show you how on this episode so you can stop the insanity of being underpaid, under-recognized, and overworked. Tune in right now!

You know how body odor works, right? You’re always the last one to know when you have it. Having a lack of leadership skills works the same way. In this 5-minute quick shift, I help you to ask yourself if YOU have leadership body odor so that you can approach this uncomfortable conversation with yourself from a place of ownership… ...so that you can take the actions necessary to fix it and finally get recognized for your value as a technical manager! Check this one out immediately!

Should you be working with a recruiter to help you land a new job as a tech manager? Our answer will probably surprise you. It’s a firm “No.” At least, not right away. Check out this video to find out why so that you can intentionally take ownership of your career and finally get unstuck while you upgrade your teams, your paychecks - and your life! Watch this one right away!

“The sun is in my eyes!” This is what my son was complaining about the other day. After some gentle coaching (Mom Win!) he realized he couldn’t move the sun… ...but he could move HIMSELF! In this 5-minute Quick Shift, I show you how you can apply this lesson to your CAREER so that you can finally stop burning yourself out while you’re feeling underpaid & under-recognized. Pay super close attention to this one!

This episode is inspired by a question we received from a new client: “What do you mean stop applying for jobs? That doesn’t make sense to me. How am I supposed to find one?” Pay very close attention to this one because you’re going to learn how you’re wasting your precious time, energy, and focus by applying to tech manager jobs… ...AND what to do INSTEAD so that you can build your dream career while you make more of an impact you ever thought you could. Tune in right now!

In this 5-minute Quick Shift, I reveal the REAL reason why every single one of our clients was looking for expert career help. It’s not to have an accountability buddy. It’s not to pick our brains for more information. It’s not even to get career advice. (That’s easily obtained from friends and family.) Tune in to find out the REAL value of having an expert mentor… ...so that you can finally get your tech career on track, earn $200k/year or more, and live with zen-like work-life balance. Check this one out right away!