57 posts tagged with "career"

Performance reviews don't have to be the annual corporate theater where you sit across from your manager wondering if you're about to get promoted or managed out. After conducting hundreds of performance reviews as a Scrum Master and receiving my share as a developer, I've learned that great performance reviews are less about luck and more about systematic preparation.

The secret? Turn your performance review from a judgment session into a strategic career conversation. Here's how to do it right.

Why public speaking is your secret weapon in tech​

Here's the thing nobody tells you about public speaking: it's not about being naturally charismatic or having perfect delivery. It's about building the one skill that will accelerate your career faster than any certification or framework mastery.

I've watched brilliant developers get passed over for promotions because they couldn't articulate their ideas in meetings. Meanwhile, I've seen average coders become tech leads because they could explain complex concepts clearly to stakeholders. The difference? They invested in speaking skills.

The reality of career pivots after 40​

Let's skip the motivational fluff. You're considering a career change after 40, which means you're either deeply unsatisfied with your current path or circumstances have forced your hand. Either way, you're here because you need a practical roadmap, not platitudes about "following your dreams."

Here's what I've learned from watching colleagues successfully navigate mid-career transitions (and some spectacular failures along the way): it's absolutely doable, but the rules are different than they were in your twenties.

What do you want to get out of your career? The answer usually isn’t just 'an income.' We all have dreams of what we’d like to accomplish in our career.

Some people imagine being at the head of a business, leading the rest of the team to success. Others just want a job where they feel like they’re making a difference. One of the best ways to make your dreams a reality is to set effective goals.

Movie trailers and job resumes have both taken on more importance these days. In the film industry, a 2-minute trailer can make the difference between a flop or a blockbuster based on the social media reaction.

Working alone sounds great. No one steals the last cup of coffee, and there's no boss telling you to get to work. There's one big catch. Remote workers often suffer from isolation. You may have limited opportunities to interact with others. This can become quite uncomfortable after a while. Before you start talking to your plant, take control of the situation.

Creating a memorable personal brand is not something that happens overnight, but the work you put into it can help you reach your career or business goals.

Your personal brand is the way people perceive or remember you. It’s what you are known for. Having a personal brand can help distinguish you in your career field or business industry.

Transform Your Career by Developing Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace​

As more studies show emotional intelligence improves employee productivity and job performance, it becomes a more coveted skill in the office.

Emotional intelligence is when you can understand the emotions of yourself and others and manage your own feelings well. It shows a balance between intelligence and self-awareness.

Why it's Important to Have Gratitude Every Day​

It's important to have gratitude every day because it can have a positive effect on your mental and physical health. It has been proven that grateful people are happier, more confident, and healthier despite their circumstances.

Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought.

How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? Doesn't it make you feel good about yourself? These positive feelings can lift you up, boost your enthusiasm, and motivate you to achieve even more.

A Better Work-Life Balance Will Get Your Life Back​

Do you feel like you're so busy that you don't have time for a life? Do you feel as if you're constantly running behind? There are ways you can learn to negotiate your work life so that you become more productive. Once you become more organized at work, you can more fully enjoy your time away from work as well.

If you're not stressing about your job, you can relax when you're at home and live a more balanced life.

How can you be more productive? What can you do to improve the quality of your life?

Nobody reaches their full potential alone; which is why having a career mentor is so incredibly important. Today, I'm going to talk about the other side and reveal how rewarding it can be to share your experience with future generations.

Organizations that leverage social media to amplify their voices may find that they missed a crucial step. Often, people will not speak up, if we don't let them. Let's discuss how we can be sure to include diverse points of view.

How to be a happy developer is a question we get asked a lot. We’re often asked, what do we feel, is the best way to become a better developer. I want to share my thoughts and experience of getting to where I am today with anyone who is willing to listen. Making the right choices can open up whole new worlds of opportunities and happiness for you and your family.

Being a happy developer means being able to worry less about the big things. It means not worrying about an immediate paycheck, but thinking about the long-term impact of your work on people in the future.

Relax. You've got this​

You are busy. Between work and home life, there is not enough time to do everything. Learning how to maximize your potential is not about choosing what to do, vs what to ignore. Learning how to structure your day can help ease the burden.

De-stress your mess​

Interviewing is one of the most stressful aspects of your career; some of that stress and anxiety can be mitigated with practice and preparation.

While many companies these days are still accepting remote work, it won't be much longer until the industry returns to what it pretends to be normal. These tips work great for virtual interviews but should help you out if you are in person as well