The People Stack Podcast

Episode 305: Interview with Michael Lopp (a.k.a. Rands in Repose): Stimulus Driven Creatures

July 11th, 2023  |  1 hr 17 mins

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

The People Stack Podcast interview series is back!!!

And what better way to re-launch than to have our friend and trusted mentor Micheal Lopp back on.

Please consider this episode a master class in tech leadership best practices - with many other juicy topics mixed in.

Rob interviewed Michael and they talked about:

• Getting humans to communicate better (Michael’s bread and butter)
• Michael’s dream jobs and how they came into his life
• What being a stimulus driven creature means (and how it might be helpful in your life)
• The fear of becoming irrelevant
• and soooo much more!

Please enjoy this super insightful, super fun episode!

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Episode 304: It’s not the economy or the job market, Superhero

June 27th, 2023  |  31 mins 56 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

What’s in your way of creating your dream career & dream life?

It’s NOT the economy, the job market, your workplace, your boss, or anyone else in your life.

NOTHING external to you is truly in the way.

So I invite you to STOP using the external as excuses like when you say:
“The job market is bonkers right now. I’m gonna stay put even though my job could be better.”

“The economy is terrible right now. We need to put off that vacation.”

“My boss is super stressed right now. It’s a really bad time to ask for a raise or promotion.”
Cut it out! ;)

In this episode, I talk about what’s REALLY in the way and how to identify specifically what’s in in YOUR WAY so you open up new possibilities to co-create your dream.

Open heart, empty your cup, and grab your Superhero cape for this one!

Check it out right now!

Episode 303: Stop Beating Yourself Up

June 9th, 2023  |  31 mins 43 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

We all beat ourselves up from time to time.

What does this look like, why is it bad, and what do you do instead?

I share this b/c I want ALL of you to be able to create your dream careers from a pure place of joy, freedom, love, and prosperity.

Give this one a listen right away!

Episode 302: The Myth of Being Self-Made

May 25th, 2023  |  32 mins 53 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

Many tech leaders believe that in order to create your dream life, you have to do it on your own.

They follow in the footsteps of people who say, “I’m a self-made millionaire!”

For example, many of you have not reached out for help because you believe you need to solve your problems on your own.

In this episode, I bust this Self-Made Myth.

And, I show you what to focus on instead so that you can not only achieve your wildest career & life dreams…
…but also have loads of FUN while you do it!

It’s time for some myth busting!

Check this one out right now.

Episode 301: Reasonable Goals Always Fail

May 17th, 2023  |  34 mins 22 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

Stop setting goals that you think are reasonable, achievable, or attainable.

In other words - SMART goals often set you up on a path toward failure!

In this episode I talk about why…
…and what to do instead so you can set goals that set you up for success and fulfillment every single time…
…in your career and the rest of your life!

Tune in right now!

Episode 300: I’m so confused! I can’t make a career decision!

May 9th, 2023  |  26 mins 42 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

Are you confused about your tech career? Do you desperately want to make a decision but you can’t?

Maybe it’s deciding whether you stay or go on the job market?

Maybe it’s deciding whether or not to ask for a raise?

Maybe it’s deciding HOW to go on the job market or ask for a raise?

Whatever it is…it’s weighing you down.

In this episode, I show you the REAL remedy to indecisiveness and confusion…in your career and the rest of your life…
…so that you can FINALLY take the inspired, intelligent actions that will lead you to your dreams.

Check this one out right now!

Episode 299: It’s NOT That You Don’t Have Time…

April 25th, 2023  |  31 mins 39 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology, time management

Many of you wish you had more time.

If only you were given 1, 2, 3 more hours each day…
…then you can create the impact you know you’re capable of.

Many of you think you need to get better at time management.

If only you can use time more effectively and efficiently.

I’m here to tell you that it’s NOT that you don’t have time.

You do NOT need to get better at “managing time.” (How is that even possible?)

In this podcast, I’m going to show you the REAL shift you need to make to create complete and total time freedom that sticks.

Check this one out right now!

Episode 298: MicroPodcast: Does Your Career Work For You?

March 30th, 2023  |  5 mins 23 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

Is your career working for or against you?

Do you feel like your career is driving the bus?
Because as leaders, we want our careers working FOR us!

We drive the bus!

Check out this micro-podcast for guidance on embracing this shift for yourself.

Episode 297: The Problem with Problem Solving

March 14th, 2023  |  40 mins 54 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

When you follow traditional problem-solving advice, you create more problems!
In this episode, I invite you to shift away from focusing on problems - without ignoring them.
When you do this, you’re going to create even better relationships…
…even more fun and flow…
and even more ludicrously lucrative prosperity in your career and the rest of your life.
Check this one out right now!

Episode 296: The Key Differentiating Action Our Clients Took to Create Their Dream Careers & Lives

March 2nd, 2023  |  42 mins 3 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

What’s the ONE action you can take to make a PROFOUND difference in your career and the rest of your life?

Our tech leader clients have created amazing success and fulfillment.

What’s the one action they took that you haven’t yet?

Check out this podcast right now to find out what it is!

Episode 295: Are you treating your career like a transaction?

February 23rd, 2023  |  28 mins 30 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

Do you have your current job because you think you should have one?
Because you believe you need it?
Because there’s something external that you need from it, like the money?
Or…
Do you have your current job because you genuinely enjoy it?
Because it truly lights you up?
Because it’s fun and delightful?
If you’re treating your career like a transaction, you’re not going to create increased success, fulfillment, and advancement.
How do you shift this so you can create your dream career and ludicrous amounts of joy and prosperity?
Check this podcast out right now!

Episode 294: MicroPodcast: Why You Can’t Trust Your Gut Instincts (yet)

February 13th, 2023  |  6 mins 20 secs

careers, coaching, gut, instinct, intuition, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

From time to time, well all feel like we can’t trust our gut.

For example…

We WANT that new, amazing job but…our gut is telling us, “No.”

What’s up with that?

I explain this in this episode. AND I explain HOW you CAN learn to trust your instincts.

Check this 5-ish minute mico-podcast out!

Episode 293: You Don’t Have to Settle for a Measly 3% Raise

February 8th, 2023  |  36 mins 35 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

You deserve more money.

Yes, you do!

And for many of you, this is very timely because it’s performance-review / how-much-is-my-raise season.

It’s also an evergreen topic because we know that so many tech leaders are routinely given measly raises.

What’s the solution to this? How do you reclaim your personal power to attract the money you deserve?

Listen to this one right away!

Episode 292: There’s Something Missing (and your paycheck isn’t filling the void)

January 24th, 2023  |  34 mins 57 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

Many of you feel like something is missing in your life…but you can’t put your finger on it.

There’s a level of pain, suffering, or discomfort that you feel - and you can’t describe it.

And you don’t know how to fill the void.

What you DO know is that money, a bigger house, or a dream job will NOT fill it.

In this episode, I’m going to help you truly understand that “something” that’s missing…

…and I’m going to guide you to fill that void once and for all.

Check this one out right now!

Episode 291: Micro-Podcast: Our Client Andrew Shares How He Overcame His Career Challenges

January 12th, 2023  |  10 mins 6 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

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!

Episode 290: Stop Shouting! Why Networking and Marketing Feel Icky To You

January 10th, 2023  |  39 mins 31 secs

careers, coaching, layoffs, leadership, product management, project management, promotion, raises, software development, tech management, technology

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!