I want to dive into the concept of Deliberate Practice, which sets the greatest apart in fields ranging from sports to writing to engineering. I’ll explain why it’s much more than just repetition or experience, and why applying it to your career can lead to rapid improvement. Most importantly, I will provide concrete ways you can apply deliberate practice to ... Show More
May 6
You're Wrong All the Time, But All You Need Are Better Explanations
What happens when you discover that a book that fundamentally changed how you think is built on a shaky foundation? In today's episode, I share my own struggle with the replication crisis surrounding Daniel Kahneman's *Thinking Fast and Slow*, and I use it as a springboard to tal ... Show More
25m 33s
Apr 29
AI-Proofing Your Skillset - High-Meaning, High-Specifity Vocabulary is the Path to Growth
Why I'm Not "Picking a Fight" on AI: A listener asked if I'm intentionally stoking a flame war by treating agentic coding as a foregone conclusion. The honest answer is that I've used it, the data points one direction, and a show built around pretending otherwise would slowly dri ... Show More
31m 10s
Apr 22
Building Real Skills During the AI Boom - No, Not That Kind of Skill
The Coding-Is-My-Value Trap: For years, we've treated the ability to write code as the flagship skill of software engineering. It's concrete, it's teachable, it's the thing big box stores sell kits for. But conflating "what I enjoy about the job" with "what I'm actually valuable ... Show More
30m 16s
Feb 2024
How to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob Zuber
<p>It doesn’t matter if you have an innovative technical strategy if you’re not solving problems the business cares about… <br/><br/>This week, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI. They delve into the evolving role of engineering leaders, and the importa ... Show More
58m 45s
Jan 2025
Turning TA Into a Strategic Asset with Assil Omar of AbbVie
Host Ryan Dull is joined by Assil Omar, Chief Equity Officer and Vice President, Talent Acquisition of AbbVie. They discuss her unique career journey, the transformation of TA at AbbVie and how the balance between human capital and technology is driving their success.
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28m 37s
Oct 2024
#254 Career Skills for Data Professionals with Wes Kao, Co-Founder of Maven
Mastering the technical side of data and AI is one thing, but communicating those insights effectively is a whole different challenge. How do you make sure your data is understood, acted upon, and influences decisions? It’s not just about presenting the right numbers—it’s about f ... Show More
46m 22s
Jan 2024
Matt Abrahams: Think Faster, Talk Smarter
<p>Become a more effective communicator by absorbing several practical tips from Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot. Matt is a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of B ... Show More
32m 20s
Jan 2020
DBM - How do I get My Practice to Run when I'm Not There?
We all want a practice that works without us being present. Micromanaging is the fastest way to burnout, but we can't understand why micromanaging is necessary. In this episode, Dr. Etch and Dr. Bhullar give practical and actionable tips on how to stop the stress, and begin worki ... Show More
14m 39s
Jun 2025
Evolving the Internship Experience Into Strategic Hiring with Jenny Hofler of Labcorp
Stepping outside your comfort zone can shape your career in unexpected and rewarding ways. That’s exactly what Jenny Hofler, Director, Early Career Recruiting, Global Talent Acquisition at Labcorp has done — and now she’s building opportunities for early career talent at a global ... Show More
21m 33s
Feb 2021
On Scaling Strategic Recruiting with Technology, with Victor Gaines, SVP Talent Acquisition at Aveanna Healthcare
<p>In this episode, Victor Gaines, SVP Talent Acquisition at <a href="https://www.aveanna.com/"><u>Aveanna Healthcare</u></a> sits down with us to share his journey in the talent acquisition space and his perspective on the state of TA today, as well as where it’s headed.</p>
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29m 34s
Feb 2025
217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed e ... Show More
21m 21s