Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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Technical Writing Career Podcasts
10-minute interviews with technical communication practitioners, scholars, and innovators. Hosted by Dr. Ryan Weber at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for transcripts and more information! Contact Ryan Weber at [email protected] with questions, comments, or feedback!
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Do you want to know a secret? The corporate world is a game: one laden with cleverly hidden and unspoken rules that most employees don't know they are playing. On this show, we help you peek behind the curtain to understand the corporate game and set yourself up for accelerate growth and progression.
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Beyond The Script is fun, informative, and tailor-made for TV and Feature writers. We believe it's not necessarily the technical elements of your screenwriting that need to shift to land that six-figure deal - it's mostly about mindset and strategy. We're Steve Harper and Nick Jobe, writers, coaches, and consultants. We've seen clients succeed using the ideas we lay out in this show. That's why we're passing the wisdom on to you. Be warned, we have wildly different perspectives on just about ...
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Join us on the Change Work Life podcast and let’s beat those Sunday evening blues! If the prospect of yet another five days at work gives you a sinking feeling on a Sunday evening, the Change Work Life podcast is for you. Through interviews with ordinary people who have taken action to change the path of their career, and the career coaches who helped them, host Jeremy Cline explores the changes you can make to enjoy a better working life, whether these changes are small alterations to day-t ...
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Inside Tech Comm is a show for anyone interested in learning more about technical communication. It will also be of interest to those who are new to the field or career-switchers exploring creative ways to expand their horizon. You can write to me at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.
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A behind-the-scenes look at technical writing for open-source software. We connect with writers and other doc experts to hear their stories about overcoming challenges, working on special projects, and learning new methods.
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Conversations about technical communication: professional development, career opportunities, program highlights from SVSU's Rhetoric & Professional Writing department, interviews with alumni and others.
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Learn about different writing careers for freelance writers. By the staff at WritingCareer.com
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In The Manuscript, we're passionate about writing and technology. Every couple of weeks we talk to people making a difference in Technical Writing, Instructional Design, UX Writing, Content Strategy and anywhere else there’s someone thinking about content in digital products and the tech industry.
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A podcast focused on the non-technical side of being a developer, because your career is about more than the code you write.
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Career coaching and strategies for job seekers and career advancement. Share this podcast to your friends. Help this podcast by sponsoring the shows. Any help is appreciate. Just click on Support This Podcast. Follow me on https://www.facebook.com/letstalkcareerswithsara http://www.instagram.com/sarayusupov10x http://www.twitter.com/writing2015 http://www.Linkedin.com/in/sarayusupov Facebook Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkcareersinnercircle If you would like to be featured on m ...
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Find your voice and improve your writing skills with Books Are Like Onions. Join editor Rachelle M. N. Shaw as she guides you through the process of creating works of fiction that grab readers from start to finish.
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We had guidance counselors in middle school, high school, and sometimes college. However when we need it the most in our professional careers, we have no one to turn to. This podcast is a resource for not only job seekers but for companies & hiring managers to help scale their organizations. I interview job seekers who have had a tremendous amount of success finding jobs and hiring managers/leaders in organizations who are doing it the 'right way' when it comes to leadership and scaling thei ...
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Hear the inside stories of the "geeks who lead at scale" - Directors, VPs and CTOs running software engineering orgs at larger companies with 100+ engineers, and interviews with domain experts who can help those leaders to manage their engineering orgs more effectively. I'm your host - Peter Bell, I've been helping senior engineering leaders to connect with and learn from their peers since 2010! This podcast is designed for engineering leaders who want to learn the latest good practices from ...
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Welcome to "Publishing Rebel," the podcast that breaks the rules and helps you kickstart your career as a successful nonfiction author and entrepreneur.Publishing Rebel shatters the status quo and empowers you to take control of your publishing journey.Are you tired of being stuck in the traditional publishing mold? Want to forge your own path and achieve success on your terms? Then join us as we explore the wild world of independent publishing, self-publishing, and alternative publishing mo ...
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Are you running outbound sales campaigns but not getting replies or meetings? Are you looking to get started with outbound sales and cold outreach but don’t know where to start? If so, you’re in the right place. Each week, B2B outbound sales expert Morgan Williams interviews SaaS founders, agency owners, and offers his own unique insight about proven cold outreach tactics that get replies and book meetings so you can quickly grow MRR without wasting time on things that don’t work: Learn cold ...
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The Mycelium Network podcast. A podcast all about early-stage web developers and the mentors and teachers who help them along the way. schalkneethling.substack.com
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Episode 500 - Let's Talk About Job Boards - Solo Show
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Ideation gets treated like mythology. Either you’re blessed with second sight and the perfect idea drops into your lap, or you feel broken because nothing “lands.” In this episode, Nick and Steve bring the idea process back down to earth. They discuss the real origins of ideas, how to shape the sparks you already have, and how to build the scaffold…
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Archive Episode: How networking can help you change career - with Kelly Hoey
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39:46Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! From the archive: Episode #088 - “Build Your Dream Network” author Kelly Hoey helps us network better and explains how you can use networking to change your career. What you'll learn [03:12] Kelly discusses how she made the shift from law to become a networking expert. [04:40] Kelly …
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114. The One Percent Career Hack Nobody Talks About
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25:23Kendall Berg reveals why the real career hack is not a promotion or a lucky break. It is the quiet one percent improvements in soft skills that reshape your communication, visibility, and leadership presence. She shares how small daily habits build reputation, influence, and long term career momentum without burnout. In this episode, Kendall Berg b…
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Kate sounds off on small things and repairs
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20:18In this solo episode, Kate talks about her latest content update progress. She also reflects on Dennis Dawson’s interview (S3:E22), the ways she’s already using Dennis's tips, and the power of doing small things or repairs to affect larger change. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigatio…
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113. Stop Climbing, Start Leading: Career Moves That Actually Work with Whitney Faires
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36:15Most professionals chase the next promotion without ever asking if it's the right move. In this conversation, Kendall Berg and executive coach Whitney Faires expose the myth of the linear career path and why the most fulfilled leaders often take strategic sideways moves instead of climbing straight up. Whitney shares her Courageous Leader Roadmap, …
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Episode 499 - Recapping @wesbos Tweet About The Job Search - Solo Show
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Episode 498 - How To Create Your LinkedIn Profile - Solo Show
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Episode 497 - How to Write an Impactful Resume - Solo Show
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To build a memorable world on screen, you have to start with the world within. In this episode, Nick and Steve explore worldbuilding and the way place adds meaning to story. Drawing from their own inner landscapes and the tools they use with clients, they reveal a framework that will fundamentally shift how you think about your writing. Beyond The …
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DIY outplacement: practical steps when you’ve been made redundant - with Jeanette Ramsden of the Curve Group
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49:14Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #216: Jeanette Ramsden is the CEO and owner of The Curve Group where she provides HR and recruitment services to transform working lives. She explains the first steps to take if you’re made redundant, what types of jobs you should look for, and how to explain your redundancy to futur…
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112. How to Write a Performance Review That Gets You Promoted
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21:47Your performance review might be enough to save you from getting fired, but it's definitely enough to keep you from getting promoted. Kendall Berg unpacks why most professionals underestimate their self-evaluations and how a well-written review can make or break your next career move. She explains how to turn your performance review into your best …
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Humor and visuals in technical writing with Dennis Dawson
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52:48In this episode, I talk with Dennis Dawson, a technical writer with 40 years of experience who creates the sketchnotes for Write the Docs talks. We talk about how humor and visual elements can make documentation more engaging and memorable, the science behind why graphics help information stick in long-term memory, practical tools and techniques fo…
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Episode 496 - How to Build Healthy Developer Culture w/ Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten
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111. Why Smart Women Still Play It Safe in Their Careers: How to Stop | Dr. Candace Steele Flippin
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42:01Too many smart, capable women stay stuck in roles that feel "safe." In this episode, Kendall Berg and Dr. Candace Steele Flippin unpack why — and how to finally break free. Drawing on groundbreaking research from her book and her SHAPE Framework (Safe, Hard Work, Advocate, Persevere, Educate), Dr. Candace reveals the hidden connection between finan…
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Dr. Leslie Seawright on the Ethics of Document Design
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21:52Dr. Leslie Seawright discusses her new article, co-authored with Amy Hodges and Timothy Ponce, "'Is This Ethical?' New Data on the Ethical Principles and Practices of Document Design." The study updates Sam Dragga's classic 1996 study by asking for participant evaluations of the ethics of hypothetical situations, some taken from the Dragga study an…
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Episode 495 - How to Land Your Next Promotion w/ Kelly Vaughn, Sr. Eng Mgr
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“Voice” is what separates a good script from a great one, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood ideas in screenwriting. In this episode, Nick and Steve explore what “voice” really means and ideas that will help you bridge who you are with how you write. Through personal stories and coaching insights, they reveal how voice isn’t just unique a…
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Breaking the technical ceiling: how an expert can go from specialist to strategist - with Alistair Gordon of Expertunity
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54:53Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #216: Alistair Gordon is the founder of Expertunity, and a world-renowned authority on subject matter experts. He explains why talented specialists get stuck doing low level work, the skills specialists need to advance their career, and the options specialists have for career progres…
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110. The Confidence Gap: Why Soft Skills Beat Technical Skills
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26:45Most professionals don't plateau because they've hit their technical limit; they plateau because no one can see their value. In this episode, Kendall Berg breaks down the confidence gap and exposes the real reason talented people stay invisible at work: not a lack of skill, but a lack of visibility, presence, and confidence. Kendall explains how so…
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Kate sounds off on beliefs and maintenance work
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19:23In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti’s interview (S3:E20) and the ways exploring models like his Seven-Action Documentation model have helped her interrogate her own beliefs about tech writing, the benefits of self-knowledge in becoming a better writer, and the way…
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109. Job Security Is a Myth: Become the CEO of Your Career with Renata Bernarde
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30:54True "job security" as guaranteed lifetime employment was never a reality, though the perception of it was stronger in previous generations. In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with career strategist Renata Bernarde to talk about what it really takes to stay relevant when the rules of work keep changing. From quiet layoffs to invisible promotio…
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Episode 494 - Soft Skills over Technical Skills w/ Alex Berk, Lead Engineer
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S6E5: Smart metatagging tips for a path to AI-ready content
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52:55We unpack how structured content and metadata make AI useful, reliable, and traceable across complex organizations. Regina and Max join us to connect strategy and tech, from RAG fundamentals to governance that bridges silos and boosts trust. Some highlights: How to define AI readiness Making metadata part of authoring, not an afterthought Why compo…
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Beating holiday anxiety: how to take time off without taking work with you - with Elaine Smith
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108. The Secret to Career Growth: Learning to Emotionally Detach
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26:17Kendall Berg reveals the truth about how to emotionally detach from work—without losing your ambition. Most professionals don't burn out from overworking; they burn out from over-caring. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall breaks down why emotional detachment is the real power skill behind sustainable success. You'll learn how to…
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Episode 493 - Pretending to Have The Job Before You Get It w/ Josh Cirre, DevRel @ Laravel
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Growing as a technical writer in the AI era with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti
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53:18In this episode, I talk with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti about moving beyond strictly following documentation frameworks to embrace strategic thinking, his Seven-Action Documentation model that prioritizes user needs over content types, and how technical writers can grow and adapt in the AI era while positioning themselves as essential strategic partn…
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Episode 492 - The State of AI and Your Career w/ Mark Thompson, Sr. DevRel @ Google
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S6E4 Audio Synthesis in AI: Breaking Down Barriers
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49:19Manny graces our show once more to share insights on audio synthesis, a technology that has evolved far beyond robotic voices into sophisticated AI systems. It has made documentation more accessible and enhanced technical communication workflows. Manny and I discuss practical applications, implementation strategies, and ethical considerations for i…
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107. The Secret to Leadership Confidence No One Teaches You with Sara Anderson
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31:44Kendall Berg and Sara Anderson go deep into why authentic confidence isn't about "faking it until you make it"—it's about rewiring your nervous system so your leadership presence becomes undeniable. From grounding exercises that calm anxiety before high-stakes meetings to mindset shifts that make you more memorable in the boardroom, this episode un…
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Episode 491 - A Very Analytical Approach to the Job Search w/ Jerome Hardaway
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Episode 490 - Finding a Job in This Tough Job Market w/ Barrett Blake MS MVP & Architect
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Episode 489 - How to Navigate Internal Recruiters w/ Principal Recruiter Aaron Harmon
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S6E3 Beyond Documentation: Building Knowledge Systems for AI
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43:46What happens when AI meets technical writing? It's not the end of the profession—it's an evolution that opens exciting new possibilities for skilled communicators. Kartika Raman, Lead Technical Writer at Salesforce, shares her journey from database administration to technical writing and now to the cutting edge of AI content creation. She explains …
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How to write a CV in the age of AI and automation - with Graeme Jordan
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55:12Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #215: Graeme Jordan is a job application, CV and interview consultant. He explains what you should include in your CV, common mistakes people make when applying for jobs, and how employers screen job applications. What you’ll learn [01:42] What role the CV plays in 2025. [03:25] How …
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106. Corporate Politics and Career Growth—The Truth No One Tells You
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33:36Kendall Berg doesn't sugarcoat it: if you refuse to engage in corporate politics, your career will stall. Hard work alone gets you to middle management at best, while those who master influence, relationships, and reputation move into senior leadership. Politics isn't about gossip—it's about power dynamics, alliances, and timing. In this episode of…
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Episode 488 - Finding a Job Through a Friend and a DM w/ Andrew Gilliland
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Episode 487 - The Art of Networking...Internally w/ Dania Luc, Cyber Security Program Manager
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Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service
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20:39In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Sarah Walker’s interview (S3:E18) and the concepts of Asteya, giving great service, and going the extra mile. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that we rolled out in De…
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Episode 486 - Why Is Everyone Hiring A Social Media Person
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S6E2 Resume Robots and Chatbot Interviews: Surviving the AI Hiring Maze
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53:22Jack Molisani returns to discuss how technical communication careers are evolving with generative AI. He shares practical advice for navigating the changing landscape with pro tips in this era of resume robots and chatbot interviews, while emphasizing that human expertise remains irreplaceable. A resume should be a personal communication from you t…
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105. LinkedIn Networking Secrets You're Not Using Yet with Catherine Fisher
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29:51Networking isn't just for job hunting — it's the long-term career insurance policy that carries you through promotions, layoffs, and everything in between. And in a world of AI, real career decisions still rely on real people. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg sits down with Catherine Fisher, LinkedIn's career expert and a…
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Episode 485 - ADHD & Anxiety to Public Speaking w/ Will Klein
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S6E1 Empowering Technical Writers Through Agentic AI: A Conversation with Manny Silva
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53:57Kicking off our season, Manny Silva discusses how agentic AI is transforming technical documentation workflows and explains why human expertise remains essential despite technological advancements. AI agents are tools that extend our capabilities rather than replace technical writers' core skills. Learn why! Some takeaways from this interesting dis…
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Episode 484 - Navigating a 20 year Career in Tech w/ Sunil Pai
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Episode 483 - In Demand Skills in Today's Market w/ Founder Ken Schumacher
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Using sensation to keep yourself calm - with Brian Trzaskos of Somatic Coaching Academy
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43:16Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #214: Brian Trzaskos has over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist and movement educator, and is a recognised expert in training health and wellness leaders. He explains the benefits of somatic coaching, how subconscious behaviours control you, and how to control the sensat…
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104. How to Build a Side Hustle That Pays While Keeping Your 9-to-5
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34:15Corporate careers don't offer the same safety net they once did. Pensions are gone, promotions are slow, and many roles feel like dead ends. That's why more professionals are turning to side hustles—and Kendall Berg is one of them. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall shares how she built a career coaching business while still wor…
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Episode 482 - How You Should Hire in Today's Market w/ Engineering Manager Nate Taylor
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