Best Kathy Keats Podcasts (2024)

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Kathy Keating, Fractional CTO | Interim CTO | Executive Coach | CTO Levels™: Mastering Growth; Operational Excellence and Leadership Insights 1:00:38

10d ago1:00:38

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In this conversation, Etienne interviews Kathy Keating, a fractional CTO and executive coach. They discuss topics such as finding joy in work, dealing with disagreement and rejection, and the importance of operationalizing processes in growing companies. Kathy emphasizes the need for alignment on the problems worth solving and the value of creating…

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Aliza Carpio, Director of Product Management Data Platform at JLL Technologies: The Code of Collaboration and Navigating Open Source 1:00:36

1M ago1:00:36

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Aliza Carpio (Director of Product Management Data Platform at JLL Technologies) discusses with Etienne open source communities, codes of conduct, and the relationship between product management and engineering. She emphasizes the importance of open source as a team sport and the benefits of collaboration and problem-solving in the open source commu…

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Maria Flynn, Founder and CEO AmbioLogix: Make Opportunity Happen 56:11

2M ago56:11

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In this conversation, Etienne interviews Maria Flynn, the Founder and CEO of AmbioLogix, about her new book Make Opportunity Happen. They discuss the importance of carving your own path as an entrepreneur, the challenges faced by early-stage entrepreneurs, and the methods and templates outlined in the book to help entrepreneurs navigate their journ…

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Dave Adsit, VP of Engineering SamCart: Coding Roots to C-Suite Insights 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

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In this conversation, Etienne and Dave reminisce about their early experiences with computers and programming. They discuss the different computer models they had, the challenges of typing in code from magazines, and the evolution of technology. They then shift the conversation to their roles as VP of Engineering and CTO, and the differences betwee…

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Ksenia Palke, Head of AI at Airspace: AI in Time-Critical Shipments 58:39

2M ago58:39

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Ksenia Palke, Director of AI at Airspace, discusses the use of AI in time-critical shipments. Airspace builds tech for fast automated solutions in shipping critical items such as organs, medical devices, and industrial parts. The goal is to remove unnecessary manual steps and optimize the delivery process. Ksenia explains how AI is used to predict …

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Devastate the Competition via Robust Design with Adam Bahret 43:19

3M ago43:19

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Etienne sits down with Adam Bahret, whose unique journey has fueled his passion for creating robust product designs that can outperform the competition. The conversation reveals how prioritizing reliability can significantly impact a product's success and why reliability often trumps marketing. Tune is as Adam introduces his innovative R-Three blue…

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Going First: Leading with Purpose in an Overthinking World with Nell Derick Debevoise 50:09

3M ago50:09

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Etienne is joined in this episode by Nell Derick Debevoise, the founder of Inspiring Capital which helps leaders grow their business with purpose and build impactful legacies. Nell has advised leaders at American Express, Cisco, Google and more, and she focuses on expanding impact, growing businesses and building legacies that are inclusive, anti-r…

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Joel Beasley, Modern CTO: Mastering the Art of Podcasting 49:14

3M ago49:14

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Etienne is so happy to be sitting down with his good friend Joel Beasley for this episode. Joel is the mastermind behind the Modern CTO Podcast and founder of Pro Series Media, and he is here for an enlightening conversation on the ins and outs of podcasting. With years of experience under his belt, Joel shares invaluable insights on starting, cult…

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Alex Balazs, CTO Intuit: Generative AI, Vulnerability and Leadership 39:41

3M ago39:41

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Etienne sits down this episode with Alex Balazs, the CTO of Intuit, for an eye-opening discussion on vulnerability, leadership, and the cutting-edge realm of generative AI. Alex shares insights from his journey, from TurboTax's chief architect to leading technology at Intuit. He delves into the pivotal role vulnerability plays in effective leadersh…

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Exploring RF Communication, Encryption, and AI with Dell Kronewitter 44:00

4M ago44:00

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Join Etienne on the latest episode of the CTO Podcast as he dives into the world of RF communication, encryption, and AI with Dell Kronewitter, Director of Technology at Fuze Integration! Dell provides insights into encryption concepts like red and black sides and how they relate to secure communication. He and Etienne explore the fascinating world…

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Crafting Code and Conquering Fear: A Journey Through Middle-Earth and Conway's Law 43:55

4M ago43:55

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Join Etienne in this episode as he interviews Allan Stewart, the lead engineer at SynkedUP, a groundbreaking startup focused on bridging the technological gaps in today’s digital world. Together, they unravel the threads of storytelling in The Lord of the Rings, explore the implications of Conway’s Law on organizational design and software developm…

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From Code to Cattle: Parallels Between Technology and Farming with Jennifer Cwagenberg 29:34

4M ago29:34

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Etienne is very excited to welcome Jennifer Cwagenberg, Head of Engineering at Protopia AI, to the podcast for an engaging discussion spanning technology, farming, and even the intersection of the two. Jennifer shares insights into her unique lifestyle as a technologist and baroness of Texas, where she navigates the balance between rural tranquilit…

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The Realities of Fundraising with Sean Nam 37:49

5M ago37:49

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Joining Etienne this week on the podcast is Sean Nam, the CTO of Ivy Energy. Etienne engages in a multifaceted conversation with Sean, and they touch upon the intricacies of supporting founders during fundraising to reflections on technology giants like Apple and Uber. Sean provides insights into IV Energy's mission to revolutionize shared energy u…

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Kayl McCann - Lessons from a Lifetime in the Dog World 53:14

5M ago53:14

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Get in touch with Kayl here Buy me a coffee Kayl McCann Bio Kayl McCann is a 21x World Champion at Dog Agility. She has represented Team Canada with 6 different dogs at various World Championships each year since 2004. When she's not training & competing with her own dogs, she & her team run the McCann Dogs Agility Coaching Program. They offer in-p…

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Navigating the Rollercoaster: From Rapid Growth to Unwinding with Tracie Hlavka 33:35

5M ago33:35

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Etienne is thrilled to sit down with Tracie Hlavka, former CTO of Flyhomes, to discuss the tumultuous journey of rapid scale and the poignant process of winding down a company. Tracie reflects on her experience navigating the job market amidst layoffs and shifting funding landscapes, shedding light on the challenges of finding the right fit in a to…

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From Pragmatism to Pivot Tables: Navigating Leadership, Philosophy, and Data Mastery with Matt Van Itallie 47:19

5M ago47:19

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Etienne is very happy to be sitting down with Matt Van Itallie, founder of Sema, a company that develops software to help engineering leaders manage AI in software development. As they delve into their shared experiences of learning to code on vintage machines, they explore Matt's journey from studying philosophy to founding Sema. The conversation …

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Faansie Basson: Aiming for excellence in sheepdog training 53:40

5M ago53:40

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Faansie is an elite sheepdog competitor. Among his many accomplishments, he has won the prestigious Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trial, represented the U.S. at the ISDS World Sheepdog Trial and, out of 241 teams, was one of the 16 who made it into the Double Lift Final, as well as finishing 3rd at the USBCHA National Finals. Prior to that, Faansie, who …

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CTO Leadership: Navigating Startup Realities and Inspiring Teams with Krijn Van der Raadt 41:40

5M ago41:40

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Etienne sits down with Krijn van der Raadt, a seasoned CTO with a rich history of steering both startups and established tech giants toward successful exits. Krijn, now a fractional CTO and advisor to startups, shares insights gained and collaborative problem-solving experiences with fellow CTOs. They explore the challenges of transitioning from a …

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Leadership, Technology, and the “It Depends” Philosophy: Insights from Kevin Goldsmith 55:59

6M ago55:59

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Kevin Goldsmith, a seasoned CTO, mentor, and principal at Nimble Autonomy, joins the conversation today as we discuss Kevin's journey in technology leadership across the US, Sweden, and the UK, touching on his experiences and the release of his new book, It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012 to 2022. The discussion covers technology ado…

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Frankie Joiris - Behind the Scenes in Movie and TV Animal Training 50:39

9M ago50:39

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Frankie Joiris is one of the top-notch animal trainers in the film, commercial, and TV industry, and believes strongly in the tie between training and a great relationship with your dog. She has worked on popular shows like Sex and the City and Law and Order, as well as movies featuring stars like Angelina Jolie and Robin Williams. She also teaches…

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James P. McGee - The balancing act of training sheepdogs 55:30

9M ago55:30

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James P. McGee is a highly successful sheepdog handler from Northern Ireland who has won the ISDS International Supreme Championship and the ISDS World Championship. Want to learn from James about training sheepdogs? Check out his Patreon page. His training program is unique in that he shows all the training, from successful to frustrating, and how…

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Ep. 21 - Takeaways From Canada's Largest Agility Trial - Let's Debrief!! 52:35

11M ago52:35

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We just got back from the 2023 UKI Canadian Open in Saint John, New Brunswick. It's the largest competition of the year with a very intense atmosphere! The McCann Dogs Agility Coaches are in the studio again to debrief about ALL the things that happened at the event. There were highs and there were LOWS! But there is always something to learn! If y…

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Just use Flutter - Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO 51:00

12M ago51:00

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Just use Flutter -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO This episode we discuss why you should just use Flutter instead of native apps, what Local AI means and why the Amazon CEO wants to get people back in the office - and how this is relevant for every CTO. Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the future of CTOs. Show …

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This is Not a Podcast.... It's a PEP TALK! 35:43

12M ago35:43

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This podcast is a little different! In just a few days, we are heading to one of the year's most important Canadian Agility Championships. So, the time has come to think about the mindset and mental game needed to set ourselves up for the best chance at success! In their last class before the trip, the McCann Clan asked me for a pre-competition pep…

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Ep. 19 - One Trip To Worlds Changed The Way I Train Agility! 45:21

1y ago45:21

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Kayl McCann & Jamie Moreau sat down with fellow McCann Dog Agility Coaches Steve Walsh & Angela McRae to do an extensive debrief session of Ange's first trip to the European World Championships to represent Team Canada! We talked about some of the different styles of dogs, Agility handling & the experiences that changed how she thinks about the spo…

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End of Stack Overflow -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO 38:00

1y ago38:00

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The number of posts and votes on Stack Overflow is dropping, perhaps eaten by AI. Do they have an endgame strategy? Also, a new hacking attack via NPM, every CTO needs to be aware of that. And how diverse teams require more effort but are worth it. Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the future of CTOs with AI. Sho…

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Greenest Programming Languages -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO 50:56

1y ago50:56

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What is the greenest programming language? More and more CTOs are getting asked about the CO2 and energy footprint of their operations. They start by calculating their AWS energy usage, but do you need a greener programming language? Will the CEO of the future tell developers which programming language to use? Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO …

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Ep 18. Instructor Hopping - The Benefits & Drawbacks of playing "Coach Roulette" 39:50

1y ago39:50

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This episode is for anyone who... - Interested in learning from different Instructors - Trains with multiple Instructors - Attends seminars with many different presenters - Trains with a consistent Instructor Sit down with Kayl, Jamie, and their guest Dave Munnings to discuss the HOT TOPIC of Instructor Hopping. By being competitors AND long-time c…

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The future of CTOs with AI -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO 16:30

1y ago16:30

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More and more work will go into training models than programming, development teams are going to be leaner, and AI will not create software, it is the software. If you haven't started doing something with AI, you're too late for the game. How do you apply it to your business? Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the…

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Vision, Strategy An Alignment -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO 17:13

1y ago17:13

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There is a business vision and a business strategy, a product vision and a product strategy, and then a tech vision and a tech strategy. The business vision, the product vision, and the tech vision need to be aligned. What is your tech vision and strategy, and how do you create one? Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discus…

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AI replaces programmers - Threads killing Twitter 1:04:10

1y ago1:04:10

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🔴 https://7ctos.com for CTO Coaching with Peer groups 🗞️ https://www.amazingcto.com/cto-newsletter Newsletter for CTOs 🎙️ And for more episodes check out https://ctopod.com 🔔 Subscribe for regular updates https://www.youtube.com/@7CTOs #CTO #CTONews 👑Threads passes 30M sign-ups in less than 24 hours ➡️ http://www.amazingcto.com/newsletter/nl-53.htm…

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Ep 17: The "Negative People Problem" in Agility Training - Feat. Dave Munnings 34:27

1y ago34:27

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In this episode we're joined by our dear friend and fellow competitor, Dave Munnings. Dave travelled all the way from England to visit us for some Agility training, so we captured him for a few podcast episodes! We met Dave years ago while competing overseas at the Agility World Championships & due to our similar humour PLUS our views on dog traini…

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Building Organizational Trust in AI -- Ksenia Palke // Airspace 19:30

1y ago19:30

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How do you start using AI in your organization? A bad reason to use AI is that you have this intellectual curiosity, which is great to have, but it's not a good enough reason to start using AI. How do you, as CTO, present the advantages of mining your data? How do you know if you have enough data or whether you should be programming or training? Li…

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How to Apply AI at Your Company -- Ksenia Palke // Airspace 21:52

1y ago21:52

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As the CTO of your company, it is almost impossible to onlook or resist the urge to deploy AI in some form in your company. But before you make that move, is your company in the gray zone? Are you aware of ethical considerations and AI bias? Who should you hire first a data scientist or a data engineer? Listen to Ksenia Palke, Director of AI at Air…

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Solo Projects // Reddit // Imaginary Problems // Estimation // GPT-4 Pitch Decks 56:38

1y ago56:38

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Etienne and Stephan are at it again. 00:00 Intro and Puppies! 00:40 Andreas Kling Receives $100,000 To Build His Ladybird Browser 08:55 Reddit CEO Steve Huffman praises Elon Musk's cost-curring methods amid widespread protest 19:44 Imaginary Problems Are The Root Of All Bad Software 29:36 Estimation Isn't For Everyone 44:08 GPT-4 Out Performs Human…

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How CTO's Should Rely on Automation Infrastructure -- Rob Hirschfeld // RackN 29:51

1y ago29:51

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People should be automating as much as they can, but they don't have a lot of ground rules, benefits, or even KPIs that they can use to start knowing if they're automating well. Want to know more? Listen to Rob Hirschfeld, CEO and Founder of RackN, as he discusses how CTOs should rely on automation infrastructure. Show Notes Connect With: Rob Hirsc…

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The Role of DevOps in Building Startups -- Rob Hirschfeld // RackN 19:02

1y ago19:02

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When you're building something that needs to run people's production data centers, or people start depending on your product, they don't want it to be an MVP; they want that DevOps discipline of building CI and CD systems, testing, security checks, and all those pieces. Want to know more? Listen to Rob Hirschfeld, CEO and Founder of RackN, as he di…

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Industry-Specific Applications of AI -- Sanjay Sehgal // MSys 19:04

1y ago19:04

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The authentic use of AI in any industry is turning complexity into clarity. Many Ai tools are available, but not many takers because many people can't figure out how to use them in their environment. How should you be thinking about deploying AI in your industry? Listen to Sanjay Sehgal, CEO of MSys Technologies, as he discusses industry-specific a…

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Ethics & Human-AI Partnerships -- Sanjay Sehgal // MSys 17:52

1y ago17:52

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With AI development moving at a fast pace, there are concerns that people are at risk of crossing ethical lines. Some are wary that AI could even replace human connections. How exposed are you to AI, and what can you do to keep pace with such an inequitable partner? Listen to Sanjay Sehgal, CEO of MSys Technologies as he discusses ethics and human …

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Ep 16: Flying With Your Dog Doesn't Need To Be STRESSFUL 42:42

1y ago42:42

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In this episode, we talk about all the things we've learned from the past 30 years of flying dogs all over the World! It's not a fun process, but the more educated you are, the better it will go! We've got this down to a science, so if you plan to travel by plane with your dog, this episode is for YOU! If you're interested in training with Coach Ka…

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Focusing on Revenue Goals with Cross Functional Teams -- Ole Dallerup // Dreamdata.io 16:27

1y ago16:27

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How do you focus on revenue when scaling and developing cross-functional teams? It starts by being able to measure and link your product's functionality, features, and usage to real revenue impact. And sharing that with the team who built them to give them accountability. When you do that and get your product usage data under control, each team und…

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Becoming a Tech Leader of a Fast-Growing Startup -- Ole Dallerup // Dreamdata.io 18:45

1y ago18:45

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The path to becoming a tech leader at a fast-growing startup is multifaceted, so you have to be hands-on from the onset: from coding your product to raising and developing a team. As a CTO, you have your work laid out for you. How do you handle it all and become the CTO of your dreams? Listen to Ole Dallerup, CTO and Co-founder of Dreamdata.io, as …

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The Performance Boosting Power of Feedback -- Darva Satcher // GitLab Inc. 21:44

1y ago21:44

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Feedback can be scary to give and receive, but it doesn't have to be because everyone needs it to improve and grow the company. See feedback as data and not a judgment about who or what is right or wrong. How do you deal with the emotions that come with feedback? How do you ask for feedback to get the data you need to boost performance? Listen to D…

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Unlocking the Power of the Skip Level Meetings -- Darva Satcher // GitLab Inc. 18:10

1y ago18:10

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There's always some hierarchy in every organization, no matter how flat they try to keep things flat. The farther away people are from the center point, the harder it is to keep them glued. Skip levels are a way to keep people connected to the vision. What is it, and how does it work? Listen to Darva Satcher, Director of Engineering of GitLab Inc.,…

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Work on Your Reputation Inside and Outside Your Company! -- Kevin Goldsmith // DistroKid 39:35

1y ago39:35

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Brittany Cotton and Etienne de Bruin talk to Kevin Goldsmith and Claudius Mbemba about the importance of building your reputation as CTO/VPE or technical executive. Connect With: Kevin Goldsmith: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter See Privacy Policy at http…

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Grooming Engineering Managers -- Dalia Havens // Replicated 34:23

1y ago34:23

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Dalia Havens, VPE of Replicated, discusses about grooming engineering managers. Connect With: Dalia Havens: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…

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