Navigating Rejection and Recognition in the IT World: A Personal Journey
In this special 'Coaching in the Car' edition of 'How to Thrive in IT,' D.J. tackles the emotionally charged topic of dealing with rejection and feeling ignored within the IT industry.
Sharing personal experiences, including his own repeated rejection from the Citrix Technology Professionals Program, the host delves into why contributions often go unnoticed.
He discusses the challenges of getting recognized in a noisy online world and offers strategies for making impactful contributions, such as solving common problems and finding advocates who can tell your story.
The episode also highlights the importance of reviews and feedback in validating one's work and encourages listeners to advocate for others to foster a more supportive professional environment.
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00:00 Introduction: Thriving in IT
00:55 Addressing Emotional Challenges
01:33 Feeling Ignored and Rejected
03:33 Resource of the Week: Risks and Recommendations Spreadsheet
04:59 The Reality of Marketing in IT
07:21 Creating Impactful Content
10:51 Advocacy and Recognition
15:03 Conclusion and Call to Action
(stay tuned for a special song at the end of the episode!)
How To Thrive in IT
Information Technology Services is sometimes just a survival game, right? WRONG. We want you to THRIVE in I.T.!
This podcast is specifically for the I.T. Professional who wants more than just technology. They realize that to be a leader, they need more than just the technical. We focus on Four M's - Mindset, Methodology, Mastery, and Mentoring. Those Core Four are absolutely key if you want to earn respect, earn more time at home, and, well, EARN MORE MONEY!
Author, Coach, and Consultant D.J. Eshelman is your guide - helping YOU to be the Hero in the story unfolding around you.
Don't just survive I.T.
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