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Published: Sept. 7, 2020, midnight

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Phil\\u2019s guest on today\\u2019s show is Brad Finkeldei, a former IT professional who is now on a mission to help 10,000 people-pleasers become confident, and to do what they love.\\xa0 He teaches his clients how to find their purpose, and how to powerfully share their stories so that they stand out in the job search process.

Brad discusses the importance of listening to the voice inside that guides us from time-to-time, and why we should endeavour to find the confidence to speak out on our own behalf when opportunity knocks.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Always speak up for yourself when you have the chance to. A missed opportunity to share ideas and put yourself out there can haunt you for a long time afterwards. It can also help to identify issues earlier, and prevent unnecessary pain later on.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Brad once turned down a huge opportunity for career development because of a lack of self-belief. Sometimes the opportunities that we are given are as a result of an outside perspective that other have of us.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

After arriving at a new position, Brad discovered that despite a glossy exterior, the back end was archaic, and the turnover of staff was high. Brad could see the trajectory he was about to follow and took the brave step of leaving for a new position.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

Everything in IT is gradually becoming simpler and easier through refined systems and processes, and the advent of new technologies that allow us to achiever far more.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 From an early age, Brad was enthralled by the creative opportunities that technology provides, and yearned for a career there.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 To always speak up for yourself. Far too many people never share what it is that they want.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 To do a job for the money and nothing else. It\\u2019s far better to be happy in what we do, than to be unfulfilled in exchange for money.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Brad would stick to his strong points and focus on the areas in which he works better, such as people management.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Speaking up is Brad\\u2019s current focus and doing his best to build his own business. There have been confidence issues in the past, but they are gradually being overcome.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Effective listening and always trying to discern the other person\\u2019s experience. To always attempt to understand what someone may be bringing from outside the job.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Service is everything. Working with people and focusing on how to make them better provides instant feedback, and boundless inspiration to do better.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Travelling has opened up a new world in terms of perspective and cultural influence.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

We should always listen to the instinctual voice inside and investigate why it is raising red flags. Sometimes we react to circumstances on a primal level. We should never discount this reaction.

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BEST MOMENTS

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(1:20) \\u2013 Brad- \\u201cI have a passion for people, and I didn\\u2019t realise that when I was in my tech career because I\\u2019d been stuck behind the computer for so long\\u201d

(3:10) \\u2013 Brad - \\u201cHave the guts to speak up and really share what your heart says, that needs to be said in the moment\\u201d

(7:30) \\u2013 Brad - \\u201cYou\\u2019ve got this thing on top of you that\\u2019s weighing you down, and it\\u2019s hard to see and understand, but once you hit it, it feels great and you feel really aligned\\u201d

(11:58) \\u2013 Brad - \\u201cI believed that I could get a job because I knew I had the skills, and I also knew that this was not for me\\u201d

(14:48) \\u2013 Brad - \\u201cOne of the biggest things in IT right now is not being acknowledged enough. So many systems are behind systems that are behind systems that are behind systems, and you never get the acknowledgement\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

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Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer

Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

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Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 BRAD FINKELDEI

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My guest on today\\u2019s show is Brad Finkeldei, a former IT professional who is now on a mission to help 10,000 people pleasers become confident and to do what they love.\\xa0 He teaches his clients how to find their purpose and how to powerfully share their stories so that they stand out in the job search process.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 BRAD FINKELDEI

Brad Finkeldei can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradfinkeldei

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfinkeldei/

Website: https://bradfinkeldei.com

Website: www.dontbeachickendowhatyoulove.com

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