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Published: Dec. 7, 2020, midnight

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Phil\\u2019s guest on today\\u2019s show is Nigel Poulton, who does what he loves - playing with tech and teaching Kubernetes all around the world. He has trained well over 1 million people with Docker and Kubernetes.

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He is also the author of Docker Deep Dive which was rated by Book Authority as the best ever book on Docker. And his latest book is The Kubernetes Book which is being updated a couple of times a year.

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Nigel talks to Phil about why we must always seek to learn new things, and how this can keep us energised. He also discusses why today\\u2019s world is a golden age for technology and possibilities, and why we as IT professionals should be very excited.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Don\\u2019t ever be afraid to learn new things. Often, people are afraid to put themselves out there in case it\\u2019s too difficult, and they fail. Making mistakes is the only route to learning something.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Nigel took a job that was convenient, but not challenging. He soon learned that without the chance to be challenged, and to develop each day, his love for the job rapidly deteriorated.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Every time Nigel publishes a newly created product, such as a book or piece of video content, it gives a real buzz of excitement. It\\u2019s the same feeling when someone reaches out in response to something Nigel has made.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

The tech world today is revolutionising the way we live, and allowing science fiction concepts to become a reality. For someone who grew up thinking these things could never happen, the world of today is an incredible place.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Early computers, games, and technology through Nigels\\u2019 childhood sparked his imagination, and showed him what might be possible one day.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Nigel\\u2019s father mistakenly offered some limiting views on where technology could go, but thankfully Nigel foresaw more limitless possibilities.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Learning to code is a fundamental skill of IT, and one that Nigel recommends as a basic building block when it comes to your career.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Nigel wishes to reach people at the beginning of their careers, with the aim of simplifying their journeys.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Nigel\\u2019s accent has helped many people to connect with him, and has also made him stand out, especially in video.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 By indulging in science fiction and reading, Nigel is able to keep his vision fresh, and look for future possibilities.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Nigel loves spending time with family, cars, and watching television as a way of unwinding.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Don\\u2019t skip the fundamentals and always look for chances to improve and innovate. We are living in a golden age for technology, and the potential for invention is limitless.

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BEST MOMENTS

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(4:27) \\u2013 Nigel - \\u201cThat\\u2019s the way that life should be \\u2013 when you\\u2019re enjoying life so much that time flies\\u201d

(6;12) \\u2013 Nigel - \\u201c99% of us find learning something new hard. Just don\\u2019t be afraid of it\\u201d

(11:33) \\u2013 Nigel \\u2013 \\u201cI\\u2019m not a \\u201ctechie\\u201d, I\\u2019m an artist \\u2013 I create something that connects with people\\u201d

(13:06) \\u2013 Nigel \\u2013 \\u201cThe things that I dreamt of are already here, but they\\u2019re better than how I imagined them!\\u201d

(16:42) \\u2013 Nigel \\u2013 \\u201cThe world of technology moves so fast, that I can never sit back comfortably and say \\u201cI\\u2019ve nailed it\\u201d\\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 NIGEL POULTON

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Nigel Poulton does what he loves - playing with tech and teaching Kubernetes all around the world. He has trained well over 1 million people with Docker and Kubernetes.

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He is also the author of Docker Deep Dive which was rated by Book Authority as the best ever book on Docker. And his latest book is The Kubernetes Book which is being updated a couple of times a year.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 NIGEL POULTON

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Nigel Poulton can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/nigelpoulton

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

Website: https://nigelpoulton.com

Docker Deep Dive: https://www.amazon.com/Docker-Deep-Dive-Nigel-Poulton-ebook/dp/B01LXWQUFF/

The Kubernetes Book: https://www.amazon.com/Kubernetes-Book-Version-November-2018-ebook/dp/B072TS9ZQZ/

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