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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to James Stanger, CompTIA\\u2019s Chief Technology Evangelist. James has consulted in cloud security, open source, and networking for organizations such as Northrop Grumman, Tesco, AWS, West Point, SoftBank, and Symantec.

He has also developed education programs on a myriad of subjects, including security analytics, cloud administration, Linux, British Romantic literature and kayaking.

In this episode James talks about the importance of interpersonal skills and why we should always remember that IT is a people business. He also discusses the value in developing your own network of people.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

TOP CAREER TIP

Always keep on top of your power skills, especially the ability to act effectively in an interpersonal way. Remember that IT is a people business, so we must show respect for others.

WORST CAREER MOMENT

Early in his working life, James realized that he had spent much of his time training and gaining qualifications, only to be stuck in a job that would not pay him accordingly.

CAREER HIGHLIGHT

James\\u2019s public speaking touched the mind and heart of an audience member who later approached him to tell him that the advice he had given had been life-changing.

THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

The incredibly rapid change that happens in IT. So long as we have the foundational skills, we can always adapt and pivot in the sector and find new opportunities. IT has also impacted the world in incredibly positive ways throughout the COVID experience.

THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 James recognized the need to make technology do very interesting things for humanity.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Always be curious.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 Follow the money!

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 James would have worked harder in learning the foundations of IT and tech.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Understanding security elements and analytics, as well as project management and how to be more \\u201cagile\\u201d.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Developing empathy and working out where people are coming from.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 James likes to do deep dives into specific topics and really get to the heart of matters.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Scuba diving, kayaking and working on cars.

FINAL CAREER TIP

As well as being curious, always do your best to develop your network. Learning from others is the best way to grow.

BEST MOMENTS

(8:55) \\u2013 James - \\u201cIf you can\\u2019t manage your time, you\\u2019re not as useful as you think you are\\u201d

(13:52) \\u2013 James - \\u201cIt comes down to listening to your network of friends and people you work with and for\\u201d

(18:20) \\u2013 James \\u2013 \\u201cTechnology, when it\\u2019s used right, can be there to help us out as long as we use our tools correctly, and don\\u2019t use them for ill\\u201d

(22:06) \\u2013 James \\u2013 \\u201cIf you have an innate sense of trying to figure out how something works, you\\u2019ll always get into the meat of a situation\\u201d

ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

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.

CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 JAMES STANGER

James Stanger is CompTIA\\u2019s Chief Technology Evangelist. He has consulted in cloud security, open source, and networking for organizations such as Northrop Grumman, Tesco, AWS, West Point, SoftBank, and Symantec.

He has also developed education programs on a myriad of subjects, including security analytics, cloud administration, Linux, British Romantic literature and kayaking.

CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 JAMES STANGER

James Stanger can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesstanger

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

Website: https://www.comptia.org/home