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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Tom Taulli, an author, a speaker and an advisor to startups. He has co-founded a variety of companies including Hypermart.net, WebIPO and BizEquity.

And his books include \\u2018Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction\\u2019 and \\u2018The Robotic Process Automation Handbook: A Guide To Implementing RPA Systems\\u2019.

Tom talks about the importance of following your passions when it comes to your IT career. He also discusses how if you create a career based around the things you love, you\\u2019ll never be short on inspiration.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Never be so set upon lofty goals that you miss the opportunities all around you. Follow your passions and do what you instincts tell you to do.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Tom has experienced periods where he reached crossroads in his career and did not follow his passions. With age has come experience and maturity, which has led to a better understanding of what is around him.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Tom recognized a need and provided a revolutionary piece of software to fill that need. Building this system allowed him to spread his wings.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

Robotic process animation, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are fascinating concepts that keep Tom\\u2019s mind alive with possibilities.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Tom was attracted to computers in school as he thought they were cool!

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Bill Gates advised Tom to get a solid foundational education in mathematics before moving to programming.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 There is only really advice unsuitable for its receiver.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Tom would go to Silicon Valley and meet as many people as possible.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Tom is working on a book about mainframe, as well as courses on the same.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 A business background in college has been very useful.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Tom takes breaks, including walking and travelling

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Focus on what lights your fire \\u2013 the thing that gets your out of bed in the morning and inspires you to do better every day.

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BEST MOMENTS

(5:08) \\u2013 Tom - \\u201cIt\\u2019s not about setting lofty goals, but doing what you really what you\\u2019re passionate about\\u201d

(5:52) \\u2013 Tom - \\u201cIdeas are a dime-a-dozen. It\\u2019s the execution on the idea\\u2026\\u201d

(13:00) \\u2013 Tom \\u2013 \\u201cJust because everyone says that\\u2019s what you have to do, doesn\\u2019t mean that that\\u2019s the key\\u201d

(19:15) \\u2013 Tom \\u2013 \\u201cWe always think that we need to go through certain hurdles or paths to get where you want. Sometimes there are faster, more unconventional ways of getting there\\u201d

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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.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_PhilBurgess

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

Instagram: https://instagram.com/_philburgess

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

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 TOM TAULLI

Tom Taulli is an author, a speaker and an advisor to startups. He has co-founded a variety of companies including Hypermart.net, WebIPO and BizEquity.

And his books include \\u2018Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction\\u2019 and \\u2018The Robotic Process Automation Handbook: A Guide To Implementing RPA Systems\\u2019.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 TOM TAULLI

Tom Taulli can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttaulli

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

Website: http://www.tomtaulli.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUklLcIcf3hsxuALfmD_AYQ