Changing Careers, Listening and Podcasting | Bart Farrell | Beyond Coding Podcast #95

Probably the most fun conversation I’ve had while having the most connectivity issues 😂 Hopefully nothing noticeable :) Bart Farrell comes on and shares his non-linear journey to the tech industry. I love how he leverages his previous experience in what he does now and isn’t afraid to jump into the unknown. Next to that, we discuss our learnings from having had many conversations with different. Listening is one of the key takeaways there. Enjoy 🎙 Connect with Bart Farrell: https://twitter.com/birthmarkbart https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-farrell OUTLINE: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:28 - Bart's non-linear path to the tech industry 00:02:15 - Bart's YouTube channel 00:04:06 - Teaching and organising events 00:06:25 - Changing careers in Bart's environment 00:09:09 - Leveraging previous experience 00:11:00 - Baby steps 00:11:55 - Breaking things down into small pieces 00:15:16 - Patrick's podcasting journey 00:17:02 - Starting vs. Finishing 00:19:38 - Grinding it out 00:20:37 - Self reflection 00:22:48 - What Patrick has learned through talking to people 00:24:24 - Creating great environments 00:26:31 - Training for listening 00:29:02 - Listening as conference topic 00:30:38 - The feeling of being heard 00:32:25 - Powerful silences 00:34:50 - Podcasts we've listened to 00:37:04 - Why are people listening? 00:38:30 - Bart loves Ear Hustle 00:40:02 - Making notes while listening 00:41:38 - Facing imposter syndrome 00:44:28 - Suffering from not knowing 00:46:16 - Mentoring & Feedback 00:48:46 - Bouncing perceptions 00:51:10 - Bart has his calendly link open 00:53:44 - Truly helping people #career #listening #podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with conversations that go "beyond coding" in a fireside chat format. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, communication, self-improvement and happiness. Patrick Akil and his guests share their journeys and perspectives for you to take with you and form your own. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's what every episode aims to be. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/