Decoding Careers Welcome Pack

Decoding Careers Podcast Guest Welcome Pack

About the Podcast:

"Decoding Careers" is a podcast that delves into the inspiring journeys of engineering leaders who started their careers coding and rose through the ranks to become influential figures in the tech industry.

Our mission is to assist Software Engineers in navigating the transition to leadership roles, offering valuable insights and resources for their professional growth.

Target Audience:

"Decoding Careers" caters to Senior Software Engineers considering a move into leadership or new Software Engineering Leaders.

We aim to remove the fear of being removed from coding day to day and empower them with knowledge and guidance to excel in their career transitions.

Episode Format:

Our podcast features a fluid conversational style, exploring the career journeys of our guests and gathering their insights on leadership in the tech sector.

Previous Guests:

Leonardo Borges

Director of Engineering at Canva

Previous Guests:

Simran Ghumman

Head of Technology at Domain

Previous Guests:

Gita Charan

Head of Technology at AMP

Key Topics:

Career Journey

Transitioning to Leadership

Leadership Philosophy

Management Insights

Leadership Challenges

Communication

Hiring and Team Building

Time Management

Skill Development

Reflections and Advice

Sample Interview Questions:

"Can you describe a pivotal moment in your career where you realised you wanted to transition from a hands-on technical role to a leadership position? What drove that decision?"

"In your journey from software engineer to leader, what was one challenge that took you by surprise, and how did you navigate it?"

"Many engineers fear moving away from the technical side when transitioning to leadership. How do you maintain a balance between staying technically involved and fulfilling leadership responsibilities?"

"Reflecting on your leadership journey, is there a particular piece of advice or mentorship that significantly influenced your approach to leadership?"

"For software engineers who are on the fence about stepping into leadership roles, what's one piece of advice you'd offer based on your own experiences?"

Leaders Discovered Initiative:

"Decoding Careers" is proudly sponsored by Leaders Discovered Initiative, specialising in providing Engineers with qualifications in leadership to thrive in their roles and make a positive impact in their organisations.

Interview Length:

The interview will typically run for 1 hour, with editing down to around 30 minutes for the final episode.

Promotion Plans:

We vigorously promote each episode across our social media platforms, website, and monthly newsletter, reaching a combined audience of over 50,000. The content is repurposed over months and years for sustained visibility.

We also encourage guests to write their own posts on LinkedIn and tag the podcast's URL.

Release Information:

· Release Date: Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM (Based on research for optimal engagement).

· Review: Guests will have the opportunity to review the episode before it is released.

· Episode Release Timeline: We aim to release the episode 2 weeks after recording.

Your Hosts

With over 10 years of experience hiring Software Engineers, Ryan and Sam have interviewed over 50,000 Software Engineers and they created the podcast after seeing an all too common problem of Software Engineers hitting a crossroads in their career and being scared to step into leadership in the fear of removing themselves from code