Team Amplifier is the podcast that inspires tech leaders to build stronger, healthier software teams. We explore the intersection of leadership, team well-being, and project success—offering real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you amplify both human flourishing and performance in your team. Because when people thrive, great software follows.
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Modeling Servant Leadership with Brock Henderson with Brock Henderson
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Description/Show Notes:In this episode, we discuss the concept of servant leadership with Brock Henderson, an independent game developer and president of the Christian Game Developer Conference. The conversation explores how anyone, regardless of their title, can lead with empathy and compassion to foster a culture of trust and respect within an or…
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Building a Supportive Culture with Zoe Cunningham
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In this episode, the host engages with Zoe Cunningham, a veteran in technology with over 25 years of experience. Zoe shares insights from her journey starting as a computer programmer to becoming the Managing Director at Softwire. The discussion delves into the importance of investing in a company's culture, emphasizing that it cannot be outsourced…
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Wisely Wielding Your Tech Skills with Karl Archuleta with Karl Archuleta
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In this episode, Byron and guest Karl Archuleta discuss the challenges tech leaders face when they transition from being hands-on technologists to leadership roles. They explore the urge to continue coding and its impact on leadership, team dynamics, and personal life. Karl shares insights from his diverse career and emphasizes the importance of de…
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Giving a Space to Complain with Jeremy Wright
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In this episode, Jeremy Wright, a tech leader and expert in communication, discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for team members to voice their complaints. Drawing from his experience in AI technology and bilingual communication, Jeremy highlights how giving employees a platform to express frustrations can uncover key areas for improvem…
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Seeing Devs as Missionaries vs Mercenaries with Stephen Miracle
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In this episode, the host sits down with Steven Miracle, a solutions architect and expert in integrations and customer enablement, to discuss the importance of viewing development teams as missionaries rather than mercenaries. Steven shares insights from his 20 years of tech experience, emphasizing how connecting teams with end results and client o…
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Investing in Neurodivergent Team Members with Anita Kalmane-Boot
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In this episode, tech leaders are joined by Anita Kalmane-Boot, a Scrum Master and Agile Coach with a passion for neurodiversity. They discuss the concept of neurodiversity, explaining how different brain functions can influence work dynamics. Anita shares insights on the importance of creating accommodating environments for neurodivergent individu…
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Scaling Human-Centered Engineering with Dileep Marway
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In this episode, Byron discusses engineering leadership and human-centered engineering at scale with Dileep Marway, VP of Engineering and Technology at And Digital. Dileep shares insights on enabling transparent career conversations, emphasizing people over technology, and fostering a supportive work culture. He highlights the importance of continu…
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