Best Thrive Hr Consulting Podcasts (2025)

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On Influence/ Guest: Andrea Seale, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society 40:28

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Andrea Seale, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, joins the show to discuss the power of influence in leadership. Andrea shares her journey from communications and fundraising to the heart of nonprofit leadership, offering practical insights on how to rally teams, build effective partnerships, and drive change, whether you’re working with donors, a…

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Pratim Bhosale: How to get into AI from Backend Engineering 1:32:26

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/CodeCrafters - Pratim on X: https://x.com/bhosalepratim - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the journey from backend development to becoming a Google Developer Expert in Golang. We discuss the significance of microservices architecture, the importance of sea…

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Shivay Lamba: How to run secure AI anywhere with WebAssembly 1:33:49

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - WebAssembly on Kubernetes: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2024/03/12/webassembly-on-kubernetes-from-containers-to-wasm-part-01/ - Shivay on X: https://x.com/howdevelop - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this podcast episode, Shivay Lamba and I discuss the integration of WebAsse…

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On Strategic Execution/ Guest: Rachael Radford, Founder and President, MEIRA Consulting, Inc. 33:34

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Rachael Radford doesn’t fit the usual tech founder mold. From working on concrete formwork high above the Vancouver skyline to spearheading complex technology transformations, her journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, she sits down to unpack one of the most overlooked – and misunderstood – aspects of business: strategic execution. …

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On Managing Complexity/ Guest: Shelley Frost, President and CEO, PNE 31:24

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Shelley Frost, CEO of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), joins the show to talk about leading one of BC’s most iconic and complex organizations. From early roles in a psychiatric hospital and juvenile jail to leading in tech and the arts, Shelley’s path has shaped a unique approach to leadership. She shares how managing unpredictability and div…

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DevRel deep dive: what it is, how to do it, how to measure it 2:06:49

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Links - Codecrafters (Partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - Mary Thengvall, The Business Value of Developer Relations: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=In%20a%20talk%20given%20at,5 - Matthew Revell, “What is Developer Relations?”: https://developerrelation…

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Dev Agrawal: How to be notable, event sourcing, and SolidJS 1:46:11

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Dev on X: https://x.com/devagrawal09 - Xolvio: https://xolv.io/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Previous Episodes - Taylor Desseyn - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6GpkHNlZw - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xN7YeNpkCf4qJ3kUkVVuh - Apple: https://podcasts.a…

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Lu Wilson: How to Build an AI-Native Whiteboard for Everyone 1:09:13

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Lu on X: https://x.com/todepond - Lu on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/todepond.com - Lu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todepond - tldraw: https://tldraw.com/ - Make Real: https://makereal.tldraw.com/ - tldraw computer: https://computer.tldraw.com/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/te…

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Sean Roberts: How to create better UX with AI Agent Experience (AX) 1:51:19

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Agent Experience: https://agentexperience.ax - Arrazo: https://spec.openapis.org/arazzo/latest.html - Netlify: https://netlify.com - Sean on X: https://x.com/JavaSquip - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary This episode dives deep into the emerging field of Agent Experience (AX)…

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Santosh Yadav: How to level up your career, health, and life 1:47:04

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://codecrafters.io/ - Santosh's website: https://santoshyadav.dev/ - Santosh on X: https://x.com/santoshyadavdev - "My Journey to Staff Engineer" by Santosh: https://www.santoshyadav.dev/blog/2025-03-29-my-journey-to-staff-engineer/ - The Staff Engineer's Path: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-staff-engi…

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On Financial Well-Being of Employees/ Guest: George Grombacher, President, Money Alignment Academy 27:18

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George Grombacher is a seasoned podcaster, former Fortune 500 advisor, President of Financial Consulting Professionals, and the Founder and Chief Community Officer of Money Alignment Academy. He sits down with Kathy Andrews to unpack the hidden impact of financial well-being, both personally and professionally. George opens up about growing up with…

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Sacha Greif: How to Understand Developers through Surveys 1:57:18

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - State of Devs survey: https://stateofdevs.com/en-US - Sacha's post on Dev.to: https://dev.to/sachagreif/how-the-devographics-surveys-are-run-2023-edition-1p6a\ - Episode with Ujjwal Sharma (TC39 Chair): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tejasq_contejas-code-ujjwal-sharma-how-javascript-acti…

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Alexander Lichter: The State of Modern Web Tooling 1:37:26

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as - Alex: https://www.lichter.io/ - Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlexLichter - Alex on X: https://x.com/TheAlexLichter - VoidZero: https://voidzero.dev/ - Vite Plus: https://i.redd.it/l0d9yemja1pe1.jpeg - Talk including VitePlus: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5mn3EpWCcJs&t=16353s - Rolldown…

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Kent C. Dodds: Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it changes UX 2:01:25

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Epic AI: https://epicai.pro/ - MCP: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol - Kent on X: https://x.com/kentcdodds - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this episode, we explore the evolution of user interaction, particularly in the context of AI and the Model C…

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On Coaching Culture/ Guest: Tammie Wessels, Principal of Wessels HR 26:05

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What if the key to unlocking your team’s potential isn’t giving answers, but asking the right questions? In this episode of For Leaders By Leaders, Principal of Wessels HR and Leadership Coach Tammie Wessels reveals how a coaching culture transforms teams. From her psychology roots to working with top Canadian brands, she shares hard-won leadership…

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Kendo UI Team: How to build quality design systems, Kendo UI, collaboration 1:47:44

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Links - Kendo React: https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/components/free - Kathryn's Book: https://www.telerik.com/campaigns/design-story/ebook--foundations-of-design-for-developers - Progress: https://progress.com - Sam on X: https://x.com/samidip - Kathryn on X: https://x.com/kathryngrayson - Kiril on X: https://x.com/kirchoni Summary In this …

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Event Sourced Architecture: A Deep Dive 1:29:34

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Follow me on 𝕏: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ This podcast episode dives deep into the world of Event Sourcing, a powerful architectural pattern used in modern software development. Beginning with a clear definition of Event Sourcing, the episode explores its roots in Domain Driven Design and its critical role in recording and storing every change made…

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On Personal Power/ Guest: Chris Obst 35:43

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In this episode of For Leaders By Leaders, I sit down with Chris Obst, a leadership and team development expert with over 20 years of experience coaching top performers and consulting for leading organizations. Chris is known for his powerful keynotes and ability to translate leadership insights into real-world strategies that drive impact. We dive…

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Get up to date with AI in 2025: Agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Hybrid Search, RAG, and more... 1:35:50

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - JSHeroes conference: https://jsheroes.io - Attention is All You Need Paper: https://scispace.com/pdf/attention-is-all-you-need-1hodz0wcqb.pdf - Google Agents paper: https://ppc.land/content/files/2025/01/Newwhitepaper_Agents2.pdf - Jack Herrington episode ab…

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On Servant Leadership/ Guest: Adam Weiss, CEO of OPISystems 26:49

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Ever wondered how servant leadership can transform your organization? In today’s episode of For Leaders By Leaders, Kathy Andrews is joined by Adam Weiss, CEO of OPISystems, to dive deep into the power of servant leadership. Adam opens up about his journey from engineer to CEO, leading a company that’s tackling the global issue of grain spoilage wi…

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Shuhao Zhang, founder Tiny Fish: How to Turn Any Website into an API for AI Agents 1:36:33

4M ago1:36:33

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tiny Fish: https://tinyfish.io - AgentQL: https://www.agentql.com/ Summary In this conversation, we discuss AgentQL, a framework designed to enable AI agents to access the web using natural language. Together, we explore the technical aspects of AgentQL, its advantages over traditional web access …

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Liran Tal: How to Secure Your Apps and AI Agents 1:33:23

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Snyk: https://snyk.io/ - Liran on X: https://x.com/liran_tal - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the complexities of software security, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by Node.js and the broader software supply chain. We discuss …

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On Crucial Conversations/ Guest: John Nieuwenburg, Business Coach 28:41

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What makes certain conversations so difficult? It's the internal conflict. We often avoid (flight), fight, or face them without skill. It's a challenge, but one that leaders can overcome. Kathy Andrews is joined by renowned business coach John Nieuwenburg to find out what leaders can do. With over two decades of experience as a coach and a backgrou…

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Jack Herrington: Model Context Protocol (MCP), Growing a YouTube Audience, Getting into Open Source 1:39:19

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Jack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr - Jack on X: https://x.com/jherr - Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jherr.dev - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - create-tsrouter-app: https://github.com/TanStack/create-tsrouter-app Summary In this discussion, Jack Harringto…

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Chinar Movsisyan: How to Deliver End-to-End AI Solutions 1:30:16

4M ago1:30:16

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Feedback Intelligence: https://www.feedbackintelligence.ai/ - Chinar on X: https://x.com/movsisyanchinar Summary In this podcast episode, we talk to Chinar Movsisyan, the CEO and founder of Feedback Intelligence. They discuss Chinar's extensive background in AI, including her experience …

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On Community/ Guest: Mark Koch 30:33

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In this episode of For Leaders by Leaders, we’re diving into the power of human connection and the role it plays in building thriving communities. My guest, Mark Koch, is a leader who truly embodies this mission. With over two decades of experience in community development, urban planning, and local government, Mark is the Managing Director of Comm…

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Daniel Lockyer: How to deploy and scale anything 1:40:41

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Ghost: https://ghost.org/ - Daniel on X: https://x.com/daniellockyer - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, Daniel Lockyer (Ghost) and I explore the intricacies of DevOps, server management, and the balance between simplicity and complexity in software engi…

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Eddy Vinck: How to Solve Your Own Problems with AI 1:27:13

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Blog Recorder: https://blogrecorder.com/ - Eddy on X: https://x.com/eddyvinckk - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we discuss Blog Recorder which allows users to create blog posts by speaking their thoughts. Eddy explains the technology behind the produc…

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Dan Bochman: How to Create AI Image Generation Models 1:49:58

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - FASHN AI: https://fashn.ai - Dan on X: https://x.com/danbochman - Aya on X: https://x.com/ayaboch - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we dive deep into the intricacies of AI, focusing on concepts like latent space, diffusion, and the evolution of image g…

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On Toxic Scenarios/ Guest Megan Smith 37:14

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Being a leader isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about making the right decisions when it matters most. Whether you’re leading a team of one, ten, or thousands, the way you lead determines whether you and your team thrive. Today, we’re tackling challenges every leader might face at some point: Toxic Scenarios. My guest, Megan Smith, is the Head…

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Marisa Morby: How to Design Products with Nature in Mind 1:40:09

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Marisa on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marisamorby.com - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - Tejas on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tej.as Summary In this conversation, we explore the profound relationship between design and nature: how nature serves as the ultimate inspiration for de…

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Corbin Crutchley: How UI frameworks work in detail, thriving with mental health 1:34:26

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/Codecrafters - Playful Programming: https://playfulprogramming.com/ - The Framework Field Guide: https://playfulprogramming.com/collections/framework-field-guide - Tejas' Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOKCrgQOiME - Corbin on X: https://x.com/crutchcorn - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ S…

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Taylor Desseyn: How to Build a Genuine, High-Quality Network 1:27:46

6M ago1:27:46

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Taylor on X: https://x.com/tdesseyn - Torc: https://torc.dev/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary Taylor Desseyn and I explore the often contentious relationship between recruiters and engineers, discussing the cultural nuances that affect communication and understanding. Taylor shares…

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On Inspiring Others/ Guest: David Barrett 42:15

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Welcome to another episode of For Leaders By Leaders, I’m thrilled to be joined by David Barrett, a visionary in internal communications and multimedia, who has spent nearly two decades at the World Health Organization, currently serving as the Internal Communications and Multimedia Manager at the WHO Regional Office for Europe. David’s journey is …

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Chris Ferdinandi: How to Thrive as a Developer with ADHD 1:40:03

6M ago1:40:03

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/Codecrafters - Go Make Things: https://gomakethings.com/ - ADHD ftw!: https://adhdftw.com/ - Chris on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cferdinandi.bsky.social - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary Chris Ferdinandi, a web developer with ADHD, discusses how ADHD affects software engineering workflows. H…

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Donny Wals: How to Build Effective iOS Applications from a Web Perspective 1:35:40

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Donny on X: https://x.com/DonnyWals - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the transition from web development to iOS development, discussing the differences in tooling, options, and development experiences. The discussion also covers the nuances of SwiftU…

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Richard Rodger: How to Build and Scale World-Class Consultancies (and DevRel) 1:39:48

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Voxgig: https://voxgig.com - Richard on X: https://x.com/rjrodger - Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrodger/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary Richard Rodger, founder of Nearform and VoxGig, shares his journey from studying mathematics and philosophy to becomin…

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Ivan Burazin, co-founder Daytona: How to Accelerate Developer Onboarding by 56% 1:42:06

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Links - Codecrafters (Partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Daytona: https://daytona.io - Ivan on X: https://x.com/ivanburazin - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, Ivan Burazin discusses the journey of building Daytona, a cloud-based development environment, and the challenges faced along the way. We explore the o…

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20 - Building Success: Aligning Customer Needs with Business Growth 32:04

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In this episode of Scaling Through Structure, we sit down with Sam Libby, President and Managing Director of TCB Capital Advisors. Sam shares his journey from investment banking in healthcare to founding TCB Capital Advisors—a firm built on innovation, collaboration, and a patient-focused ethos. Hear how a simple conversation sparked the idea for T…

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Julia Flament-Wallin: How to Build Maps of the World with AI 1:30:06

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Julia's Talk: https://youtu.be/IFn2hMt480M?si=x0-2M2IBOASwaicz - TomTom: https://tomtom.com - Julia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliawallin/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this podcast episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of AI engineering, data sci…

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On Performance Culture/ Guest: Dr. Oliver Finlay 59:23

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In this episode, we deep dive into the world of performance culture with Dr. Oliver Finlay. With over 23 years of experience as a performance director, coach, and physiotherapist, Dr. Finlay has collaborated with some of the most elite sports organizations in the world—including the English Premier League, National Hockey League (NHL), Formula 1, a…

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Max Stoiber: How to build startups that get acquired (and cache GraphQL well) 1:41:04

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://www.codecrafters.io/ - Stellate: https://stellate.co/ - Max on X: https://x.com/mxstbr - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejasq Summary Max Stoiber, co-founder and CEO of Stellate, discusses his journey from creating popular open-source projects like React and Styled Components to building a company that provides G…

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Alexander Lichter: How to Get the Most out of Vue.js and Nuxt 1:49:35

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as - Alex: https://www.lichter.io/ - Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlexLichter - Alex on X: https://x.com/TheAlexLichter Summary This episode discusses a conversation with Alexander Lichter, a web engineering consultant and member of the Vue.js and Nuxt community. He shares his journey into…

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On Artificial Intelligence for Leaders/ Guest: Michael J. Goldrich 39:31

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I’m thrilled to share this episode of For Leaders By Leaders! A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael J. Goldrich, the brilliant mind behind Too Many Hats, Too Little Time. If you’ve ever wondered how AI can actually help us work smarter (not just faster), Michael is the person to listen to. In this episode, he takes us bey…

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Aymen Ben Amor: How to Organize Developer Conferences 1:28:43

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - React Africa: https://react-africa.com/ - React Paris: https://react.paris/ - Aymen on X: https://x.com/aymen_ben_amor - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary Aymen Ben Amor, founder of BeJS Conferences, shares his journey of starting and organizing successful tech conferences. H…

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19 - Unlocking Growth: The Keys to Effective Leadership and Work-Life Balance 37:52

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GTM Flow is a revenue catalyst consultancy focused on helping leaders achieve growth and revenue goals. Joelle Kaufman, the CEO, emphasizes the importance of two key factors: having desirable products and leading people effectively. She believes in authentic leadership, understanding one's communication style, and managing stress effectively. She a…

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Matt Pocock: How to Maximize Success with TypeScript and Career 1:42:23

8M ago1:42:23

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/Codecrafters - Total TypeScript: https://www.totaltypescript.com/ - Matt on X: https://x.com/mattpocockuk - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejasq In this conversation, Matt Pocock and I discuss the fundamentals of TypeScript and its benefits. We explore the concept of types in JavaScript and how TypeScript …

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TC39: How signals work, adding signals to the JavaScript programming language 1:48:27

8M ago1:48:27

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - TC39 Signals Proposal: https://github.com/tc39/proposal-signals Summary In this conversation, Kristen Maevyn, and Daniel Ehrenberg discuss reactivity and its importance in JavaScript. They explore the concept of reactivity, its role in keeping applications deterministic, and the challeng…

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On Culture/ Guest: Pamela Hampel 28:38

8M ago28:38

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I’m excited to have Pamela Hampel join us for this episode. With 18 years of experience in Human Resources, Pamela currently serves as the VP of People and Culture at Bits in Glass. In her role, she’s redefined how workplace culture can drive personal and team success. Pamela has championed innovative practices in employee relations, strategic grow…

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Paul Klein IV: How to Build Browsers for AI Agents 1:33:25

8M ago1:33:25

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - React Africa (partner): https://react-africa.com/ - Browserbase: https://browserbase.com/ - Browserbase Series A Announcement: https://www.kleinerperkins.com/perspectives/browserbase-AI-seriesa/ - Paul on X: https://x.com/pk_iv Summary In this conversation, we talk to Paul Klein IV, the …