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Know, Show, and Grow Your WorthEP 15: Influencer Insight: Know Your Values, Know Your Value with Ann-Marie MuscarelloWe all know that the business of social media influencers has significantly changed the marketing landscape as we know it. We’re influenced every day by what we see and who we see wearing the latest trend, doing the hottest new wellness treatments, or going to the chicest new restaurant in town. Whether you are a business owner evaluating your influencer strategy, or you are considering becoming an influencer as a full-time profession or additional revenue stream, my conversation with Ann-Marie Muscarello will give you insights and perspectives into the world of an influencer. In ad...2025-05-0155 min
Goddess of Technology95. French Summer Vacation [the_marie_logs]Travel with me to the French Atlantic Ocean in Brittany, France!This episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast is a part of the [the_marie_logs] series in which I’m inviting you to get to know me, your podcast host Marie, on a more personal and intimate level.Be it in your lovely home or at another, more exotic place – what is your number-one favorite summer activity, goddess?I’m inviting you to share your personal story with me via the contact form linked in the general podcast description.2024-08-0827 minGoddess of TechnologyTrailerGoddess of Technology is an educational podcast specializing in business, psychology, culture and arts. GT's mission is to educate, motivate and inspire women of color in the technology industry in order to help them achieve their career goals. For the long term, GT's vision is to foster a community wherein women of color mutually empower each other on their professional growth journey by passing on their skills, knowledge, experience and wisdom to each other. My name is Marie, and I'm your podcast host. | Contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contactMusic: 'Bummin on Tremelo...2024-07-2400 minGoddess of Technology81. Unpopular Career LessonsIn this episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast, I’m uncovering harsh career truths which tend to be ignored out of people’s fear of failure and in favor of more appealing-sounding, but less effective career advice.
One of the world’s most profitable industries is the self-help industry. The more you allow the self-help industry to make you believe that you’re unsatisfied and that you have unmet needs, the more you allow them to drive you into purchasing more and more self-help books and tickets to coaching sessions, spiritual retreats and workshops.
In other words, the self-hel...2024-05-0254 minGoddess of TechnologyTrailerGoddess of Technology is an educational brand and podcast specializing in business, technology, cultures and arts.
GT's mission is to educate, motivate and inspire women of color in the technology industry in order to help them achieve their career goals.
For the long term, GT's vision is to foster a community wherein women of color mutually empower each other on their professional growth journey by passing on their skills, knowledge, experience and wisdom to each other.
My name is Marie Gonzales, and I'm your podcast host.
Contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology...2024-04-2800 minGoddess of Technology71. Reunited with My Old Home London [the_marie_logs]I'm welcoming you to this exclusive podcast episode – 'exclusive' for the following reasons: First, I recorded it from London – one of the lovely cities I used to live and work in. Second, I recorded this episode WITHOUT ANY WIFI CONNECTION whatsoever. Goddess of 'Technology' – right. 😂2024-02-2235 minGoddess of Technology68. Building Trust in Business RelationshipsReflecting on successful business relationships in my own career, I concluded that they all have a set of common denominators - one of which is trust:
A client signs an agreement with you as a solution provider because they trust you and that you’re able to help them achieve their business goals.
You hired your team of content creators because you trust them and that they’re able to help you raise awareness of solutions you developed to help your community.
You found and run your business because you trust yourself and your...2024-02-0132 minGoddess of Technology67. Book RecommendationsA bookworm since my childhood, I’d like to introduce you to my all-time favorite books in the fields of personal growth, health and business.
In case you’re interested in adding any of these books to your own reading list, please feel free to find their titles and authors enlisted below:
Personal Growth / Self-awareness / Health
‘Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life’ by Héctor Garcia
‘Principles’ by Ray Dallio
‘The Artist's Way - A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity’ by Julia Cameron
...2024-01-2546 minGoddess of Technology66. Expectation-Setting Strategies with Yourself and OthersSetting expectations and boundaries enables us to be in the best possible position to achieve our goals and overall, to be in a healthy and satisfied state.
The more aware we are of our own expectations and boundaries, the more focused we can be on the action items and attitudes required to actually meet them and the more deeply we’re aligned with our intuition and our authentic self.
Therefore in this podcast episode, I’m walking you through expectation-setting strategies with others...and with ourselves.
On a scale from 0 to 10, how comfortable do yo...2024-01-1850 minGoddess of Technology65. ASMR: The Trend of Tingling SensationsASMR (abbreviation for ‘Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response’) counts amongst the most popular trends, especially on social media.
ASMR is commonly described as a combination of positive emotions and feelings and as a tingling sensation which some people experience in response to certain auditory or visual stimuli.
Examples of ASMR triggers include whispering, speaking softly and listening to gentle sounds such as the crinkling and folding of certain materials like paper.
For an extra engaging experience, this podcast episode is delivered to you with an ASMR-inspired communication style and voice, so we can both kick...2024-01-1112 minGoddess of Technology64. Teletherapy: My Personal Story with BetterHelp and TaskHuman‘Mental health conditions do not exist. They’re merely a lame excuse that lazy individuals came up with, so they’re no longer required to take any kind of responsibility whatsoever.’
‘You’re receiving mental health guidance? Wow, I didn’t expect that. You don’t look insane at all. You actually look like you have your shit together.’
These are only some out of various statements stigmatizing the act of asking for and receiving mental health support. Aiming to normalize and destigmatize this challenging field, I’m sharing my personal experience with teletherapy, especially with two coaches from the service providers Be...2024-01-0456 min
FunkenMarie20. [Announcement] FunkenMarie and Goddess of Technology Merge Into OneLinks to the Goddess of Technology Podcast
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goddess-of-technology/id1668465868
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6J62CSc41tV5zaMKBUsscl
Link to the Updated Contact Form:
In case you'd like to share ideas, constructive feedback or if you generally wish for us to connect with each other, I'd be delighted to hear from you via the following updated contact form.
https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact2023-12-3105 minFunkenMarie19. Benefits of BoredomI'm bored – and I wouldn't want it any other way. Find out why in this podcast episode! ;-) What are some of the emotions and feelings stereotypically labeled as negative, for instance boredom, sadness or disappointment, have you surprisingly learned valuable life lessons from? Which situations led you to these insights? If you feel comfortable with it, I'm inviting you to share your answers with me via the following contact form. Let's have a conversation together! https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact I'm wishing you and your loved ones a happy new year and many more to come filled with...boredo...2023-12-3045 minGoddess of Technology63. Habit-Building StrategiesFrom meditating daily to reducing our social media consumption – our habits can have a critical impact on our well-being, health and overall satisfaction in life. Given that the start into a year inspires a lot of us to define new year's resolutions, this podcast episode is dedicated to habit-building strategies that have proven themselves as effective to me personally. If applicable, what are other strategies that help you build successful habits? Please feel free to share them with me via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact Happy New Year to you and your loved ones, beloved po...2023-12-2827 minGoddess of Technology[Announcements] Goddess of Technology and FunkenMarie Merge Into One + Contact Form UpdateLinks to the Goddess of Technology Podcast
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goddess-of-technology/id1668465868
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6J62CSc41tV5zaMKBUsscl
Link to the Updated Contact Form:
In case you'd like to share ideas, constructive feedback or if you generally wish for us to connect with each other, I'd be delighted to hear from you via the following updated contact form.
https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact2023-12-2806 minFunkenMarie18. Christmas Traditions: PhilippinesMaligayang pasko – that's 'Merry Christmas' in Tagalog – from me, your podcast host Marie, to you and your loved ones, beautiful people! In this episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite and – on a side note, most delicious – Philippine Christmas traditions! What are your favorite Christmas traditions in your culture(s)? I'd be excited to hear about them via the following form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-12-2345 minGoddess of Technology62. Job Search During the HolidaysDoes job search during the holidays pay off at all? If so, how exactly can you achieve this successfully, although recruiters and hiring managers tend to be out-of-office during this season? In this podcast episode, I'm sharing some less known insider knowledge on job search during the holidays. You succeeded in signing a new employment contract during the festive season? Congratulations on that! What personal advice would you like to share with fellow job seekers who are looking to replicate your success? Please feel free to share your success stories via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com...2023-12-2146 minFunkenMarie17. Christmas Traditions: GermanyHo, ho, ho! Since it's Christmas season, I'd like to introduce you to some of Germany's – one of my home countries – local Christmas traditions. What's your favorite recurring celebration every year? What are your favorite traditions during this celebration? It doesn't necessarily need to be Christmas as well. But I'd love to learn more about you and from you. :-) Please feel free to share your favorites via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-12-1627 minGoddess of Technology61. 'That Girl' Trend – The Dark Side of Personal DevelopmentFeeling like a loser because once again, you didn't manage to get up at 5am to meditate, followed by a weight-lifting session with your personal trainer and a vegan, zero-waste breakfast? In this podcast episode, I'm introducing you to the 'That Girl' trend, highlighting the serious risks linked to personal development trends and ultimately, sharing a set of coping strategies to – yes – allow ourselves to be inspired by rolemodels, but on the other hand, to do so in a mentally healthy and sustainable way. What are the trends that motivate you or on a funny note, annoy you the most...2023-12-1440 minFunkenMarie16. Personal Branding: No-One Is You and That Is Your SuperpowerAccording to entrepreneur and author of the bestseller '4-Hour Work Week' Tim Ferriss, 'personal branding is about managing your name – even if you don't own a business – in a world of misinformation, disinformation and semi-permanent Google Records'. In this podcast episode, I'm walking you step by step through the world of personal branding – from its definition, benefits, real-life examples, challenges to a how-to-guide on how you can bring out the best in your own personal brand. You'd like to share your own personal branding best practices and lessons learned from obstacles? If so, I'd be excited to getting to e-m...2023-12-0952 minGoddess of Technology60. Career Trends in 2024From the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on all areas of life to people's deeper need for in-person connection with each other – a lot of us are feeling both excitement and anxiety interchangeably, when trying to guess about what changes the new year might bring. In this podcast episode, I'm walking you through my personally forecasted career trends in 2024 and call-to-actions you can take to leverage these career trends. What do you see when looking into your own crystal ball? I'd be curious to learn from you and the career trends you're anticipating yourself for 2024. I'm inviting you to re...2023-12-0735 minFunkenMarie15. Day Trip in Aachen / Aix-la-Chapelle (Germany)Join me on my first-ever trip shared on the FunkenMarie podcast! Let's visit the traditionally European, yet innovative and vibrant German city of 'Aachen' in German or 'Aix-la-Chapelle' in French. What about you? What are your top recommendations in your favorite cities anywhere across the globe? Please do share them with me via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-12-0228 minGoddess of Technology59. Career Switch to Tech from Another IndustryYou'd like to switch from another industry to tech? In this podcast episode, I'm revealing hacks on how to boost your existing knowledge, skills and experience to be set up for success in tech. What are the pros and cons you have personally perceived about tech, compared to other industries you had previously worked in? I'd be curious to learn about these from you via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-11-3021 minFunkenMarie14. Productivity – The Healthy, Realistic and Fun WayDespite multiple attempts – getting up at 5am, taking cold morning showers and intermittent fasting just don't seem to work for you? Same here. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing alternative productivity strategies and theories with you that prioritize and respect your personal needs and boundaries. Why? That's because YOU are more important than any generalized, over-simplified advice, and YOU deserve to feel and heard. You'd like to share which productivity hacks – whether introduced in this episode or not – have so far helped you, and in which real-life scenarios? If so, please feel free to share your personal story with me via...2023-11-2530 minFunkenMarie13. Goal-Setting Strategies: Identifying, Defining and Tracking Your GoalsAs a goal-focused and ambitious go-getter myself – similar to a lot amongst you, lovely FunkenMarie podcast listeners – I'd like to share some of my personal step-by-step goal-setting strategies with you, specifically on how to identify, define and track goals. What about yourself? How do you proceed to pursue your dreams? If you'd like add some of your own tips and tricks to my process, I'd be grateful to learn more in detail about them and to learn from you through the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-11-2546 minFunkenMarie12. Sweetness of Doing: Benefits of Taking BreaksTaking breaks tends to be a task that we put in second place as a luxury and as a 'nice-to-have' – one that we only allow ourselves to indulge in once we fulfilled seemingly more important and seemingly more urgent action items. But what if taking breaks is – in fact – the most important and the most urgent action item to prioritize above anything else? In this FunkenMarie podcast episode, I'll be introducing you to the concept of the 'sweetness of doing nothing', the benefits of taking breaks, a guide on how organize the (nearly) perfect break tailored to your personal needs...2023-11-2540 minFunkenMarie11. Oh, You're Being Too Sensitive! – Turning Sensitivity Into A SuperpowerThis is dedicated to my fellow cry babies out there. Contact your girl and podcast host Marie on:
https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact 2023-11-2526 minFunkenMarie10. Happy Halloween!To celebrate spooky season, I'm sharing the history of Halloween, horrifying folklore stories told in Philippine culture and my personal experience with spirits of the otherworld. What are your favorite creepy folktales originating your culture? I'd be thrilled to hear about them via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-11-2530 minGoddess of Technology58. The Value of Just Showing Up on Bad DaysIn this podcast episode, I'm spilling the tea about how a migraine, an eye infection and a sleepless night unexpectedly turned into sources of inspiration. You'd like to send me some love and get-well wishes? ;-) If so, please feel free to do so via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact ;-)
2023-11-2522 minGoddess of Technology57. Professionalism vs. Vulnerability in the WorkplaceRecent years highlight the growing importance of allowing and displaying 'vulnerability' – alongside the rise of related buzzwords such as 'authenticity' and 'relatability'. Personally, I'm celebrating how this focus on humaneness has largely replaced the previously hyped 'hustle culture' with its 'bossbabes'. At the same time, I'm a big supporter of poet and playwright Oscar Wilde's wise words: Everything in moderation. In this podcast episode, I'm discussing how to identify and establish a balance between our newly found courage to display vulnerability, versus professionalism in the workplace. What comes more naturally to you in your worklife? Being professional or being vu...2023-11-2517 minGoddess of Technology56. From Threat to Friend: Turn A.I. Into Your Ride-or-DieThis podcast episode focuses specifically on ChatGPT and on how I've been using it as a tool in my tech career. Are you using ChatGPT yourself or other AI-based tools? If the latter is the case, which tools are you specifically using? In which cases do you recommend using them? Please feel free to share your AI-tool recommendations and best practices with me via this contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-11-2517 minGoddess of Technology55. Tech Dad JokesUp for some fun, light-hearted and entertaining change from our busy work lives? Here are some of my favorite tech dad jokes! You'd like to share some even more cringy ones? Please feel free to do so at:
https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact2023-11-2505 minGoddess of Technology54. The Cannibal IT Technician [Halloween Special Episode]'Friendly, helpful, polite, well-spoken, intelligent and with a big smile on his face' – these are only some of the countless positive qualities that German IT Technician Armin Meiwes is described with by the people surrounding him. Little do they know about the unexpected, horrifying double-life Meiwes has been living...
To celebrate Halloween, the Goddess of Technology podcast is excited to release this special episode featuring a gruesome true crime case involving two tech professionals. Happy Halloween, goddess!
If you'd like to share some constructive feedback on GT's true crime premiere and / or if you have an...2023-11-2528 minFunkenMarie9. Creativity: Awakening Your Inner ArtistCreativity allows us to give birth to new and innovative ideas – not only as artists, but also as businesspeople. However, everyday obligations and information overload on social media risk generating creative blocks preventing us from honing into our inner artists. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing about my personal struggles with creative thinking and 3 actions I take to unblock them.
You're interested in doing some creative brainstorming with me? ;) If so, I'm inviting you to contact me via the following form:
https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact 2023-10-2129 minGoddess of Technology53. Unemployed – Now What?According to Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking the number of layoffs in the technology industry, the total annual number of tech employees impacted as of 11 October 2023, was at 240,089. This clearly surpasses the figure of 2022 which was 'only' about 165,000 – and mind you, 2023 isn't over yet. Hence, the 2023 figure might even increase further. This podcast episode is dedicated to all the talented, intelligent and passionate tech professionals impacted by a mass layoff and seeking for new job opportunities. If you don't belong to this group, but who knows someone who is, please kindly forward a link to this podcast episode with th...2023-10-1929 minFunkenMarie8. Inclusiveness: Making People Feel Celebrated For Who They AreAs a multicultural woman of color who works in the male-dominated tech industry, and who has Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), feeling included used to be challenging for me. Hence, feeling included and helping others feel included as well, has been one of my greatest priorities and passions. In this podcast episode, I'm revealing my personal emotions, feelings and thoughts on inclusiveness and call-to-actions to make each other feel included, in both our personal and professional lives.
Tell me about a story when you felt included. What and who made you feel a welcomed and celebrated part of...2023-10-1432 minGoddess of Technology52. Q&A [the_marie_logs]Get to know me – your podcast host Marie – on a more personal level in this partially light-hearted and fun, partially vulnerable and philosophical Q&A. If you'd like to connect with me, please feel free to reach out to me via the following contact form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-10-1227 minGoddess of Technology51. Wait. I Actually Hate Working in Tech.In this podcast episode, I'm uncovering the challenges of working in tech, alongside references to possible solutions. This episode is especially dedicated to those amongst you who are eyeing a tech career following their graduation or who are considering a transition to tech from another industry. If you'd like to add challenges you've been facing yourself in tech, with real-life examples, I'm inviting you to do so via the following form: https://www.goddess-of-technology.com/contact
2023-10-0826 minFunkenMarie7. Language Learning: How I Managed to Speak 4 Languages FluentlyDuring your summer holidays in France, you've become so passionate about its culture that you're now motivated to learn French? Génial ! One of the questions I'm asked the most frequently, is how I managed to speak 4 languages fluently (English, French, German and Tagalog). In this podcast episode, I'm sharing about my passion for languages and my personal advice on how to learn languages, in both effective and realistic ways. If you have any questions or if I can help you out in any way, please feel free to contact me via the following form:
https://www.g...2023-10-0723 min
Goddess of Technology52. I Hate Tech!You read that right! In this podcast episode, I'll be sharing – in the most transparent and honest ways – the aspects I consider to be challenges and risks in the technology industry. This is to ensure that I offer you a 360-degree, authentic view of working in tech – as opposed to one that is euphemized and 'too good to be true'. Here's to loving tech with the good, the bad, the pretty and the ugly! Feel like ranting about your personal icks in tech? ;-) I'm inviting you to contact me at: https://www.funkenmarie.com/contact2023-10-0625 minFunkenMarie6. Intercultural Relationship BuildingIntercultural relationships are relationships between people from different cultures. While rich with opportunities for learning and growth, they can also present various challenges and risks due our differences in values, beliefs, communication styles and societal norms.
In today's episode, I’ll be sharing best practices with you on how to bring out the best in your intercultural relationships – be with your spouse or the lovely intern you're mentoring at work.
What are your secrets for successful teamwork with people from other cultures? If you've already faced an intercultural conflict in the past, how did you proceed to solve it? I'd...2023-09-3023 minGoddess of Technology50. Return-to-Office Strategies: From Bali to Behind the Office DeskNetflix is only one out of numerous organizations obliging employees to return to the office, be it on a full- or part-time basis. For a group of employees, including those who wish to spend more quality time at home with their children, or those who are introverted and prefer working in calm work environments, return-to-office policies can cause fears and doubts. The latter, in turn, risk impacting people's overall performance and effectiveness in their roles, which can lead to an increase of opportunity costs for companies. In other words, if employers become dissatisfied and therefore less effective in their...2023-09-2931 minGoddess of Technology49. [Updates] GT Podcast Is Here to Stay + Second Podcast: FunkenMarie + New Contact FormWelcome back from our summer break, goddesses and gods. In this episode, I'd like to share the following key updates with you: 1) The Goddess of Technology podcast is here to stay. It will not be discontinued, but is back – alive and kicking! • 2) I'm inviting you to listen and subscribe to my new and second podcast FunkenMarie on Apple or Spotify! FunkenMarie is your brandnew go-to podcast on culture, art, business and psychology. Please feel free to search the podcast title 'FunkenMarie' in your podcast search engines on Apple or Spotify. • 3) I'd like to introduce you to my updated contact form a...2023-09-2923 minFunkenMarie5. Expat Life in the Netherlands: Gezellig!Out of all the countries where I lived as an expat, the Netherlands is the one where I've so far stayed the longest. I'll be celebrating my 6-year expat anniversary here this upcoming November 2023.
This podcast episode is dedicated to listeners who are interested in traveling or even moving to the NL or who - on a more general note - enjoy learning about cultures which are different from their own. In a transparent manner, I'll be spilling the tea about what I appreciate and dislike about expat life in the Netherlands based on my personal experience and ultimately...2023-09-2354 minFunkenMarie4. Oh Là Là: Diary of a French GirlWelcome – or bienvenue rather – to a new FunkenMarie podcast episode. My father is French. He was born near Paris and raised in a lovely French region neighboring Germany which is called Lorraine . Today, my parents happily live together in a popular French-Celtic destination by the Atlantic Ocean named Brittany (in French: Bretagne).
I, myself, lived and studied in South France, particularly in Provence, and previously lived with my parents in Lorraine. Due to this background, I partially identify as French (and partially as German and Filipino, please feel free to listen to the other episodes dedicated to these two othe...2023-09-1645 minFunkenMarie3. Philippines Fun Facts Making Me A Proud PinayMore than 7,000 islands. A multilingual cultural melting pot with Asian, Spanish and US-American influence. Welcoming, inspiring and fun-loving hosts who are talented karaoke singers, too. Sounds too good to be true? Not in the case of the Philippines!
In this FunkenMarie episode, I'll be taking you on an adventure to the Philippines, which is one of my homecountries, next to Germany. I'll be revealing some heart-warming and some mind-blowing fun facts making me a proud 'pinay' (Tagalog word for 'Filipina').
You'd like to share your personal story with Philippine culture with me? If so, I'm...2023-09-0944 minFunkenMarie2. Kölsche Mädche: Meet My German Homecity CologneA cultural melting pot, pride parades, carnival, media and entertainment, musicals, content creation, gaming and home to a World Heritage Site - these are the first associations which typically cross Germans’ mind when thinking of our country’s fourth most populous city: Cologne - or in German ‘Köln’ or in our regional dialect ‘Kölle’.
Cologne is located in Germany’s most populous state North Rhine-Westphalia which is situated in the western part of our country, and neighbors the countries Belgium and the Netherlands.
In this podcast episode of FunkenMarie, I’ll be introducing you to my homecity Cologne, my person...2023-09-0916 minFunkenMarie1. Welcome, Willkommen, Bienvenue and Maligayang PagdatingMy name is Marie, and I'm your podcast host. As such, I'm delighted to welcome you and e-meet you here on the FunkenMarie podcast!
In this introduction episode, I'd like to walk you step by step through the following questions: What can the FunkenMarie podcast offer you? Who is Marie?
I'm whole-heartedly interested in learning about you, dear listener. Hence, if you're interested in starting a conversation with me as well and in case you have questions or feedback for me, I'm inviting you to reach out to me me via the following contact form: 2023-09-0928 minGoddess of Technology49. When One Door Closes, Another One OpensBeautiful listener, I decided to discontinue our beloved Goddess of Technology (GT) podcast and instead, to give birth to a brandnew one: FunkenMarie! I'm inviting you to subscribe and listen to FunkenMarie on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please feel free to find it by typing in 'FunkenMarie' in the search bar. On FunkenMarie, I'll be sharing my personal stories, knowledge and experience with you on culture, art, business and psychology – areas that, according to our feedback conversations, you feel the most passionate about when tuning in to GT and which I personally, feel as excited about as you do! So al...2023-09-0812 minGoddess of Technology48. Summer Break AnnouncementDear beautiful listeners, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for having so far listened to the Goddess of Technology podcast, and for your feedback that the advice shared has so far helped and inspired you in your careers, be it in tech or in other industries. Aiming to recharge my batteries on summer holidays with my loved ones, and to gain inspiration for and to plan out the next steps of GT, I'd like to announce that I'll be on a summer break. It's yet to be confirmed at which exact date I'll be back...2023-07-1306 minGoddess of Technology47. Imposter Syndrome: How to Feel More Deserving of Success'Why would they choose me over the others? Look at me. Compared to them, I'm not special / not sufficiently experienced and educated / too young or too old / too broke / too ugly etc.' This type of limiting self-belief is what people with Imposter Syndrome wrongfully hold about themselves. In this episode, I'm diving into the definition and possible root causes of the Imposter Syndrome and what we can proactively do to heal from it and to confidently celebrate our successes – not only in our tech careers, but in our lives overall.2023-07-0624 minGoddess of Technology46. People-Pleasing: Balance Out Empath Superpowers with Unconditional Self-Love'I'm about to burn out! Would you please be so kind to answer this call on my behalf?' 'You have a great eye for detail! Can you please write the meeting notes on my behalf?' If your intuitive answer to these questions are 'Yes, for sure!', you might be a people pleaser. In this episode, I'm sharing advice on how to establish a balance between empathy towards others and unconditional self-love, alongside my personal story as a recovered people pleaser myself.2023-06-2926 minGoddess of Technology45. Work-Life Balance in TechA casual chit-chat on how I personally charge my batteries2023-06-2224 minGoddess of Technology44. Tech Career Myths DebunkedHere are 5 of the most widely spread misconceptions about working in the technology industry.2023-06-1525 minGoddess of Technology43. Demotivated: Reignite the Spark in Your Tech CareerLately, you've been feeling demotivated, bored and lifeless at work and you're asking yourself: 'Am I just failure or is it rather my job that I need to change?' Here are my personal thoughts on lacking motivation – and on why it might not be as bad as you think.2023-06-0826 minGoddess of Technology42. Unvalued and Unappreciated: Feel More Recognized at WorkYou've been constantly going the extra mile at work and yet, you don't feel seen and heard by your manager? In this episode, I'm sharing possible root causes for this feeling and THE bulletproof advice which will solve this issue in 100% of all cases, once and for all.2023-06-0128 minGoddess of Technology41. Lacking Growth Opportunities with Employer: How to Reclaim Power Over Your CareerSick and tired of the same old career for the last 5 years? Impatiently waiting to feel purpose at work again and to be able to afford more of the lifestyle you've been gushing about? Above all, are you ready to finally become your personal definition of a 'boss'? If that sounds like you, you don't need to spend thousands of dollars in relevant workshops to get there. Get it here for free. Tough love included. ;-)2023-05-2519 minGoddess of Technology40. Corporate, Startup or Entrepreneurship? – Where to Expand Your Tech Career in 2023Based on my personal experience with all of these 3 forms – multinational technology corporations, startups and entrepreneurship – I'm enlisting the pros and cons of each of them in a transparent, honest and no-nonsense way.2023-05-1829 minGoddess of Technology39. Leadership Best Practices for Tech ManagersIn the previous episodes, we focused on how to develop and grow our technology career as an individual contributor. However, in order to achieve this, relevant support from our leaders is essential. Hence in this session, I'd like to share 10 leadership best practices for managers across all functions in tech - best practices which are based on my long-term experience with diverse managers at the world's leading technology corporations and fast-growing startups.
2023-05-1124 minGoddess of Technology38. Coaches, Mentors, Role Models and Sponsors: The Cycle of Giving and Receiving in Your Technology CareerYes, we're fundamentally accountable and responsible for our own technology career. BUT what if we need knowledge that we can't google? What if we're uncertain about which career path to take in this economic rececession? What if our own fear blocks us from moving forward after being impacted by a mess layoff? In these and in numerous other scenarios, all of us, without exception, need the feeling of having a support network and at the same time, being a support network to someone else.
In this episode, I'll be introducing you to the concepts...2023-05-0427 minGoddess of Technology37. Strengths-Based Approach (SBA): How it Can Help You Skyrocket Your Career DevelopmentOh, so you're told that you wouldn't be as successful as you are - if only you weren't pretty? That you're too sensitive? That you're an overthinker? And in those moments in which you're not overthinking and are actually confident, you're told that you're too arrogant? Wait. Stop. What about from now on, we shift our focus from our areas of improvement and above all from other people's unsolicited advice to our actual strengths? In this episode, I'll be introducing you to the strengths-based approach (SBA) and to hands-on action items that you can immediately implement in your career...2023-04-2728 minGoddess of Technology36. You vs. Artificial Intelligence: Develop Skills That Can Compete with AIAre you concerned about your skills being repalced by artifical intelligence (AI)? Fear no more. This episode walks you through a set of skills that you can cultivate not only to be able to compete with AI, but to even use it to your advantage.2023-04-2028 min
The Art of Parenting98: Raising a Transgender Child. With Rachel GonzalesWhat personal unpacking have you had to do to accept your child as they are? Listen in to learn from my guest what she has had to unpack to raise her transgender daughter. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How her daughter revealed her true essence to the world. Parents must go through their own transition as they support their child Guiding transgender children to know when it is safe to be open about who they are to other...2023-04-1339 minGoddess of Technology35. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Zero-Fluff Strategies for Technology CompaniesCompared to the overall private industry in the US employment market, the technology sector employs a larger share of men (64%) as opposed to women. Furthermore, tech employs a larger share of caucasians (68.5%) against only 14% Asian Americans, 8% Hispanics and 7.4% African Americans, according to data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Although a group of tech professionals feel included in the workplace like myself, these figures clearly reveal that the majority of people experience the polar opposite.
Welcome to the final episode of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) series. In this session, I'm...2023-04-1328 minGoddess of Technology34. Life as a Woman of Color in the Male-Dominated Technology Industry [the_marie_logs]Welcome to the 3rd episode of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) series in the Goddess of Technology (GT) podcast. In this session I'll be spilling the tea about my opinion as a woman of color in the largely male-dominated technology industry – and trust me, I'll be spilling this tea unapologetically! This episode is also a part of the [the_marie_logs] series. The [the_marie_logs] series represent the Behind the Scenes of the GT podcast. In these, I'll be sharing some of my secret stories, emotions, feelings and thoughts with you – some of which are related to GT's rece...2023-04-0613 minGoddess of Technology33. Cultural Dimensions Theory by IBM Psychologist Geert HofstedeWelcome to the second episode of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) series within the Goddess of Technology podcast – your podcast on how to develop and grow your career within the technology industry. The previous, first episode of the DEI series provides you with best practices on how to maximize cross-cultural collaboration in the technology industry.
But how can you implement this advice with cultures that are entirely unfamiliar to you? How can you gain further insights on specific cultures in efficient ways – without needing to travel to these countries? For exactly this purpose, I'd like to introduce you, in this...2023-03-3026 minGoddess of Technology32. Cross-Cultural Collaboration Between Tech TeamsWelcome to a brand-new series within the Goddess of Technology podcast: the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) series!
Diversity, equity and inclusion are 3 closely associated values held and lived by a great number of organizations across different industries, including technology. With the help of DEI initiatives, organizations aim to express their support towards, raise awareness of and clarify possible misunderstandings about diverse groups of people, such as employees of different races, ethnicities, religions, mental and physical abilities, genders and sexual orientations. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are often grouped together because they are interconnected. It is only in combination that their...2023-03-2323 minGoddess of Technology31. Cycle Syncing - Leverage Your Menstrual Cycle As a Productivity Tool [International Women’s Month 2023: Special Episode]'Cycle Syncing' is the process of adapting to the different stages of your menstrual cycle in ways which are beneficial to you and anything related to you. The key objective of Cycle Syncing is to encourage you to leverage your menstrual cycle, with the overarching goal to maximize the different areas of your life - including your technology career. In this episode, I'll be sharing insights on the effects of your menstrual cycle on your career life and productivity best practices specific to each of the 4 cycle stages. Important note: I highly recommend this episode not only to women...2023-03-1628 minGoddess of Technology30. Hedy Lamarr - The Mother of WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS [International Women's Day 2023: Special Episode]To celebrate both International Women's Day and the Goddess of Technology's 30th podcast episode, I'd like to invite you to this special session. Meet the Mother of WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and one of Hollywood's most beautiful and avant-garde actresses: Hedy Lamarr!2023-03-0808 minGoddess of Technology29. Work Life with Sensory Processing Sensitvity (SPS) [the_marie_logs]I'd like to invite you to an intimate storytelling session in which I'm spilling the tea about work life with Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) - the neurodivergent personality trait that I myself have. What exactly is SPS? In which ways does it impact my career performance and professional relationships? How can SPS be transformed into a strength in the workplace? This episode intends to educate all tech professionals on SPS and on how it can be utilized as a mental superpower resulting in a win-win situation for all parties involved. Since this episode builds up on the previous episode, '28...2023-03-0729 minGoddess of Technology28. Neurodivergent People: Reinventing Tech with Mental Superpowers'Neurodivergent' is a non-medical term that describes people whose brains develop or work differently for different reasons. Neurodivergent people tend to have other strengths and talents and tend to face other challenges compared to individuals whose brains develop or work more typically. This episode uncovers neurodivergent strengths - or superpowers rather - and best practices on how we can all leverage neurodiversity in technology companies.2023-03-0623 minGoddess of Technology27. Burnout Prevention & Intervention in Fast-Paced, Ever-Changing TechWith the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Harvard Business Review, this episode highlights burnout prevention and intervention strategies which should be equally owned in teamwork by technology professionals AND their employers. Furthermore, the episode clarifies wide-spread misunderstandings around the notion of burnout.2023-02-2735 minGoddess of Technology26. Anxiety: How to Own Your Fears at Meetings and EventsAnxiety has been impacting a growing number of technology professionals, in these times of increased uncertainty and change. For people with anxiety themselves AND for those who are collaborating with people with anxiety, this episode presents hands-on coping strategies and my personal experience with it myself. If you'd like to learn more about layoff anxiety in particular, I'm inviting you to additionally listen to Episode 5.2023-02-2024 minGoddess of Technology25. Mental Health Challenges in the Technology Industry89% of tech professionals reported feeling immense pressure at work, whilst 84% claim struggling with switching off after work, according to a report by AppDynamics. This episode is the general introduction and the foundation of the Goddess of Technology mental-health-in-the-workplace series: In this and in upcoming podcast episodes, I'll be raising awareness of diverse mental health challenges particularly in the technology industry and of healthy coping strategies on how to solve them, both on an individual and on a team level. Also, happy 25th episode, goddess!2023-02-1217 minGoddess of Technology24. Breaking Communication Silos Between Tech TeamsOur level of success as technology professionals isn't the result of our individual contribution alone, but is strongly influenced by cross-functional collaboration with co-workers. I'm sharing some hands-on collaboration strategies with you which are based on my experience with the world's leading multinational technology corporations such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Microsoft, Oracle and Zoom.2023-02-0919 minGoddess of Technology23. Data Hygiene: How it Makes or Breaks Your Tech CareerLet's make data sexy again.2023-02-0923 minGoddess of Technology22. Setting Boundaries with Customers, Managers and PeersHave you had enough of feeling taken advantage of? Setting boundaries is a critical skill required for tech professionals, who are known for collaborating with numerous internal and external stakeholders with different interests. The boundary-setting strategies presented in this episode will help you avoid people-pleasing and instead, encourage you to stay true to yourself and prioritize your needs, too.2023-02-0415 minGoddess of Technology21. Adjusting to a New Work EnvironmentIf you have just signed a new employment contract, congratulations to you, Goddess! You might now be asking yourself 'What specific actions can I take to maximize the probability of passing my trial period, being offered an indefinite contract and makng a solid first impression in my position to my manager and team?' If you can identify with this inner monologue, I'd like to pass on some hands-on call-to-actions with you which will put you in an advantageous position to make these plans happen.2023-02-0426 minGoddess of Technology20. Letting Go and Resetting Tech Career Goals Following ChangeYou can no longer identify with what you once referred to as your 'dream job', although you invested a lot of time and effort in it? You're feeling torn between staying and changing career paths? And if you follow the latter, what job should you be doing instead? Allow me to help you help yourself with gaining clarity on these questions.2023-02-0318 minGoddess of Technology19. Resigning from Your Tech Job in Smart WaysAre you about to resign from your tech job? If so, I'm inviting you to listen to this podcast episode first wherein I'll be revealing how to resign from tech jobs – not just in any way, but in smart ways, for you and for all parties involved.2023-02-0330 minGoddess of Technology18. Staying vs. Resigning from Your Tech Job: Defining Decision-Making CriteriaIf you've been doubting whether to stay in your current tech job or to resign and you've been suffering from this uncertainty, I get you and I got you. This coffee-with-a-friend type of episode is dedicated to you, Goddess.2023-02-0317 minGoddess of Technology17. Conflict Resolution StrategiesWhy are conflicts between all people unavoidable? Why are they actually a good thing for us and our team mates? Why do I personally love them, whilst others think I'm crazy? These no-non-sense, actionable strategies will make you not only the Goddess of Technology, but also the Goddess of Conflict Resolution.2023-02-0317 minGoddess of Technology16. Day in the Life of a Customer Success Manager (CSM) [the_marie_logs]Allow me to introduce you to my profession as a Customer Success Manager (CSM) in a multinational technology corporation: What are my key objevtives, daily responsibilities and common challenges in my role as a CSM? If you're seeking for a technology position and are equally as passionate about relationship building, project and program management and technical use cases like me, listen to this episode because the CSM role might be a fit for you, too.
The [the_marie_logs] series represent the Behind the Scenes of the GT podcast. In these series, I'll be sharing some of my secret stories...2023-02-0315 minGoddess of Technology15. Positioning Yourself for a Tech PromotionIf you're a go-getter aiming to get promoted within your technology company, these strategies are dedicated to you.2023-02-0311 minGoddess of Technology14. Deciding Between Multiple Job OffersAre you one of the lucky ones needing to decide between multiple job offers? If so, these quick and dirty steps are for you.2023-02-0308 minGoddess of Technology13. Negotiating Salary and Employee Benefits in the Technology IndustryAsking others to meet our wants and needs and leading conversations on financial topics, can be uncomfortable for any of us. If that sounds like you, I'd like to remind you that you're not alone and that a lot of other people, including myself, empathize with you. In this episode, I'd like to take your hand and walk you through some negotiation strategies around salary and employee benefits in the technology industry.2023-02-0310 minGoddess of Technology12. Preparing for Tech Job InterviewsIn German we say say 'Übung macht den Meister' which can literally translated as 'Practice makes the master.' The same thing applies to tech job interviews. Here are 10 tips on how to maximize your chances of landing your dream jobs.2023-02-0318 minGoddess of Technology11. My Humble Beginnings in Tech [the_marie_logs]Welcome to the [the_marie_logs] series – the Behind the Scenes of the GT podcast. In these series, I'll be sharing some of my secret stories, emotions, feelings and thoughts with you – some of which are related to GT's recent episodes, some of which aren't at all. I'm inviting you to get to know me – your podcast host Marie – on a more human and intimate level for us to have a more personal relationship with each other. In these first logs, allow me to take you on a walk down memory lane, where I collected my first-ever touchpoints with tech and my f...2023-02-0319 minGoddess of Technology10. Resume Secrets Shared by Tech Recruiters and Hiring ManagersStep up your resume game with these 10 hands-on and efficient tips.2023-02-0306 minGoddess of Technology9. Do Cover Letters REALLY Matter to Tech Recruiters and Hiring Managers?Are you considering discarding cover letters all together doubting if recruiters and hiring managers read them at all? If so, I'm inviting you first consider the critical elements shared in this episode, which have an influence on the overall success of your job application.2023-02-0315 minGoddess of Technology8. Building Workplace Relationships and Networking for Non-ExtravertsRelationship building counts amongst the most fundamental and critical skills – not only to develop and grow one's career in the technology industry, but overall, one's success and satisfiaction in all areas of life. I'll be sharing my 10 relationship-building habits with you, as a neurodivergent introvert with Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS). What that exactly means, alongside other personal stories, I'll be revealing in this episode.2023-02-0331 minGoddess of Technology7. Personal Branding in the Technology IndustryLet's elaborate on the foundation and the heart of your tech career: YOU. Here's a 5-step guide on how to develop your personal brand, in ways which will feel authentic, engaging and not overly 'sales-y'.2023-02-0314 min
Goddess of Technology6. Roles Overview in Tech Companies | Focus: Top In-Demand Roles in 2023You're interested in working for a tech company, and in gaining a general and high-level overview of the roles in it? You're wondering which roles are the most in-demand ones during this 2023 recession? If so, say no more. I got you all covered in this episode.2023-02-0318 min
Goddess of Technology5. Layoff Anxiety and Coping StrategiesLayoff anxiety can be described as overwhelming fear and sense of worry about losing your job, which has been increasingly skyrocketing due to the recession and layoff waves across leading multinational technology corporations. Here I'll be sharing my 10 personal, counsellor-approved coping strategies with you.2023-02-0326 min
Goddess of Technology4. 2023 Tech Career Trends and How to Leverage ThemTo kick off the new year, I'm sharing hands-on best practices with examples on how you can leverage the tech career trends of 2023.2023-02-0319 min
Goddess of Technology3. Productivity TechniquesAccording to physicist and Ivy League professor Barabási, 'time is our most valuable non-renewable resource, and if we want to treat it with respect, we need to set priorities'. This episode's 10 highly practical productivity techniques will show you how to achieve exactly that.2023-02-0310 min
Goddess of Technology2. Goal-Setting Strategies for Tech ProfessionalsAllow me to walk you through a step-by-step guide on goal setting, from identifying, documenting over to executing and tracking them.2023-02-0313 min
Goddess of Technology1. Welcome to the GT PodcastI'm inviting you to learn more about the Goddess of Technology (GT) podcast and about me, your podcast host Marie. It's a pleasure meeting you, Goddess!2023-02-0303 min
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Culture and Leadership Connections PodcastLuis Gonzáles – Have Some FunBio for Luis Gonzáles Luis Gonzáles is a Global Business Communications Consultant, Master Facilitator, Coach, and Trainer with more than 25 years of experience in helping improve business outcomes for organizations. Episode highlightAs a Mexican-American, Luis Gonzáles had varied cultural experiences in his personal and professional life. Listen in on how he assimilated his cultural know-how into his work as a cross-cultural communications consultant. LinksEmail: luis.gonzales@fierceinc.com Website: https://speakonpodcasts.com/luis-gonzales/,https://fierceinc.com/Lin...2021-02-1241 min