Effectively Human
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The gap between technology and the people who use it is growing. Consequently, so is the gap between the people who make technology and everyone else. To close the gap, we created Effectively Human. Here we break down communication between tech and non-tech team members, explore the trials and tribulations of code school, look into the underbelly of the software world, and more.
Hosted by Morgan Lopes.
Produced by Emily Buchanan.
Mixed by Matt Owen.
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Episodes
Season 1 Wrap and Sneak Peak into Season 2!
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBWOW this season has been incredible. We were able to get so much into a season of punchy short epis that we hope can continue to serve Code School students wherever you are. What's next? Morgan is welcoming a new voice and this is going from a few tips to a full blown discussion about accelerating your tech career. This is on the only beginning! Stay tuned for season 2. And thank you for listening!
10 Tips for Hacking the Interview Process
November 11, 2020 19:44 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn Episode 3 we break down the 3 c's of interviewing, but today we are diving deep into Morgan's top 10 interview hacks to get you noticed, keep you in the game, and take your farther than your competitors. To submit your own questions to the podcast, visit effectivelyhuman.tech.
Why Code School?
November 03, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBDebating committing to a bootcamp or Code School? Is it worth it? Does it work? Morgan jumps into the benefits of Code School in this episode. A Few Code Schools We Love: Coding Dojo Turning Learning Fuze Centriq Coding Temple Have a question about Code School or getting into tech? Submit them at effectivelyhuman.tech to hear them on the show!
How to Learn (code) Faster
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBSelf-taught programmers and code school students have one goal-LEARN code! In this podcast we break down figuring out how you learn best and pose the question, what are you willing to invest in your own learnings? Have a specific question about learning code? Ask it here for us to answer on the show!
How to Beef Up Your LinkedIn Profile
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBLinkedIn is the name of the game when it comes to getting noticed and getting hired. If you're looking for your first job in tech, your profile and LinkedIn interactions are an effective tool at taking the steps into your next opportunity! -We love connecting with our listeners! Best first step? Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn here and make sure to drop a note that you're an EH listener! -Submit a Question here, to hear it on the podcast!!
Getting Started in Freelancing as a Developer
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.49 MBIn Episode 7 we talked about different ways to make money as a Software Developer. In Episode 12 we are digging deeper into things to consider when taking on the path of a freelancer. Have a question of your own? Submit it on effectivelyhuman.tech to hear an answer on the pod!
Switching to Tech Career: How to make the jump
October 07, 2020 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBTo submit your own question to the podcast or read the transcript of this podcast, visit effectivelyhuman.tech.
4 Book Recs to Challenge How You Think about Work
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBTo read the transcript of this episode, find other resources, or submit a question of your own to the podcast, head over to effectivelyhuman.tech.
How to Effectively Apply for Jobs
September 24, 2020 18:39 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBTo submit your question to Effectively Human, visit effectivelyhuman.tech.
Three Paths: Individual Contributor, People Manager, and Principal Compared
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBTo submit a question to be answered on Effectively Human visit effectivelyhuman.tech You can also read transcripts of our episodes at our website!
Making Money as a Software Engineer
September 09, 2020 19:35 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThere's more than one way to make money as a software engineer-and in the age of COVID it's best to be on know with all of your options and the pros and cons of each! * * * To read more from Morgan and Effectively Human, visit Effectivelyhuman.tech. Want to submit a question to be answered on the podcast?? You can do that here.
Essential Behaviors for Every Developer-no matter your experience
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBNot every new developer has extensive experience or a huge portfolio to bring to the table. But there are things you can have that don't require either of those. In this Episode Morgan explains the most valuable not tech behaviors a Jr. Dev can exhibit to show how valuable they really are. >To read the transcript of this episode visit effectivelyhuman.tech >To submit a question to be answer on the podcast, visit effectivleyhuman.tech
Essential Non Tech Behaviors
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBNot every new developer has extensive experience or a huge portfolio to bring to the table. But there are things you can have that don't require either of those. In this Episode Morgan explains the most valuable not tech behaviors a Jr. Dev can exhibit to show how valuable they really are. >To read the transcript of this episode visit effectivelyhuman.tech >To submit a question to be answer on the podcast, visit effectivleyhuman.tech
How to Take Ownership as a Jr. Developer
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBNo matter where you are in your journey, you can take ownership over it and portray yourself as someone hirable, someone valuable to a team, and someone who just gets it. To submit you questions to the podcast, visit effectivelyhuman.tech.
The Curse of Knowledge and Importance of Definitions
August 19, 2020 19:30 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBSoftware Project Manger, Alie Heenan talks to us about how easy it is for the more we know to impact how we communicate to non-tech team members. Part of being Effectively Human is about knowing where we stand in the knowledge gap, and knowing how to communicate to others within it. Do you have any specific questions about communicating with clients or across the knowledge gap? Submit them at effectivelyhuman.tech to hear a response on the podcast!
Interviewing + What Employers are Looking For
August 11, 2020 18:47 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBMorgan covers what he calls the "Three C's" of what employers are looking for in a solid candidate and give specifics on asking the right questions in an interview. Have a question you want answered on Effectively Human? Submit your questions here !
5 Code School Myths
July 31, 2020 21:29 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBThe myths and misconceptions of Code School! Want to submit a question to the show? Visit www.effectivelyhuman.tech to do so. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/effectivehumans
Tackling Imposter Syndrome
July 27, 2020 20:52 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBMorgan talks about how to keep imposter syndrome at bay while seeking a job and working in tech. To find more resources and submit your questions to the podcast, visit www.effectivelyhuman.tech
Introducing Effectively Human
July 27, 2020 20:52 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBHost Morgan Lopes has a decade of entrepreneurial and development experience. As acting Cofounder of Polar Notion, Technology for the Real World, CTO of New Story Charity, and partner in several other tech endeavors doing good, he's ready to share all his secrets. He believes that caring about the people behind the code and the culture that builds the technology, lifts everyone team and client alike. And he's going to teach you how. You can read more from Morgan at https://www.mor...