Zoë Rose

06/25/24 • 58 min

Today, we have a very special episode featuring our own Zoë Rose. You've heard her interview multiple talents in the industry, and now it’s her turn to share her story.
Zoë takes us through the diverse roles and paths she's navigated in her career. She shares how the ironies of life led her to pursue a field she thought would require minimal social interaction, only to realize the critical importance of communication in the IT world.
She discusses the difficulties she faced as a woman in a male-dominated workplace, her advocacy for clarity and communication as someone who struggles with understanding others, and the challenges of being a working single mother.
Zoë also reflects on her journey to self-valuation and the importance of admitting when you don’t know something.
Don't miss this insightful conversation with Zoë. No matter how well you think you know someone, there's always something new to learn.
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I've learned that admitting your mistakes and being upfront about it builds trust and respect. It's okay to say 'I don't know.' That honesty has been crucial in my career.
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Zoë's Links:

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Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)!

Make it a great day.

Previous Episode

Troy Hunt

In this episode, Zoe is back with a one-on-one with Troy Hunt. He is the founder of the pivotal cybersecurity resource “Have I Been Pwned”, the Microsoft regional director, MVP, Pluralsight instructor, and an active member of the security community.
Troy shares his unexpected journey from aspiring pilot to tech influencer, revealing how a simple blog post evolved into a career-defining move. He discusses the power of public contributions to Stack Overflow, user group attendance, and open-source code repositories in establishing credibility in the tech world.
We delve into the importance of communication skills, not just in tech but in life, and how blogging tests one’s knowledge. We also touch on the challenges of self-employment, the balance between work and personal life, and the lessons learned from mistakes.
Don’t miss this candid conversation that explores the intersections of tech, career growth, and the personal journeys that shape us.
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Just go out there and do stuff.
Put yourself out there.
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Links:

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Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)!

Make it a great day.

Next Episode

Chris Grundemann

Today, we have a special treat for you as we delve into the life and career of our own Chris Grundemann. Known for his insightful interviews and technical expertise, Chris takes the hot seat to share his remarkable journey.
Chris takes us through the diverse career roles and paths he's navigated, and shares how his passion for technology led him to take on various positions, balancing employment with entrepreneurial ventures while raising his children.
He discusses the challenges of dealing with impostor syndrome, especially in a field where he didn't fit the traditional mold of an entrepreneur, and from the perspective of someone without a formal education.
Chris also shares personal anecdotes about his early life, the ironies of starting a career to avoid people only to find himself in roles requiring significant communication, and his intrinsic motivation to take initiative and try out ideas himself.
Don't miss this captivating conversation where we uncover some of the layers that make up the man that is Chris Grundemann.
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"My driving force is learning...
as long as I'm learning, then it's cool.
We can get through this."
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Chris' Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgrundemann/
Blog: https://chrisgrundemann.com/index.php/blog/
Modern Autodidactism: https://medium.com/modern-autodidactism
Network Automation Forum: https://networkautomation.forum
FullCtl: https://www.fullctl.com/
IX-Denver: https://ix-denver.org/
OIX: https://www.oix.org/

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Thanks for being an imposter - a part of the Imposter Syndrome Network (ISN)!

Make it a great day.

The Imposter Syndrome Network Podcast - Zoë Rose

Transcript

Machines made this, mistakes and all...
[00:00:00] Chris: Hello and welcome to the imposter syndrome network podcast, where everyone belongs. Yes. Even you, my name is Chris Grundeman and Hey, would you look at that? I am here with our cohost Zoe Rose, but this is a special episode because today Zoe isn't actually the cohost. She's the guest that's right. This is the Zoe Rose episode, and I think you're going to love it.

[00:00:33] Chris: Zoe