Ep. 65 Navigating Change: Karl’s Unconventional Journey to Tech Leadership

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Karl, a director at a leading tech consulting firm. What makes Karl's career journey particularly interesting is the unconventional path he took to get there. From working in non-tech jobs to dropping out of university, Karl has continuously adapted and thrived through various changes and challenges.

Throughout our conversation, Karl shares valuable tips on navigating change, dealing with ambiguity, and building resilience in uncertain times. We hope his story and insights will inspire anyone facing career or life transitions.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Karl and discover how to confidently embrace change!

 

Time mark:

-1:00 Karl’s self-introduction where he had rich “irrelevant” work experience before taking a big role at a leading consulting firm

-2:55 “Dropped out of university because I was not a good student”

-5:05 “It’s ok to change”

-8:45 “You don't have to figure out everything to take new chances”

-10:30 “I still do not have a clear career trajectory until today”

-13:50 Have you ever felt “behind” when doing “irrelevant jobs”?

-20:19 Tips on negotiation on offers

-26:30 “Over the last 4 years, I tripled my salary”

-29:30 How did you weigh in different attributes when considering switching jobs

-37:00 What skill sets were the most important ones that contributed to the success of your career

-43:00 Education is not a determining factor to measure how successful you are