When Your Contributions Are Being Ignored
From How To Thrive in IT by D.J. Eshelman
January 30, 2025 · 22 min · Season 1 · Episode 9
About this episode
D.J. Eshelman discusses the challenges of feeling ignored and rejected in the IT industry while sharing personal experiences and strategies for gaining recognition.
Navigating Rejection and Recognition in the IT World: A Personal Journey In this special 'Coaching in the Car' edition of 'How to Thrive in IT,' D.J . tackles the emotionally charged topic of dealing with rejection and feeling ignored within the IT industry. Sharing personal experiences, including his own repeated rejection from the Citrix Technology Professionals Program, the host delves into why contributions often go unnoticed. He discusses the challenges of getting recognized in a noisy online world and offers strategies for making impactful contributions, such as solving common problems and finding advocates who can tell your story. The episode also highlights the importance of reviews and feedback in validating one's work and encourages listeners to advocate for others to foster a more supportive professional environment. Important Links: Connect with D.J. on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/djeshelman Resource of the Week : Download D.J.'s Risks and Recommendations Template Worksheet! https://thrive -it.com/risksheet Leave a Review of Just Do THIS! Goodreads: https://it.justdothis.net/good Amazon (even if you bought it directly from me): https://it.justdothis.net/USreview…
People in this episode
Host: D.J. Eshelman
Topics covered
- rejection
- recognition
- IT industry
- personal experiences
- advocacy
- professional environment
Keywords
- rejection
- recognition
- IT contributions
- advocacy
- feedback
- emotional challenges
- professional growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Citrix Technology Professionals Program, LinkedIn, Goodreads, Amazon, thrive-it.com
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