Andrew Dickens, Misco

Andrew Dickens, Misco

From You, Me and I.T. by Schneider Electric

December 10, 2024 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 10

About this episode

In this episode, Karlton interviews Andrew Dickens about his career journey, personal challenges, and the impact of relationships in the IT Channel.

In the final episode of Season 1, Karlton welcomes someone he describes as a "maverick" in the IT Channel - Andrew Dickens, Director of Product Management at Misco. Andrew takes Karlton through his upbringing and education, and how that shaped his first steps when looking for a career - including undertaking three degrees at university - and how he ultimately ended up working in the Channel (with his current role being down to Karlton's advocacy... according to Karlton!) Karlton recalls the first time he met Andrew, and how their work and personal relationships grew over time. The pair discuss some of the influential figures they've both crossed paths within their time, and how they see certain attributes rub off on others around them. Andrew reflects on what's motivated him in his career, and how his family and competitive nature keep driving him forward at each step, before being put on the spot to come up with words he would use to describe himself personally and professionally, as well as the words colleagues would use to describe him. Karlton talks Andrew through the reaction from those around him when he got his cancer diagnosis, and how the closeness of the sector shone…

People in this episode

Host: Karlton

Guest: Andrew Dickens

Topics covered

  • IT Channel
  • career development
  • personal relationships
  • cancer diagnosis
  • legacy
  • motivation

Keywords

  • IT Channel
  • Andrew Dickens
  • career
  • cancer diagnosis
  • legacy
  • motivation
  • Misco

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Misco, Schneider Electric

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