Dave Prior, Agile Trainer, Consultant and Project Manager
264 episodes
2 weeks ago
In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive, react, and respond. The discussion emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the need for constructive communication in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
- Feedback can be life-changing if handled positively.
- Many people struggle with receiving positive feedback.
- It's crucial to learn how to accept feedback in various settings.
- Feedback givers can help receivers by being mindful of their delivery.
- The receiver ultimately controls how they handle feedback.
- Compartmentalizing feedback can help in processing it effectively.
- Recognizing triggers can aid in managing emotional responses to feedback.
- Practicing self-talk can help combat negative internal feedback.
- It's okay to ask for time to process feedback before responding.
- Showing gratitude for feedback, even if it's hard to hear, can be beneficial.
Chapters
02:49 Introduction to Feedback Dynamics
05:35 The Importance of Receiving Feedback
8:26 Navigating Negative Feedback
11:40 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
13:54 Triggers and Reactions to Feedback
16:38 The Four Rs of Feedback
19:42 Responding to Feedback Effectively
22:29 Self-Feedback and Positive Reinforcement
Links
Lonnie’s Session at 2025 PMI Global Summit
Beyond Going Through the Motions: Create Retrospectives That Lead To Change
https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/program/agenda#sess61853976
Dave and Stuart’s Book
No One Is Coming to Save You: Power-ups to help surf the chaos
Dave’s classes (CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP)
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623
Contacting Lonnie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson/
Web: https://www.lonniewj.com/
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In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive, react, and respond. The discussion emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the need for constructive communication in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
- Feedback can be life-changing if handled positively.
- Many people struggle with receiving positive feedback.
- It's crucial to learn how to accept feedback in various settings.
- Feedback givers can help receivers by being mindful of their delivery.
- The receiver ultimately controls how they handle feedback.
- Compartmentalizing feedback can help in processing it effectively.
- Recognizing triggers can aid in managing emotional responses to feedback.
- Practicing self-talk can help combat negative internal feedback.
- It's okay to ask for time to process feedback before responding.
- Showing gratitude for feedback, even if it's hard to hear, can be beneficial.
Chapters
02:49 Introduction to Feedback Dynamics
05:35 The Importance of Receiving Feedback
8:26 Navigating Negative Feedback
11:40 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
13:54 Triggers and Reactions to Feedback
16:38 The Four Rs of Feedback
19:42 Responding to Feedback Effectively
22:29 Self-Feedback and Positive Reinforcement
Links
Lonnie’s Session at 2025 PMI Global Summit
Beyond Going Through the Motions: Create Retrospectives That Lead To Change
https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/program/agenda#sess61853976
Dave and Stuart’s Book
No One Is Coming to Save You: Power-ups to help surf the chaos
Dave’s classes (CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP)
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623
Contacting Lonnie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson/
Web: https://www.lonniewj.com/
Getting Your Resume Past ATS with Wahresume Featuring Johnu Marattil
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
46 minutes 41 seconds
2 months ago
Getting Your Resume Past ATS with Wahresume Featuring Johnu Marattil
(This podcast was originally recorded as a video episode. If you'd like to see that version: https://youtu.be/YSDNeAdyZiw)
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Johnu Marattil discuss the challenges of job applications, particularly the importance of tailoring resumes for each position. Johnu shares his personal journey of creating a tool, WahResume, to automate and enhance the job application process. They delve into the significance of understanding ATS filters, common mistakes applicants make, and strategies for effectively showcasing skills and experiences. The discussion also covers the role of AI in improving resumes and the necessity of preparing for interviews in today's competitive job market.
Takeaways
• Tailoring your resume for each job application is essential.
• Understanding ATS filters can significantly improve your chances of getting noticed.
• Automating the resume creation process can save time and effort.
• Highlighting skills and achievements is crucial for standing out.
• Using keywords from job descriptions in your cover letter can enhance your application.
• Applying for multiple roles increases your chances of getting shortlisted.
• A simple and lightweight resume format is often more effective.
• Practicing interviews can help build confidence and improve performance.
• The goal of job applications has shifted to getting interviews rather than just landing jobs.
• WahResume is a tool designed to streamline the job application process.
Links:
WahResume: https://www.wahresume.com/
(In the interview, Johnu shares a promo code that will give you a free month of full access - but you’ll need to listen to the recording to find out what it is.)
Johnu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnumarattil/
Chapters
00:20 Introduction to Job Application Challenges
03:19 The Importance of Tailoring Resumes
06:11 Automating the Job Application Process
09:15 Using AI to Enhance Resumes
11:42 Common Mistakes in Job Applications
14:28 Navigating the Job Market Today
17:23 Demonstrating the Resume Tool
20:14 Improving Resume Scores with Keywords
24:59 Navigating Job Descriptions and Resumes
27:13 Tailoring Resumes for Experience
28:55 The Importance of Relevant Skills
30:10 Optimizing Resume Formats for ATS
33:04 Understanding ATS Parsing Challenges
37:52 Simplifying Resume Formats
39:50 Job Application Strategies and Tips
43:48 Leveraging Tools for Job Seekers
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive, react, and respond. The discussion emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the need for constructive communication in both personal and professional settings.
Takeaways
- Feedback can be life-changing if handled positively.
- Many people struggle with receiving positive feedback.
- It's crucial to learn how to accept feedback in various settings.
- Feedback givers can help receivers by being mindful of their delivery.
- The receiver ultimately controls how they handle feedback.
- Compartmentalizing feedback can help in processing it effectively.
- Recognizing triggers can aid in managing emotional responses to feedback.
- Practicing self-talk can help combat negative internal feedback.
- It's okay to ask for time to process feedback before responding.
- Showing gratitude for feedback, even if it's hard to hear, can be beneficial.
Chapters
02:49 Introduction to Feedback Dynamics
05:35 The Importance of Receiving Feedback
8:26 Navigating Negative Feedback
11:40 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned
13:54 Triggers and Reactions to Feedback
16:38 The Four Rs of Feedback
19:42 Responding to Feedback Effectively
22:29 Self-Feedback and Positive Reinforcement
Links
Lonnie’s Session at 2025 PMI Global Summit
Beyond Going Through the Motions: Create Retrospectives That Lead To Change
https://pmiglobalsummit.gcs-web.com/program/agenda#sess61853976
Dave and Stuart’s Book
No One Is Coming to Save You: Power-ups to help surf the chaos
Dave’s classes (CSM, CSPO, A-CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP)
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623
Contacting Lonnie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnieweaverjohnson/
Web: https://www.lonniewj.com/
