The 1:1

The 1:1 is a podcast dedicated to tackling the current issues in software engineering through authentic and meaningful conversations. We delve into topics such as the hiring process, the true essence of a 1:1 meeting, showing up for teammates, the importance of focus time, and why certain methodologies, like Scrum, might hinder development. We emphasize the need for creating and maintaining focus time and address communication issues within and between teams. Our episodes often feature guests who share their firsthand experiences with mass layoffs, the struggles of the interview process, the crucial role of midlevel developers, and the emerging gap at the associate level. By combining these topics, we aim to build a community where engineers feel heard and supported. Each episode is designed to provide practical insights and foster a sense of belonging in the engineering community. The 1:1 podcast strives to highlight the importance of personal connections a

The 1:1 is a business podcast hosted by Bresdin O'Malley and Rusty Tanton, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bresdin O'Malley and Rusty Tanton hosts The 1:1, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  1:1 with Andy Siefkes - Get Busy Liv’n

  Jun 2, 202542 minS2

  <p>Andy Siefkes–Co-founder of Connective and Get Busy Liv’n–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast. We discuss the importance of living an authentic, balanced life in an industry where it can be challenging to do so.</p><br><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>2:24 - Work-life balance and the Get Busy Livn brand</p><p>4:34 - How Get Busy Livn started</p><p>7:15 - What happens on a Get Busy Livn trip</p><p>9:20 - Different personality types / being true to yourself</p><p>15:53 - Advice for workaholics on how to Get Busy Livn</p><p>21:21 - Strate...

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  Episode #6

  1:1 with Andrey Kudievskiy - AI is replacing tasks, NOT jobs

  Apr 21, 202549 minS2

  <p>Andrey Kudievskiy–CEO of Distillery–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.</p><br><p>We discuss the real world impact of AI, advice for software engineers still struggling to land a role in this challenging job market, and some predictions about the future.</p><br><p>Takeaways:</p><br><p>* At Distillery, integrating AI tools is making developers between 40% and 60% more productive but is not replacing their jobs. They have seen even bigger gains in generating test data (approximately 2-3x).</p><br><p>* Today’s challenging job market for software engineers is mostly due to pandemic overhi...

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  Episode #5

  1:1 with Casandra Minichiello - Agile is NOT dead, it’s just evolving

  Apr 7, 20251h 11mS2

  <p>Casandra Minichiello–Agile Coaching Senior Advisor for Cigna–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.</p><br><p>We talk about the emotional roots of the Agile Manifesto, how Agile has been misapplied, and what it looks like when Agile coaching is done right. We also reminisce about the joy of using a physical Kanban board.</p><br><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>2:50 - Where Agility started for Casandra (reminiscing about 2005 WebMD)</p><p>11:37 - Agile is NOT a project management methodology</p><p>14:13 - PMI / Scrum Alliance merger</p><p>15:48 - How upper management can support Agile team...

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  Episode #4

  1:1 with Natascha Thomas - finding passion, channeling anxiety into risk management

  Mar 24, 202538 minS2

  <p>Natascha Thomas–Regional Director, Operations Leadership with Sparq–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.</p><br><p>She shares her unconventional career journey, transitioning from life sciences to the gaming industry and eventually into consulting, where she now leads developers and multiple PMOs.</p><br><p>Takeaways:</p><br><p>* Follow your passion, but stay adaptable. Each of Natascha’s career transitions were driven by curiosity and a willingness to embrace new challenges.</p><br><p>* Stay curious and continuously upskill, whether through formal education, side projects, or hands-on experience.</p><br><p>* Career risks can pay off if...

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  1:1 with Alex Bruce - demystifying the sales process for engineers

  Mar 10, 202557 minS2

  <p>Alex Bruce–a Go-to-Market and Revenue Growth Leader and Advisor–joins us for the newest episode of The 1:1 Podcast.</p><br><p>We discuss the mindset and driving forces behind sellers, how engineers can make a difference in sales pursuits, and share strategies for effectively engaging with and empowering sales teams.</p><br><p>Takeaways:</p><br><p>* Engineers who engage in sales processes not only help the company win business but also increase their own visibility within the organization, which can lead to career advancement.</p><br><p>* When sales and engineering teams collaborate closely, it reduces the blam...

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