When Your Contributions Are Being Ignored

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/djeshelmanResource of the Week: Download D.J.'s Risks and Recommendations Template Worksheet! https://thrive -it.com/risksheetLeave 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/USreviewDon't have Just Do THIS yet? Here's the first part free: https://thrive-it.com/JDTPC1 00:00 Introduction: Thriving in IT 00:55 Addressing Emotional Challenges 01:33 Feeling Ignored and Rejected 03:33 Resource of the Week: Risks and Recommendations Spreadsheet 04:59 The Reality of Marketing in IT 07:21 Creating Impactful Content 10:51 Advocacy and Recognition 15:03 Conclusion and Call to Action (stay tuned for a special song at the end of the episode!)