New Podcast Episode: A Journey Of Transformation And Fulfillment

I just had a very interesting conversation Kasper, the friendly agile coach.
(Are you old enough to get the reference?)

In our conversation, we cover a lot of ground, but I want to share with you the top five takeaways from our talk that are relevant for anyone looking to grow their career as a scrum master or leader.

First, Kasper stressed the importance of continuous learning and staying up-to-date with new methodologies and practices. He mentioned how taking additional courses and training can be a game-changer in advancing your career.

So, if you're looking to make progress in your scrum master journey, don't hesitate to invest in your education.

Second, we dove into the idea of leadership within the scrum master role. Kasper believes that scrum masters should be the ones leading the team, despite the common struggle of scrum masters not really wanting to lead.

He highlighted the importance of having a strong leader in the team and how scrum masters can step up to fill that role effectively.

Next, we talked about job hunting. Kasper shared some valuable insights into the challenges of finding honest feedback about companies during the hiring process.

He suggests reaching out to someone on LinkedIn who works at the company to get a better understanding of the company culture. Kasper also emphasizes the importance of speaking directly with current or former employees over the phone to get more truthful insights.

This insider information can be invaluable when making career decisions.

Another interesting topic that Kasper touched upon was the benefits of writing a book. Writing and publishing a book can act as a powerful business card, setting you apart from others in your field.

He shared his personal experience of writing two books and the challenges he faced along the way. Kasper mentioned the importance of finding the right idea for a book and encouraged aspiring authors to focus on the writing process itself, rather than solely aiming for a bestseller.

Lastly, we discussed the idea of career success and fulfillment. Kasper shared his own journey of finding a sense of belonging in his current position and how it's essential to prioritize finding a place where you feel comfortable and content.

He emphasized that career success is not solely defined by constant growth or upward progression, but rather by finding the right fit and feeling fulfilled in what you do.

These are my main takeaways from my conversation with Kasper.

If you're a junior scrum master or want to advance in your Scrum Master Career, I highly recommend checking out the full podcast episode.

Listen to the full episode of the Scrum Master Careers podcast with Kasper here.

Who should I interview next?

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