{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Vernon Richard Show","title":"Conference Rejected, Networking and Joining a New Team","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4037,"description":"In this conversation, Richard and Vernon discuss the experience of being rejected for conference talks and the importance of actionable feedback. They emphasize the need for clear and compelling abstracts, as well as the value of networking and building relationships within the industry. They encourage individuals to continue sharing their stories and knowledge through alternative platforms such as YouTube, blogs, and meetups.\nThe conversation also touches on the power of diversity in conference lineups and the importance of providing opportunities for underrepresented voices. In this conversation, Richard and Vernon discuss the importance of networking and building relationships in the software testing industry. They emphasize the value of nurturing connections and being present in the network, rather than only reaching out when you need something.\nThey also discuss the challenges of onboarding onto a new team and share their experiences and strategies for effective onboarding. They highlight the importance of asking for help, sharing knowledge, and finding the right balance between asking for help and helping yourself. Overall, the conversation emphasises the power of relationships and continuous learning in the testing profession.\n00:00 Introduction and Positive Feedback\n09:01 Creating Clear and Compelling Abstracts\n16:21 The Importance of Actionable Feedback\n33:10 The Power of Networking\n45:33 Finding the Balance: Asking for Help vs. Helping Yourself\n53:06 The Importance of Continuous Learning\n\nLinks to stuff we mentioned during the pod:\n08:00 - Richard's legendary advice about how to structure your conference proposal\n10:07 - Sarah Deery on LinkedIn\n13:00 - Clear not clever explained by Nicolas Cole\n17:09 - Posts from Lena, Emna, and Jenna\n20:00 - The Mash Program\n20:20 - I couldn't find anything about Speak Easy but you can find the founder Anne-Marie Charrett\n25:21 - Lisa Crispin's website and LinkedIn page\n27:00 - Abby Bangser on LinkedIn\n27:30 - Ash...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UFGkkh_jsZubLbpE6txGLPU3-7iIlh6gJ0JsseFDEm0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iM2Zk/NGQ3NDk4NmVkNjA5/OGJmMzA0ODQxMWIy/N2ExOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}