Eight years ago, I was introduced to someone who helped change the direction of my life.  I am quite positive that I am not the only person whose life has been impacted by this one person.  The funny thing, this is the first time that I have been able to speak with and thank Scott Hanselman.  Scott Hanselman is a programmer, teacher, and speaker. Although Scott maintains a full-time role for the Web Platform Team at Microsoft, it is his obsession and enthusiasm for technology and deliberate practice that I have found him to be an impactful person in my life.  I strongly encourage you to watch Scott's talk, Scaling Yourself, which is applicable for parents, younger people beginning their careers, and for people who find themselves in the throes of a life transition.  Our conversation is wide-ranging, covering how we can give ourselves the gift of grace, asking ourselves if we are saving babies, and how to be intentional with our time and those around us.  Please enjoy my conversation with Scott Hanselman.  For show notes and resources discussed in this episode, visit https://tammacapital.com/ep-46-scott-hanselman-scaling-yourself/.  For more episodes, go to tammacapital.com/podcast.  Follow Paul on Facebook and LinkedIn.  And feel free to email Paul at [email protected] with any feedback, questions, or ideas for future guests and topics.  

My guest this week is Scott Kapeller, a leader in pharmaceutical sales and, more importantly, the father of triplet girls.  Scott is a good friend and neighbor of mine in which we share a lot of similar life experiences, one of which is being the father of triplets.  One of the life-changing experiences that Scott and I share is that we both went through a significant job loss within our careers.  I can always see with great clarity the day I was delivered the news that I was no longer wanted.  Scott explains, getting the dreaded text, "I know you're traveling can you call-in quickly." Being 1,800 miles away from home and thinking nothing of what this call was about, Scott called into the home office and learned of an unanticipated fate. In our conversation, Scott walks through the emotional roller coaster that began on that fateful day.  Although he thought that hearing the news that he was being released was the bottom, Scott later learned that he wasn't even close to the bottom.  Scott published his journey on LinkedIn in what he refers to as his manifesto.  Within it, Scott lays out five valuable lessons that all job seekers could benefit from, especially during these trying times of COVID-19 with so many layoffs and restructurings. In addition to Scott's five lessons, he also provides his insights into five tips that you should be doing if you're not employed or even if you are employed that will help you get through this life transition, which includes paying it forward.  Paying it forward is another characteristic that Scott and I share, which means helping others during their time of transition, just like there was likely someone who helped you during your time of transition. Don't be the person who receives a call from someone in need and doesn't return it.  Finally, Scott talks about the impacts of losing his job had on his family.  The sometimes challenging conversations that he had to have with his wife and triplet daughters.  Going through a job transition can put additional stress on a relationship, especially between a spouse or partner, so be sure to have a network of people you can talk with outside of your immediate family. Please enjoy this conversation with Scott Kapeller. Resources Featured in This Episode: Scott Kapeller The Go-Giver Summer of Scott: Reflections of a Layoff - Scott's LinkedIn Manifesto 4 Retirement Account Options After a Job Change What Would You Consider to be Your Most Valuable Asset?