Personal Development, Podcast Goals & More | Patrick Akil | Beyond Coding Q&A #3

Public Speaking

Patrick Akil shares how podcasting has significantly enhanced his public speaking skills. He explains that hosting conversations on camera has made him more comfortable with public speaking, a skill he previously found daunting. Roald Willemsen adds that Patrick's journey in public speaking has been about taking baby steps and gradually improving.

This allowed me to actually cultivate that skill of public speaking and do so and take baby steps and get better at that.

--- Patrick Akil

Patrick also mentions that podcasting has improved his ability to think big picture, as he engages in unrehearsed conversations that broaden his perspective 1 2.

   

Career Reflections

Reflecting on his career, Patrick appreciates the journey that led him to his current role, emphasizing the importance of learning from each stage. He values the operational experience he gained early on, which has informed his big picture thinking as a developer. Roald notes that Patrick's career has been shaped by mentors who inspired him at various stages.

I really tried to work as much as possible with that person. The same when it comes to software engineering.

--- Patrick Akil

Patrick's first job memories highlight the hard work and diverse skills he acquired, from cooking to customer service, which laid the foundation for his professional growth 3 4 5.