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

Community Impact

Patrick Akil and Roald Willemsen discuss the impact of their podcast on the community, acknowledging the difficulty in quantifying its true effect. Patrick shares that while metrics show engagement, the real value is seen through personal feedback from listeners who are inspired or learning from the content. He expresses joy in receiving comments from individuals who are starting their learning journey or improving their English through the podcast 1. Roald adds that the feedback is heartening, reinforcing their mission to share knowledge and give back to the community 1.

The point was always to share knowledge.

--- Patrick Akil

The hosts also highlight the fun and interactive nature of their Q&A sessions, encouraging listeners to continue sending questions, which fuels their enthusiasm for creating more episodes 2.

   

Career Inspiration

Patrick reflects on the individuals who have inspired him throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and learning from those he admires. He recounts his early days in operations, where he was mentored by Robert De Jung, who played a significant role in his professional growth 3. Patrick appreciates the guidance he received, which helped him navigate the complexities of the tech industry and develop essential skills.

I really, really want those skills. I want to be like that guy doing the things that he's doing.

--- Patrick Akil

He acknowledges that inspiration evolves with each career stage, as new challenges and opportunities arise, prompting him to seek out new mentors and experiences 3.