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You're a Wizard, Cat! - Guest: Cat Schneider

Jon Russell & Mike Gowland Season 1 Episode 36

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Summary
Cat Schneider discuss her journey into the tech industry and her experience with the Power Platform. We also touch on topics such as roundabouts, self-taught coding, and the importance of Google searching skills. Cat shares her insights on learning different programming languages and tools through online resources and her experience in building data-driven solutions for various organizations. Cat Schneider discusses her journey in the power platform and her experience with ADHD. She shares how her job roles shifted and how she ended up working with a team of power platform specialists. Cat also talks about the challenges of delegating and the importance of having an accountability partner. She opens up about her struggles with ADHD and the impact of COVID-19 on her mental health. Cat emphasizes the need for awareness and support for neurodiverse conditions.

Takeaways

  • The importance of being self-taught and using online resources like Google to learn coding and programming languages.
  • The challenges and rewards of building data-driven solutions for organizations.
  • Delegating can be challenging, especially for individuals with ADHD.
  • Having an accountability partner can help with productivity and focus.
  • Late diagnosis of ADHD is common, and it's important to seek support and find coping mechanisms.
  • There is a need for more awareness and resources for neurodiverse conditions.
  • COVID-19 can amplify the struggles of individuals with ADHD and other mental health conditions.

Special Thanks to
Cat Schneider for joining us for this episode! You can find their socials at:

LinkedIn Cat Schneider | LinkedIn
Blog Yer a wizard, Cat! | Documenting the tips, tricks, and tools that I picked up while working in a Microsoft GCC environment for nearly 15 years. (yerawizardcat.com)

KenLikeFit for providing music for this episode - [Find out more about him and listen to his music here](https://linktr.ee/kenlikefit)

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