Effective demos at work, personal growth, instant gratification : Keseana Robinson: Part 2

On this episode of Glowing in Tech, we welcomed back Keseana Robinson, a SalesForce solutions engineer. She started at SalesForce in September 2020 as part of their apprenticeship program. Her role includes working closely with clients to develop tailored solutions and showcasing the capabilities of the company’s cloud product portfolio. She has particular focus as a Boldforce Philanthropic Lead, working with not-for-profits across the region. Keseana shares her top tips in demoing and how she has been able to keep her cool and maintain her composure in demos and bouncing back when things go wrong. Taking yourself out of your comfort zone is Keseana’s number one priority in tech as well as thriving in a good work environment with a collaborative, supportive workplace. Glowing in Tech is sponsored by Makers, creating a new generation of tech talent who are skilled and ready for the changing world of work. HIGHLIGHTS Tips for making sure a demo runs smoothly (00:00:55) Breathe, step back, and go again (00:03:45) Take advantage of a collaborative work environment (00:05:05) A smile makes all the difference (00:06:20) Those days where “nothings works” (00:07:09) You can fail and be vulnerable (00:08:40) 50% of Gen Z expects a promotion every 18 months (00:09:23) No more burnout, play the long game (00:11:13) Setting realistic expectations (00:12:24) Context and competing with yourself (00:14:20) “We’re not all starting from the same place” (00:16:48) Constant learning and self-development (00:18:00) The Hosts Jessie Auguste:  LinkedIn | Twitter Amber Shand:  LinkedIn | Twitter   The Guest Keseana Robinson: LinkedIn  COMPANIES Glowing in Tech (link) (00:00:26) Makers [Link] SalesForce (link) (00:00:43) CybSafe (link)  USEFUL LINKS Subscribe and join our community (link) Follow our LinkedIn page (link) In this episode, Keseana, Jessie and Amber discuss the importance of focusing on personal growth and small wins rather than solely on promotions and external gratification. They also touch on the concept of title inflation and the need to set realistic expectations in the tech industry. Keseana recommends resources such as LinkedIn, YouTube, and organizations like [Generation.org](http://generation.org/) and Ada College for young people looking to upskill and succeed in their careers. Keseana Robinson, a Solutions Engineer at Salesforce, discusses the importance of taking a step back, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and being in a good work environment to succeed.  In the career challenge section, she shares her ultimate guide on how to do great demos in the workplace and spills her tech tea on the problem of instant gratification in society and the importance of focusing on personal growth and recognising small wins in your career.  Stay up to date by following us on our socials:  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7 Check out our sponsors, Makers and follow them on socials: Website: https://www.makers.tech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices