The conversation ranges from managing legacy equipment in AV projects, maintaining boundaries in support roles, and navigating shifting job markets, to deeply personal reflections on family, career pivots, mentorship, burnout, and faith. Contributors highlight how organizations like HETMA create opportunities for professional development, leadership, and connection—especially for those who begin as introverted “lurkers.”
The episode blends humor, heartfelt storytelling, and practical insight, ultimately underscoring the importance of community support, giving back, and embracing gratitude as both a mindset and a stabilizing force in a changing world.
Topics discussed:
- PM Minute with Murphy Daley--legacy equipment, CFE/OFE challenges
- Gratitude within AV careers and personal life
- Community and mentorship in higher-education AV (including HETMA involvement)
- Service workflows, troubleshooting, and faculty communication habits
- Work-life boundaries and managing support expectations
- Career mobility, job instability, burnout, and industry shifts
- Professional development, volunteering, and leadership opportunities
- Networking and engagement for introverted or new AV professionals
- Vendor/manufacturer perspectives and partnerships (ScreenBeam, Sony)
- Personal stories of growth, resilience, and life transitions
Connect with Tim:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-45416826/
Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TVanWoeart
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