Season 1, Episode 8 • 16:00
You Are Not Your Title
In this episode, we tackle The Title Trap.
Matt and James dig into:
Topics Discussed
- How culture affects how we view titles (Australia vs UK vs US)
- What titles really say (and don't say) about your skills or impact
- Why some companies strip titles altogether—and what happens when they do
- Whether the only way to get promoted is to become a manager
- How to think about IC progression when the ladder isn't clear
- How to stand out without relying on your CV or job title
If you've ever wondered whether you're a "Senior Engineer" or just stuck in a system that defines progress by job titles, this episode might be for you.
🎧 16 minutes. Zero fluff. Tune in now.