Ethan Evans Podcast
Over the past 25 years in high tech personnel leadership, Ethan Evans has learned a lot about what it takes to succeed, culminating in 13 years of successful product launches at Amazon and Twitch. Now, using the Twitch medium he helped grow, Ethan seeks to share what he has learned leveraging the new interactive medium. If you are interested in improving your skills, yourself, and your career, join our live stream. Submit your own questions, anonymously if you like, and vote on which of the questions of others Ethan and his guests should address. The views expressed here are Ethan's opinions and do not represent Amazon or Twitch.
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How To Achieve Long Term Goals | Finding Daily Motivation
01/21/2022
How To Achieve Long Term Goals | Finding Daily Motivation
If motivation was summed up to a single sentence it could be, motivation is the difference between short term goals and long-term goals. Basically, motivated people focus more on their long-term goals. They have found the energy to do a little more, every day, that gets them closer to that goal while also not losing sight of it.
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Real Resume Review | Account Management
01/19/2022
Real Resume Review | Account Management
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different
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Usefulness Leads To Happiness
01/14/2022
Usefulness Leads To Happiness
t’s no surprise that when you are doing something useful, you feel good. If that’s the case, why is it so hard to find that life of usefulness and connection? Why can’t we just be happy all the time? Simple question with a simple answer; being useful is a great motivator that leads to happiness.
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How To Find Motivation
11/10/2021
How To Find Motivation
We have all heard the saying, “if you want something, you have to work for it”. Makes sense, but how do you stay motivated, doing something you really don’t want to be doing? How do you get yourself to stop procrastinating when you have a lack of motivation to solve the problem at hand? Instead you want relax, enjoy a vacation while work is telling you to stay focused. Motivation is tricky. You have what you must do, what you tell yourself what you should do and then there is what you want to do. These are not the same for everyone. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how to find motiv
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Breaking Rules, Making Exceptions, Good Judgement
11/08/2021
Breaking Rules, Making Exceptions, Good Judgement
We have all been in the situation at work where there is a rule that doesn’t make sense. The problem with rules is that once they are written down, they start to age and not all rules age well. This leads to exceptions to the rules and judgements calls needing to be made. When should an exception to the rule be granted, who should grant that exception, how do you scale exceptions? All these lead to questions about why is the rule in the first place. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how to use good judgement in order to evaluate which rules can be broken.
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How To Conquer Imposter Syndrome
10/28/2021
How To Conquer Imposter Syndrome
At some point in your career, chances are you have had some feelings of self-doubt in the workplace. For some it could look like a project that feels a bit beyond your expertise and for others it maybe psychological pattern that hinders a workday completely. Feelings of personal incompetence that persist despite accomplishments, education, and experience may make you end up working harder and holding yourself to unrealistic standards. How can we overcome Impostor Syndrome? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how to fight impostor syndrome. Ethan will walk you through what types of people to surround yourself with, how you can ask for help and how to overcome imposter syndrome.
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How to ACTUALLY Work Smarter
10/26/2021
How to ACTUALLY Work Smarter
Most of us work a minimum 40-hour work week. Now with working from home, we tend to put in more eight-hour workdays than we did before Covid-19. We’ve all heard the phrase “Work Smarter Not Harder”, but what does that really mean? What does it look like and how can we work smarter? There are simple things we can do in our workday to work smarter. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; talk about how to work smarter. Ethan will discuss (from Rome) how you can start applying a few changes to make your time more productive and how to prioritize your day to get the things done that matter.
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Live Coaching with Kristen: How to Justify a Raise
07/30/2021
Live Coaching with Kristen: How to Justify a Raise
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the interview process or years into your career, eventually you will have to negotiate your pay. As your career grows you take on more responsibility, however how do you make sure your pay increases along with your career? The main problem is simple: most people never ask for a pay raise, instead they wait for their company to give it to them. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; talk with returning guest Kristin about how to get the pay raise that you deserve. In this 1 on 1 discussion, they will go over mentorship, leadership, and most important, how to negotiate a pay raise.
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Leading at Massive Scale with co-host Devin Nash and guest General Christopher Hughes
07/28/2021
Leading at Massive Scale with co-host Devin Nash and guest General Christopher Hughes
Major General Chris Hughes led 49,000 soldiers at Ft. Knox as well as all army officer recruiting and education. The Army ROTC program has 36,000 college cadets while the high school program has over 300,000 participants. Come learn the key leadership traits that go General Hughes through six combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and allowed him to transform army education. Learn how military service can lead to free education and how you can apply the same principles yourself independently.
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How (and why) You Should Self Educate
07/02/2021
How (and why) You Should Self Educate
Everyone seems to agree that lifelong learning and skill improvement is critical to success in the modern business world. Technology, business models, and global conditions change rapidly enough that your speed of learning, as individuals and as companies, matters. However, most companies have not figured out how to support individual self-development. The good news and bad news is that self-education is an individual responsibility. So what are some things you can do to self-educate? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss why (and how) to self-educate. Ethan will discuss how to turn this into a win for you and how to maximize the benefits.
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How To Use Your Network | Real World Example
06/27/2021
How To Use Your Network | Real World Example
There are multiple streams about how to use LinkedIn, how to build a network, why it’s important to have a network and the list goes on. Whether you’re seeking a new job, an entrepreneur looking to bring attention to your idea, or simply looking to connect with other professionals, networks such as LinkedIn are important. But are they? Well it’s time to test if having a network is worth it. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how a problem he was dealing with for months was not getting resolved. He tried face-to-face meetings, email, phone calls, and nothing. Come watch Ethan discuss the outcome of this ordeal and answer, is having a network worth it?
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Mentorship Network | The Role of the Mentee
06/25/2021
Mentorship Network | The Role of the Mentee
A little background, a couple months ago the idea was formed to start a mentor network. This was based on feedback from the community (previous streams go through each step of the journey). Now we are at the point in the mentor network where it is being opened up to the applicants. How will be the pilot mentees be selected and who will be their mentors. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss what is in-store for the applicants to the mentor network. Ethan will discuss what is expected from the mentor and the mentee. There is more to being a good mentor than simply giving advice and there is more to being a good mentee than listening. Come watch Ethan discuss the ins and outs of what makes a good mentee and how to maximize a mentor relationship.
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My Resume as an Example
06/17/2021
My Resume as an Example
I share my resume, written as best I can to follow the advice I talk about in other videos, as an example. The resume contains 25+ years of experience in two pages, with an optional partial third page that can be cut if desired. It focuses on showing impact (demonstrating through accomplishments what I have done and thus what I can do for another employer). Over the years I have reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what I have found recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Real Resume Review | Product Design Engineer
06/14/2021
Real Resume Review | Product Design Engineer
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Real Resume Review | Quality Assurance, Chemical Engineer
06/09/2021
Real Resume Review | Quality Assurance, Chemical Engineer
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Real Resume Review | Data Analysis Engineer
06/07/2021
Real Resume Review | Data Analysis Engineer
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Real Resume Review | Full Stack Engineer
06/04/2021
Real Resume Review | Full Stack Engineer
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Mentorship Needs | Why You Need A Coach
06/03/2021
Mentorship Needs | Why You Need A Coach
We are discussing the results of the mentorship survey and the type of mentorship people need to be mentored on. It’s a simple question but with lots of answers, such as Productivity, Time Management, Project Management, Difficult Co-worker, Bad Boss, and When to Leave a Job. While these are just a couple examples of the results that were gathered, overall the takeaway is that people do need help. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss the main pain point people are facing and simple methods you can implement to solve that pain point. In addition, as the Mentor Design Contest is coming to a close, Ethan will discuss what is expected from a Mentor. While career coaching is one aspect of being a Mentor, it’s not the only one.
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Real Resume Review | Theatrical Production
05/03/2021
Real Resume Review | Theatrical Production
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Mentorship Design Contest Winners | Proposal Writing Tips
04/30/2021
Mentorship Design Contest Winners | Proposal Writing Tips
After reaching out to my Twitch, Discord and LinkedIn communities, it became very clear that the number one need is mentorship. Based on this, a mentorship design contest was started to crowdsource the best ideas to design such a network. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss ten great proposals that were submitted for the Mentorship Design Contest. Learn how simple changes can make the difference between an okay proposal and a great one. For the top 3 proposals, Ethan will go through specific details on what makes them stand out compared to the rest. In the end, a winner is chosen, earning the cash prize. If you’re interested in learning how to write a proposal for a complex problem that will be presented to senior leadership then this stream is for you.
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Mentorship Design Contest show
04/28/2021
Mentorship Design Contest show
Ever wonder what goes into starting a business? What about something easier, how to grow your career. After reaching out to my community, the number one item requested was mentorship. Makes sense as the most common career challenge people face is not knowing exactly what they want to do next in their careers. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss the design of a mentorship program. Ethan will answer questions about your career such as promotions, how to deal with a boss, learning new skills and more. If you’re interested in growing your career and/or starting a business this is for you.
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Real Resume Review | Recent College Grad
04/26/2021
Real Resume Review | Recent College Grad
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Dealing With Executives | Working Through Fears
04/23/2021
Dealing With Executives | Working Through Fears
Many people are anxious or even fearful when working with executives, company owners, or other "powerful" people at work. Ethan has dealt with this from both sides, when his own team has been nervous speaking to him and when he has had to speak face to face with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos or Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Watch this coaching session of how to prepare for and execute a great meeting with executives of any type and position. Learn the basic rule of be bright, be quick, be gone, and how to apply it.
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How To Stay Focused | Achieve Long Term Goals
04/19/2021
How To Stay Focused | Achieve Long Term Goals
One of the most talked about topics is weight. With more than one third of adults in the United States obese and another one third of adults overweight, weight is often a sensitive topic for many people. It is not an easy journey to lose weight and it can require a lot of sacrifice, hard work, and dedication. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss his personal weight loss journey and how he lost 80 lbs. and kept it off. Ethan will apply how he conquered his challenge and how you can apply it to other problems you may be struggling with such as weight, alcohol, smoking, or other life challenges.
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Real Resume Review | Computer Science Student
04/16/2021
Real Resume Review | Computer Science Student
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Racism and Diversity | Are they MY Problem?
04/15/2021
Racism and Diversity | Are they MY Problem?
Racism and Diversity are topics we all need to address, especially in the workplace. Passively agreeing with topics such as Black Lives Matter is not being part of the solution or driving change. Whether its women or men, minorities, drinking alcohol, certain sports or activities, or staying late for work functions. How do we tackle these life and workplace scenarios to include all of our friends and colleagues without excluding any particular group? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss racism and diversity with former colleague and Special Guest Dani MacKenzie, Diversity Jedi for Amazon Game Studios. Dani has significantly improved diversity within her organization, driving a culture of inclusion throughout the business.
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Real Resume Review, Before & After | Engineering Project Manager
04/12/2021
Real Resume Review, Before & After | Engineering Project Manager
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Real Resume Review, Before & After | Project Manager
04/07/2021
Real Resume Review, Before & After | Project Manager
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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Real Resume Review | College Student
04/05/2021
Real Resume Review | College Student
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
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New Year’s Resolutions | Live from Hawaii
04/02/2021
New Year’s Resolutions | Live from Hawaii
We’ve all made New Year’s Resolutions and most likely they have been broken. It starts with good intentions but often times we get disappointed that our resolution was not completed. Instead of resolutions, why not start with just setting goals. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about New Year’s Resolutions live from Hawaii. Ethan will discuss the beginning of his Amazon career and how over the 15 years at Amazon he achieved his goals. Now, post Amazon, Ethan will go over his new goals and what steps he is taking to achieve them.
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