Simon Tomes | Activities
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The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death.
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The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death.
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On this week's Episode 147 of This Week in Quality, the topic of Impostor Syndrome came up, and I said I'd share something I read recently from the "War of Art" by Steven Pressfield. The quote itse...
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The War of Art
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Thank you, Wonderproxy (Paul Reinheimer)!I love this cup. MoTaverse partners rock! 🔥
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The one community word to outshine all others
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The one community word to outshine all others
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Thanks for upgrading to a Professional Membership. See you at MoTaCon. 😃
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You showing up in the way you show up is an inspiration for many members. 🤩"
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7 Months ago today I wrote a moment about my goals for 2026 (My goals for 2026 | MoTaverse). In this post I wanted to provide an update and reflect on the year so far.Shortly after posting that mom...
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Journey Through the Stars
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Journey Through the Stars
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Journey Through the Stars
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Journey Through the Stars
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So...I was told by a family member that I should "use a colander to see the effects of the Eclipse" that occurred yesterday. I couldn't help but consider how much the requirements we're so wrongly ...
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The "Happy Path" Gone Wrong
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The "Happy Path" Gone Wrong
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Journey Through the Stars
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Thoughts before MoTaCon: You are invited to a testing party, bring a Bug
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The one community word to outshine all others
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From Blame to Resilience: Why High-Performing Teams Run Blameless Retrospectives
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From Blame to Resilience: Why High-Performing Teams Run Blameless Retrospectives
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Thoughts before MoTaCon: You are invited to a testing party, bring a Bug
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I moustache AI a question
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Journey Through the Stars
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7 Months ago today I wrote a moment about my goals for 2026 (My goals for 2026 | MoTaverse). In this post I wanted to provide an update and reflect on the year so far.Shortly after posting that mom...
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Great speaking with you on a Call for Insights. Awesome to hear your learnings, reflections and advice on AI.
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The engineer who asks better questions wins
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Hooked on Webhooks for Email content
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From Blame to Resilience: Why High-Performing Teams Run Blameless Retrospectives
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Thoughts before MoTaCon: The quality institute
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Continuing with an experiment. Let's look at the talk and workshop descriptions of MoTaCon 2026 and share my thoughts and reflections before the talk/workshop has happened. And then, hopefully, sh...
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Bug congrats on hiring Judy Mosley. 🤩
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Thanks for registering to attend MoTaCon.
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Thanks for registering to attend MoTaCon.
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Thanks for registering to attend MoTaCon.
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Thanks for registering to attend MoTaCon.
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Thanks for registering for MoTaCon.
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The one community word to outshine all others
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When I opened my gmail, I was surprised and amazed at the same time to see lot of Badges awarded to me. Thank you MoT!
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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