Simon Tomes | Sessions
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Explore how AI can support your decisions, research, and communication as an engineering manager, without replacing human connection
Reflect on AI detection tools flagging LinkedIn slop, and building ramblings, bytes and quality feeds instead.
A reflective episode on joining new teams, respecting existing quality processes, asking better questions, naming the work we already do, and using community to turn uncertainty into learning.
Explore Adlerian psychology's take on community feeling, from self acceptance to confidence in others, and what it means for community builders
A lively episode about MoTaverse profile upgrades, MoTaCon momentum, AI-assisted testing, hidden knowledge silos, and why real human conversations still matter when tools move fast.
Unpack a hamster meme, a community platforms versus vibe-code poll, and lessons from IKEA and Stack Overflow, landing on data as the real story.
A lively MoTaverse walkthrough episode covering AI chapter momentum, new profile pages, community learning, chaos-driven development, AI skills, and big personal wins for the community.
Rosie, Simon and Drew explore AI, authenticity, measuring what community really delivers and community building boundaries
Simon Tomes returns to Into the MoTaverse for a six-month check-in with Rosie on Community as a Service, care, joy, and the slow pivot to becoming a tech community.
This Week in Community (TWiC) — Episode 6
A celebratory 'wins' episode full of community milestones, personal breakthroughs, bug catches, career confidence, and the many small moments that keep the MoTaverse moving.
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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