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Stay Hungry, Stay Curious, Stay Foolish – The Soul of Modern Solutions Consulting

18. April 202519. April 2025Peter van ZeistInternet / Solutions ConsultingLeave a comment

Discover how Steve Jobs’ iconic “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” message directly applies to the world of Solutions Consulting and Technical PreSales. This thought-provoking blog explores how curiosity, bold thinking, and continuous learning drive impactful discovery, effective demos, and true customer connection. Ideal for PreSales professionals looking to sharpen their mindset and stand out in a competitive tech landscape.

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Mastering Criticism: A Career-Boosting Skill for Lifelong Learning

17. March 202520. April 2025Peter van ZeistDigital / Solutions Consulting / The serious things in lifeLeave a comment

Mastering the art of receiving and using criticism is a vital career skill that fosters lifelong learning and professional growth. With over 20 years in solutions consulting and more than a decade of mentoring experience, this guide offers actionable strategies, neuroscience-backed insights, and real-world leadership lessons to help individuals and teams turn feedback into forward momentum.

Addicted to HomeAssistant

6. March 20256. March 2025Peter van ZeistDigital / DIY / Home Improvement / Nerd Stuff / Smart Home / SoftwareLeave a comment

My Three-Year Journey with Home Assistant: The Brain of My Smart Home Three years ago, my journey into the world of smart home automation started with a simple problem: my wife and daughter sometimes forgot to turn off the hallway and bathroom lights. We use Philips Hue lights, and while they offer plenty of convenience…

Recommended Docker Containers for Your Smart Home

4. March 20254. March 2025Peter van ZeistDigital / Hobbies / Internet / Nerd Stuff / Smart Home / SoftwareLeave a comment

Managing a smart home can be incredibly rewarding — but it also comes with its share of complexity. Devices might occasionally become unresponsive, services may need optimization, and having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference. That’s where Docker comes in. In this post, I’ll walk you through some of the…

Navigating the Depths: Unveiling the Parallel Worlds of Technical Presales and Scuba Diving

24. April 202420. April 2025Peter van ZeistDigital / Hobbies / Internet / SoftwareLeave a comment

Explore the surprising parallels between technical presales and scuba diving. Discover how skills like communication, focus, preparation, risk management, and adaptability are crucial in both fields. Learn how these shared principles help professionals succeed in navigating complex environments, whether in the deep sea or during client presentations.

Unveiling the Unspoken: 5 Truths about Electric Vehicles No one talks about

12. December 202312. December 2023Peter van ZeistDigital / General / Hobbies / Nerd StuffLeave a comment

In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive technology and the increase of focus on decarbonization, the spotlight often shines on the well-known benefits of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – environmental sustainability and carbon dioxide emissions. Yet, amidst the familiar hum of these advantages, there exists a symphony of lesser-known perks, quietly enhancing the driving experience for…

The Future of Authentication: From Password to Passkey – Handelsblatt Publication

29. November 202329. November 2023Peter van ZeistDigital / Internet / SoftwareLeave a comment

I am pleased to provide you with an exclusive preview of an upcoming article that I had the honor and chance to publish in the newspaper Handelsblatt: “From Password to Passkey: The Gradual Password Revolution towards a Passwordless Future”. It sheds light on the rapidly growing significance of passwordless authentication and the evolving role of…

De zin van wachtwoordmanagement

16. June 202316. June 2023Peter van ZeistDigital / Internet / SoftwareLeave a comment

Partner love is a big passion of me. I like working with partners, give but also receive energy, ideas and impulses. One of my favourite partners is APS IT Diensten in the Netherlands with which I again had the great opportunity to have a webinar to emphasise the need for password management in education. A…

Wie (m)ein Passwort ins Darknet kommt und was es dort kostet

17. May 202317. May 2023Peter van ZeistDigital / Internet / SoftwareLeave a comment

Doing this webinar was a special pleasure for me. Organised by security-insider I had the pleasure doing it together with the worlds first and only “Comedyhacker®” and TV computer expert Tobias Schrödel. He shows, live in the webinar, what “Passwords in Darknet” means, how hackers sell and buy and that they are organised like any…

Vier Cyber-Risiken für KMU, die Sie kennen sollten

27. April 202327. April 2023Peter van ZeistDigital / Internet / SoftwareLeave a comment

I again had the massive opportunity to publish a advertorial in the very well respected Handelsblatt online portal about the cyber-risks of small and medium enterprises and how a password manager can help: