Huib Schoots: “You have to fail to achieve your goals”

Huib Schoots is a Principal Quality Consultant with nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry. Over the last 10 to 15 years, he has dedicated his expertise to helping organizations and teams enhance their quality processes.
 “How does this work?” As a kid, he was an explorer, always curious and asking questions about everything. This is what led him into the IT domain.
 Huib discusses the importance of failure, emphasizing that “you have to fail to achieve your goals. If you only succeed you’ll never find out why you only succeed” - you’ll never understand the reasons behind your success. He also reassures: "It's okay not to be perfect."
 “Learning comes in steps”, he explains, reflecting on how his attitude has shifted to appreciating the journey of discovering new things rather than being impatient for immediate results. He adds: “You can’t create perfect software; there will always be mistakes” and areas for improvement. Huib describes his role as a coach and mentor, stating, “If you don’t have a goal, I can’t assist you directly, but I can help you set a goal as a coach.” He emphasizes that without internal motivation, you won’t be as driven to solve problems or create new things. 
He also notes, “Coaching is not about giving advice, coaching is about helping you understand why you do what you do.” Our host is Alex Mocioi, a professional with 20 years of experience in software engineering and 10 years of experience in tech training. Shift Happens podcast is supported this season by Mindera - Romania, leader in software development.