Workday Gold
Join Keith Bitikofer in this insightful podcast as he shares his vast experience in IT, operations, and Workday solutions. With over 30 years of expertise across industries such as Higher Education, Manufacturing, Consulting, and Nonprofits, Keith dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with managing and supporting Workday systems. As a former project manager and director at a large global non-profit, Keith led the successful rollout and supported Workday’s HCM, Financials, Extend, and the global rollout with 40+ partners.
Tune in to explore best practices, leadership insights, and career coaching tips for IT professionals and Workday users, and learn how to thrive in an ever-evolving software landscape. Each episode will cover a chapter of his latest book Workday Gold: Software Support Model Edition, in hopes of giving more context and starting a conversation about successfully supporting Workday at your company.
Keith is a partner and consultant at EMD. Keith also does business and life coaching, helping individuals navigate their personal growth journey.
Contact Keith to schedule a discovery call for one-on-one coaching sessions and unlock your full potential in Workday and beyond! Visit https://keithbitikofer.com/coaching-packages/
Workday Gold
The Value of Saying “Yes” to Unexpected Opportunities with Cara Carroll
What does it take to build a career in Workday? In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith sits down with Cara Carroll to unpack her journey from marketing intern to HR to recruiter to Workday support specialist — and the lessons she learned along the way. From saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities to leveraging functional HR experience in system support, Cara’s story is both inspiring and practical.
Together, they explore the value of curiosity, continuous learning, and community in the Workday ecosystem. Whether you’re just starting out, considering a pivot, or exploring consulting and contract roles, this episode offers real-world insights you can use to shape your own Workday career.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Cara on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caracarroll/
NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career
Message me on LinkedIn for bulk orders or managers ordering books for their team members. I’m glad to sign books for them!
Release Date October 1, 2025! Currently available on most book platforms for pre-order.