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The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership Zach White
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The Happy Engineer helps engineering leaders reach the next level without suffering burnout - because success without fulfillment is failure. You will discover how to redefine work/life balance and lead with purpose, while accelerating your next promotion. Bring a growth mindset, engineers... It's time for personal development before technical development, emotional intelligence (EQ) before IQ, and coaching to crush your comfort zone!
If you find yourself asking questions like these, then this show is for you:
* How do I decide between a technical career path or management? Can I ever go back?
* How do I reignite passion and purpose in my engineering career (or just stop dreading Monday)?
* Why am I not getting promoted to Manager / Director / VP (and my peers are)?
* How can I increase my salary and total compensation faster?
* What should I do if I want to change discipline, industry, or even leave engineering?
* What does it take to move from engineering to entrepreneurship?
* WHY AM I SO UNHAPPY???
Your host, Zach White, knows how frustrating building your engineering career can be. As an engineer himself, he climbed the corporate ladder. He's seen (and survived) it all. He's felt stuck, been burned out from 80-hour weeks, suffered under a bad boss, and had his career plan thwarted multiple times by corporate reorgs.
You know the worst part? He lived below his full potential.
Ultimately Zach found incredible success in his career, but it was not without trials, failure, and a rock-bottom experience with burnout.
Each week, the former engineering leader, now turned CEO and sought-after Lifestyle Engineering Coach, will help you create an action plan to level up your career while designing a life you love.
Enjoy inspiring conversations with experts from all corners of industry and life. Learn how to overcome any career obstacle you face. Get off the road to burnout.
Build your career.
Balance your life.
BE HAPPY!
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167: You Don't Have to Be John Maxwell to Be a Great Leader
Are you getting lost in leadership theories without seeing real changes in your team?
Listen now and shift from concepts to action!
> Full Show Notes, Resources, & More
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When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:
1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational insights you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work.
2. Join us at Happy Hour … a limited-attendance LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.
3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and my team privately in our exclusive coaching program for engineering leaders.
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In this episode, I dive deep into the practical aspects of leadership with a focus on behaviors over traits.
Everyone aspires to be a great leader, but what does that really entail beyond the buzzwords and theories?
I share a story from a recent conversation with Bill, a senior engineering manager, who's striving to enhance his leadership skills, particularly around building trust and creating psychological safety within his team.
We discuss how easy it is to get caught up in the theoretical aspects of leadership, like the concepts found in leadership books, and overlook the necessity of actionable steps.
Throughout our discussion, I emphasize the importance of transforming leadership aspirations into specific, behavior-based actions that lead to real results.
Join me as we explore how to break down common leadership challenges into tangible actions that can immediately impact your team. So press play and let’s chat about turning theory into action!
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Connect with your host, Zach White:
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166: Get Rid of Toxic Work Culture Once and For All with Anese Cavanaugh | Award-Winning Author
Toxic culture. Toxic positivity. Toxic bosses. Toxic (fill-in-the-blank).
Engineering leaders are faced with toxicity in forms we didn’t even have labels for 20 years ago.
Listen now for a simple solution to the culture crisis at work!
> Full Show Notes, Resources, & More
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When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:
1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational development actions and key points you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work.
2. Join us at Happy Hour … a limited-attendance LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.
3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineers.
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In this episode, I welcome back award-winning author and creator of the IEP Method™️, Anese Cavanaugh.
Check out Episode 023: Change Your Life by Mastering Your Energy for our previous powerful interview.
IEP is about your Intention, your Energy, and your Presence.
It is the foundation for creating a Positive Energy Workplace™️ and Anese is passionate about helping you discover one simple truth:
Culture transformation CAN begin with you, and while the work itself is easy and rewarding, it’s not common.
The question you must ask yourself… is it worth it?
I’ll tell you from my experience, YES.
So press play and let’s chat… if you practice IEP, you’ll get rid of toxic culture once and for all!
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“I love Zach and these amazing guests on The Happy Engineer Podcast.” If that sounds like you, please consider following, rating and reviewing the show!
I know it’s a huge favor to ask, but when you follow, leave a 5-star rating, and add an honest review of how these episodes are helping you… it’s a massive benefit for getting the attention of powerhouse guests on this show.
On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5-stars, and select “Write a Review.”
Thank you so much.
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Connect with your host, Zach White:
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165: WARNING - Your Memory is Worse Than You Think
Engineering managers have high IQ, and great memories. But, has your memory trapped you in the comfort zone of "I already know that..." ???
Listen now and don’t forget it!
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When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:
1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational insights you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work.
2. Join us at Happy Hour … a limited-attendance LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.
3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and my team privately in our exclusive coaching program for engineering leaders.
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In this episode, we dive deep into how your memory can be your worst enemy, especially when it comes to personal growth and development.
The "I know" mindset will prevent you from taking action because if you already know it, then you already have the value from that knowledge.
Here's the problem: Knowing is not enough!
I share insights on how embracing community, coaching, and open-mindedness—rather than relying solely on what we know—can significantly propel us forward.
So press play and let’s chat about breaking free from the barriers of our memory!
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HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:
> Full Show Notes, Resources, & More
> Join our Facebook Group!
Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.
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WE GROW BY WORD OF MOUTH
If you have received value from The Happy Engineer Podcast, would you help us pay it forward by SHARING this episode with another engineer?
Hit the SHARE button, or copy the episode URL and paste it into a text message or social media post!
Thank you for helping us grow the show.
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Connect with your host, Zach White:
LinkedIn (primary)
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
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164: Create the Exact Job You Want with Jonathan Boyer | Principal Mechanical Engineer
Is it possible to find a job totally aligned with your deepest passions in engineering and leadership?
What if it were possible to create that job from scratch?
Listen up, because my guest proves you can!
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When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:
1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational development actions and key points you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work.
2. Join us at Happy Hour … a limited-attendance LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.
3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineers.
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In this episode, meet my old colleague and good friend, Jonathan Boyer.
He is a Principal Engineer at Stryker, a leading Medical Equipment Manufacturing company whose products impact more than 130 million healthcare patients annually.
Jonathan had the same problem most engineers face, and in fact, you might say it’s not a problem.
There were some parts of his job he loved to do, and some things he had to do… and the “have to” category was bigger than the “love to.”
He decided it was time to change that reality. Jonathan set an intention that his next role would be SOLELY based on his passions and what he loves to do.
That role didn’t exist at Stryker.
It does now, and we’ll show you how.
So press play and let’s chat… because it’s time to create the job of your dreams!
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HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:
> Full Show Notes, Resources, & More
> Join our Facebook Group!
Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.
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WANT MORE AMAZING GUESTS?
“I love Zach and these amazing guests on The Happy Engineer Podcast.” If that sounds like you, please consider following, rating and reviewing the show!
I know it’s a huge favor to ask, but when you follow, leave a 5-star rating, and add an honest review of how these episodes are helping you… it’s a massive benefit for getting the attention of powerhouse guests on this show.
On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5-stars, and select “Write a Review.”
Thank you so much.
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Connect with your host, Zach White:
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Facebook
YouTube
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163: The Secret of Escaping Stagnation at Work
Are you ready to break free from the cycle of stagnation and pursue greatness?
Tap to DOWNLOAD my toolkit: How Pain and Pleasure Can Change Your Results
https://lifestyleengineering.oasisofcourage.com/pleasure
Listen now and get unstuck in your career!
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When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:
1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational insights you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work.
2. Join us at Happy Hour … a limited-attendance LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.
3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program for engineering leaders.
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In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of stagnation in your career journey.
Drawing from a recent coaching session with an engineering manager, Alex, who's feeling stuck in his current role, we explore how the fear of dissatisfaction can hold us back from reaching our full potential. Despite having a good life and career on the surface, he realizes he's not truly fulfilled.
I share insights on how to break free from this cycle by daring to be dissatisfied and embracing the courage to pursue something greater.
Plus, I offer a practical tool, the Pain Pleasure Matrix, to help you refocus your energy towards your desired future.
Don't let fear hold you back any longer—join me as we embark on a journey toward growth and fulfillment.
So press play and let’s chat about embracing the courage to pursue greatness!
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HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:
> Full Show Notes, Resources, & More
> Join our Facebook Group!
Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.
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WE GROW BY WORD OF MOUTH
If you have received value from The Happy Engineer Podcast, would you help us pay it forward by SHARING this episode with another engineer?
Hit the SHARE button, or copy the episode URL and paste it into a text message or social media post!
Thank you for helping us grow the show.
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Connect with your host, Zach White:
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Facebook
YouTube
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162: Change Your Life in 8 Steps with Dave Albin | Firewalk Captain for Tony Robbins
You can radically transform your life in 8 steps. I’m not talking about an 8 step program.
I’m talking about 8 literal steps, in just 4 seconds.
It’s time to walk on FIRE!
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When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:
1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational development actions and key points you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work.
2. Join us at Happy Hour … a limited-attendance LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.
3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineers.
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In this episode, meet the man who has led more people through the transformational experience of firewalking than anyone else on earth, Dave Albin.
Dave led the firewalk for personal development legend Tony Robbins at his Unleash the Power Within events for 20 years, before starting his own company and bringing this experience to corporate teams and most recently, veterans.
I personally experienced walking on fire in 2019 and it changed my life.
But this conversation is more than discovering the magic of firewalking (literally, it makes no sense how it’s possible). It’s a story of redemption, impact, and the boost we all need to get back out there and achieve our biggest dream.
Engineering leaders can change the world. The question is, will you?
So press play and let’s chat… the change begins today!
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HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:
> Full Show Notes, Resources, & More
> Join our Facebook Group!
Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.
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WANT MORE AMAZING GUESTS?
“I love Zach and these amazing guests on The Happy Engineer Podcast.” If that sounds like you, please consider following, rating and reviewing the show!
I know it’s a huge favor to ask, but when you follow, leave a 5-star rating, and add an honest review of how these episodes are helping you… it’s a massive benefit for getting the attention of powerhouse guests on this show.
On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5-stars, and select “Write a Review.”
Thank you so much.
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Connect with your host, Zach White:
LinkedIn (primary)
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
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