The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership Zach White

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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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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Thank you so much. 
 
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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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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:
 
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Are you leaving untapped potential in your career by not asking the right questions?
 
Tap to DOWNLOAD my free Workbook: How to Influence & Get What You Want At Work (Powerful Questions for Engineering Managers), and start asking better questions
https://lifestyleengineering.oasisofcourage.com/influence
 
Listen now to discover how to become a more influential leader.
 
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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 recount a pivotal moment in my career journey as a lead engineer at Whirlpool Corporation, where I sought to elevate my performance rating. 
 
Through a simple yet profound question to my boss, I unearthed the key to exceptional results: cross-functional impact. 
 
By collaborating with colleagues and leveraging technology, I devised a solution that streamlined communication between departments, ultimately earning me a top performance rating and a significant bonus—all within eight hours of work. 
 
This narrative underscores the power of asking the right questions and embracing innovative approaches to stand out in one's career. 
 
Join me as I delve into the transformative impact of asking obvious yet potent questions and how it can propel you towards unparalleled success. 
 
So press play and let’s chat about unlocking extraordinary results through the art of questioning.
 
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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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Nothing is impossible. We all need to be reminded and encouraged to act as if we believe it.
 
Today’s conversation will do that and 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, meet an amazing father-daughter duo, Shawn Dalcour and Keshia Robinson.
 
If you have ever felt stuck, stagnant, uncertain, or afraid to take that next step in your career, you must hear what Shawn and Keshia brought to our conversation today.
 
Shawn went from the projects of Chicago, growing up in a neighborhood where the life expectancy was only 30 years old… to arguably the most successful project leader I’ve had on this podcast! 
 
He earned an engineering degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and built his engineering career on elite teams at places like IBM, Oracle, Adobe, and Verizon, where he is currently responsible for $1.3 billion in revenue as Global Technology Alliance Manager, Partner Business Development & Innovation Leader. 
 
His daughter Keshia has her own amazing journey, currently serving as Director of Operations for the National Society of Black Engineers. She has witnessed first hand the power of her father going from tragedy to triumph, and is giving back to the community of engineering leaders as part of that legacy.
 
So press play and let’s chat…because nothing was impossible for Shawn, and nothing is impossible for you!
 
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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.
 
============================
 
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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