The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership

Get ready to celebrate change and disruption with Joel Zeff, workplace expert, speaker, author, and humorist. Discover the importance of celebrating small accomplishments, helping others succeed, choosing positivity, and recognizing 'to-do moments'. Joel shares his story of creating a skit using Six Sigma concepts and highlights the power of character and breaking out of comfort zones. Join this fun and mindset-shifting conversation!

You ask the questions, and host Zach White answers! Enjoy our new Q&A series. In this episode, you asked me to tackle the common challenge of increasing personal productivity, and how to make tough tradeoffs when looking at new job opportunities. Thank you to Isaac, a Senior Engineering Manager in Hardware Development, and Shah, a Global Project Engineering Manager, for sending me your questions! Want to continue the conversation about these topics and more? Join our new community of engineering leaders in a free private Facebook group! Our goal is to do more than provide ideas and information, but to help you put them into action. Check it out here: www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyengineer We all have questions, and this is the place to ask 'em! So press play and let's chat… it's time to get some answers. ========================== For show notes and links from this episode, or to submit a question for host Zach White to answer in a future Q&A, go to: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com ========================== Ready for promotion, more money, and more FUN in your career? Then let's chat! Book your FREE Coaching Session for podcast listeners at www.CareerClarityCall.com ========================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Zach and The Happy Engineer Podcast." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more engineering leaders -- just like you -- take the next step toward the career and life that they desire. On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Remember, we only spread our message when you share this episode with others that need it. So if you enjoy this podcast, please SHARE it on your social media and tag @TheHappyEngineerPodcast so I can say hi and thank you. Also, if you haven't done so already, click to FOLLOW the podcast. I'll be releasing a lot of new content including bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! For all the extras related to this episode, remember to visit: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com

What does it take to lead a $10 BILLION engineering organization, and how do you get there? That's an 11-figure business, for those counting. Why are you not getting a seat at the table? What's keeping you from being the obvious next choice for promotion? In this episode, Vice President and Global Platform Leader at Whirlpool Corporation, Casey Tubman, shares his incredible career growth from engineering plastic parts for Case International Harvester, to leading the largest international engineering team at Whirlpool. If you have questions about your career path, getting your MBA, how to plan and execute your first 90 days in a new role, or the most important actions you can take to earn a seat at the table for promotion… you are going to get massive value from this episode. Casey holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and his Executive MBA from Mendoza college of business at Notre Dame. We talk in depth about his unique career path and growth mindset from IC to VP. As you move up, your shadow gets longer. Casey takes that leadership responsibility seriously. So press play and let's chat… this is one table you're already invited to! ========================== For show notes and links from this episode, or to submit a question for host Zach White to answer in a future Q&A, go to: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com ========================== Ready for promotion, more money, and more FUN in your career? Then let's chat! Book your FREE Coaching Session for podcast listeners at www.CareerClarityCall.com ========================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Zach and The Happy Engineer Podcast." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more engineers -- just like you -- take the next step toward the career and life that they desire. On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Remember, we only spread our message when you share this episode with others that need it. So if you enjoy this podcast, please SHARE it on your social media and tag @TheHappyEngineerPodcast so I can say hi and thank you. Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'll be releasing a lot of new content including bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! For all the extras related to this episode, remember to visit: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com

Michel Bordeau, CEO, Psychotherapist, and Functional Nutrition Coach, discusses topics such as emotional exhaustion, burnout, neurological perspectives on engineers and leaders, sleep and breathing hygiene, finding joy and calmness, taking action for engineering career success, and the importance of breath work and self-care.

In this podcast, Joli Fytczyk shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout, depression, and feeling stuck in her engineering career. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of addressing mental health issues, and the impact it had on her mental and physical health. Joli emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network, taking decisive leadership action to overcome burnout, and seeking help from coaches or therapists. The hosts also discuss the power of engagement on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram and offer encouragement for engineering leaders.

Imagine your favorite video game. What is it you love about that game? What makes it so fun to play? Now imagine "real life" for a moment. What if your real life was actually a video game? In this episode, enter the matrix with Founder of Edge Theory Labs and former Director of Operations at High Impact Coaching, Joshua Church. He helps high performers stress less and achieve more, is a sought-after coach around the world, leads transformational retreats in remote locations, and helps you operate as a more happy, healthy, and successful human being. And we talk extensively about video games. More specifically, how your real life can be reframed as a game, and how this mindset is not about escaping reality… but bringing peace and power into every moment. You will learn how to upgrade your own operating system, so you can play this game of life at a higher level. So press play and let's chat…because it's time to take the controller into your own hands! ========================== For show notes and links from this episode, or to submit a question for host Zach White to answer in a future Q&A, go to: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com ========================== Ready for the next level in your career? Then let's chat! Book your FREE Coaching Session for podcast listeners at www.CareerClarityCall.com ========================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Zach and The Happy Engineer Podcast." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more engineers -- just like you -- take the next step toward the career and life that they desire. On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Remember, we only spread our message when you share this episode with others that need it. So if you enjoy this podcast, please SHARE it on your social media and tag @TheHappyEngineerPodcast so I can say hi and thank you. Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'll be releasing a lot of new content including bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! For all the extras related to this episode, remember to visit: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com

What is success? Is life about being happy now, or big goals like Elon Musk? Do you have to choose? How can you have BOTH? In this episode, you will be drawn into the wisdom of Diego Rebosio, the CEO and Founder of Oshyn, Inc. My mind is blown every time I talk with this guy, and yours will be too. Founded in 2001 to help customers achieve digital transformation, Diego's team at Oshyn is helping brands achieve breakthrough sales and interactions via smarter technology. He is an engineer at heart, and a powerful leader. We cover nuggets of wisdom ranging from why engineering leaders struggle so often with anxiety, how the engineering mind interferes with happiness, to the art of saying "No" at work. Get into the head of an engineering leader who is very happy, AND very successful, and maintaining that balance over the long term. So press play and let's chat… because this is your engineering class on happiness! ========================== For show notes and links from this episode, or to submit a question for host Zach White to answer in a future Q&A, go to: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com ========================== Ready for the next level in your career? Then let's chat! Book your FREE Coaching Session for podcast listeners at www.CareerClarityCall.com ========================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Zach and The Happy Engineer Podcast." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more engineers -- just like you -- take the next step toward the career and life that they desire. On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Remember, we only spread our message when you share this episode with others that need it. So if you enjoy this podcast, please SHARE it on your social media and tag @TheHappyEngineerPodcast so I can say hi and thank you. Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'll be releasing a lot of new content including bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! For all the extras related to this episode, remember to visit: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com

Meet Josiah Kauffman, a former Navy SEAL operator and self-proclaimed complete nerd. He shares his experience of being a SEAL, the mental edge needed to excel, and the intensity of SEAL training. Josiah also highlights the importance of building mental fortitude, asking the right questions for engineering leadership, and pursuing fulfillment in your career. Get ready for Basic Engineer Mental Edge training!

Who is this guy, Zach White? Umm… that's me. Have you ever wondered why The Happy Engineer Podcast was started, and what convinced me to become a CEO and Lifestyle Engineering Coach? Now is your chance to get the inside story, and ask the questions! In this episode, the tables are turned and I'm on the other side of the microphone as your guest! I did not know where this conversation would go, because it's not a solo show. I'm being interviewed by behind-the-scenes man of the hour, Daniel Powell. We dig into my own rock bottom moments with burnout and divorce. We go back to my engineering origins and what I've learned that changed my life forever. And we answer one of the most common questions I get from engineering leaders every week, "Why did you quit a super successful career to start OACO?" PLUS, we introduce our new Q&A opportunity where you can participate in The Happy Engineer Podcast, by submitting your questions for me to answer in future episodes. So press play and let's chat… because now it's your turn to ask the questions! ========================== Ready for the next level in your career? Book your FREE Coaching Session for podcast listeners at www.CareerClarityCall.com ========================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Zach and The Happy Engineer Podcast." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more engineers -- just like you -- take the next step toward the career and life that they desire. On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Remember, we only spread our message when you share this knowledge with others that need it. So if you enjoy this episode, please SHARE it on your social media and tag @TheHappyEngineerPodcast so I can say hi and thank you. Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'll be releasing a lot of new content including bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! For more information and links from this episode, or to submit a question for host Zach White in a future Q&A, go to: www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com

What are you the best in the world at? Most engineering leaders give a blank stare when asked that question. Full confession, so did I. How do you become your own superhero in engineering? In life? In this episode, meet the man affectionately known as the World's Best Courage Coach, Laban Ditchburn. He teaches people to bet on themselves. A child badly affected by divorce, poverty and dysfunction, Laban sought validation and escapism in all the wrong places. But through self-discovery and a ton of hard work, he conquered the full gamut of addiction—alcohol, sex, gambling, drugs, and negative self-talk. By understanding and then reverse-engineering the root cause, giving up his addictions was almost effortless. Now he revels in unabashedly sharing what he's learned: How to conquer the demons you don't know you have, and how to be unstoppable in getting to where you want to be. So press play and let's chat… because it's time to bet on you! ========================== Ready for the next level in your career? Book your FREE Coaching Session for podcast listeners at www.CareerClarityCall.com ========================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Zach and The Happy Engineer Podcast." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more engineers -- just like you -- take the next step toward the career and life that they desire. On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Remember, we only spread our message when you share this knowledge with others that need it. So if you enjoy this episode, please SHARE it on your social media and tag @TheHappyEngineerPodcast so I can say hi and thank you. Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'll be releasing a lot of new content including bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! For more information on this episode, host Zach White, and The Happy Engineer go to: https://www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com