The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership

Life is about the journey, not the destination. Enjoy a BONUS [part 2] episode with Chef Charles Webb, who has gone through 92 jobs and dozens of countries in search of the lifestyle he loves.   In this episode, enjoy a freestyle conversation world-renowned #chefontour and Chicago’s #1 Private Chef, Charles Webb.    This is not our normal engineering career conversation at The Happy Engineer Podcast, and that’s on purpose. You may love the vibe of this lifestyle chat, or you may not. Either way, it’s important that we continuously expand our mindsets and ask new questions.   What is truly possible for your lifestyle?    What is your biggest, boldest dream?    What would you do if you knew you could not fail?   So press play and let’s chat… because food, travel, and leisure are about to open your mind (and mouth)!   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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

Can you imagine having had 92 jobs, traveling to dozens of countries, experiencing yet another setback, and still showing up with passion to keep building your vision?   Would you consider passion a key ingredient of success leaders?   In this episode, meet world-renowned #chefontour Charles Webb. Chicago’s #1 Private Chef, he has been trained through his adventurous spirit.    Chef Charles’ career has taken him to Brazil, France, Denmark, Italy, Spain, New York City and beyond. He has rubbed elbows with grand consulates and bartered for spices in markets unknown to the world. He has seared fish in a fire built by hand in the Cayman Islands, roasted duck in Rio, and learned to speak six languages in between.    Chef Charles Webb holds a philosophy that every meal is a journey and should be shared, experienced and savored.   What does all this have to do with building an engineering career?   You’re about to find out.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to ignite your passion for LIFE!   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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.oasisofcourage.com

Let me tell you a story about the day storytelling died. Once upon a time…   Wait, WHAT? Isn’t storytelling timeless?   In this episode, global strategist and leadership coach, Guillaume Wiatr, will show you the importance of building strategic narratives. He is the Founder of MetaHelm, a consulting firm which guides CEOs and Founders to align people and accelerate innovation adoption.   For Guillaume, traditional business storytelling is dead. Innovation happens when you build a new narrative instead. As he says, "people will pay for a story, but they will die for a narrative".   We explore his custom 4-dimensions framework leveraged by senior executives of companies like Alaska Airlines, The Gates Foundation, AIG, L'Oréal, Google, Microsoft, and the US and French governments (to name a few).   And you can apply it to building your career.    So press play and let’s chat… How do you like that story?   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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.oasisofcourage.com

Are your attempts at reaching the next level “all thrust and no vector?” Has the fuel of your passion burned out, leaving you without a victory?   Can you imagine being an Air Force F-16 fighter pilot who is afraid of heights and claustrophobic?   In this episode, be prepared to fly higher than ever before with Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman, The Wingman. He is a Hall of Fame leadership speaker, executive coach, and the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Never Fly Solo.”   Get ready for full throttle.   As a combat decorated F-16 fighter pilot, Waldo shares gripping stories and strategies on overcoming obstacles, performing under pressure, and how to create a resilient, courageous, “One Team, One Mission” culture of collaboration and trust.   He broke through a lifelong fear of heights and overcame claustrophobia as a fighter pilot.   And he is going to show you how to break through any barrier you face.   So press play and let’s chat…because now is your time for courageous leadership!   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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.oasisofcourage.com

How efficient are you? Is maximum efficiency a good goal?   What are the four pillars of efficiency you must implement to avoid being left behind during this industry (and life) revolution?   In this episode, I’m excited to chat with engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of a growing global organization, Andrea Dallan. He is the author of the books “The Revolution of Efficiency” (2020) and “Think Thin” (2021).   Get ready to geek out a bit.   At least the mechanical engineers will, ha!   But this conversation is not just technical and career focused. Efficiency is important for your daily life, and Andrea is going to show you how this revolution is unfolding.   We also address the most common barriers to efficiency that we all face, every day.   So press play and let’s chat…it’s time for a revolution!   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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.oasisofcourage.com

Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Group, discusses the keys to owning your career, including the importance of networking, personal branding, and taking action. They also explore the impact of the pandemic on career trajectories and the need for reflection. Find out how to accelerate your engineering career and build key relationships for success.

Have you ever felt out of balance? More importantly, are you out of balance right now?   Will you score a 37 or higher on the true test of your life alignment and claim the title of Happy Hustler?   In this episode, Happy Hustler Cary Jack shares his unhappy story of imbalance, and how it led to cracking the code in his lifestyle.  A lifestyle of blissful balance.   Cary is a renaissance man.  He played semi-pro soccer in Barcelona, studied kung fu and tai chi from a world-renowned master, is an avid outdoorsman and horse-loving cowboy currently living in Montana, and has significant achievements in biohacking, modeling, acting, and oh yeah… entrepreneurship.   I hope you’re excited, because Cary shares his secret with you in full detail.  And it’s not just for lifestyle entrepreneurs, it’s for YOU, lifestyle engineer!   It’s called SOUL MAPPIN’   And he puts me to the test :))   So press play and let’s chat… I share my score, and would love to hear yours!   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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.oasisofcourage.com

When you look up at the night sky and see the stars, what do you feel inside? Now imagine crawling on your hands and knees, dangerously traversing the mountains between Afghanistan and Pakistan at night, fleeing your home at the age of six, just hoping for safety… and look up.   Now how do you feel?   In this episode, you will hear a story of overcoming impossible odds with aerospace engineering leader, Myra Nawabi.   Her resume is already impressive. Executive Director of Operations at PLX, before that a Senior Manager at Lockheed Martin, she has her Aeronautical Engineering Degree from Arizona State, a Masters in Leadership from Cal State, and Myra is just getting started.   It has not been easy.   She is a refugee who survived war in her home country. Her college professor told her she should be at home, barefoot and pregnant. She dropped out of engineering and became a teacher, leaving her lifelong dream of working in the space sector.   Then she got a second chance.   So press play and let’s chat… because Myra will inspire you to persist and overcome any challenge you face!   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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.oasisofcourage.com

How does injustice show up in your workplace? Are you in the 5% of leaders who see injustice, are committed to change, and do something about it?   Do you know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of injustice, and become alienated at work?   In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, and the world’s leading authority on Socially Conscious Leadership, Anton Gunn.    When a 6’4″ and 290 lbs former college football offensive lineman steps up to the podium at the White House, everyone in the room listens.   From being the first African American in history elected to the South Carolina legislature from his district, to now working as a C-level executive for an academic health system and serving on multiple boards, he has spent his life helping people build diverse high performing teams and world class leadership culture.   Anton has a Masters Degree in Social Work from USC and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles, and has been featured in TIME Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, INC Magazine, BBC, NPR, and on Good Morning America.   But what makes Anton truly great is his heart for people, and desire to help courageous leaders overcome injustice at work.   So press play and let’s chat… with one of the truly inspirational leaders of our time!   ==========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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.oasisofcourage.com

Do you follow the rules, or are the rules simply slowing you down? Who wrote these rules, anyway?   How does a complete knucklehead get promoted over you?    In this episode, meet CEO and Founder of Career Winners Circle, Tammy Alvarez.  Her spirited “Break all the Rules” approach blends decades of C-Suite experience on Wall Street with a pragmatic, results-based coaching style.    Tammy is a renowned business transformation and turnaround expert. She held roles as a Managing Director at AIG, First Senior Vice President at Bank Leumi USA, Chief Operating Officer at Genesis10, and Senior Vice President at Bank of America.   Now she helps professionals like you create a big impact, and LOVE every Monday morning again!   Tammy believes that at the heart of every successful business are leaders who inspire courage.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to conquer fear and inspire your vision!   =========================   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 @OASISOFCOURAGE 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 Zach White and The Happy Engineer go to:   https://www.oasisofcourage.com