The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership

Mike Szczesniak, President and Head Coach at The Results Engine, shares the cornerstones of high performance. They discuss the importance of clarity for both sales professionals and engineering leaders. They explore generating energy for high performance and overcoming the 'I know ego' to approach new ideas with a beginner's mind.

Teresa Quinlan, an EQ expert coach, discusses the skills of emotional intelligence and how they improve personal performance at work. She emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being, authenticity, and work-life balance. Quinlan encourages engineers to define their own life balance and happiness, and talks about the power of visualization. She explores strategies to increase emotional intelligence, step out of comfort zones, and the impact of the phrase 'tell me more' in personal growth.

Career Growth Coach Julie Schaller discusses the importance of clarity, emotional congruence, and networking for career success. She shares her own journey from burnout to coaching, and emphasizes clear positioning and communication of value.

What is hypnosis and how does it really work? How do you make the transition from leading yourself to leading others more effective? What is “conscious leadership” in your career?   In this episode, I get hypnotized by NLP Practitioner, Hypnotist, and certified coach Leslie Thornton.   No, I don’t make love to my office chair or do anything crazy… but this conversation won’t disappoint.   Leslie the Founder and CEO of Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss, an international health coaching program for people seeking mental freedom, and is a leading expert in the holistic health space.    She has helped hundreds of people around the world overcome the obsession with food, body and weight - for good!   So what does this have to do with building an engineering career?   More than I ever could have imagined.   So press play and let’s chat… you have become susceptible to my suggestions already!   =========================   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

Do you want to be happy now? What can professional theater teach you about being a great leader?   How does knowing brain science give you an edge in your engineering career?   In this episode, be prepared to discover the leader inside you with Alain Hunkins.    He has worked with over 2,000 groups of leaders in 25 countries as a leadership coach and consultant, supporting a list of major corporations way too long for these show notes.   His powerful perspective on how to thrive in life and leadership is transformational for the engineering mindset.   A recognized author, Alain wrote “Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders” (Wiley, March 2020), which was endorsed by leadership luminaries Jim Kouzes, Barry Posner, and Marshall Goldsmith.    A faculty member of Duke Corporate Education, Alain’s writing has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, Chief Executive, Chief Learning Officer, and Business Insider.    So press play and let’s chat… let’s write the script for your future!   ================   Ready for the next level?   >> 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

How many engineers entered the profession because a high school guidance counselor said you’re good at math and science? Can you remember the moment engineering became more than a textbook for you? How does a mechanical engineer go on to become a software development leader in a hot new startup?   In this episode, you are going to see the blueprint Matt Sevey followed from karate, to ballet dancing, to mechanical engineering, and finally to coding and the technology startup world. Yes, you read that right… ballet dancing.   Matt currently leads the software development team at Skynet Labs, focused on building uncompromising blockchain infrastructure for the decentralized internet.  In a blockchain industry filled with hype but lacking substance, Skynet Labs stands out as one of the few deeply technical teams that consistently delivers real products with significant potential.   You won’t believe the story of how it all started.     If you have ever wondered if you are doing the right type of engineering, or are mentoring other engineers in building their ideal career path, this conversation is exactly what you need.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time for your own engineering career bootcamp! ================ >> 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

Do you feel rushed? Like you’re in a hurry from the moment your feet hit the ground in the morning? Have you ever bolted upright in the middle of the night, panicked about a work assignment?    In this episode, discover the layer underneath your conscious mind with Camille Saltzman. As a coach who specializes in subconscious transformation through RIM, Regenerated Images in Memory, Camille helps people unhappy in their career figure out their next move.   The barriers you face, the stress and anxiety, are not what you think they are.   Because you can’t THINK your way through the subconscious mind!   Camille is on a mission to get other people out of jobs that give them the Sunday scaries. She is the founder of Candid Space where she challenges the idea that you're ever "too old" for a career change and believes it's always worth it to go after the things that make you happy.   So press play and let’s chat… this is your subconscious speaking!   >> 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

Ever thought about quitting your job… via text message? What happens when your mind and heart are not in sync? Do you know why NOT to “start with why” in life?   In this episode, Master Career Coach Nada Buhendi is going to help you find your career sweet spot. She tells an epic story of texting her boss, “I quit,” then moving forward to build the business of her dreams.   But before that, Nada had incredible success in her tech career.  She is an immigrant, and proudly overcame many challenges to reach leadership roles in Product Management, Agile Coaching, Business Analytics, UX, Scrum and more.   Nada now leverages her 15+ years in tech to help hundreds of professionals like you build fulfilling careers, while maximizing your pay. Her process is called Unleashing Your Awesome.    Who doesn’t want that?   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to unleash YOUR awesome!   >> 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

How can an engineer become a CEO? Does measuring success actually hurt your growth? What's the best response to people who doubt your qualifications to lead at the next level?   In this episode, you’ll meet Ken Whah, President and CEO of Hanson Logistics, who proves that anything is possible with the foundation of an engineering mindset.   As long as you build on it the right way.   Ken has a track record of success in engineering, product development, innovation, marketing, operations, supply chain, sales, and now sits in the corner office as CEO.  If you have ambition to build an amazing career, and enjoy your life along the way, you’re going to love this.   His story is not all rainbows and unicorns. Ken learned major life lessons from hitting rock bottom. A bottom that really hurt.   So press play and let’s chat… so you can grow fast and avoid making the same mistakes!   >> 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 full show notes from The Happy Engineer go to:   https://www.oasisofcourage.com

Anese Cavanaugh, author of Contagious Culture and Contagious You, discusses the concept of intentional energetic presence (IEP) and its impact on our lives and relationships. The podcast explores topics such as mastering soft skills, trusting intuition, understanding burnout factors, and taking action to improve our energy and state. This episode provides valuable insights for engineering leaders seeking career success and personal growth.