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Do you have what it takes to be a CEO? What is it that C-Suite leaders really want? Is it possible to be a leader at the top without burning out?   Listen now for these answers and more!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … 49 foundational 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 on your Blueprint … 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 IC, Manager, and Director-level engineers.   ============================   In this episode, we meet the CEO Whisperer herself, Deborah Coviello.   If you have ever hoped to make it to the top, or you are already there, this is an important conversation.   She is the author of the top book, “CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.” The journey begins where she tells the CEO's Hero Journey through the unknown and how to guide them to Peace of Mind.   We talk about the transformation from firefighting to true leadership, how working harder and complexity can burn you out, and the reality that an obsession with results may not be what CEOs really want.   Deb is an advisor, host of “The Drop-In CEO” podcast with over 300 episodes, and Founder of Illumination Partners, a consulting firm for C-Suite Leaders of Today and Tomorrow to navigate challenges with confidence.    So press play and let’s chat… we are about to drop in and whisper the secrets to being a CEO!   ============================   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.    ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube  

Jacob Morgan, an international best-selling author and futurist, discusses the future of leadership and the power of vulnerability in this episode. He shares his research from 100 CEO interviews and 14,000 employee surveys, which culminated in his book "Leading with Vulnerability." They explore the challenges leaders face in implementing vulnerability and provide frameworks to help leaders effectively connect with their teams. Jacob also delves into his personal experiences and offers resources for further exploration.

What if I told you you don’t need to be 100% qualified for a new job to apply for it? Have you ever walked into an interview with a sense of self-doubt? If so, how do you overcome it and approach job interviews with confidence?   Listen now for these answers and more!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Engineering Career Accelerator Scorecard … 49 foundational 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 on your Blueprint … 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 IC, Manager, and Director-level engineers.   ============================   In today's episode, I dive deep into a topic that is crucial for career growth and success: confidence.    We all know that interviews play a crucial role in advancing our careers, whether it's for promotions within our current organizations or when seeking opportunities in new companies. But here's the truth - interviews are not solely about qualifications, they are about confidence.    In this episode, we explore the three mindsets of confidence that are essential for acing your interviews and landing that dream job. I share a real-life example of Charlie, one of our clients, as we uncover the challenges he faced and how we helped him turn his uncertainty into confidence.    So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to land your ideal engineering role!   ============================   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.   ============================   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.   ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube  

Lots of engineers are 10 years into their 2 year plan. So, are you running bold enough experiments in your career? Have you taken an honest look at the data… of your own life?   Listen now for these answers and more!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Engineering Career Accelerator Scorecard … 49 foundational 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 on your Blueprint … 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 IC, Manager, and Director-level engineers.   ============================   In this episode, meet a man dedicated to helping engineers realize how great our jobs can be, Greg Martin.   10 years into his 2-year career plan, he experienced a burnout crisis and was forced to make a drastic change. His pivot into the restaurant business was thwarted by the pandemic, and life lessons learned the hard way continued.   Greg challenges every employee and business owner to not be afraid of wanting what you really want! Because you won’t know what’s possible for you until you run bolder experiments and test the limits of what your current situation will provide.   As an investment banker, angel investor, entrepreneur and regular host of the Lifetime at Work podcast, Greg is on a mission to explore the world of work, the ups and downs behind taking big risks and the payoffs that come with it.   So press play and let’s chat… because the payoffs can be huge if you’ll take action.   ============================   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.    ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube  

How’s your self-esteem? What have you done today to improve your confidence? When have you done enough?   Listen now for these answers and more!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Engineering Career Accelerator Scorecard … 49 foundational 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 on your Blueprint … 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 IC, Manager, and Director-level engineers. ============================   In this episode, we travel far and wide to topics from every corner of career development with Maria Papazoglou.   Maria is among the top executive coaches in Greece, and shares a taste of her Greek heritage and ancient wisdom with us on the show today.   You already know how important confidence and self-esteem is in your career, but what you don’t know is that there is more where that came from.   No matter what your starting point is today, Maria and I are going to show you how to take your esteem even deeper, and how to turn confidence into action for results in your career. Good news is, the rewards of becoming your best are limitless.   Maria adds to her Greek alphabet soup of certifications with training in the USA by Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Brendon Burchard. She is a certified NLP Master Practitioner.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to broaden your horizons, and deepen your awareness of esteem!   ============================   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 big name 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.    ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube    

How do you bounce back from rock bottom stronger than ever?   Listen now for these answers and more!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Engineering Career Accelerator Scorecard … 49 foundational 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 on your Blueprint … 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 IC, Manager, and Director-level engineers.   ============================   In this episode, I share my personal journey of hitting rock bottom after experiencing grief and divorce. I recount the moment I found a divorce note at home and how it triggered a downward spiral in my life.    Despite my previous success as an engineer, I found myself in a state of despair, depression, and embarrassment. However, with the support of loved ones, I was able to turn my life around.    I emphasize the importance of having courageous conversations and being fully known, seeking counseling or talking to a trusted friend.    Hit that play button and let's take action together! ============================   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.   ============================   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.   ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube  

The secret to living is GIVING. How are you giving back as an engineer?   Listen now for this inspiration and more!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Grab my Growth Checklist … 49 tips you can apply immediately to stand out and move up, without any fancy degrees or certifications.   2. Join us at Happy Hour … my 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. Apply for the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint™️ … get a free Career Growth Audit™️ and work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineering leaders. ============================   In this episode, meet two engineers who really care about the next generation of engineers, Jake Maxey and Steve Maxey.   These brothers have overcome many challenges to reach the levels of success in engineering they enjoy today, and those setbacks were the perfect setup for their mission:   Impactful Engineering.   If you know that your work on earth is about more than new technology and making money, and you’re looking for inspiration in how you can make a difference right now, you are going to love Jake and Steve.   They are also launching a new show, Impactful Engineering Podcast, that I highly recommend you check out.   Their message is about more than generosity tomorrow, it will help you perform at your best today.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time for us to make an IMPACT!   ============================   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 big name 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.    ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube  

How much time should you spend listening to the Voice of the Customer (VOC)? How does a customer-centric mindset help you accelerate your career as an engineer?   Listen now for these answers and more!   ============================   When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Grab my eBook … 49 tips you can apply immediately to stand out and move up, without any fancy degrees or certifications.   2. Join us at Happy Hour … my 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. Apply for the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint™️ … get a free Career Growth Audit™️ and work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineering leaders. ============================   In this episode, meet the woman who (literally) wrote the book on Customer Understanding, Annette Franz.    We talk about the importance of understanding your customer as an engineer, not only to design great products, but to build a great career.   She started her career at J.D. Power and Associates in 1992, and has spent the last 30 years as a customer experience leader for dozens of brand names you would recognize, and in her own consulting firm.  Annette was named one of “The 100 Most Influential Tech Women on Twitter” by Business Insider.   Annette says people come before products. You are going to want to know why, and what to do about it.   She is author of two powerful books, Customer Understanding: Three Ways to Put the "Customer" in Customer Experience (and at the Heart of Your Business), and Built to Win: Designing a Customer-Centric Culture That Drives Value for Your Business.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to bridge the gap between product and VOC for YOU.   ============================   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 big name 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.    ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube  

Discover warning signs of burnout and strategies to avoid it. Explore the challenges faced by engineering leaders and learn about a coaching program to achieve career growth and personal success.