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  • Feeling busy this week? Of course you do… When was the last time you were NOT busy?

    Listen now and discover why your busyness is blocking your success!

    > Full Show Notes, Resources, & 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 the world’s leading authority on identity and resilience, Dr. Andy Garrett.

    Andy holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and has invested his life’s work teaching organizations how to become Radically Resilient - to maximize your successes & limit losses!

    We show how the world’s definition of success is part of the problem, and why everyone walks around feeling so busy all the time. Spoiler alert, doing more is not the answer to your next promotion.

    If you have ever struggled with motivation, or bouncing back from adversity, then what Andy has researched about authenticity, resilience, and agility will be a game-changer for your career.

    So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to change your story from post-traumatic stress, to post-traumatic growth!

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  • Are you ready to make career decisions with clarity and confidence?

    Listen now and learn how aligning your values and vision leads to better career decisions!

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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, I explore the critical importance of aligning your core values and vision before making significant career decisions.

    Drawing from my experience working with an engineering leader named Ashley, who faced a pivotal career move, I illustrate how defining your values and vision ahead of time can transform decision-making from a stressful and uncertain ordeal into a confident and clear process.

    You'll learn why it's essential to understand what truly matters and how to create a roadmap for your ideal life and career, emphasizing the importance of doing the inner work in advance to make informed, aligned decisions.

    By the end of our discussion, you’ll have practical insights on how to prioritize your core values and articulate a compelling vision for your future.

    So press play and let’s chat…about making career decisions that truly reflect who you are and where you want to go!

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  • What direction do you want to steer your career path? Are you at the wheel? Or in the back seat…

    Listen now for how to drive results beyond engineering!

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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 good friend Amberdeep Aurora, an accomplished Product Management leader who knows how to speak geek… because he started where you did, engineering.

    Amberdeep is fluent in the languages of Consumer, Business and Technology. Besides being a utility patent holder, one of his products has won recognition for being Popular Science Magazine's 100 Greatest Innovations of 2021.

    We cover the key difference between outcomes and outputs, the 3 key trade offs to a product’s success, and how to make better decisions.

    You may or may not see Product Management on your career ladder, but if you want to be a STEM professional capable of success and influence outside the walls of your cubicle, this conversation is critical.

    Currently a Group Product Manager at Whirlpool Corp, a Global $20B World's Most Admired Company (ranked by Fortune, 14 years in a row), Amberdeep leads a team of product managers in improving the shopping experience across the company’s North American Portfolio of six Direct-to-Consumer eCommerce websites.

    So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to stop talking about solutions and start listening to our customer’s problems!

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  • Are you stuck in the confidence-competence loop?

    Listen now and discover how to break free and accelerate your growth in this episode!

    > Full Show Notes, Resources, & 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 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, I explore the surprising link between failure and confidence, sharing insights from a recent coaching session with top-performing engineering managers.

    We discuss how our greatest growth often comes from setbacks and how shifting our mindset from fearing failure to embracing learning can unlock true confidence.

    Hear a powerful story from my client Becca, who transformed her confidence by breaking the confidence-competence loop.

    Join me as we reframe success and failure, focusing instead on continuous growth and learning.

    So press play and let’s chat about transforming your confidence through growth!

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  • Do you feel like a little more grit, a lot more grace, and finally getting new results (the glitz!) would go a long way to loving your engineering career?

    Listen now for the audacity to make it happen!

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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 a woman who gave up the idea of being bored and focused on changing into the leader she dreamed of becoming, Erika Rothenberger.

    Discover her secret to growth when you feel like you have nothing else to give. As you’ll see, she makes most of us look flat out lazy.

    She currently manages a full-time career as Director of Performance Systems for a big national utility

    contractor, Henkels & McCoy. She started two female empowerment networking groups in her community, and serves on multiple charity boards.

    Erika is a mom, a published author, traveling keynote speaker, wellness entrepreneur, real estate investor, and oh yeah…host of the “Grit, Grace, & Glitz” podcast!

    So press play and let’s chat… because you have the resilience inside of you for glitz without burnout!

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  • Have you ever felt frustrated when your brilliant ideas at work weren't taken seriously?

    Listen now and discover the secrets to making your ideas impossible to ignore!

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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, I dive into the crucial skills of selling ideas effectively within the engineering field, a skill often overlooked but immensely valuable for career advancement.

    We often have brilliant ideas that could significantly benefit our companies, but without the right influence and sales tactics, these ideas can falter at the execution stage. I share insights from a recent coaching session where we addressed these challenges, focusing on increasing both the intrinsic and perceived value of your proposals to upper management.

    Drawing from real-world examples and sales principles, I outline strategic approaches to enhance your persuasiveness and ensure your innovative ideas get the support they deserve.

    So press play and let’s chat about transforming your technical skills into influential salesmanship!

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  • Do you need a roadmap into, or OUT of, engineering middle management? You’re not alone.

    These are some of the toughest jobs in your career, in some ways harder than being Vice President.

    So listen now for how to win as an engineering manager!!

    > Full Show Notes, Resources, & 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 former Vice President of Engineering at VidYard and Principal Founder of ThreeNorth Consulting, Jason Gallaugher.

    If you want to succeed in middle management, you must understand how to get leverage. You must change your approach. You must block the imposter voice and unsustainable work that leads to burnout.

    Jason has spent over 20 years in engineering and technology, where his journey has taken him across scrappy startups, large companies and rocket ships.

    His curiosity and energy have pushed him into roles ranging from software developer, product manager, P/L leader, all the way up to technology executive.

    And he understands that being a manager can be the hardest job of them all.

    Now, Jason is primarily a coach and advisor to executive teams. His energy comes from his love of people + technology, and using his skills to help technology organizations become High Leverage..

    So press play and let’s chat… it’s time for YOU to master middle management!

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  • Are you getting lost in leadership theories without seeing real changes in your team?

    Listen now and shift from concepts to action!

    > Full Show Notes, Resources, & 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 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, I dive deep into the practical aspects of leadership with a focus on behaviors over traits.

    Everyone aspires to be a great leader, but what does that really entail beyond the buzzwords and theories?

    I share a story from a recent conversation with Bill, a senior engineering manager, who's striving to enhance his leadership skills, particularly around building trust and creating psychological safety within his team.

    We discuss how easy it is to get caught up in the theoretical aspects of leadership, like the concepts found in leadership books, and overlook the necessity of actionable steps.

    Throughout our discussion, I emphasize the importance of transforming leadership aspirations into specific, behavior-based actions that lead to real results.

    Join me as we explore how to break down common leadership challenges into tangible actions that can immediately impact your team. So press play and let’s chat about turning theory into action!




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  • Toxic culture. Toxic positivity. Toxic bosses. Toxic (fill-in-the-blank).

    Engineering leaders are faced with toxicity in forms we didn’t even have labels for 20 years ago.

    Listen now for a simple solution to the culture crisis at work!

    > Full Show Notes, Resources, & 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, I welcome back award-winning author and creator of the IEP Method™️, Anese Cavanaugh.

    Check out Episode 023: Change Your Life by Mastering Your Energy for our previous powerful interview.

    IEP is about your Intention, your Energy, and your Presence.

    It is the foundation for creating a Positive Energy Workplace™️ and Anese is passionate about helping you discover one simple truth:

    Culture transformation CAN begin with you, and while the work itself is easy and rewarding, it’s not common.

    The question you must ask yourself… is it worth it?

    I’ll tell you from my experience, YES.

    So press play and let’s chat… if you practice IEP, you’ll get rid of toxic culture once and for all!

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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/powerfulquestions

    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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  • 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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  • Are you ever tired when you get home from work? The key is not time management, it's ENERGY management.

    Tap to DOWNLOAD the free Strong Mind - Strong Body Checklist, part of our New Career Acceleration Scorecard for Engineering Managers!

    Listen now to become a true SME - Sleep, Move, and Eat!

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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 share a surprising revelation from my time at the gym that transformed my perspective on career success. From casual encounters with gym buddies to discovering they were top executives, I realized a common thread: the correlation between physical fitness and professional achievement.

    I delve into why a strong body is crucial for a strong mind and how prioritizing health can elevate performance in all areas of life.

    Join me as I challenge engineering leaders to become subject matter experts not only in their technical fields but also in sleep, movement, and nutrition. Discover simple yet powerful ways to optimize energy levels and unlock your full potential.

    So press play and let’s chat about maximizing performance through holistic well-being.

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  • What does it take to be a Director of Engineering? Where do most managers fall short? How can you maximize your success without regret?

    Listen now for these answers 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 a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience on some of the most demanding teams and technologies in the world, Omar Halabieh.

    If you want to make it Director level and beyond, this episode is essential. Omar is passionate about developing people and building high performing organizations.

    Omar is currently Director of Technology at Amazon Payment Services, based in Dubai, UAE. It was a few weeks before Christmas when we recorded this one, and only God knows how many payments were being processed by Amazon.

    Prior to this, he led technology teams within Amazon’s Supply Chain Optimization Technologies organization based in Seattle. These engineering teams revolutionized what we consider “normal” in supply chain technology today.

    Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his active and inquisitive 4-year old son. You can have that time and balance with your family too.

    Omar looked fear in the face many times… and discovered that regret minimization was more important than playing it safe. Discover the frameworks he used to make huge decisions and drive his success without regret.

    So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to make courageous decisions that minimize regret and maximize success!

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    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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  • Want to project authority and decisiveness in your communication?

    Tap to DOWNLOAD the free 10X-Habits Checklist, part of our New Career Acceleration Scorecard for Engineering Managers!

    Listen now to discover one of the most critical habits in your communication!

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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 reflect on a recent coaching session with an engineering leader named David, who struggled to articulate his career challenges concisely.

    I share how, despite his impressive background, David's long-winded communication hindered his progress. From experiences like this, I've learned the critical importance of clear and concise communication in career advancement.

    I delve into how engineers, like myself, often fall into the trap of verbosity, but mastering concise communication is essential for success. Whether it's in emails or conversations, brevity saves time and fosters clarity. By adopting this habit, engineers can project authority, autonomy, and decisiveness, crucial qualities for effective leadership.

    Join me as I discuss the power of concise communication and its transformative impact on career growth.

    So press play and let’s chat about leveling up your communication game!

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  • Should you leave your job and start a consulting business? What does it take to succeed if you do?

    Listen now for these answers 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, you’ll get to meet Jay Aigner. He is a consulting evangelist.

    You may relate with Jay, who had his first kid at age 19, in college, 1000 miles from home. He graduated, got a job in his dream industry and worked the 9-5 grind for years.

    Eventually a new challenge presented itself ... get his wife out of working as an overnight long-term pediatric nurse.

    What is your challenge? Why is your current life no longer acceptable? Most importantly, what’s the solution?

    For Jay, it was consulting.

    Fast-forward a few years later, he grew JDAQA, his company, from a one man software testing consultancy based on his 9-5 experience to a 7-figure testing agency powerhouse with 60+ employees. Jay is a father of 5, amateur astrophotographer, student pilot, hockey player, and podcast host as well.

    His unique 5 for 5 morning routine is his foundation for crushing results, and we cover that and more in this powerful conversation.

    So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to get off the fence and get clear on your consulting business!

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    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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  • Are your networking efforts leaving you feeling empty rather than fulfilled?

    Tap to DOWNLOAD the free Re-Think Networking Checklist, part of our New Career Acceleration Scorecard for Engineering Managers!

    Listen now to discover how to easily enhance your network!

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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 into the misconceptions and pitfalls surrounding networking in the professional world.

    Join me as I unpack the flawed mindset behind traditional networking strategies and propose a paradigm shift towards authentic connection and giving without expectation.

    Discover why leading with generosity and genuine intent can not only transform your networking experiences but also propel your career forward with fulfillment and purpose.

    So press play and let’s chat about redefining networking for success without the sleaze.

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