The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership

Do you work hard? Are you chasing success in your career and life? You're not alone.   Here's the problem. What you chase… runs away!   What if you could change one belief, and start seeing success come toward you instead?   In this episode, meet the World's Best Unconscious Beliefs Specialist, Tim Shurr.     He is the foremost expert on freeing people from anxiety, past trauma, and bad habits tha...

What does the future of data science and machine learning have to teach you about life?   How can you take the best parts of your work life and use them to optimize your home life?   In this episode, we follow the data and learn as we go with Developer Advocate at CometML, Kristen Kehrer. She has been awarded "LinkedIn Top Voice" in data science and continues to share remarkable content with her a...

You ask the questions, and host Zach White answers! Enjoy the third edition of our new Q&A series.   In this episode, you asked me about morning routines (what is most important, and to share my own routine!), and what advice I would have for the Happy Engineers who are still in college (given what I know now).   Thank you to Nick, a Director of Engineering in Software Development, and Maria, a co...

What is the common denominator of every challenge in your life?   How are money problems, sickness, relationship issues, traumas, career roadblocks, and everything else holding you back from your dream life connected?   In this episode, Dr. Shahana Alibhai answers that question.  She is a lead physician at one of British Columbia's largest youth health centers, and is best known for her "Emotional...

What is your dream for your engineering career? WHO do you want to become?   How does coaching help you get there?   In this episode, fellow Engineering Career Coach and my good friend, Jeff Perry, is going to show you how.   We use real stories of real engineers to help you understand the power and practice of career coaching.   Jeff is a mechanical and software engineering leader turned leadersh...

How much pain are you experiencing at work? At home? Why does happiness often seem so elusive?   What do you do in your career when nothing is going your way?   In this episode, prepare to be inspired by the heart-tugging story of Lilly Rachels. A self-proclaimed optimist, Lilly believes that even in the darkest times, the light can be found.    Her own experience of divorce, loss of loved ones, a...

Imagine the FBI coming to your office today with news that you are on an ISIS kill list… What would you do next?   How do you respond to pivotal moments in your career and life?   In this episode, you will get a powerful lesson in technology, and life, from Tom Kirkham.  Tom is Founder and CEO of IronTech Security.   After receiving life-altering news from the FBI, and taking a multi-year sabbatic...

What could a morgue, a mental hospital, a private island, and celebrity weddings possibly have in common?   And why should any engineering leader care? Today you'll find out.   In this episode, meet the amazing Angela Proffitt, Founder of GSD Creative.    She is a productivity expert (Get Sh*t Done), top 1% globally ranked podcast host, celebrity wedding & event planner, speaker and author that tr...

Are you tired of job hunting and networking advice that isn't even realistic?    "Go have coffee with someone every day for 40 days."   Sure thing coach, and meanwhile you can do my job for me and come babysit my kids!   In this episode, you will meet Cassandra Thompson, a globally recognized speaker whose work casting contestants for Wheel of Fortune, strategizing on the recruitment team at Riot...

You ask the questions, and host Zach White answers! Enjoy the second edition of our new Q&A series.   In this episode, you asked me to help you go to your leader for a raise (who doesn't want that?), and how to deal with peers who are putting pressure on you to work longer hours (and you're headed toward burnout).    Thank you to Matt, a Senior Engineer in Aerospace, and Kayleigh, a Technical Proj...

Are you a liar? Is the negative voice in your head really you?   Where does the devil on your shoulder come from?   In this episode, we examine the stories of your life with Robert Peterson. He is host of the Add Value 2 Entrepreneurs Podcast and Founder of Add Value 2 Life Coaching.   He began his own entrepreneurial journey after 20 years in ministry and before that, service as a United States M...

Hurl aside the crusty old career advice you've likely heard for way too long: lean in, executive presence, networking, blah, blah, blah.    There's a better way to have success and get great results.    An approach that will produce a massive win-win: you do succeed, you don't sell out.   In this episode, discover that approach with former 9-figure CEO turned Professional Pot-Stirrer, Erin Hatziko...

Do you know what Mountain Lions and Engineering Careers have in common?   Have you ever felt restless, discontent, or even hopeless?   In this episode, you'll be on the edge of your seat as you meet the Founder of Men Are Forged, Cartwright Morris, a podcaster, certified coach, and thought leader for men wanting to discover and define their life's purpose.   Unpack the 3Ps of your Purpose in life,...

What makes a career move risky? Is your current job safe?   "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Is that true?   In this episode, meet a leader whose life-long passion is helping people improve themselves with the connective power of technology, Michael Maturo.   Michael is a Solutions Engineer at Experience.com, supporting top-notch Account Executives and working closely with the...

Do you know the most important function of your body, and why it's incredibly important to your success?    Are you struggling with stress? Burnout?   What if your negative stress at work is actually caused by something completely different, and has nothing to do with your work at all?   In this episode, meet the Health Detective and World's Best Self-Care Coach, Susan Birch.  She holds a Masters...

PASSION or GRIT? Which one will help you build the career of your dreams?   And if it's both, what does that really look like?   In this episode, meet Vice President of Engineering at Boulevard, Dana Sherrell. Her leadership success spans a variety of technology companies including SendGrid, Advatech Pacific, Optivus Technology, and Senior Director of Engineering at Twilio where she oversaw their...

Harmonicas are magic, did you know that? If you were live on stage, doing improv, and someone handed you a magic harmonica… What would you do with it?   How often do you celebrate in your career and life? Monthly? Weekly? Daily? HOURLY?   In this episode, enjoy an incredibly fun and mindset-shifting conversation with workplace expert, speaker, author, and humorist, Joel Zeff.  For nearly 25 years,...

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 questi...

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...

Do you feel exhausted at the end of the day? How often? Have you ever considered that your brain might not be built for the demands engineering leaders put on it?   And do you know the #1 stressor on your body and nervous system?   In this episode, meet CEO, Psychotherapist, and Functional Nutrition Coach, Michel Bordeau. He is creator of the Loyalty 2 Self program where he has helped hundreds of...

Burnout. Feeling stuck. Depression. Anxiety. Not eating. Not sleeping.    Internalizing anything and everything that goes wrong, until you feel like you're just a bad person.   In this episode, be prepared to hear from the heart and soul of a leader who experienced a really dark place in her career and life, Joli Fytczyk. You may find yourself in her story.   I'm so happy and grateful that today s...

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...

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 hel...

What's been the toughest test of your life? Did it involve being underwater, with your instructor shutting off your oxygen, pushing your body to its physical limits, feeling immense fear, all while being graded on perfect procedures?   Did I mention most people fail, and you only get four attempts to pass?   In this episode, meet former Navy SEAL operator, Josiah Kauffman. He is a self-proclaimed...

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,...