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The Happy Engineer

By: Zach White
  • Summary

  • The Happy Engineer Podcast helps engineers at all levels to achieve career success without suffering burnout. Build your career, balance your life, and be happy! Your host, Zach White, knows what it takes to be a successful engineer. Each week, the former engineering leader, now turned CEO and sought after Lifestyle Engineering Coach, will help you create an action plan to level up your career while designing a life you love. Enjoy inspiring conversations with experts from all corners of industry and life, redefining work-life balance for a new world. Stop living below your potential, engineer! Learn how to overcome any career obstacle you face. Get off the road to burnout. Crush comfort, create courage, and LET'S DO THIS!
    © 2021-2023 Zach White
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Episodes
  • 167: You Don't Have to Be John Maxwell to Be a Great Leader
    May 6 2024

    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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    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.

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    Connect with your host, Zach White:

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    Facebook

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    21 mins
  • 166: Get Rid of Toxic Work Culture Once and For All with Anese Cavanaugh | Award-Winning Author
    Apr 29 2024

    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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    “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.

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    Connect with your host, Zach White:

    LinkedIn (primary)

    Instagram

    Facebook

    YouTube

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    49 mins
  • 165: WARNING - Your Memory is Worse Than You Think
    Apr 22 2024

    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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    Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.

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    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.

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    Connect with your host, Zach White:

    LinkedIn (primary)

    Instagram

    Facebook

    YouTube

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    24 mins

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