What happens when chasing success no longer feels… successful?

In this episode, Darren Flynn sits down with Raj Sarin, Managing Director of Equity Finance Solutions, to explore how a few pivotal mindset shifts led him to reimagine everything — from how he runs his business to how he defines a good life.

From scaling back 80-hour weeks to running a mobile business across Australia, Raj shares the lessons that helped him swap “someday” goals for present-moment living — and the unexpected clarity that came with it.

We talk values-led ambition, lifestyle design, and what it really means to build a business that fits you — not the other way around.

If you’ve ever felt stuck on the treadmill or wondered what success should look like — this one’s for you.

What do you do when you’ve built a 20-year career connecting the unfindable with the unstoppable?

In this episode, Darren Flynn sits down with Kye MacDonald, founder of Sky Recruitment, to unpack two decades of insights on the business of talent—especially when the talent doesn’t even have a LinkedIn profile.

From recruitment as relationship-building to the rise of title inflation and why “just doing good work” isn’t enough to win repeat business, Kye dives into the truths most hiring managers won’t say out loud.

We talk candidate psychology, culture fit vs. skill set, and how engineering consultancies can (and should) think differently about BD, branding, and developing junior talent.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get hired, build your dream team, or just navigate the politics of job titles—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

What happens when you leave a 15-year career at Google—and choose to start over?

In this episode, Darren Flynn chats with Chaitali Narla, CTO at Glīd, Co-Founder of Revarta, and Founder of Chai Time, about bold career pivots, scaling global teams, and building new ventures at the intersection of leadership, AI, and self-discovery.

From leading 200+ engineers across continents to supporting mid-career professionals with AI-powered coaching tools, Chaitali shares honest insights on influence without authority, navigating change, and why your “side quests” might be the key to your next big move.

If you’re rethinking your path, building something from the ground up, or curious about how to lead with empathy in a high-tech world—this one’s for you.

What happens when you move interstate—with no job—and try to start over in engineering?

In this episode, Darren Flynn chats with Chris Borg, Board Director at Barker Ryan Stewart, about reputation, relationships, and the not-so-linear path to engineering leadership. From his early days in structural design to building a certification team from the ground up, Chris shares hard-won lessons in networking, business development, and making career-defining moves without a roadmap.

If you're navigating a career pivot, chasing big opportunities, or wondering how to become the person everyone calls for answers—this one’s for you.

What is a robot engineer—and why should you care?

In this episode, Darren Flynn sits down with Brock Dominish, Principal Automation Engineer at ResMed, to explore mechatronics, welding robots, and the future of humanoid machines. From childhood experiments with Lego to reshaping global manufacturing, Brock shares practical insights, career advice, and bold predictions about automation in everyday life.

🎧 If you care about engineering, future tech, or just want to know how your dishwasher really works—don’t miss this one.

This week, we sit down with Andrew Fraser — CEO of one of Australia's most respected engineering firms — to talk about the journey of growing a business from scratch, the pivotal role of trust in leadership, and why legacy and mentorship matter more than ever.

Andrew shares stories from his early career, including managing multi-million dollar infrastructure in Vietnam, launching a business with a young family, and the lessons learned over 30 years of leading through change. We also dive into how he’s navigating the future of engineering — from sustainability to AI — and the advice he’d give the next generation of engineers looking to build meaningful careers.

Whether you're an emerging engineer, a founder scaling your business, or someone thinking long-term about impact, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Darren Flynn is joined by Laura Miranda and Sohan Roopra—hosts of You Don’t Look Like an Engineer—for a thought-provoking conversation about reimagining engineering through the lens of storytelling, representation, and personal experience. They share the origin story behind their own podcast, reflect on what it means to be visible in an industry that often celebrates silence, and discuss how metrics can reveal hidden biases in who gets heard.

Together, they unpack why engineers struggle with branding, the tension between self-promotion and credibility, and the emotional toll that comes with doing good while doing too much. From podcasting challenges to powerful insights around identity and impact, this episode highlights storytelling as a strategy for real change—and makes a compelling case for a more human, inclusive future in engineering.

Whether you're just starting out, mentoring the next generation, or somewhere in between, this is a conversation that will stay with you.

In this episode, we flip the mic on host Darren Flynn to uncover the driving force behind The Entrepreneurial Engineer. From cubby houses and BMX jumps to billion-dollar infrastructure projects, Darren shares the evolution of a curious kid into a respected industry mentor, change-maker, and advocate for a new era of engineering.

🚀 Topics Covered:
 ✅ The early obsession with learning that shaped his engineering mindset
 ✅ Why understanding value became a career game-changer
✅ How site experience, storytelling, and systems thinking fuel better leadership
✅ The birth of The Entrepreneurial Engineer and what it really means
✅ Mentoring migrant engineers and redefining personal branding in the profession
✅ The real legacy Darren wants to leave behind—and it’s not what you think

Darren opens up about passion, pace, parenting, and the power of helping others find their path. If you're navigating your engineering career—or wondering how to lead with more heart—this episode’s for you.

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In this episode, we explore reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to pivot careers with Pouyan, an engineer-turned-lawyer who’s rewriting his professional story from the ground up.

🚀 Topics Covered:
 ✅ Why he left a successful engineering career to start again in law
 ✅ The emotional and financial reality of beginning at the bottom
 ✅ How engineering skills transfer into legal thinking and strategy
 ✅ Building confidence, credibility, and network in a new industry
 ✅ Advice for anyone thinking about a bold career shift

Pouyan opens up about identity, purpose, and the often-unspoken toll of career transformation. This is a raw, real conversation for anyone who’s ever wondered, “What if I started over?”

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In this episode, we dive deep into success, self-discovery, and transformational leadership with Elinor Moshe, author, coach, and founder of Truth of You.

🚀 Topics Covered:
 ✅ The illusion of success—why external achievements don’t always bring fulfillment
 ✅ How to identify and break free from limiting career and life patterns
 ✅ The role of deep self-awareness in leadership and entrepreneurship
 ✅ Why personal truth is the key to lasting success and impact
 ✅ How to align your career with your true purpose

Elinor shares powerful insights on personal transformation, leadership, and breaking free from outdated paradigms to build a more authentic and fulfilling life.

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