By Zach White
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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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Are your meetings boosting your team’s productivity or just eating away at your time?
In this episode, I delve into a topic that resonates deeply with every engineering manager out there: meetings.
Often seen as a necessary evil, meetings can either be a productivity powerhouse or a profound time sink. Drawing from insights gathered from our blueprint program, I discuss how critical effective meetings are to an engineering manager's career.
We explore how even a 5% improvement in meeting effectiveness can significantly amplify your impact over time.
So press play and let’s chat about mastering your meetings and magnifying your impact!
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Get the free summary doc from today’s episode here!
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 best communication coach I’ve ever worked with, my good friend Brenden Kumarasamy.
Brenden is the Founder of MasterTalk, and a top communication coach to ambitious executives and entrepreneurs.
He has a huge vision, and to accomplish it built an incredible set of free tools and resources which is shared with his following of 30+ thousand aspiring communicators on YouTube. Brenden’s vision is providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.
We build on the basics from episode 093, where Brenden shares simple exercises you can begin practicing today to become a Top 1% Communicator in your industry.
This is the next level, a true Masterclass on communication skills and the powerful story of a leader who started without those skills.
So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to take the catalyst of your growth, communication skills, to the next level!
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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, The Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint™️.
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Are you letting comfort hold you back from the success you deserve? In this episode, I dive into the power of stepping out of your comfort zone to ignite growth in your engineering career.
I share real stories from three coaching clients who faced barriers, all rooted in the desire for comfort, and the impact that breaking free from this zone had on their success.
Learn about the “C4 Lifestyle”—Crush Comfort, Create Courage—and why pushing past comfort zones is a game-changer for career acceleration.
We’ll talk strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, take bold steps, and stay focused on your goals despite internal resistance.
So press play, and let’s chat…are you ready to blow up your comfort zone?
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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 Mister Productivity himself, Mark Struczewski.
If you want to finish the year strong and maximize your chances of promotion and top performance reviews, pay attention.
Mark is a Houston-based coach and host of The Mister Productivity™ Podcast. He brings over 1,300 episodes and 13 years of experience in productivity training to help leaders conquer overwhelm.
Drawing from simple examples like his daily running routine, he offers practical strategies to overcome distractions and achieve clarity in your life.
I also share one of my breakthroughs when it comes to productivity, the Productivity Impact Principle, only available here on the audio podcast in my solo debrief.
So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to move faster toward what you want to achieve with your life!
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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, The Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint™️.
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In this episode, I dive into a powerful shift in mindset around time, sparked by an incredible lesson I learned from a high-level mastermind event.
We often say time is more valuable than money, but do we truly live by that? I reflect on how we, especially as engineering leaders, prioritize money and overlook time, and how that mindset might be costing us in the long run.
I also share three essential principles about time, compounding growth, and why time freedom always precedes financial freedom.
This episode is all about taking action now to build the life and career you dream of—before it’s too late.
So press play and let’s chat… about how time is your most valuable asset and how to make it work for you!
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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, get the one key that unlocked the best performance review of Curtis Mitchell’s career.
It’s not what you think it is, either.
Curtis Mitchell is a graduate of The Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint™️ coaching program for engineering managers. He has over 15 years of experience in data science and software engineering roles.
He was told his performance was below average, and unacceptable, by his leaders at various Silicon Valley startups.
When he finally landed a role at NASA's Ames Research Center, a dream job for the 12-year old inside, he knew he had to turn that around.
That’s when he hired a coach, changed his mindset, took new actions… and received the best performance review of his career.
Curtis is currently working on AI and privacy engineering programs with the United States Census Bureau as an emerging technology fellow, and now lives in San Francisco, California.
So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to unlock your future growth with one simple strategy!
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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, The Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint™️.
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In this episode, I dive into the challenges of performance reviews and how to shift your approach to accelerate your next promotion.
I share a story about Daniel, an engineering leader who felt stuck in his career, frustrated by seeing his peers get promoted while he remained in the same role. The key insight? It’s not about constantly asking what gaps you need to close—it’s about demonstrating that you’re already performing at the next level.
By shifting the conversation with leadership from "what's missing" to "what more can I contribute at the next level," Daniel unlocked new growth in his career. I’ll walk you through how to make this same shift.
So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to elevate your promotion strategy!
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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, we look at the underestimated value of taking strategic career breaks with Laura Nguyen, author of “Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off.”
Laura is an experienced marketing executive with an extensive background in data-driven marketing, digital marketing and communications for Fortune 500 companies. She is also a certified executive coach, helping mid-career, high-achieving leaders go from burned out to balanced.
Her book shares practical steps to plan and execute a fulfilling and career-enriching break, and how structured time off can lead to significant gains in productivity and personal well-being.
The challenge of maintaining career momentum and drive amidst chronic overwork and lack of work-life balance is a serious issue for many mid- and senior-level professionals. Career breaks are increasingly recognized as essential for long-term career success and personal happiness, yet many don’t pursue them for fear of professional repercussions.
So press play and let’s chat… Laura’s insights will offer strategies and practical advice for intentional career pauses that enhance both personal and professional growth!
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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, The Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint™️.
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Are office politics holding you back from achieving your full potential as an engineering leader?
In this episode, I dive into the often dreaded topic of office politics and why they are crucial to your career growth as an engineering leader.
I share real-life examples, like my conversation with Matthew, a Senior Manager who felt stuck and frustrated by the politics in his company.
Here's the catch — it's not the politics that holds you back, it's your mindset toward them.
Together, we'll explore how to shift your perspective, step into the political arena with integrity, and build influence, one person at a time. Plus, I give you practical tips, including how asking the right questions can change everything.
So press play and let’s chat… It’s time to turn office politics into your secret weapon for career success.
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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, my guest Matt O’Neill teaches us that happiness is a choice, even when life gets tough.
Matt is is global leader in happiness education, teaching audiences how to live a life of 'Conscious Happiness' and now having impact over 100,000 people worldwide. His work includes the "Good Mood Revolution" book and podcast where he explains the importance of conquering negative thought patterns while embracing habits that lead to a happier life.
Matt's teaching isn't just theory, it's tested in the real world too. Matt and his wife have 4 young children and they run two successful businesses with $8 Million in revenues and over 80 employees. Living by the happiness principles he teaches, his company is recognized as the #1 company to work for in South Carolina.
Matt's unique approach to choosing good moods, even in the face of adversity, resonates deeply with each of us.
So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to unlock your potential for lasting happiness!
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