Max Ahumada, Author at OACO

206: The Best Advice You Can Give Someone Looking for Success

by Max Ahumada | Feb 3, 2025 | Podcast

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you push, your goals just aren’t happening fast enough?

A few episodes ago, I talked about the worst advice I’ve ever heard, and today, we’re flipping the script. I’ll take you back to a pivotal coaching session where I realized my frustration with “slow progress” was actually self-imposed. I’ll also share two experiences—one at an amusement park and another in my business—that taught me the power of patience, surrender, and presence.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not moving fast enough toward your goals, this episode is for you. You’ll learn why chasing speed can actually slow you down and how shifting your mindset can make your vision a reality sooner than you think.

So press play and let’s chat…are you stuck in the waiting game or embracing the ride?

205: Mastering Energy Management in Leadership with Mary Guerdoux-Harries | Transformational Coach

by Max Ahumada | Jan 27, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Mary Guerdoux-Harries, a transformational coach and core energy leadership expert.

Her journey from being an engineering leader to discovering her true calling is a lighthouse for your life and career.

Mary shares insights into physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energies and actionable tips on boosting your energy levels – essential for leadership and personal performance.

Learn practical steps to harness your inner energy, prioritize values, and make conscious choices in life and work.

So press play and let’s chat… about reclaiming focus and enhancing well-being in our “next and more” world!

204: The Ultimate Morning Routine for Managers

by Max Ahumada | Jan 20, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode, I explore the profound wisdom of Zig Ziglar and his philosophy that a great life is built one day at a time. Drawing inspiration from one of the great minds in personal development, I discuss how the quality of our days directly influences the quality of our lives.

I delve into practical strategies to enhance daily life, emphasizing the importance of starting each day with intention and vigor. We’ll examine how establishing a morning routine can set the tone for success in both personal and professional realms.

This episode is packed with actionable insights aimed at helping you create more fulfilling days, leading to a truly great life.

So press play and let’s chat about making every day count!

203: Overcoming Digital Addiction in Today’s Digital Age with Jennie Ketcham Crooks

by Max Ahumada | Jan 13, 2025 | Podcast

In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest issues in engineering and tech: digital addiction.

Digital screen use throttles our creativity and heightens our anxiety – a bad mix for engineering leadership today, and worse for the leaders of tomorrow.

Jennie Ketcham Crooks, an anxiety and OCD specialist from Seattle, explores in her research how pervasive smartphone and device use impacts us on both a career and cultural level.

She has been featured as a guest lecturer at Harvard University, and has recently appeared on a number of popular television shows from Headline News and The View, to Oprah.

As our digital overconsumption continues to be fed with the release of each shiny new gadget, it’s become increasingly challenging to put down our screens and interact meaningfully with the world and people around us. This constant barrage of digital engagement negatively affects both the quality of our relationships and our mental health.

Jenny and I discuss her new book, ‘Look Up: A 30 Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism’, which offers practical steps to eliminate the negative effects of digital overload.

So press play and let’s chat about reclaiming focus and enhancing well-being in our digital world!

201: The Worst Advice Coming in 2025 and Why You Must Avoid It

by Max Ahumada | Dec 30, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, I share why hope is the word of the year for 2025 and why lowering your expectations to avoid disappointment might be sabotaging your growth.

I break down how hope, when combined with confidence and intentional action, becomes a powerful force that fuels progress in your career and personal life.

Whether you’re reflecting on 2024 or setting ambitious goals for 2025, this episode is your reminder to dream big, aim high, and step into the new year with a sense of purpose and optimism.

So press play and let’s chat… about how hope can transform your future.

200: How to Be Present and More Mindful | These 3 Engineer-Friendly Ways

by Max Ahumada | Dec 23, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, as we celebrate the 200th installment of the Happy Engineer Podcast, I reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together.

Amidst a bustling holiday season, I share a deeply personal story from a recent Christmas party, which sparked a profound conversation about the challenges of truly disconnecting from work and being fully present in our lives.

In this episode we dive into the struggles that engineers and professionals face as they attempt to balance the demanding aspects of their careers with the enriching experiences of personal life.

I discuss the concept of presence—not just physical but mental and emotional presence—and how mastering this can significantly enhance our relationships and overall happiness.

So press play and let’s chat about transforming your everyday experiences into extraordinary memories!

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