Max Ahumada, Author at OACO

198: Another Reason Why We Need a Better Goal

by Max Ahumada | Dec 9, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, I dive into the perplexing world of procrastination and the profound impact of not having a clear and compelling personal vision.

I share the story of Sam, a bright individual who, despite having the resources and time, struggles to advance his career due to a lack of clear goals. Through our conversation, it becomes evident that understanding what you truly want is crucial to overcoming stagnation and rediscovering your motivation.

We explore how defining your goals not only provides direction but also fuels your daily actions, making even challenging tasks feel worthwhile.

By the end of our talk, Sam finds new clarity, which ignites his passion and propels him towards meaningful action.

So press play and let’s chat about transforming your potential into actual success!

197: Broke Single Mom Turned Self-Made Latina Millionaire with Scarlette Joyce Rojas | Bestselling Author

by Max Ahumada | Dec 2, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, meet a broke single mom turned self-made Latina millionaire, Scarlette Joyce Rojas.

If you want to achieve financial freedom, overcome the subconscious beliefs that limit you, and discover the truth about how to use affirmations for personal growth… This conversation is a must-listen.

Scarlett has spoken on stages at JPMorgan, LPL Finance, and Invesco, along with being featured in news platforms such as New York Post, Bankrate, and AOL Finance leading to over 13 million online views inspired from her bestselling book, “31 Badass Money Mindset Affirmations.”

Today she shares her journey from a challenging childhood, to broke adulthood, to becoming a successful business owner. That success includes her health and happiness, on top of the millions $$$.

Scarlett’s story shows you the role of confidence and positive affirmations in attracting wealth, plus practical steps to transform your relationship with money.

So press play and let’s chat… your financial future depends on it!

196: Thanksgiving Challenge and Black Friday 2024 Bonus Announcement

by Max Ahumada | Nov 25, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, I share some of the most challenging and rewarding moments from my career as a coach, highlighted by a particularly tough week that ended with an uplifting message from a past client, Bruno, expressing profound gratitude.

After a grueling week filled with coaching sessions and missed opportunities with potential clients, I share a personal story that reignites my passion for coaching. The highlight comes from an unexpected message of gratitude from Bruno, a former podcast guest and coaching client, whose success story is both inspiring and a testament to the effectiveness of our coaching program.

This message arrived just as I needed it, reaffirming why I pour my heart into coaching. We’ll explore the deep emotional impact of coaching work, the power of gratitude, and how acknowledging this can transform both personal and professional lives.

As a special thank you to my listeners during this Thanksgiving season, I’m excited to offer an exclusive coaching package deal.

So press play and let’s chat about turning gratitude into a transformative tool in your life.

195: How to Lead Meetings that Don’t Suck

by Max Ahumada | Nov 18, 2024 | Podcast

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!

194: Communication Skills Masterclass LIVE with Brenden Kumarasamy | Founder of MasterTalk

by Max Ahumada | Nov 11, 2024 | Podcast

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!

193: Here’s a Quick Way to Jumpstart a Stagnant Engineering Career

by Max Ahumada | Nov 4, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, I recount a pivotal moment in my career journey as a lead engineer at Whirlpool Corporation, where I sought to elevate my performance rating.

Through a simple yet profound question to my boss, I unearthed the key to exceptional results: cross-functional impact.

By collaborating with colleagues and leveraging technology, I devised a solution that streamlined communication between departments, ultimately earning me a top performance rating and a significant bonus—all within eight hours of work.

This narrative underscores the power of asking the right questions and embracing innovative approaches to stand out in one’s career.

Join me as I delve into the transformative impact of asking obvious yet potent questions and how it can propel you towards unparalleled success.

So press play and let’s chat about unlocking extraordinary results through the art of questioning.

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