Max Ahumada, Author at OACO

128: You Work Too Hard to Miss Bigger Opportunity with Greg Martin | Lifetime at Work Podcast Host

by Max Ahumada | Sep 21, 2023 | Podcast

n this episode, meet a man dedicated to helping engineers realize how great our jobs can be, Greg Martin.

10 years into his 2-year career plan, he experienced a burnout crisis and was forced to make a drastic change. His pivot into the restaurant business was thwarted by the pandemic, and life lessons learned the hard way continued.

Greg challenges every employee and business owner to not be afraid of wanting what you really want! Because you won’t know what’s possible for you until you run bolder experiments and test the limits of what your current situation will provide.

As an investment banker, angel investor, entrepreneur and regular host of the Lifetime at Work podcast, Greg is on a mission to explore the world of work, the ups and downs behind taking big risks and the payoffs that come with it.

So press play and let’s chat… because the payoffs can be huge if you’ll take action.

127: Supercharge Confidence and Engineer Esteem with Maria Papazoglou | Top Executive Coach in Greece

by Max Ahumada | Sep 14, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, we travel far and wide to topics from every corner of career development with Maria Papazoglou.

Maria is among the top executive coaches in Greece, and shares a taste of her Greek heritage and ancient wisdom with us on the show today.

You already know how important confidence and self-esteem is in your career, but what you don’t know is that there is more where that came from.

No matter what your starting point is today, Maria and I are going to show you how to take your esteem even deeper, and how to turn confidence into action for results in your career. Good news is, the rewards of becoming your best are limitless.

Maria adds to her Greek alphabet soup of certifications with training in the USA by Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Brendon Burchard. She is a certified NLP Master Practitioner.

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to broaden your horizons, and deepen your awareness of esteem!

126: Two Actions to Help Reverse Rock Bottom

by Max Ahumada | Sep 11, 2023 | Podcast

Let’s talk about hitting rock bottom and bouncing back, a journey many of us face in our lives.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of hitting rock bottom after experiencing grief and divorce. I recount the moment I found a divorce note at home and how it triggered a downward spiral in my life.

Despite my previous success as an engineer, I found myself in a state of despair, depression, and embarrassment. However, with the support of loved ones, I was able to turn my life around.

I emphasize the importance of having courageous conversations and being fully known, seeking counseling or talking to a trusted friend.

Hit that play button and let’s take action together!

125: Impactful Engineering with Jake Maxey and Steve Maxey | Podcast Hosts | Engineers Making a Difference

by Max Ahumada | Sep 7, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, meet two engineers who really care about the next generation of engineers, Jake Maxey and Steve Maxey.

These brothers have overcome many challenges to reach the levels of success in engineering they enjoy today, and those setbacks were the perfect setup for their mission:

Impactful Engineering.

If you know that your work on earth is about more than new technology and making money, and you’re looking for inspiration in how you can make a difference right now, you are going to love Jake and Steve.

They are also launching a new show, Impactful Engineering Podcast, that I highly recommend you check out.

Their message is about more than generosity tomorrow, it will help you perform at your best today.

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time for us to make an IMPACT!

124: The Secret to Customer Experience that Engineers Need to Know with Annette Franz

by Max Ahumada | Aug 31, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, meet the woman who (literally) wrote the book on Customer Understanding, Annette Franz.

We talk about the importance of understanding your customer as an engineer, not only to design great products, but to build a great career.

She started her career at J.D. Power and Associates in 1992, and has spent the last 30 years as a customer experience leader for dozens of brand names you would recognize, and in her own consulting firm. Annette was named one of “The 100 Most Influential Tech Women on Twitter” by Business Insider.

Annette says people come before products. You are going to want to know why, and what to do about it.

She is author of two powerful books, Customer Understanding: Three Ways to Put the “Customer” in Customer Experience (and at the Heart of Your Business), and Built to Win: Designing a Customer-Centric Culture That Drives Value for Your Business.

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to bridge the gap between product and VOC for YOU.

123: Are You on the Road to Burnout? | The Unspoken Pandemic

by Max Ahumada | Aug 28, 2023 | Podcast

Let’s talk about a topic that hits close to home: burnout.

In this episode, l share my own experience of hitting rock bottom in my career due to burnout and how I turned things around.

Join me as I draw insights from over 1,500 engineering leaders and discuss the various faces of burnout – from disengagement to the perils of overworking. I introduce the “burnout scale” and urge you to assess where you stand on it.

I’ll uncover how burnout is more than just physical exhaustion – it’s about energy deficits across all aspects of our lives.

Hit that play button and let’s tackle burnout together!

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128: You Work Too Hard to Miss Bigger Opportunity with Greg Martin | Lifetime at Work Podcast Host

125: Impactful Engineering with Jake Maxey and Steve Maxey | Podcast Hosts | Engineers Making a Difference

124: The Secret to Customer Experience that Engineers Need to Know with Annette Franz

123: Are You on the Road to Burnout? | The Unspoken Pandemic

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