Zach White, Author at OACO

025: Why NOT to “Start with Why” with Nada Buhendi

by Zach White | Dec 16, 2021 | Podcast

Ever thought about quitting your job… via text message? What happens when your mind and heart are not in sync? Do you know why NOT to “Start with Why” in life?

In this episode, Master Career Coach Nada Buhendi is going to help you find your career sweet spot. She tells an epic story of texting her boss, “I quit,” then moving forward to build the business of her dreams.

But before that, Nada had incredible success in her tech career. She is an immigrant to the United States, and overcame many challenges to reach leadership roles in Product Management, Agile Coaching, Business Analytics, UX, Scrum and more.

Nada now leverages her 15+ years in tech to help hundreds of professionals like you build fulfilling careers, while maximizing your pay. Her process is called Unleashing Your Awesome.

Who doesn’t want that?

024: How to Grow from Engineer to CEO with Ken Whah

by Zach White | Dec 9, 2021 | Podcast

How can an engineer become a CEO? Does measuring success actually hurt your growth? What’s the best response to people who doubt your qualifications to lead at the next level?

In this episode, you’ll meet Ken Whah, President and CEO of Hanson Logistics, who proves that anything is possible with the foundation of an engineering mindset. As long as you build on it the right way.

Ken has a track record of success in engineering, product development, innovation, marketing, operations, supply chain, sales, and now sits in the corner office as CEO. If you have ambition to build an amazing career, and enjoy your life along the way, you’re going to love this.

His story is not all rainbows and unicorns. Ken learned major life lessons from hitting rock bottom. A bottom that really hurt.

So press play and let’s chat… so you can grow fast and avoid making the same mistakes!

023: Change Your Life by Mastering Your Energy with Anese Cavanaugh

by Zach White | Dec 2, 2021 | Podcast

What does it take to recover $600 billion in lost productivity due to low engagement per year in the United States? How can you immediately change the experience of your daily life? Do you maintain healthy energetic hygiene?

More importantly, do you even know what “energetic hygiene” means?

In this episode, meet award-winning author Anese Cavanaugh. She is creator of the IEP Method, and author of “Contagious Culture” and “Contagious You” which I highly recommend. Her work has transformed my life and my coaching. Let’s just say this conversation is powerful.

Anese is the master of energy.

But not in a “woo-woo, this means nothing in my daily life as an engineering leader” kind of way. What Anese teaches about energy is exactly where you are being held back from bigger results, and a happier life today.

022: How Subtle Unconscious Bias Hurts Your Results with Farzana Chohan

by Zach White | Nov 25, 2021 | Podcast

If you were told girls don’t have brains as a child, how do you think that would affect you? Do you believe that all humans have inherent excellence inside them? What does unconscious bias actually look like day to day?

In this episode, you may get uncomfortable. That’s a good thing. Dr. Farzana Chohan has authored two books and is a globally recognized expert on leadership, the impact of mentoring, and challenges created by unconscious bias.

She was told girls don’t have brains.

Now she holds a Masters in Architecture, and Doctorate in Leadership & Organizational Transformation. And her story is every bit as transformational as it sounds. You don’t want to miss this.

We talk about the hard stuff.

So press play and let’s chat… because you didn’t sign up for easy, you signed up for impact.

021: Discover Self Observation with Jay Abbasi

by Zach White | Nov 18, 2021 | Podcast

You may feel self aware, but how often do you truly self observe? Do entry-level engineers or executives struggle more with self-criticism? How do you interrupt the programming that has been driving you since the day you were born?

In this episode meet Jay Abbasi, a former Tesla leader turned career consultant with an inspiring story.

Discover the results of a 7-year search that began when Jay’s father passed away suddenly of a heart attack in 2014. He was devastated. At the time, his marriage was falling apart and he was in massive debt.

The goal? Uncover a methodology to find success and fulfillment in life.

The result? It led to him massive success in his career at Tesla. More importantly, it also led to him finding peace, contentment, and fulfillment no matter the external circumstances. Now he is helping leaders like you to have the same results.

020: Leave a Legacy with Tammy Bohen

by Zach White | Nov 11, 2021 | Podcast

Want to join Amazon, Facebook, or the other big tech giants? Is your life being driven by fear or purpose? Has anyone ever accused you of being a control freak?

In this episode, you are in for a special treat as I speak to a friend and former client, Mauricio Nunes. I had the privilege of coaching Mauricio through a total transformation in his career and life, and he courageously shares his story with you in this conversation.

He is a leader in technology, currently managing a team of software developers in a dream job at Facebook. Mauricio has also held leadership roles at Spotify, and Amazon. He shares his major breakthroughs and how to achieve results with you. A master at technical interviewing, Mauricio has a passion for mentoring others seeking to land their dream jobs in big tech.

What is more inspiring than his career success is how Mauricio is truly happy, and living a life of purpose.

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