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062: Cybersecurity Attacks and Terrorism – How to Reduce Your Risk with Tom Kirkham

062: Cybersecurity Attacks and Terrorism – How to Reduce Your Risk with Tom Kirkham

by | Aug 25, 2022 |

Imagine the FBI coming to your office today with news that you are on an ISIS kill list… What would you do next?

How do you respond to pivotal moments in your career and life?

In this episode, you will get a powerful lesson in technology, and life, from Tom Kirkham. Tom is Founder and CEO of IronTech Security.

After receiving life-altering news from the FBI, and taking a multi-year sabbatical to get off the grid, he is now on a mission to protect companies and individuals from cyber attacks.

Every engineering leader who uses a computer needs to hear this one. So yeah, that’s you.

IronTech provides cybersecurity defense systems, and focuses on educating and encouraging organizations to establish a security-first environment. You would too if a data breach meant you became a terrorist target.

So press play and let’s chat… so you no longer underestimate the risk we all face online!

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061: How Four Colors Will Transform Your Career and Life with Angela Proffitt

061: How Four Colors Will Transform Your Career and Life with Angela Proffitt

by | Aug 18, 2022 |

What could a morgue, a mental hospital, a private island, and celebrity weddings possibly have in common?

And why should any engineering leader care? Today you’ll find out.

In this episode, meet the amazing Angela Proffitt, Founder of GSD Creative.

She is a productivity expert (Get Sh*t Done), top 1% globally ranked podcast host, celebrity wedding & event planner, speaker and author that travels the world, helping CEO’s, executives, and entrepreneurs grow their company brand.

Her Clients are the top leaders in their industry, investing massive amounts into curated experiences, and Angela has had to master communication and psychology to herd cats and drive results.

You will get her number one secret to success for engineering leaders today.

So press play and let’s chat… so you don’t end up in the morgue or the mental hospital!

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060: The 2 Biggest Mistakes in Job Hunting and How to Land a Dream Job with Cassandra Thompson

060: The 2 Biggest Mistakes in Job Hunting and How to Land a Dream Job with Cassandra Thompson

by | Aug 11, 2022 |

Are you tired of job hunting and networking advice that isn’t even realistic?

“Go have coffee with someone every day for 40 days.”

Sure thing coach, and meanwhile you can do my job for me and come babysit my kids!

In this episode, you will meet Cassandra Thompson, a globally recognized speaker whose work casting contestants for Wheel of Fortune, strategizing on the recruitment team at Riot Games, and coaching ambitious professionals made her into a networking paragon.

She has helped over 100,000 subscribed job-seekers on YouTube, sharing her powerful insights and advice in free video coaching with MILLIONS of views.

Near the end of our chat, Cassandra shares two things you MUST NOT DO when preparing for a career move.

So press play and let’s chat… because your next role is right around the corner!

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059: Q&A #2 with Zach White – How to Ask for a Raise and How to Deal with Peer Pressure that Leads to Long Hours and Burnout

059: Q&A #2 with Zach White – How to Ask for a Raise and How to Deal with Peer Pressure that Leads to Long Hours and Burnout

by | Aug 4, 2022 |

You ask the questions, and host Zach White answers! Enjoy the second edition of our new Q&A series.

In this episode, you asked me to help you go to your leader for a raise (who doesn’t want that?), and how to deal with peers who are putting pressure on you to work longer hours (and you’re headed toward burnout).

Thank you to Matt, a Senior Engineer in Aerospace, and Kayleigh, a Technical Project Manager & Full Stack Developer, for sending me your questions!

Want to continue the conversation about these topics and more? Join our new and growing community of engineering leaders in a free private group! Our goal is to do more than provide ideas and information, but to help you put them into action. Check it out here:

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We all have questions, and this is the place to ask ‘em!

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to get some answers.

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058: Lies You Believe that Limit Your Wealth and Happiness with Robert Peterson

058: Lies You Believe that Limit Your Wealth and Happiness with Robert Peterson

by | Jul 28, 2022 |

Are you a liar? Is the negative voice in your head really you?

Where does the devil on your shoulder come from?

In this episode, we examine the stories of your life with Robert Peterson. He is host of the Add Value 2 Entrepreneurs Podcast and Founder of Add Value 2 Life Coaching.

He began his own entrepreneurial journey after 20 years in ministry and before that, service as a United States Marine. Now Robert helps you shift your mindset and reach your dreams.

With over 20 years of coaching leaders, Robert offers a unique perspective guiding professionals to get out of your own way as he helps you see what is written on the instructions outside the box that you’re sitting in.

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to find the true story of your career and life!

Then join The Happy Engineer Community online and get access to bonus content and coaching in our free group >>

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057: You Do You – How to Unleash Your Authentic Superpowers with Erin Hatzikostas

057: You Do You – How to Unleash Your Authentic Superpowers with Erin Hatzikostas

by | Jul 21, 2022 |

Hurl aside the crusty old career advice you’ve likely heard for way too long: lean in, executive presence, networking, blah, blah, blah.

There’s a better way to have success and get great results.

An approach that will produce a massive win-win: you do succeed, you don’t sell out.

In this episode, discover that approach with former 9-figure CEO turned Professional Pot-Stirrer, Erin Hatzikostas. She is on a hell-bent mission to help people have the big career they deserve, without compromising everything else.

This conversation is raw and hilarious!

Erin is a best-selling author, career coach, TEDx / keynote speaker, and podcast host. As a former corporate executive, she became the CEO of a 9-figure company at the age of 42. In just 3 years, she tripled earnings and sent employee engagement skyrocketing.

So press play and let’s chat… because she’s about to tell you how!

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