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133: Stress-Free Strategy to Succeed in Big Tech with Meta®️ Software Leader Mauricio Nunes

by Max Ahumada | Oct 12, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, you’ll meet a Software Engineering Leader at Meta®️ who has overcome three of the biggest challenges engineers face, Mauricio Nunes. His resume includes Amazon, Spotify, and Facebook, but that didn’t make him immune to these barriers:

* Lack of clarity and direction.

* Self doubt and the need to feel in control.

* Fear of the unknown and the risks of change.

Not only has Mauricio crushed these challenges, but years later he is still growing, leading and loving his career with no stress. Can you imagine waking up tomorrow with no stress?

It doesn’t mean there are no problems to solve, but it’s completely possible to experience freedom from negative thoughts and win back your life. Mauricio is going to tell you how he did it in the toughest environment of all… BIG TECH.

So press play and let’s chat… immediate transformation is possible when you discover a life ON purpose!

132: Five Strategies to Win the Inbox War | The End of Never-Ending Email

by Max Ahumada | Oct 9, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, I dive into the often-overlooked challenges of building a thriving engineering career.

Often, it’s not just about technical prowess. Many crucial aspects have nothing to do with being a great engineer.

We explore the war of the inbox, discussing five strategies to help you regain control and maximize your efficiency.

These practical tips are key to mastering the inbox and reclaiming your focus, ultimately accelerating your engineering career.

So press play and… let’s chat about conquering the inbox war.

131: Secrets of Being a CEO Revealed with Deborah Coviello | The CEO Whisperer | Author | Podcast Host

by Max Ahumada | Oct 5, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, we meet the CEO Whisperer herself, Deborah Coviello.

If you have ever hoped to make it to the top, or you are already there, this is an important conversation.

She is the author of the top book, “CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.” The journey begins where she tells the CEO’s Hero Journey through the unknown and how to guide them to Peace of Mind.

We talk about the transformation from firefighting to true leadership, how working harder and complexity can burn you out, and the reality that an obsession with results may not be what CEOs really want.

Deb is an advisor, host of “The Drop-In CEO” podcast with over 300 episodes, and Founder of Illumination Partners, a consulting firm for C-Suite Leaders of Today and Tomorrow to navigate challenges with confidence.

So press play and let’s chat… we are about to drop in and whisper the secrets to being a CEO!

130: Leading with Vulnerability Superpowers – the Future of Leadership with Jacob Morgan | International Best-Selling Author | Futurist

by Max Ahumada | Sep 28, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, we look into the future of leadership with international best-selling author, Jacob Morgan.

A professionally trained futurist, well known and respected for his previous books on the future of work, Jacob took on the challenging question, “What do leaders need most to face the challenges of the coming decade?”

That question, plus 100 CEO interviews and 14,000 employees surveyed, resulted in his fifth book, “Leading with Vulnerability.” We dive into his biggest breakthroughs today.

If you want to get ahead in your career, in a way that you feel proud of and everyone else feels honored to support your success… then tune in and listen up.

Jacob’s work has been endorsed by the CEOs of Mastercard, Best Buy, Unilever, The Ritz Carlton, Nestle, Cisco, Audi, and now you can add Zach White and Oasis of Courage to that list.

So press play and let’s chat… this conversation is not about being vulnerable, but leading with vulnerability.

129: How to Increase Confidence Interviewing and Get the Job You Want

by Max Ahumada | Sep 25, 2023 | Podcast

In today’s episode, I dive deep into a topic that is crucial for career growth and success: confidence.

We all know that interviews play a crucial role in advancing our careers, whether it’s for promotions within our current organizations or when seeking opportunities in new companies. But here’s the truth – interviews are not solely about qualifications, they are about confidence.

In this episode, we explore the three mindsets of confidence that are essential for acing your interviews and landing that dream job. I share a real-life example of Charlie, one of our clients, as we uncover the challenges he faced and how we helped him turn his uncertainty into confidence.

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to land your ideal engineering role!

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.

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