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212: Two Major Announcements and One Big Thank You
In this episode, I have two major announcements to share with you.
First, The Happy Engineer Podcast is pressing pause as we wrap up Season 1. Don’t worry—it’s not the end forever, but it’s time to focus my energy on scaling the impact of our Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint coaching program. My mission is to help engineering leaders accelerate their careers without burning out, and the demand for coaching has grown beyond what I can balance alongside the podcast.
The second big announcement? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out..
I want to say a huge thank you for your support—this community has been incredible, and we’re just getting started.
So press play and let’s chat… about what’s next for The Happy Engineer Podcast and how you can still grow with us.
211: Critical Growth Lessons from Software Engineer to CEO with Daniel Loreto | Founder & CEO at Jetify
Tune in for the critical growth lessons from starting software engineer all the way to Founder & CEO.
How do you manage up? What matters most in big tech vs startups? Why do some leaders burn out and others make it?
Daniel Loreto is the founder and CEO of Jetify, a startup offering a suite of tools to accelerate and simplify cloud application development and deployment.
Before founding Jetify, Daniel held senior engineering roles at Google, Twitter, and Airbnb, where he led the development of Airbnb Luxe. He also served as VP of Engineering at $2B startup Vitra.
Daniel completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science at MIT.
So press play and let’s chat… these lessons are worth their weight in career gold!
210: The 3 Levels of Mentorship and Why Engineers Struggle to Find Mentors
In this episode, I break down the #1 reason why most engineering leaders struggle to find great mentors—and how to fix it. If you’ve ever felt unsure about who to ask, how to build that relationship, or whether you even need a mentor, you’re not alone. I walk you through a simple, three-level framework that takes you from getting advice to securing a sponsor—someone who will actually go to bat for you when it matters most.
Plus, we take a page from Tony Robbins’ playbook on how he built a world-class network of mentors to fast-track his success. I’ll share practical strategies you can use right now to expand your circle, make the right asks, and unlock career-changing relationships.
If you’re tired of waiting for growth to happen and ready to take control of your future, this episode is for you.
So press play and let’s chat… about the mentors who will change your career.
203: Overcoming Digital Addiction in Today’s Digital Age with Jennie Ketcham Crooks
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest issues in engineering and tech: digital addiction.
Digital screen use throttles our creativity and heightens our anxiety – a bad mix for engineering leadership today, and worse for the leaders of tomorrow.
Jennie Ketcham Crooks, an anxiety and OCD specialist from Seattle, explores in her research how pervasive smartphone and device use impacts us on both a career and cultural level.
She has been featured as a guest lecturer at Harvard University, and has recently appeared on a number of popular television shows from Headline News and The View, to Oprah.
As our digital overconsumption continues to be fed with the release of each shiny new gadget, it’s become increasingly challenging to put down our screens and interact meaningfully with the world and people around us. This constant barrage of digital engagement negatively affects both the quality of our relationships and our mental health.
Jenny and I discuss her new book, ‘Look Up: A 30 Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism’, which offers practical steps to eliminate the negative effects of digital overload.
So press play and let’s chat about reclaiming focus and enhancing well-being in our digital world!
200: How to Be Present and More Mindful | These 3 Engineer-Friendly Ways
In this episode, as we celebrate the 200th installment of the Happy Engineer Podcast, I reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together.
Amidst a bustling holiday season, I share a deeply personal story from a recent Christmas party, which sparked a profound conversation about the challenges of truly disconnecting from work and being fully present in our lives.
In this episode we dive into the struggles that engineers and professionals face as they attempt to balance the demanding aspects of their careers with the enriching experiences of personal life.
I discuss the concept of presence—not just physical but mental and emotional presence—and how mastering this can significantly enhance our relationships and overall happiness.
So press play and let’s chat about transforming your everyday experiences into extraordinary memories!