In this Wisdom Series post, Zach White explains how four quiet promotion killers can silently block career growth in engineering leadership.
Promotion Killers: 4 Behaviors That Quietly Cost You Leadership Opportunities
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You Don’t Have an Impostor Problem. You Have a Clarity Problem | 5 Techniques to Kill Inner Doubt for Good
In this Wisdom Series post, Zach White unpacks how building clarity can replace impostor syndrome with confidence in engineering leadership.
3 Shifts Engineering Managers Must Make to Reach Director
In this Wisdom Series post, Zach White reveals how shifting from tactical execution to executive thinking can fast-track your promotion to Director in engineering leadership.
W004: How Do I Rebuild Confidence After Bombing Past Interviews?
Struggling after a failed interview? In this post, Zach White shares proven strategies to rebuild your confidence, overcome setbacks, and reignite career growth as an engineering leader.
W002 – What’s the difference between a coach and a mentor?
What are the keys to accelerate my next promotion?
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.