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171: See How Easily You Can Increase Confidence at Work

by Max Ahumada | Jun 3, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, I explore the surprising link between failure and confidence, sharing insights from a recent coaching session with top-performing engineering managers.

We discuss how our greatest growth often comes from setbacks and how shifting our mindset from fearing failure to embracing learning can unlock true confidence.

Hear a powerful story from my client Becca, who transformed her confidence by breaking the confidence-competence loop.

Join me as we reframe success and failure, focusing instead on continuous growth and learning.

So press play and let’s chat about transforming your confidence through growth!

149: Promotion Playbook Yearly Rhythm | My Signature System to Align and Accelerate Results in 2024

by Max Ahumada | Jan 1, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, we kick off the year 2024 addressing our yearly playbook rhythm, the signature system guiding our clients to achieve audacious goals in their careers and lives. I’m thrilled to share the exact process, breaking down principles and ideas into actionable steps for you to implement. To accompany this conversation, there’s a downloadable PDF workbook, providing in-depth insights and tactics.

This is not a passive listen; it’s a call to intentional action and goal setting. The promotion playbook becomes vital for engineering leaders seeking results, promotions, and a fulfilling lifestyle.

I introduce the three essential plays: deciding goals, reconnecting them to purpose, and executing the ultimate results cycle. This system, when executed consistently, transforms accumulated knowledge into kinetic energy, fostering quicker achievement of big goals.

So press play and let’s make 2024 your most successful year yet!

144: Why Not All Readers are Leaders | 3 Big Mistakes Engineers Make in the Habit of Reading Books

by Max Ahumada | Dec 4, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, I explore three mistakes in my reading journey, from juggling too many books to setting arbitrary yearly reading goals.

I advocate for a shift towards intentional reading, focusing on quality over quantity and emphasizing the importance of applying knowledge. I discuss the pitfall of passive action and encourage listeners to prioritize real-life implementation.

As a bonus, I share a curated list of nearly 100 influential books from my personal library.

So, press play and let’s chat about transforming your reading habits for meaningful personal and professional growth.

142: Special Thanks and Special Announcement You Don’t Want to Miss

by Max Ahumada | Nov 23, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, meet the VP of Engineering at Freeosk, Megan Ford.

Now a female engineering executive, her career path was a winding road and ups, downs and lots of challenges. But she held on to a core belief that you must keep an open mind, ask lots of questions, and be willing to make decisions.

Megan shares how self doubt can be really loud when facing a big transition, and you suddenly feel like you have to learn everything all over again. You might also be surprised to hear that Megan, a top performer, was let go.

That was something she never expected to face in her career. But it happens and it is 1000% ok.

We dig into the reality of career building: Not every job, role, boss, is going to be a good fit. Reflect and move on.

And if you’re a woman in engineering, this conversation will be doubly encouraging.

Megan loves the outdoors as everything is better outside, and coffee, because everything is better with coffee also.

So press play and let’s chat… the path for your career growth begins now!

141: Gratitude Engineering | Scientific and Practical Guide to Growth through Gratitude

by Max Ahumada | Nov 20, 2023 | Podcast

In this special episode of The Happy Engineer Podcast, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving by expressing our gratitude.

From the incredible guests who have shared their wisdom to the over 100,000 downloads of this podcast, we are truly grateful. But most importantly, we want to thank you, our amazing listeners, for investing your precious time with us.

As we continue to bring you valuable content to accelerate your career growth, we invite you to join us on this journey towards creating the career and life of your dreams.

And if you’re ready to take the next step, we have an exciting bonus for you. Check the show notes for details. Thank you, and we’ll see you next week on The Happy Engineer Podcast.

137: Create Balance – A Journey of Ease and Dignity with Rebecca Whitman | The Magnetic Abundance Mentor

by Max Ahumada | Nov 2, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode, you’ll meet the Magnetic Abundance Mentor, Rebecca Whitman. Recently featured on the cover of Modern Luxury Miami magazine as the #1 Life Coach, she is on a mission to help us move from scarcity to abundance.

If you struggle with balance, or feel like you’ve pushed harder and harder with no real change in your results, then this conversation will challenge you to try a new approach. One that works.

Looking for more success in your career and finances? Rebecca’s unique lens on how to achieve abundance may surprise you.

Rebecca is author of multiple international bestselling books, including “How to Make a Six Figure Income Working Part Time.” She was ranked in the Top 7 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 by “LA Weekly.”

She hosts the globally ranked “Balanced, Beautiful, Abundant” podcast, where you can dive deeper into her 7 Pillars of Abundance which include: spiritual, physical, emotional, romantic, mental, social, and financial.

Her mission is to help people achieve balance within these seven areas so they can experience more fun and freedom in life!

In addition to her appearances as an expert on ABC, CBS, she has appeared on dozens of podcasts, and shared virtual stages with great thought leaders like Grant Cardone, Jack Canfield and Les Brown.

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