Injustice in the workplace isn’t about discrimination—it’s the everyday disrespect, microaggressions, and subtle mistreatment that turns committed employees into the “8:59” worker who mentally quit years ago. Learn how to see what’s invisible, fix what’s broken, and become a leader your team actually trusts
There’s a result you want. A promotion. A bigger team. More respect from senior leadership. And between you and that result — there’s a conversation you haven’t had. Dr. Elia Gourgouris breaks down the HOT conversations framework, why happiness is a skillset, and the one talk waiting for you right now.
What are the keys to accelerate my next promotion?
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.
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!
In this episode, I share why hope is the word of the year for 2025 and why lowering your expectations to avoid disappointment might be sabotaging your growth.
I break down how hope, when combined with confidence and intentional action, becomes a powerful force that fuels progress in your career and personal life.
Whether you’re reflecting on 2024 or setting ambitious goals for 2025, this episode is your reminder to dream big, aim high, and step into the new year with a sense of purpose and optimism.
So press play and let’s chat… about how hope can transform your future.