Being great at your job can be the exact thing keeping you stuck. Matt Sevey was turning down promotions while pouring 20 hours a week into something else “just for fun.” Here’s the one question that cuts through career confusion — and how to actually act on the answer.
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The Conversation You’re Avoiding | Lasting Happiness with Dr. Elia Gourgouris
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.
197: Broke Single Mom Turned Self-Made Latina Millionaire with Scarlette Joyce Rojas | Bestselling Author
In this episode, meet a broke single mom turned self-made Latina millionaire, Scarlette Joyce Rojas.
If you want to achieve financial freedom, overcome the subconscious beliefs that limit you, and discover the truth about how to use affirmations for personal growth… This conversation is a must-listen.
Scarlett has spoken on stages at JPMorgan, LPL Finance, and Invesco, along with being featured in news platforms such as New York Post, Bankrate, and AOL Finance leading to over 13 million online views inspired from her bestselling book, “31 Badass Money Mindset Affirmations.”
Today she shares her journey from a challenging childhood, to broke adulthood, to becoming a successful business owner. That success includes her health and happiness, on top of the millions $$$.
Scarlett’s story shows you the role of confidence and positive affirmations in attracting wealth, plus practical steps to transform your relationship with money.
So press play and let’s chat… your financial future depends on it!
136: Formula 1 Performance Leads to RAPID Career Acceleration with Paul Teasdale | McLaren F1 Team
In this episode, we bring you high performance Formula 1 insights for your career acceleration goals with Paul Teasdale.
Paul is a former member of the McLaren F1 Racing team, and now travels around the world helping companies and individuals as a coach, speaker, facilitator, and podcast host.
We cover his RAPID framework, a unique way to apply the data-driven methodologies of high performance racing into your career. And here’s the most surprising part of his model that every engineer needs to know:
Data comes last.
Paul held various roles including consulting in food manufacturing, international shipping, dairy export and business banking, before landing the opportunity with McLaren, the Formula 1 team and supercar manufacturer. After 6 years with McLaren, Paul went on to launch his own coaching and consulting practice and developed his RAPID framework.
135: Success is Determined by Your Successors | Why You Need a Succession Plan Now
In this episode, we’re delving into a vital aspect of career growth: succession planning. Just like interviews, succession planning is crucial for career advancement. We’ll explore the three phases of career progression and what often keeps us stuck.
Join me as we discuss the mindset shift needed and three practical tips for effective succession planning. It’s time to take responsibility for your career development and build your path to that next promotion.
Ready for more? Tune in to the Happy Engineer Podcast. Let’s chat…
132: Five Strategies to Win the Inbox War | The End of Never-Ending Email
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.





