Best Steve Meehan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 104 - Your Habits are the Ceiling on Your Career 36:46

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Episode 104: Your Habits Are the Ceiling on Your Career In this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve revisit one of the most important drivers of long-term success: your habits. Whether you’re trying to move up in your role, communicate more confidently, or just feel better every day—this conversation digs into how your lifesty…

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Episode 103 - They Don't Need a Hero, They Need a Reply 29:16

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Episode 103: Your Habits Are the Ceiling on Your Career In this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve dive deep into the daily habits that separate high-performing engineers from the rest. Technical skill might get your foot in the door, but it’s your personal systems—your sleep, your diet, your routines, your communication styl…

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How To Leave A Company The Right Way 18:54

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“People Always Remember The Way You Leave” - Following Last week’s episode on Maggie’s decision to leave the company, in this episode we’re diving into what it really means to leave well. Whether you’re thinking about leaving a role or managing a team through change, tune in because we’re going to give you some insight into how to do that effective…

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Episode 102 - If You Say This at Work, You’re Being Replaced Already 31:45

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***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The commun…

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Maggie’s Last Day In The Business 16:31

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We’re taking seperate paths…at work. Maggie’s stepping away from Gains after 6+ years, and it’s the first time since 2015 that we won’t be working together. In this special episode we’re going to talk more in-depth on how she made this decision, what led to it and what’s to come for Maggie in the future. P.S. Don’t worry, we’re still going to keep …

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Episode 101 - Communication Frameworks For Engineers - Guest Salvatore Manzi 1:00:30

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You do not want to miss this episode with our guest Salvatore Manzi. Expert coach, expert communicator. Hugely valuable insight into the world of communicating your expertise to others in a way that sets you apart and helps you in your career more than any other skill. I guarantee you will walk away with something useful to apply to your every day …

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Gen Z Slang, Games & Laughs 34:13

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Feeling out of the loop? Well, you’re not alone. In this random episode we keep it light hearted and dive into Gen Z slang, from “NPC” and “rizz” to “delulu”, we try to decipher it all. At the end we close it off with a quick “Who Is More Likely To Do XYZ” game. Guess you could say this episode is…“bussin”? Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we ta…

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Episode 100 - Engineer Origins, Go Make Yourself An Awesome Story 32:57

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...Let me ask you this. Going through university, did you ever think, "I shouldn't have picked this"? Since it wasn't your natural state to be building Legos, taking things apart, and figuring out how they work, did that thought ever cross your mind? Absolutely. I had my eye on the prize: get the degree and start working in the field. College is an…

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Episode 99 - Conversations For Outcomes, Not "Hard Discussions" 24:53

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...Three weeks? Perfect. I had three and a half. I actually had about two months, because we still had to order the material and wait for delivery. I easily could have said, because I’m a high achiever and didn’t want to upset anyone on the call, "No problem, we’ll get it done next week." But that’s exactly the trap. Avoiding the hard conversation …

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Episode 98 - What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way 18:00

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...There's this quote that I have been kind of living with this week because I really liked it. And of course it's from Marcus Aurelius, the stoic—you know, that it just is what it is. I love the way they think. But it says: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” And what that means, of course, is that t…

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Episode 97 - How To Receive Critical Feedback 9:15

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Even as high performers, we do get critical feedback. Sometimes this feedback can really dig into our egos. And if we aren't careful, it can push us to an emotional response that is going to hurt more than help our situation. Today, I want to quickly cover the do's and don'ts of getting critical feedback. First, let's talk about the don'ts. Don’t r…

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A "Would You Rather" Special 19:55

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We’ve decided to do something different this time around so we sat down for a round of “Would You Rather” with questions regarding parenting and business to see where our perspectives align (or don’t). Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them …

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Hard Seasons | Learning To Adapt & Trusting The Process 19:36

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Are you willing to keep running without knowing where the finish line is? That’s what challenging seasons in life require, but that doesn’t mean that you have to delay enjoyment and happiness for the next “easier” season. In this one we’re going to talk about navigating challenging times, adapting time schedules accordingly and the importance of en…

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Episode 96 - Interview With Bug Meehan - Engineering Growth: From CAD to Clarity 57:18

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...Exactly. And even in emails now, I’ll start off with one bolded sentence that’s basically, “Here’s what this whole thing is about,” and then the rest is detail. Because I don’t expect everybody to read the whole thing. But I want to make sure they get the point... ...It's respect and it's clarity. It shows that you’ve thought through what you’re…

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Evolving Priorities: Marriage, Money & What Really Matters 28:09

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As the years go by and seasons change, so do our values and priorities. In this one we’re diving into how our perspectives on money, marriage and success have evolved and what it takes to stay aligned as a couple through different seasons. Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not…

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Epiosde 95 - How To Become Valuable Quickly - Interview With Edwin Montas - ACE Alumni, Gilbane Building Co 49:31

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...Someone once told me: "You need to be valuable. If you're not valuable, you're not going anywhere." That stuck with me. So I told myself I wanted to be cross-trained. If there’s no work in one area, I should have the skills for another. I told my supervisors, “I’m doing project engineering, but I want to learn superintendent work. And when I did…

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Episode 94 - How To Create Less "Meetings That Could Have Been Emails" 35:42

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...So it was basically the person doing a loop around the office. Meeting time, meeting time, meeting time, meeting time, you, you. And then we'd all get in the thing. It's like, holy shit, okay. And then we would show up in the meeting room, big old table. We're all around it. And then the person would proceed to tell us, why don’t you guys have d…

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Episode 93 - How You Actually Find Fulfillment At Work 27:28

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... So I said, what is the most Googled search: how to find career success? You know, because that's kind of what we like to talk about. And so what do most people search about when they're looking for that? So it says according to available information: "The most common Google search related to finding career success is likely how to find a fulfil…

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Doing Whatever It Takes | The Sacrifices of Moving a Business Forward 24:23

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If you’re a business owner, things will get tough and there is going to be a time where you just have to put your head down and do whatever it takes. This is a situation we’re currently in, so in this episode we’re going to talk about working long hours, the sacrifices and the mindset shifts required to move the business forward in this demanding p…

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Episode 92 - There’s a Bigger Picture to Everything—Do You Ever Challenge Your Perspective? 26:26

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...but today? Not normal. I put together a list of quotes from people we listen to, respect, or at least keep an eye on. We’re gonna break them down, figure out what they mean for high performers—not saying we are, but, you know... Yeah, they’re going to be good. All right, let’s start by lifting people up with this one... *************************…

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Optimizing Your Life By Decreasing Decision Making Fatigue 24:19

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You make thousands of decisions every single day and you’re not even aware of it. A lot of these small decisions you make are wasting your energy and serve as a distraction from the important ones. In this episode we’re focusing on cutting out all that noise, sticking to the plan and getting the highest ROI on your time. Welcome to Cookies and Coff…

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Episode 91 - Exceeding Expectations: Do You Even Know What That Means? 34:19

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....Most people think, “Yeah, I’m an awesome engineer. I get all my stuff done on time. I make the margins I’m supposed to. All the deliverables are complete, etc., etc.” Yeah, five people in my 360 review out of 30 said I had exceptional skills in something. Stuff like that. Exactly. And they’re like, “You know what? I’m awesome. I’m exceeding exp…

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The Importance Of Using Employee Scorecards In Your Business 28:23

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If you’ve set the right goals and have the right strategy but you’re still not getting the outcome you want in your business, the bottleneck is your team. For an employee to be successful in their role, it is absolutely crucial that they have the right guidelines and massive clarity on what success in their role actually looks like. This is where s…

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Episode 90 - Interview w/ Chris Jasinski @ HGA & ACE Mentorship Program Rhode Island 1:00:07

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Chris Jasinski is with HGA (full service architecture, interior design, landscape architecture). He is a business development professional and we get into some great discussion on breaking some mindsets, but more importantly, talking the ACE Mentorship Program. We break it down and give you insights into the program from the perspective of a mentor…

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Our Vision For 2025 - Business, Family & Personal Growth 34:59

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Time to look ahead and set a roadmap for success in 2025. We’ll be sharing the framework we use for setting goals (desired superior outcomes) and diving into personal challenges, mindset shifts and key changes we’re making in 2025. It’s going to be a great year! Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, …

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Episode 89 - Not Your Average Goal Setting - This Shit Works 19:11

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Most people track the wrong stuff. Let's start tracking the right stuff, doing more of what matters, and reach those goals without even tracking the output. ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and …

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Lessons Learned From 2024 28:00

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We’re back, it’s been a while! In order to level up in 2025, it’s important to reflect on the year behind us and spot the areas that can be improved. So, today we’re unpacking the biggest lessons we learned in 2024 both in our personal and professional lives, sharing the wins, struggles and the growth that came with it all. Welcome to Cookies and C…

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Episode 88 - Interview w/ Dominic Michaud (Engineering Expertise, Personal Growth, Business) 40:34

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In this episode, we sit down with Dominic Michaud ing. M.Sc, the visionary founder of SDM Consultants. Together, we explore his journey—from humble beginnings to achieving technical mastery, and eventually, taking the leap into entrepreneurship. Dominic shares how "learning how humans work" became the cornerstone of his success, allowing him to str…

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Episode 87 - Break Through With A New Mindset 13:46

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Let's talk a little bit about how our habits are stabbing us in the back and how we will see the way forward much faster by breaking them if they don't serve us. Your great habits could holding you back, especially this one. ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engine…

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Episode 86 - Delegation Is Stupid 18:20

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This is a short presentation I gave to the team at work to stir up some thoughts around delegation and challenge those thoughts that don't serve us. This is a solid reminder of the power of delegation and why you should consider it as an excellent tool, but also as a necessary growth lever as well. **************************************************…

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Episode 85 - Setting Expectations Drives Results 22:03

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A short conversation Steve and I had around setting expectations with suppliers and vendors (but really in any scenario) to help everyone win. ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to …

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Episode 84 - New Year Dead Zone 14:28

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How do we achieve true work-life balance at the end of the year and propel us into the New Year at the same time? ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineer…

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Episode 83 - Guest Shailvi Wakhlu (Self-Advocacy & Data Driven Careers) 59:43

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In this episode, we are joined by Shailvi Wakhlu, a seasoned expert in the tech industry with 17 years of experience, now working with teams to increase profits, productivity, and performance. Former executive at Strava, Shailvi delves into the crucial topic of self-advocacy, exploring its significance in the engineering realm. She emphasizes defin…

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Episode 82 - Guest Jake Kennington, PE, SE (Purposeful Routines, Writing to Think, Creating for Impact) 1:02:44

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Jake Kennington is our guest for this episode of The Impactful Engineer. Do you have someone you look up to or have admiration for, or that you aspire to be? They just seem to have what you want, or are doing things you want to do, and seem to do it despite some the reasons you give for not being able to (ouch, but stay with me). Why is that? What …

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Episode 81 - The Debt You Hadn't Considered & Aren't Paying Off Quickly Enough 14:35

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Jake covers a different take on debt. Debt in your career. How do we get ahead of the interest we are accruing and pay it down? Enjoy! ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new …

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Episode 80 - The Underrated & Misunderstood Value of Face Time 24:36

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Steve and I discuss why not getting enough face time will always be an anchor to your career progress. Enjoy! ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. B…

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Episode 79 - Want To Accelerate Your Own Career? Lift Others Up & Have Their Back 10:59

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Jake covers how this concept will have a huge effect on your own path and ability to boost the team's success. Enjoy! ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engi…

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Episode 78 - Don't Choose When To Be Great 21:51

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Steve and I remind you that every single project you work on has a huge impact on where your career will go. We cover the common pitfall most engineers make in their mindset when looking to be on the project teams that "get the best projects." Enjoy! ***************************************************************************************** Let's div…

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Episode 77 - Jake & Steve (Overcome Bias, Get Off The Soapbox, Stop Talking Shit) 18:40

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Steve and I reflect a little bit about some of the things you may be doing in your engineering career that are working against you. Subtle, but that have a huge impact. Enjoy! ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, ac…

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Episode 76 - Guest Monte Pedersen @ The CDA Group (Be The Exception, Execute The Strategy) 52:18

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In this episode, we hosted Monte Pedersen from CDA Group, a prominent figure known for his expertise in strategic execution and leadership. With a rich background that includes a successful 30-year career in service management, Monte transitioned to strategy execution to address the commoditization within his industry. He has spent the last eight y…

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Episode 75 - Guest Jim Schafer @ Nenni & Associates (Interviewing, Marketing Yourself, & Becoming Indispensable) 51:26

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Jim Schafer is with Nenni & Associates, a specialized recruiting firm working with engineers and executives of all experience levels, specifically in the energy sector for the built environment. His podcast, The Building Efficiency Podcast, is a top tier show highlighting some of the best leaders in the built environment and building efficiency spa…

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Episode 74 - Embracing Flexibility & Adaptibility Instead of Hasty Reactiveness 6:13

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Steve delves into the importance of adaptability and flexibility in an engineering career. Drawing inspiration from Mike Tyson's quote about plans and unexpected challenges, Steve discusses how rigidity in thinking can hinder progress. He shares insights on handling criticism and the necessity of pivoting when facing project setbacks or unexpected …

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Episode 73 - You Only Have So Much Energy Each Day, Do You Spend It Wisely? 21:05

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Where you spend your energy will dictate how much control & influence you have over your career and your life. Your ability to consciously dictate where your energy flows will have a huge impact on your career. Audit where you are spending your energy and watch as you become more and more influential and an active participant in your career and per…

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my 30 million dollar mistake 20:46

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Running a 30 million dollar portfolio, i've made more mistakes than I can count.. As cliche as it sounds the way we've been able to make the most progress is by analyzing each mistake and using it to grow and avoid further mistakes. My goal for this episode is to just tell you about my mistakes so that hopefully you can learn the lesson without get…

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Episode 72 - Peer Feedback, You've Heard It Before, But You Must Take It Seriously 31:50

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Want to instantly become more visible within your company? Want to improve yourself? Learn to receive feedback. For engineers, feedback is so hard. Overcome the typical stereotypes, and unlock a great culture within your team and the organization. If there is a structure for feedback already in place, enhance it and take advantage of it for the ben…

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Episode 71 - Tomorrow Never Comes: How To Move The Needle On Your Career 11:34

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In this episode, I cover something that really unlocked my ability to move the needle on my engineering career. It led other discoveries as well, including the need to prioritize, not just work straight through what's in front me. I invite you to listen and start discovering for yourself the power of this mindset/tactic. It will be tough at first, …

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Episode 70 - Preparation to Overcome Inexperience & Stress 28:01

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In this episode, we discuss how you can accelerate your career and your experience through unreasonably high levels of preparation. Specifically, we talk about the process of creating operating procedures for yourself which drives understanding and lessens stress while at the same time helps you stand out in the minds of the other more experience e…

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Episode 69 - Master Your Next Role While Crushing Your Current Role 11:48

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In this episode, Jake discusses the fact that high performing engineers begin to master their next role before the opportunity arises to take said next role. Doing this while also maintaining a high level of achievement in your current role does not include adding more hours to your work day. It's something completely different. Enjoy! ************…

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Episode 68 - How To Immediately Stand Out In Your First Engineering Job 13:53

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In this episode Jake covers his recommendations for those egnineers just starting out or for those managing engineers just starting out. This episode's topic centers around a couple of things you can do to immediately shine in the beginner's role and that are crucial additions to a high achiever's playbook. Enjoy! **********************************…

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How to Independently Represent Yourself as an Artist 17:00

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This week we sit down with Jason Borbay, a self-represented artist with a unique entrepreneurial approach to building his art career. From his journey as a track athlete and stand-up comedian to working at the Trump Organization, Jason shares his incredible path to becoming a full-time artist. Discover how he bypassed traditional galleries, built h…