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Apr 2024
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163: The Secret of Escaping Stagnation a...

Zach White
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Are you ready to break free from the cycle of stagnation and pursue greatness? 

 

Tap to DOWNLOAD my toolkit: How Pain and Pleasure Can Change Your Results

 

https://lifestyleengineering.oasisofcourage.com/pleasure

 

Listen now and get unstuck in your career!

 

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1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational insights you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work.

 

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3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program for engineering leaders.

 

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In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of stagnation in your career journey. 

 

Drawing from a recent coaching session with an engineering manager, Alex, who's feeling stuck in his current role, we explore how the fear of dissatisfaction can hold us back from reaching our full potential. Despite having a good life and career on the surface, he realizes he's not truly fulfilled. 

 

I share insights on how to break free from this cycle by daring to be dissatisfied and embracing the courage to pursue something greater. 

 

Plus, I offer a practical tool, the Pain Pleasure Matrix, to help you refocus your energy towards your desired future. 

 

Don't let fear hold you back any longer—join me as we embark on a journey toward growth and fulfillment. 

 

So press play and let’s chat about embracing the courage to pursue greatness!

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