Are you a mid-to-senior level engineer or leader who has hit a career roadblock or found yourself stagnated? I'm launching the new Career Growth Accelerator series, focused on the difficult, non-obvious hurdles that prevent you from moving to the next level.
In this foundational Episode Zero, I cover the critical prerequisite for growth: Getting Out of Your ... Show More
Jan 13
Career Growth Accelerator - Assessing Yourself - Using a Nine-Block to Map Your Skill, Potential, and Energy Investment
🎧 Episode Notes: Using a Nine-Block for Skill, Potential, and Energy InvestmentMost career assessments try to paint a static picture of what you can do well with the least effort, but they often fail to provide a practical roadmap for your next career move. This episode provides ... Show More
28m 42s
Dec 18
Announcing - Career Growth Accelerator, Episode Zero - Getting Out of Your Own Way
This episode kicks off the Career Growth Accelerator series, focused on the specific hurdles faced by mid-to-senior level engineers, managers, and leaders who are looking to move to the next level. Before diving into specific strategies, I’m addressing the fundamental prerequisit ... Show More
20m 34s
Feb 2025
217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed e ... Show More
21m 21s
Sep 2025
Unlock Your Brain’s Full Potential
Aspire with Emma Grede is a finalist for Best New Podcast with Signal’s Listener Choice Awards! Vote here. What if your brain holds the key to unlocking success, resilience, and joy? In this episode, Emma sits down with neuroscientist, executive coach, and MIT lecturer Dr. Tara S ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 2025
Episode 19 How to Handle Constructive Feedback Like a Pro
Hello and welcome to The Pursuit of Excellence, your go-to skills training podcast brought to you by The Self-Development Factory. This is Episode 19, and today, we're diving into a truly game-changing topic that has the power to transform both your personal and professional grow ... Show More
14m 40s
Apr 2025
Beyond Clinical Skills: The Trust Factor in Dental Practice Success
<p>Trust should be the plan before the treatment plan. It’s the foundation behind case acceptance, retention, and referrals — the things that actually grow your practice.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into strategies for building trust in the day-to-day, common mistakes new dent ... Show More
25m 20s
Dec 2024
Ep. 268 - Your personalized prescription for overcoming undesirable outcomes
In today's episode, we delve into a common yet often overlooked issue: lingering on undesirable outcomes, such as the inability to move past an ex. Discover a transformative, step-by-step process tailored to shift your perspective and actions to achieve more favorable outcomes in ... Show More
14m 23s