In this episode, Jake and Steve break down the core traits that separate engineers who accelerate teams from those who quietly stall progress. This is a raw, practical conversation about how ego shows up in engineering—and how to replace it wit...

This one’s for every engineer who’s ever been told to “speak up more” without being given a blueprint.David Hall—author of Minding Your Time and host of The Quiet and Strong Podcast—joins us to dismantle the noise aroun...

Episode 108: Guest Mark Smith - Fired, Hired, and Thriving — Real Lessons from the Early Career ShitshowYour first engineering job might suck. It might burn you out, betray your expectations, or end with you getting fired. That’s ...

Episode 107: Learn the Game: Systems, Strategy, and the Equity You’re MissingIn this no-BS breakdown, Jake and Steve dive deep into what separates high performers from invisible ICs. It's not just about doing the work—it's about b...

Episode 106: Guest Aaron Moncur - If You’re Not Building Energy, You’re Dying at Your DeskGuest: Aaron Moncur, Founder of Pipeline Design & EngineeringIn this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, ...