Company of One with Dale Callahan
You’re a high-achieving professional—maybe in tech, engineering, or leadership—but your career feels stalled. You’re paid well, but it’s not enough. You want more: more purpose, more income, more control over your life.Company of One is a podcast for professionals who want to grow their income, make strategic career moves, or even build something on the side. Hosted by Dr. Dale Callahan—engineer, entrepreneur, and director of a top-ranked graduate program—this show gives you real strategies to take ownership of your future.Whether you’re climbing the ladder or considering stepping off it to build your own thing, this is your place to get unstuck and take action.
Company of One with Dale Callahan
Latest Episodes
Could You Make $1,000 Without Your Employer?
Most of us were taught the job is the safe part. I challenge that with one question: if your employer disappeared tomorrow, could you make $1,000 from what you already know? This episode isn't about quitting or starting a business — it's about ...
The Best Career Decisions Often Start as Bad News
I just found out I'm losing $50,000 a year in income — and I felt relieved. In this episode, I explain why that meeting wasn't a leadership failure, how the conversation flipped from bad news to real opportunity in twenty minutes, and why one q...
Why Most People Wait Until They Have No Choice
Most people ask "what job do I want" and stay stuck for years. This episode argues for a different starting question — "who am I trying to become" — using the story of Nehemiah, three distinctions on waiting well, and the idea that purpose, not...
The Biggest Career Mistake Successful People Make
David had 22 years of experience, strong reviews, and a good salary — and still felt like he had to prove himself to his fourth boss in three years. Dale unpacks what actually changed when David took on a small outside project and felt somethin...
Why Good Employees Get Passed Over for Promotion (And What To Do Next)
A listener named Denise wrote in after being passed over for promotion for the third time in five years — despite being the most dependable person on her team. Dale reads her email and breaks down why good, reliable employees get stuck while ot...