119: How to Succeed without Compromising Family Values with Aaron Hensler | Director of Technical Integration at Rivian | Husband & Father

Have you felt torn between career growth and your family? What should you do?   Have you chosen to stop climbing the ladder because you don't want the lifestyle of a senior leader? Is there another way?   Listen now for these answers and more!   ============================   When you're ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Grab my eBook … 49 tips you can apply immediately to stand out and move up, without any fancy degrees or certifications.   2. Join me at Happy Hour … my LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.   3. Apply for the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint …work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineering leaders.   ============================   In this episode, we are going to confront the tradeoff we all face between work and home with Aaron Hensler, Director of Technical Integration at Rivian.  His career trajectory looks like a Blue Angel fighter jet with afterburners on.   Aaron is also a husband, a father, and a man of faith. His home life is and has always been a priority.   How do you juggle the two?  How can you experience tremendous success at work without sacrifice at home? Is that even possible?   The data is in, and the answer is YES.  Aaron will share with you how he's done it over five promotions in five years, and how he continues to do it at the Director level in an EV (electric vehicle) startup and scale-up culture.   So press play and let's chat…it's time to let go of lies, untruths, and enjoy success without sacrifice!    ============================   HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:   > Full Show Notes, Resources, & More   > Join our Facebook Group! Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.   ============================   WANT MORE AMAZING GUESTS?   "I love Zach and these amazing guests on The Happy Engineer Podcast." If that sounds like you, please consider following, rating and reviewing the show!    I know it's a huge favor to ask, but when you follow, leave a 5-star rating, and add an honest review of how these episodes are helping you… it's a massive benefit for getting the attention of big name powerhouse guests on this show.    On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5-stars, and select "Write a Review."   Thank you so much.    ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube