Have you seen or experienced stress levels so high at work that it leads to a panic attack? If that’s you, how can you overcome hyper-stress and experience true happiness again? And how do you avoid ever getting to that place?    Read the full episode summary below.   ============================   MOST POPULAR LINKS:   > Full Show Notes, Resources, & More   > Apply for the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint - Our intensive coaching program exclusively for engineering leaders looking to build your career, balance your life, and BE HAPPY!   ============================   In this episode, we talk about the transformational journey from hyper-stress to world’s happiest with Senior Software Engineer, Erik Andersen.   Wow. To the ER once, cuz I was having internal bleeding and the diagnosis was too much stress. Right? Wow. Nothing, nothing else going on.   He is known as the World’s Happiest Software Engineer.   Why? Because he chose to be.    Erik is a Senior Software Engineer and Developer Advocate for YUM! Brands.   At the beginning, nobody gave Erik the title of World’s Happiest except himself. Now he is getting opportunities just like this one (being interviewed on The Happy Engineer Podcast) and he’s making a huge impact in the world because of the personal brand he has created.   You can do the same thing in ANY area of your career and life you want to level up. We talk about how.   So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to make a courageous claim of your new identity!   ============================   HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:   > HAPPY HOUR! Live with Zach Register now and join host of The Happy Engineer Podcast, Zach White, in a live webinar for deeper training, career Q&A, and FREE stuff!   > 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