Mentally Checked Out? How Aaron Moncur Rediscovered Joy in His Work | EP 204

Feeling mentally checked out at work? Struggling with workplace disengagement or wondering how to regain work motivation? In this episode, Aaron Moncur—engineer, entrepreneur, and host of the Being an Engineer podcast—shares how he went from feeling burned out at work to rediscovering joy by changing how he approached his engineering career. His story is a powerful reminder that even small, intentional shifts can reignite your energy and transform your career and life.

You’ll learn:

  • Why losing your spark is often a sign to re-evaluate—not walk away entirely.
  • The simple but powerful principle Aaron used to find joy at work again.
  • How autonomy and trust fuel creativity, productivity, and positive workplace culture.
  • Practical ways to build a team culture that drives employee engagement.

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

  • Aaron Moncur – Founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering
  • Aaron’s podcast: Being an Engineer – engineering career advice and leadership tips
  • PDX: The Product Development Expo (October 21–22)

💡 Take Action:

If you’re feeling burned out or disengaged in your job, don’t settle—get curious. Identify one thing that’s draining your energy, and make a small, deliberate change this week to move toward work that fuels you.

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