The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 196 | Wendy Cocke | founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions LLC

The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis
Episode 196 | Guest: Wendy Cocke
Title: "Making Flex Work: The Faith-Fueled Pivot from Engineering to Empowerment"

SHOW NOTES
Guest: Wendy Cocke, Founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions LLC, Leadership Development Coach, Author of Making Flex Work and Reimagine Your WorkHosted by: Jason Davis a.k.a. “Mr. Fortify”Theme: Living out your faith in the marketplace, from the boardroom to the bathroom.

🎙️ Episode Overview:I
n this inspiring and deeply insightful episode, Jason Davis welcomes Wendy Cocke, a chemical engineer-turned-leadership consultant and author. Wendy shares her remarkable transition from leading technical teams in Fortune 500 companies to launching her own firm and publishing two impactful books. Her story is a powerful testament to obedience, divine timing, and redefining success—both personally and professionally.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:1. The Career Journey: From Engineering to Empowerment

• Wendy's early career was in R&D and supply chain leadership at a major Fortune 100 company.
• How a short-term move into manufacturing turned into a decade-long passion.
• Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic included managing global projects for essential products, such as N95 masks.

2. God's Orchestration of a Career Pivot

• Leading Differently: Wendy's Pre-Pandemic Head Start on Flexible Work Practices.
• Divine connections through LinkedIn that planted the seed for entrepreneurship.
• The moment God made it clear: she was called to more. Her job was no longer an anchor—it was a launching pad.

3. Becoming an Author: The Call, the Book, the Breakthrough

• How a Mentor's Encouragement Led to a New Professional Path
• The ironic "non-job offer" that launched her business.
• From fear of writing to a 40,000-word manuscript in six weeks.
• The moment God removed the last obstacle—her job—so she could fully pursue her calling.

4. Overview of Her Two Books:

• Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms
• Tools and strategies for professionals and leaders to redefine productivity, success, and structure in a post-pandemic world.
• Reimagine Your Work: How to Manage Your Career Like a Business
• A guide to approaching your career like a business—with a strategic plan, brand identity, board of directors, and performance metrics.

5. The "E.V.A.L" Method from Making Flex Work A four-step approach to redefining your work life:

• E - Every Hour Accounts: Track your time honestly to create self-awareness.
• V - Value Optimized Work: Identify what brings value to you and your organization.
• A - Assess the Expectations: Evaluate whether your activities align with company and personal goals.
• L - Leverage Small Changes: Test new habits, structures, and schedules to build the flexibility that works for you.

💡 Notable Quotes:

"You're already a small business. Your product is you—your skills, your brand, your experience." – Wendy Cocke.

"God didn't just call you; He equipped you. He gave you people, resources, timing, and then removed the last thing standing in the way—your job." – Jason Davis.

"We don't care how Apple did the R&D. We just care about the features. You have features too—recognize them." – Wendy Cocke.

📚 Get Wendy's Books:

• Making Flex Work – Available on Amazon and at MakingFlexWork.com
• Reimagine Your Work – Also available on Amazon and major online retailers
• Want a signed copy? Connect directly with Wendy on LinkedIn!

🔗 Connect with Wendy Cocke:

• Website: www.makingflexwork.com
• LinkedIn: Wendy Anderson Cocke

💼 Are You a Leader Navigating Workplace Change?
Wendy works with organizations and leadership teams to implement modern workforce strategies. If you're struggling with hybrid schedules, retention, or redefining success for your teams, reach out to her today.

📢 Final Encouragement:
"You have more control than you think. When you bring data, clarity, and faith to the table, you can define success on your own terms."

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:Catch The Fortified Life Podcast LIVE every Wednesday at 8:30 PM EST Or On Demand at FortifiedLifePodcast.com

🛒 Also Available: Grab a copy of Jason Davis's book Fortify: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work and Business on Amazon.

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