Making Flex Work: How One Engineer Redefined Success on Her Own Terms with Wendy Cocke

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🎙 Your American Dream Podcast — Featuring Wendy Cocke

In this special episode of Your American Dream, be inspired by the trailblazing story of Wendy Cocke—a Fortune 500 engineer turned bestselling author and leadership consultant whose journey proves that flexible work isn’t a limitation—it’s a launchpad. Wendy’s career evolution from chemical engineer to director, speaker, and founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions is a powerful example of reinvention, advocacy, and values-aligned success.

After navigating the high-stakes world of corporate leadership while raising a family, Wendy redefined the rules of success and created a framework for flexible work that doesn't sacrifice ambition. Her bestselling books—Making Flex Work and Reimagine Your Work—equip professionals and organizations to embrace flexibility as a tool for advancement, not a compromise.

Whether you're a working parent, an engineering leader, or someone reimagining your career path, this episode is filled with actionable takeaways, mindset shifts, and inspiration to redefine success on your own terms.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

⚙️ How Wendy turned work-life conflict into a catalyst for innovation
📚 What inspired Making Flex Work and how it challenges traditional corporate norms
🚀 Strategies for negotiating flexible work that supports career growth and leadership
💡 Powerful mindset shifts around success, boundaries, and integration
👩‍🔧 Encouragement for women in engineering—and all professionals—to build careers that align with both ambition and personal priorities

This conversation is a reminder that the “American Dream” isn’t just about climbing the ladder—it’s about designing the ladder to fit your life.

🎧 Episode Outline

Wendy's Journey in Engineering (0:00)
Navigating Work-Life Balance (7:08)
Making Flex Work: The Book (12:27)
Applying Flex Work for Entrepreneurs (17:43)
Reimagine Your Work: A New Perspective (22:38)
Challenges for Women in Engineering (25:47)
Advice for Young Women in Engineering (30:12)

🔗 Connect with Wendy Cocke
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendycocke
Website: https://www.engineeringleadershipsolutions.com

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