Career Podcast
The Heart of the Equation
Where scientists, engineers, and tech professionals explore the human side of career successRaw conversations about leadership transitions, career pivots, and building work that matters—for professionals trained in technical fields.
Introduction
Scientists, engineers, and tech professionals don't often talk openly about career uncertainty, leadership struggles, or wanting something different from their careers.These conversations happen in private—or not at all.The Heart of the Equation was created as a space for these conversations.We discuss what doesn't get talked about enough in technical environments: considering a career pivot, questioning whether you want to stay technical, managing burnout, transitioning into leadership, or thinking about starting your own practice.
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The Story Behind the Podcast
In 2024, I worked with many scientists, engineers, and tech professionals navigating similar challenges: questioning their next career move, considering leadership transitions, or exploring independent work.The same themes emerged repeatedly—but these were conversations people had in private coaching sessions, not with their colleagues or professional networks.
I connected with two friends—Anisa and Pragati—who shared the same engineering background and recognised the same gap: technical professionals need space to discuss these transitions openly.As engineers ourselves, we understand what it's like to question your path when everyone around you seems certain. We know the tension between stability and wanting something different.The Heart of the Equation is that space—for conversations that matter but rarely happen publicly.Our careers started in engineering, data science, and pharma.Like many technical professionals, we reached points where we questioned what came next—and made transitions that didn't follow the standard technical career path.
We've navigated leadership roles, career pivots, and entrepreneurship. Now we're creating space for these conversations.
Meet Your Hosts
Sara Mobarhanfard
From Industrial Engineer to Leadership Coach & Entrepreneur
Sara started her career in industrial engineering and supply chain, then built a sustainable luxury fashion business before transitioning into business & executive coaching.
Sara has coached hundreds of high performers through career transitions, business development, and leadership advancement.
Sara is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and specialises in supporting ambitious professionals through career pivots and leadership transitions.
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Pragati Siddhanti
From IT Consulting to Community Builder & Personal Branding Strategist
Pragati has worked across IT, data science, and consulting, leading large teams and driving innovation. She is the founder of My Swiss Story, the #1 blog for expats navigating career transitions and life in Switzerland.
Beyond her role as a Senior Manager at Accenture, Pragati is also a Lecturer at FHNW, School of Business, where she teaches on digital transformation, and personal branding.
She is an advocate of creating supportive communities and helping professionals amplify their voices, build credibility, and create opportunities beyond traditional career paths.
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Anisa Zafar
From Chemical Engineer to Resilience & Leadership Coach
Anisa combines her background in pharmaceuticals & chemical engineering with deep expertise in resilience coaching, leadership training, and personal growth.She helps STEM professionals navigate high-pressure environments with emotional intelligence, self-leadership, and confidence-building strategies.
Anisa is also a bestselling author, certified meditation teacher, and an award-winning artist, bringing a unique, holistic perspective to leadership development.
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