About the Vault of Inspiration

  • To-The-Point

    Directly applicable content on the crossroads of Communication, Productivity, Management and Leadership. No fuzz and rooted in real-life Engineering experience.

  • Convenient

    Over 40 instantly accessible micro learnings. Available 24/7, wherever you are.

  • Exclusive

    Accessible upon request or after receiving a special invitation.

Testimonials

  • Kaushik Samala, Engineer (India)

    Very impressive content! Each video is complemented with a summary and takeaways, so you have a quick recap of the key points. It really helped me to improve my productivity and communication with my peers, and to increase my visibility in my organization!

  • Gert Lintermans, Engineering Manager (Belgium)

    The Vault contains many great suggestions, as well as pitfalls we need to avoid. Very useful to support the soft skill development of both Engineers and people who lead Engineering Teams!

  • Tony Jiang, Engineering Manager (China)

    The content is not just useful to develop myself. It also provides tons of inspiration to help me guide the Team Leaders and Engineers in my department. I strongly recommend the Vault of Inspiration to anyone with a background in Engineering, because it will really support you in your career!

At Your Service

Michael Houben

Hi, I'm Michael Houben. I'm an Engineer and passionate about developing Engineering Teams. Over the past 15+ years, I've built my career in highly international environments and Fortune 500 Global Engineering Companies. For 12 of these years, I served in various leadership positions, including 3 years as an expat in China. One of my most important findings during this exciting period, is that core skills like communication, leadership and time management are essential for a successful and fulfilling career in Engineering. And boy, did I make a lot of mistakes in that arena! Micromanagement... check! Overly critical attitude... check! Poor flexibility... check! That's why I decided to forward my learnings via this website. To help others steer clear of the many pitfalls we encounter during our professional lives. To help accelerate our Engineering Careers. Looking forward to meet you inside the Vault of Inspiration!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is the Vault free?

    Yes, there is no charge!

  • How is the Vault's content provided?

    The content is mainly provided by means of short movies and articles. You can access these materials at any given moment after gaining access.

  • What is the source of the Vault's content?

    The Vault's content is are curated from a variety of sources: personal experience, books on leadership & personal development, and groundbreaking articles and movies from thought leaders all over the world.

  • Which other services does MACH 8 provide?

    Besides the Vault, MACH 8 also provides following services:

    ✔︎ Keynotes to inspire your Engineering Team, for example at a team event
    ✔︎ Trainings in Engineering Leadership, Management and Personal Productivity
    ✔︎ Mentoring for Engineers and Engineering (Project) Managers
    ✔︎ Advice in Team Development and Knowledge Management

    Feel free to reach out for more information via [email protected] or +32 492 67 36 38.

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