The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Nader Mowlaee on how to create a winning strategy for an engineering career of success. They hit on why, and how, to establish your own personal brand and they also dive into core skills development and their importance to engineers, as well as the importance of building and […] The post How to Create a Winning Strategy for an Engineering Career of Success – Ep 145 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Mike Legatt, CEO and founder of ResilientGrid Inc. on ensuring the resiliency of the power grid and critical infrastructure. This all came into being through one experience he had while doing laundry in 2003. Engineering Quotes: Here are the key points discussed: Every time that a human being makes a […] The post Ensuring the Resiliency of the Power Grid and Critical Infrastructure – Ep 144 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Let’s take a walk together.  In this episode, I am going to give you seven steps that you could use to get super focused on your career growth including where you want to go in your career. I will also explain to you how to track your progress in your engineering career. (The recording of […] The post How to Set Goals and Track Progress in your Engineering Career – Ep 143 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with a listener whose question I previously answered in Episode 131. We talk about the factors that influenced his decision in choosing between a Fortune 50 Company and a Small Engineering Firm, and what he learned from the decision he made. Engineering Quotes: Here are the key points discussed in […] The post Choosing Between a Fortune 50 Company and a Small Engineering Firm – Ep 142 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to be talking to Aaron Khan, one of our listeners from Australia, about putting out fires and driving value as a professional engineer.  Aaron asked some amazing questions that I believe hold many keys to engineering career success. Engineering Quotes: Here are the […] The post Putting out Fires and Driving Value as a Professional Engineer – Ep 141 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am going to talk to one of our listeners, Carl Humphrey, about challenges that he is facing around career planning and will give you some advice on how you can use your time wisely as an engineering professional.  There were some very interesting strategies that we discussed in this episode that […] The post How to Use Your Time Wisely as an Engineering Professional – Ep 140 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I want to share a story with you about two shoe salesman and also talk about the importance of seeing opportunities in your Engineering Career…. Engineering Success quotes: Here are some ideas to implement that will help you in seeing opportunities in 2017: Think about your approach in your engineering career and your […] The post The Importance of Seeing Opportunities in your Engineering Career – Ep 139 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am going to give you 10 actions that you can take to better collaborate with your engineering team and also explain how this will benefit your career development. Engineering Quotes: Here are 10 steps to better collaboration in your engineering career. 1. Get to know your coworkers, colleagues and team members: When you […] The post 10 Things you Can Do to Collaborate Better With your Engineering Teams – Ep 138 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer questions from our listeners on how to make career changes or shifts in your engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers about career changes that we’ve discussed in this session: Question: I would like to know […] The post How to Make Career Changes in Your Engineering Career – Ep 137 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I will give you 10 very specific things you can do to build your confidence as an engineering professional. Engineering Quotes: Here are 10 ways to build confidence as an engineering professional: 1. Get clear on your goals by reflecting and experimenting Think about everything you have done in your career to […] The post How to Build Confidence as an Engineering Professional – Ep 136 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am going to help you master your elevator speech. I will provide you with 7 specific steps that you can use to pitch the perfect speech.  I have assembled these steps from different articles and resources online, all of which are referenced in the resources section of this post. Engineering Success […] The post How to Master your Elevator Speech as an Engineering Professional – Ep 135 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to answer questions from our listeners about career challenges they are facing and choices that they have to make to succeed as an Engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers I discuss in this session: Question: I am volunteering at […] The post Understanding what it takes to Succeed as an Engineer – Ep 134 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I discuss conflict resolution. I am going to specifically review 5 strategies that you can use for resolving conflicts, whether it be in your engineering job or life.  The strategies that I am going to review are those of Thomas and Kilmann’s Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI). Engineering Success quotes: Here are the […] The post Five Strategies for Resolving Conflicts in your Engineering Career and Life – Ep 133 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Image of our-team on Freepik In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE will answer some questions from listeners and give advice on why engineers should consider studying and learning about project management. He will also expand on why project management will be good for your engineering career, as well as your engineering organization. Engineering Success quotes: […] The post Building Project Management into your Engineering Career – Ep 132 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer questions on engineering career challenges and critical decisions that some of our listeners have to make. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers discussed in this episode: Question: If an engineering job offer comes up and you have […] The post Questions and Answers on Engineering Career Challenges and Critical Decisions – Ep 131 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I interview Christina Canters, a communication skills speaker, coach & trainer from the CMethod, on speaking with authority as an engineer.  She provided some great tips on how you can improve your speaking skills as an engineer. Engineering Success quotes: Here are 7 tips from this episode on speaking with authority as an […] The post 7 Tips for Speaking with Authority as an Engineering Professional – Ep 130 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Anthony Fasano, PE interviews Shahzal, a structural engineer trainee and listener of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast , and helps him discover his passion and offers guidance on the path to follow to pursue his passion as an engineering manager. Engineering Success Quotes: Here are the main points to practice your passion as an […] The post Planning to Practice your Passion as an Engineering Manager – Ep 129 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I interview and assist spanish speaking engineers as Rener Frank on steps he can take to overcome a big challenge, in order for him to remain motivated in his career.  We also discuss one HUGE challenge that he has already overcome. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points: When you start […] The post Overcoming a Big Challenge to Inspire Spanish Speaking Engineers – Ep 128 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer career questions from our listeners asking for career advice. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers we’ve discussed in this session on engineering career: Question: Can you point me in a direction to learn more about small niche markets […] The post Engineering Career Questions on Career Path, Credentials, and Stagnation Answered – Ep 127 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I give a listener Scott Tarcy career advice on how to grow his CAD design business including what strategy(ies) he should utilize. Engineering Career Success Quotes: Here are the key points from this episode on building a CAD business: To scale a business like this, consider coming up with a good pricing […] The post Career Advice on How to Grow My CAD Business – Ep 126 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.