The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Donnell Duncan, P.E., S.E., an accomplished author, captivating speaker, and associate vice president at Arcadis, about some of the challenges and opportunities that engineers encounter in our rapidly evolving marketplace, and how you can adapt to these changes by thinking strategically. ***The video version of this episode can be […] The post How to Think Strategically and Be a Successful Engineer – Ep 306 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I speak with Doug Berschauer, P.E., the Project Delivery Officer and Water Technology Lead for Parametrix, about the art of public speaking. Discover Doug’s journey to becoming an accomplished speaker and gain valuable advice for engineers aspiring to improve their public speaking skills. ***The video version of this episodes can be viewed […] The post A Guide for Engineers on How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills – Ep 305 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Tony Chatman, speaker, author, and corporate relationship expert who has been helping organizations achieve their goals through listening and leadership about how engineers can define and tackle problems in a corporate setting, and the crucial role of listening in effective corporate problem-solving. He also talks about his book, “The […] The post The Art of Listening and Unlocking Corporate Problem-Solving Success – Ep 304 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with two highly esteemed fire protection engineering professionals: Chris Jelenewicz, P.E., FSFPE, the Interim Chief Executive Officer at SFPE, and Stephen Dale, P.E., CFPS, ARM, the Director of Technical Services at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies. We explore the diverse world of fire protection engineering, discussing its scope, essential skills, and […] The post Fire Protection Engineering Unveiled: Skills, Career Paths, and Launching Your Journey – Ep 303 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Leo MacLeod, an executive coach and EQ skills trainer who shares insights from his upcoming book called “Coaching & Mentoring for Dummies.” He focuses on three critical steps to transition from a doer to leader. These steps include setting goals, aligning ambitions with company objectives, and developing essential skills. […] The post Switching from Doer to Leader: The Three Steps of Engineering Leadership Development – Ep 302 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Robert J. Khoury, the co-founder, and CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulting and advisory firm based in Chicago’s Gold Coast, about how engineering students can maximize their engineering internship by taking a deeper look into the importance of setting expectations, effective communication, establishing routines, and building professional […] The post Maximizing Your Engineering Internship: Tips for Engineering Students – Ep 301 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Timothy Welch, a seasoned engineer and leader with more than 15 years of experience across diverse industries, such as startups, telecommunications, and healthcare about the intricacies of decision-making. We delve into crucial topics like steering through life-altering choices without succumbing to analysis paralysis, achieving equilibrium between reason and emotion, […] The post Empowering Your Decision-Making: Three Steps to Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Fatigue – Ep 300 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we explore the secrets of building a successful engineering career with Kevin Lewis, PE, LEED AP, a highly accomplished CEO and President at Henderson Engineers. Kevin shares his insights on the essential skills and traits necessary to reach a high-level position in engineering, including how identifying skill gaps and positioning yourself to […] The post Building a Successful Engineering Career: Proven Strategies for Leadership and Communication – Ep 299 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we speak with Sol Rosenbaum, a licensed professional engineer with over two decades of experience in energy engineering. He is the owner and managing engineer at SR Engineering & Consulting LLC and the founder of The Engineering Mentor. Sol sheds light on the significance of internships, offering insights on approaching, leveraging, and […] The post Unlocking the Benefits of Internships for Aspiring Engineers – Ep 298 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Pamela McCauley, Ph.D., C.P.E., an accomplished keynote speaker, a committed professor, and the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University, about innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversity in engineering and STEM. ***You can view […] The post Opportunities for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Diversity in Engineering – Ep 297 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we speak with Brian Mejeur, the founder of AdAstra and a former SpaceX engineer, who shares his insights on transitioning from engineer to entrepreneur, networking, taking risks, and building a successful team. ***You can view the video version of this episode here*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed […] The post From SpaceX Engineer to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Career Transition – Ep 296 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Lawrence Krubner, a technical co-founder of three startups, consultant, and author, about the importance of one-on-one meetings and why he thinks it is the most basic and important skill of management. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Maximizing Potential:  When conducting meetings, it is best […] The post Maximizing Potential: The Power of One-on-One Meetings in Engineering Management – Ep 295 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Bill Keen, CRPC, founder and CEO of Keen Wealth Advisors as well as a bestselling author and co-host of the Keen on Retirement Podcast, about retirement for engineers, financial planning, company plans, and also how the stock market will affect your retirement. ***You can view the video version of […] The post How Engineers Can Maximize Benefits and Minimize Taxes With Company Plans – Ep 294 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to On Freund, who is the co-founder and CEO of Wilco, a startup dedicated to empowering developers to unlock their full potential, about why imposter syndrome affects so many engineers and how they can overcome it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Tackling Imposter Syndrome Through […] The post How Engineers Can Identify and Combat Imposter Syndrome – Ep 293 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to John A. White, the Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas and one of the foremost engineering authorities in America, about effective leadership in engineering. He provides some great tips that you can start using right away to become the best engineering leader in your field. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post How to Become the Best Engineering Leader in Your Field – Ep 292 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Wayne Brown, an author, speaker, organizational coach, and the principal founder of Skills 4 Executives Limited, about leadership in engineering and how you can master success behaviors to become a more successful engineering leader. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mastering Success Behaviors as […] The post Mastering Success Behaviors as an Engineering Leader – Ep 291 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Sam Feller, a mechanical engineer and founder of Awkward Engineer, about how he turned a $500 initial investment into a 5-figure income, and how his obsession with pressing red buttons led him to start his own business. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How This Engineer […] The post How This Engineer Turned a $500 Investment Into a 5-Figure Income – Ep 290 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, about vertical leadership development, what that is, and how organizations can help vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical […] The post Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development – Ep 289 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Ramzi Marjaba, a senior sales engineer at Ixia Solutions Group at Keysight Technologies, about sales engineering and the skills and qualities you need to become a successful sales engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Become a Successful Sales Engineer: Sales engineering […] The post How to Become the Most Successful Sales Engineer at Your Company – Ep 288 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Shailesh Kumar, Senior Vice President and Head of Technology at ClickUp, the fastest-growing productivity platform, about building a hyperscale engineering organization and retaining talent in today’s environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: ClickUp is a work platform that […] The post Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: A Foolproof Hiring & Retention Strategy – Ep 287 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.