The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

In this episode, I talk to Devora Zack, MBA a bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and leadership consultant. Her internationally released books, “Networking for People Who Hate Networking, 2nd Edition” “Singletasking”, and “Managing for People Who Hate Managing” are translated into 45 languages. Devora talks to us about networking and provides some great tips on […] The post Networking Tips for Introverted Engineers – Ep 226 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Christian Knutson, CEng, P.E., PgMP, F. SAME, who has co-hosted this podcast in the past and now serves as the Europe Program Manager for Stanley Consultants. He is responsible for managing and coordinating Stanley Consultants’ activities in the U.K. and Europe as well as providing program/project management delivery and […] The post How Project Management Skills Contribute to Your Overall Success as an Engineering Leader – Ep 225 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Tony Munson, author of People Skills for Engineers. Tony talks about the technical and non-technical skills that engineers need to possess to become successful engineers. He also talks about how you can make a good first impression on your boss, and explains how to correct versus criticize someone. His […] The post People Skills for Engineers: Making a Good First Impression – Ep 224 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we talk to Julius Hudson, who is a civil engineer, a STEM Advocate, and the National Professionals Chair at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Julius talks about how NSBE has helped him in his career and what it means to be culturally responsible. Engineering […] The post Celebrating Black History Month With Engineer Julius Hudson of NSBE – Ep 223 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, we celebrate National Engineers Week by telling you what National Engineers Week is, and why it is important. We also highlight some interesting news stories about the engineering license and share some of the responses we received from our listeners about a question we asked on […] The post Celebrating National Engineers Week and Thoughts on the Professional Engineering License – Ep 222 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

One of the most important aspects that is needed when starting to cultivate an inclusive management style is building trust. Not only do you need to include your team in conversations, but you also need to empower your entire team. The post Cultivating an Inclusive Leadership Style as a Technical Professional -Ep 221 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

To grow in your career, you need to understand that people and the relationships you build with them are of utmost importance.  The post How to Build Relationships With Your Engineering Team – Ep 220 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Before you can be productive, you’ve got to start thinking the right way.It is very hard to define productivity when you don’t have your goals lined out. When you have your goals set and you know which way you are supposed to go, everything will start falling in place. The post The Productivity Mindset for Engineers – Ep 219 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I will walk you through five questions and use these questions as a brainstorming process to help determine your 2020 goals. The post 2019 Reflection and Setting 2020 Goals: Your Engineering Guide – Ep 218 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Identify suitable opportunities for your engineering team to build new competences. Focus on what they want and any weaknesses or development needs. The post How to Support the Professional Development of Your Engineering Team – Ep 217 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we’re kicking off a series where we will be diving into the four key drivers of great engineering managers. I talk to Seth D. Scheilz, Professional Engineer at Black & Veatch in Kansas City, about the first key driver: providing your team members with engineering career growth opportunities. The post Providing Engineering Career Growth Opportunities to Your Team – Ep 216 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Provide your younger professionals with a custom mentor. This mentor should already be an effective manager or leader in the same field that the younger engineer are aspiring to manage, so that they can learn from the mentor. The post The Life Cycle of a Great Engineering Manager – Ep 215 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

To project manage your own financial life requires some real thought and discernment. You need to have something to retire to and not just from. Think about what your retirement will look like, from a social aspect as well as a relational aspect. The post How to Engineer Engineering Retirement – Ep 214 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Most successful engineers agree that taking risks and doing things that were uncomfortable in their careers were the things that have helped them most in their careers. The post The Scariest Things You Should Do in Your Engineering Career – Pick One Today – Ep 213 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Not having the time to mentor somebody cannot be used as an excuse. If you want to succeed as an engineer or as a leader, you need to commit to helping others. The post Mentoring Matters – How to Find a Great Engineering Mentor Regardless of How Busy People Are – Ep 212 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Sometimes we don’t take risks because we can’t actually get ourselves to do it; remember that real success happens outside of your comfort zone. The post Transitioning from Engineering to Marketing – Ep 211 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am taking you with me on a road trip to the offices of Burns Engineering in downtown Philadelphia where you will listen in on a conversation between myself and Laura Hughes. Laura practiced as an engineer earlier in her career but is now the Director of Business Development at Burns Engineering, […] The post TECC 210: Business Development Skills for Engineering Professionals – Ep 210 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Everybody's problems are different because their circumstances are different -  so treat people in a flexible nature that is reasonable. The post The Importance of Having Fun in the Engineering Workplace – Ep 209 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

The best way to rise in a company is to solve the problems that your boss doesn’t even know they have. Sometimes this can lead to a disagreement between you and your boss, but it also might just be what you need to advance in your career. The post Why Engineering Intern Tori Thomas Published Her Disagreement with Her Boss on LinkedIn – Ep 208 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

If the water gets hot in your career, do you have someone that will throw you a life vest and help you get up again? Disaster can strike at any time in your career and that is why you have to create stability around yourself in your career. The post How to Avoid Becoming a Frog in Boiling Water in Your Engineering Career – Ep 207 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.