Career Goals: A Flexible Approach to Failure and Success
Whether student or engineer, society seems to indicate that goals should part of a career routine. But have you contemplated the true purpose of goals — perhaps to obtain success, prestige, or happiness? And how are we supposed to manage failure when our goals fall short? This article offers practical exercises to help you manage […]
Steer Your Way Toward a Sustainable Engineering Career
Careers can last a lifetime. Have you thought about how to sustain your long-term engineering career? Here are three ships you can sail to generate and maintain sustainability in your own career: Ownership, Leadership, and Mentorship. 1. Ownership It may sound basic on the surface. However, taking ownership of your duties is a fundamental employee […]
How to Start a Green Building and Sustainable Design Career
In an era where environmental consciousness and sustainability are at the forefront of global conversations, the field of green building and sustainable design has emerged as a crucial component of creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment. But what exactly is green building and sustainable design, and how can one effectively break into this […]
Navigating Engineering Success: The Power of Effective Goal Setting
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ~ Tony Robbins Engineering is a dynamic field, seamlessly blending innovation, problem-solving, and creativity to craft solutions that leave a lasting impact. Within this vibrant landscape, goal setting transcends being merely a task — it acts as a guiding compass, steering […]
Shift Your Focus to Shift Your Relationship with Goal Setting
“You are your own worst critic.” We hear this a lot, but does it have to be true? Do we always have to be so hard on ourselves as we try to make progress and reach new goals? Goal setting, resolutions, making progress, and reflection are things many people do at the turn of a […]
5 Essential Habits for Engineers’ Personal and Professional Growth Success
Image by Freepik “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” ~ Maya Angelou As an engineer, personal and professional growth are essential for long-term success and fulfillment. Developing good habits can make a significant difference in your journey. In this blog post, we will explore five crucial […]
How Engineers Can Break Through Career and Personal Development Barriers
Image from Freepik We all have something that feels like if we could change or get over it and turn the weakness into a strength, it would unlock all sorts of progress and opportunities for us. Uncovering what this change is and how to overcome it so we can move forward with purpose […]
How to Stand Out in High-Stakes Meetings
High-stakes meetings are meetings where you want to impress people. You know that this kind of meeting is a great opportunity to get your ideas heard and possibly dazzle leaders with your brilliance. The problem is when you get to the meeting, you choke! You are nervous that you are going to say the wrong […]
How Can You Show Your Company That You’re Ready to Be an Engineering Manager?
Image by pressfoto on Freepik I received this question recently from a young engineer, and it’s one that many young engineers struggle with. They feel like they are ready to move into an engineering manager position, whether that be managing projects or people, but they don’t know how to show their companies they are […]
8 Tips to Getting the Most Out of Your Engineering Career and Life
Is this you? Do you feel like the hamster going round and round on the wheel and getting nowhere in your engineering career and life? What are you doing to make the most out of what you have in front of you right now? Can you afford to wait until the world gets nice […]
