How Being a Mom Made Me a Better Engineer and Being an Engineer Made Me a Better Mom
Image from Freepik Balancing life between being a mom and a full-time engineer has its challenges, but with the right preparation, organization, communication, and coordination, I can have it all. Early in my career, being a structural engineer defined me in many ways, and much of my time and energy was devoted to my […]
Unlocking Work-Life Integration: 3 Tips for Engineers to Thrive
Image by Freepik “You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once.” ~ Oprah Winfrey As engineers, our professional lives often demand our utmost attention and commitment. However, it’s equally important to maintain a healthy work-life integration to avoid burnout and ensure overall well-being. Work-life integration is a concept that […]
The Intersection of the Built-World and Digital Technologies
Image by creativeart on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of many things in the built environment, including roads, bridges, dams, and ports. No matter the asset, maintenance is required. However, the way that maintenance plans are put together and communicated to owners is changing. Today, I would like to summarize some […]
The Power of Curiosity: How to Develop a Curious Mind and Achieve Success
Isn’t she adorable? Take a moment to ponder what this little lady is up to. Do you suppose she wonders what things look like upside-down—even if she’s never heard the term? Or maybe she’s thinking about trying a headstand she saw in a yoga class? Unlikely. Or maybe she’s just curious about her world. Have […]
There Is an Epidemic You Probably Don’t Know About
Image by gpointstudio on Freepik “The most important things in life are the connections you make with others.” ~ Tom Ford The U.S. Surgeon General recently put out an advisory that calls for attention to an urgent public health issue. The issue: Social connection and its importance for individual and community health. It’s […]
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 […]
Cultivating People for Company Growth: 5 Insights from the “Trillion Dollar Coach”
Image from rawpixel.com on Freepik They called him the “Trillion Dollar Coach” because he coached executives at some of the largest companies in the world, including Google, Facebook, and Amazon, to name a few. I’d like to share one piece of key advice that he shared with those executives, who included Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs, […]
The 90-9-1 Rule for Civil Engineering Content Creators
Image from pressfoto on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While our work happens in the physical world, we can greatly benefit from a presence in the digital world, particularly on social media. Today, I would like to talk about the […]
How to Build a Successful YouTube Channel for Engineers (2023 Guide)
Image by graphictwister on Freepik Engineering and engineering-related videos are extremely popular on YouTube. These encompass a wide variety of videos from product videos to power supply design and implementation, people who make their own 3D printers and CNC machines, HVAC design, and implementation, etc. Although there is plenty to learn from viewing these videos, […]
Managing People During Growth and Expansion
Image by senivpetro on Freepik As we near the half-way mark of 2023, our industry faces a huge challenge with respect to staffing and workforce retention. Simply put, there are not enough engineers in the U.S. to meet the current civil infrastructure demands of the A/E/C industry. I am not going to opine on […]