How to Enhance Projects With Better Communication – Ep 271
In this episode, I chat with Jacqueline Dirmann, P.E., CME, CFM, client manager at T&M Associates, about how better communication strategies can elevate your projects and career, from engaging stakeholders to keeping the public informed during capital improvement projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Jacqueline: How do you approach communication […]
Building Your Networking Skills as a Civil Engineer- Ep 181
In the episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk about a topic that is of the utmost importance to civil engineering professionals which is relationship building. I will look at it from the perspective of someone that is not comfortable networking, whether they are shy, an “introvert”, or they’re just uncomfortable in social settings, […]
What Does Hostage Negotiation Have to Do With Consulting Engineers? – Ep 146
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Dan Oblinger about hostage negotiation. Dan explains how hostage negotiation fits into consulting engineering and also provides five specific ways that engineering firms should look at to evaluate their negotiation and communication abilities. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Dan: […]
How to Network Effectively as a Civil Engineer — Even as an Introvert – Ep 136
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you three actions that you can use to network effectively and build relationships.
Effective Communication Is Key With People at All Levels in Civil Engineering – Ep 135
Effective communication is key to becoming a successful engineering manager. Being able to communicate effectively teaches you to listen to your clients and other disciplines, and also helps you to understand more about the needs of projects.
The Importance of Staying Calm, Cool, and Collected as a Civil Engineering Professional – Ep 117
As a Civil Engineering, you are going to get in front of an audience at some point in your career. Staying calm, cool, and collected in these situations, will often time keep the audience calm as well.
A Rational Approach to Dealing with Difficult People on Your Engineering Projects – Ep 115
In episode 115 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Stephanie Buckingham, APTD, PHR, an Associate Professional in Talent Development and part of Freese and Nichols’ Organizational Development about dealing with difficult people on your engineering projects.
The State of Employee Engagement and Why Organizations Have Been Looking at Engagement All Wrong – Ep 106
In episode 106 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Bob Kelleher who is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and consultant. We talk about the importance of employee engagement and Bob also provides some great tips on having empathy in the workplace, and how by doing so, you can help with the overall success […]
How to Communicate Effectively on Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 074
In episode 074 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Steve Soldati, PE about how to communicate effectively on civil engineering projects. Here are some of the questions I ask Steve about communicating effectively on civil engineering projects : Why is communication important for engineering professionals? What are some things you have done to improve your […]
Public Speaking for Engineers – Ep 064
In episode 64 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Shoots Veis, P.E., author of the book called: Public Speaking for Engineers which was recently published by ASCE press. We will be talking about why public speaking for engineers is an important part of your professional development as an engineer. Here are some of the […]
