People Skills for Engineers: Making a Good First Impression – Ep 224
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 […]
Celebrating Black History Month With Engineer Julius Hudson of NSBE – Ep 223
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 […]
Celebrating National Engineers Week and Thoughts on the Professional Engineering License – Ep 222
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 […]
Cultivating an Inclusive Leadership Style as a Technical Professional -Ep 221
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.
How to Build Relationships With Your Engineering Team – Ep 220
To grow in your career, you need to understand that people and the relationships you build with them are of utmost importance.
The Productivity Mindset for Engineers – Ep 219
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.
2019 Reflection and Setting 2020 Goals: Your Engineering Guide – Ep 218
In this episode, I will walk you through five questions and use these questions as a brainstorming process to help determine your 2020 goals.
How to Support the Professional Development of Your Engineering Team – Ep 217
Identify suitable opportunities for your engineering team to build new competences. Focus on what they want and any weaknesses or development needs.
Providing Engineering Career Growth Opportunities to Your Team – Ep 216
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 Life Cycle of a Great Engineering Manager – Ep 215
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.