10 Answers for 10 Questions from 10 Engineers – Ep 023
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I answer 10 questions related to career and personal development, submitted by The Engineering Career Coach Podcast listeners. In fact, I received so many questions that this will be the first of two shows in this format. “Asking the right questions takes as much skill as […]
How to Identify Burnout in Your Engineering Career Before It Happens and What to Do to Get Back on Track – Ep 022
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Stephanie Cook, an environmental engineer who now helps professionals avoid burnout in their careers by improving their diet and exercise habits. Stephanie discusses five signs that you’re headed for trouble and gives eight strategies for avoiding burnout or getting back on track if you’ve […]
How to Be a Creative Communicator with Christina Canters – Ep 021
Image by Freepik In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Christina Canters, an architect from Australia who now helps technical professionals improve their communication and presentation skills. Christina touches on many points that will help listeners become more creative and confident in their communication efforts. “Public speaking is like riding a […]
Seven Lessons Learned from Starting an Engineering Company as an EIT – Ep 020
Image by pressfoto on Freepik In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Matt Mangano, an EIT originally from New Jersey who recently relocated to San Diego. Matt reviews seven lessons that he has learned from starting a small engineering consulting company as an EIT. Most engineers are terrified of going out […]
How to Work Smarter as an Engineer by Utilizing Both Sides of Your Brain – Ep 019
Image by kjpargeter on Freepik In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Stu Walesh, PE, an independent consultant who provides management, engineering, and education/training services to private, public, academic, and volunteer organizations. Our discussion is focused on how engineers can utilize the right sides of their brains to become better rounded. […]
How to Change Your Engineering Career Path from One Discipline to Another – Ep 018
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I help a young engineer create a plan to transition from one engineering discipline to another. It is normal for engineers, at some point in their careers, to want to try something different. This usually requires transitioning from one discipline to another, such as from water […]
3 Major Benefits of Professional Associations and How to Realize Them – Ep 017
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I speak with Barry Cordero, national president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). SHPE is the premier national organization aimed at increasing the number of Hispanics contributing to the nation’s innovation-and-technology future. As the national president of SHPE, Cordero focuses on SHPE programs and […]
Nine Points to Help Prepare for and Get the Most out of Engineering Conferences – Ep 016
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I speak with Christian Knutson, PE, author of The Engineer Leader blog, who shares with us some ways on how to build relationships when attending engineering conferences.. Knutson has over twenty years’ experience in leadership. He learned, and earned, his expertise in one of the most […]
How to Break into the Field of Sustainability with Professional Soccer Player Turned Professor Leidy Klotz – Ep 015
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Dr. Leidy Klotz, associate professor at the Glen Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. Dr. Klotz explains his journey from engineering student to professional soccer player to professor. The career-changing tip at the end of the show will provide you with a resource […]
Three Key Pieces of Engineering Career Advice from Randy Over – ASCE National President – Ep 014
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Randal (Randy) Over, PE, FASCE—national president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Randy shares some key pieces of career advice and also some recommendations for achieving work-life balance and achieving full engagement in your career. The career-changing tip at the end of […]