How to Refactor Your Mindset for Better Performance – Ep 333

Refactor Your Mindset

In this episode, I talk with Dagna Bieda, coach, author, and speaker, about how AEC professionals can refactor their mindset to boost productivity, overcome imposter syndrome and burnout, and unlock their full potential with actionable insights from her book, “Brain Refactor.” Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Refactor […]

How to Choose the Right College for Aspiring Engineers – Ep 328

Choose the Right College

In this episode, I speak with Pamela Ellis, MBA, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Compass Education Strategies, LLC, about how to choose right college for aspiring engineers. We cover admissions and scholarships, and she outlines key considerations including academic offerings, social fit, financial aspects, career objectives, and cultural environment. ***The video version of this episode […]

Balancing Technical Skills and Interpersonal Growth for Engineering Success – Ep 326

Interpersonal Growth

In this episode, we talk to Josh Valman, CEO of RPDK, Innovation Board Advisor to the Royal Academy of Engineering, and Investment Committee Board Member at the British Design Fund, about the gap between education and real-world engineering. He emphasizes the importance of practical experience, interpersonal growth, and the need for continuous learning and adaptation […]

How to Become an Intentional Engineer: A Guide to a Purposeful Career – Ep 316

Intentional Engineer

In this episode, Matthew Douglas, the operation leader at EMI, talks with me about my new book, “The Intentional Engineer.” We discuss intentionality in engineering careers, work-life balance and explain how you can conquer challenges with confidence. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Become an Intentional Engineer: A […]

Prisoner of War Lessons for Life, Leadership, and Engineering – Ep 315

prisoner of war lessons

In this episode, we talk with Dave Carey, an acclaimed motivational speaker, consultant, coach, and author, about his experience as a prisoner of war (POW) for over five years and the invaluable lessons he gained from it that can be applied to life, leadership, and engineering. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed […]

Tips and Strategies for Effective Technical Writing in Engineering – Ep 313

Effective Technical Writing

In this episode, I talk with Pam Hurley, PhD, the founder and president of Hurley Write, Inc., about how engineers can become more effective writers. We discuss some of the challenges that engineers face when writing, share some tips and strategies for improving their effective technical writing skills, and the importance of writing in a […]

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Construction Industry – Ep 309

In this episode, we talk with Erin Thorp, a highly accomplished civil engineer, keynote speaker, writer, and coach, about how to approach tough conversations with emotional intelligence in both your personal and professional life. The video version of this episode can be viewed here. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About […]

Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development – Ep 289

Vertical Leadership Development

In this episode, we talk to Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, about vertical leadership development, what that is, and how organizations can help vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical […]

The Benefits of Project-Based Learning for Engineering Students – Ep 279

In this episode, we talk to Daniel J. Brateris, MS, BS, an electrical engineer and engineering educator, about how project-based learning for engineering students can help build relationships, plan career paths, impress employers, and build additional skill sets. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Project-Based Learning:

Visual Thinking for Engineers: Become a Better Version of Yourself – Ep 275

Visual Thinking

In this episode, we talk to Wendi Pillars, author, educator, leader, visual strategist, and graphic facilitator, about visual thinking and how it can help engineers to strengthen their thinking skills and become better communicators. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Visual Thinking for Engineers: