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Personal Development and Professionalism

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

May 10, 2022 By EMI

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Visual ThinkingIn 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: 

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TECC 270: How Engineers Can Fuel Their Creativity and Find a Creative Outlet

March 15, 2022 By EMI

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Creative OutletIn this episode, I talk with Luis Duque, PE, M. ASCE, SEI, a Bridge Engineer at Foothills Bridge Co, and host of the podcast called Engineering Our Future, about the importance of establishing a creative outlet outside of engineering, and how entrepreneurship and volunteering can help you to advance in your career.

Creative Outlet

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Engineers Can Find a Creative Outlet:

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Filed Under: Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: creative mindset, Creative Outlet, creative solutions, creative solutions to problems, engineering mindset, entrepreneurship, establishing a creative outlet, networking, passion project, pursue a creative outlet, set aside time, supporting skills, Volunteering, Volunteering while in college, what you are passionate about

TECC 267: Why Engineers Should Push Themselves Outside of Their Comfort Zones

February 8, 2022 By EMI

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Comfort ZonesIn this episode, I talk about why it is so important for engineers to push themselves outside of their comfort zones by sharing a recent experience I had and how that experience helped build my confidence. I also walk you through a five-step framework that you can use to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

comfort zones

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Why Engineers Should Push Themselves Outside of Their Comfort Zones:

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TECC 246: Engineering a Passion for People and the Development of STEM

May 11, 2021 By EMI

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Passion for PeopleIn this episode, we talk with Charles Muse, a Program Engineering Manager at General Motors in Detroit, Michigan, about his career and some of the major projects he has worked on, including his passion for people and the development of STEM.

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Passion for People

Passion for People

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Engineering a Passion for People:

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Filed Under: Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: aerodynamic perspective, Aerodynamics, can-do attitude people, Charles Muse, critical thinkers, Development of STEM, diverse talents, drag reduction, Engineering, Follow your passion, General Motors, inherent problem-solvers, next generation, Passion for People, passion to solve problems, Program Engineering Manager

TECC 245: The Three C’s to Working Through Difficult Life Events as an Engineer

April 27, 2021 By EMI

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Difficult Life EventsIn this episode, I talk to Michael Tranmer, PEng, MSc, PMP, a bestselling author, professional engineer, and TEDx speaker talks about how he worked through difficult life events and how those events led to opening some great opportunities in his engineering career.  

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Difficult Life Events

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Working Through Difficult Life Events as an Engineer:

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Filed Under: Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: Ask for Help, clarity, commitment, courage, Difficult Life Events, engineer, fulfilled life, Michael Tranmer, opportunities, Satori Ananda, stuck in a rut, try new things, Working Through Difficult Life Events

TECC 238: Shaping Our Future Generations Through STEM Outreach

January 19, 2021 By EMI

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STEMIn this episode, I talk to Tiffani Teachey, a senior mechanical engineer and international best-selling author about STEM, and the importance of becoming involved in STEM, especially as a young girl. She talks about the books she has authored and how she uses that accomplishment to shape our future generations by encouraging girls to become more involved in STEM.

Engineering Quotes:

STEM

STEM

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About STEM:

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Filed Under: Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: Against All Odds, becoming involved in STEM, best-selling author, dealing with discrimination, Empower Women to Win, encouraging girls, experiences and transformations, future generations, Mentorship and representation, Shaping Our Future Generations, standing your ground, stem education, Tiffani Teachey, women as engineers

TECC 233: Developing Soft Skills for a Successful Career in Engineering

November 3, 2020 By EMI

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Developing Soft SkillsIn this episode, our new host, Jeff Perry, MBA talks to Dennis Doran, a leading expert in the construction industry with more than 30 years of experience, and the author of the highly praised book, Soft as Steel,  about the importance of valuing and developing soft skills to build relationships and succeed in business and life.

Engineering Quotes:

Developing Soft Skills

Developing Soft Skills

Here Are the Key Points Discussed on the Power of Passion for Your Profession:

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TECC 231: Mindsets Fuel Behavior, and Behavior Fuels Results

October 5, 2020 By EMI

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mindsetsIn this episode, I am very excited to share some BIG NEWS with you. The Engineering Career Coach Podcast will have a new host. Many of you might have heard of him on some of our previous episodes or read some of his articles. He is no other than Jeff Perry, MBA, the founder of More than Engineering. In this episode, Jeff talks about how mindsets fuel behavior and how they are the key to career and personal growth. He also shares his goal as a new host of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast.

“Everyone is a mixture of fixed and growth mindsets. You could have a predominant growth mindset in an area, but there can still be things that trigger you into a fixed mindset trait.”
~ Carol S. Dweck

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Mindsets Fuel Behavior:

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TECC 229: Tips and Tricks on How to Leverage LinkedIn for Engineers

August 7, 2020 By EMI

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LinkedInIn this episode, I talk to Justin Nguyen, the founder of GetChoGrindUp, a movement to help students navigate their way through college. We talk about LinkedIn for engineers, how to get started on it, and how to grow your network. Justin also shares some pretty amazing tips with us that will definitely help you to use LinkedIn as a tool that can help you succeed as a professional.

Engineering Quotes:

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Getting a 5-Star LinkedIn Profile:

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TECC 224: People Skills for Engineers: Making a Good First Impression

March 3, 2020 By EMI

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People Skills

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 tips are so practical and easy to implement, and they will help you to take your people skills to the next level.

Engineering Quotes:

People Skills

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About People Skills for Engineers:

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