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TECC 266: Mentorship: Why All Engineers Need to Have a Mentor

February 1, 2022 By EMI

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Mentorship: Why All Engineers Need to Have a Mentor

In this episode, we talk to Dagna Bieda, a software engineer turned career coach, about mentorship in engineering, why it is important for all engineers to have a mentor, and how you can be a great mentee too.

Engineering Quotes:

mentor

mentor

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

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Filed Under: Mentoring, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: advocating for you, ask for feedback, career coach, change your perspective, constructive feedback, Dagna Bieda, Engineers Need a Mentor, getting feedback, help you grow faster, increase your confidence, mentor, mentorship, mentorship in engineering, software engineer, theMindfulDev.com, validate your skills

How to Approach Mentorship in Your Engineering Career

January 24, 2022 By EMI

 

This is a guest blog by Steve Soldati, P.E. 

MentorshipWhat do you want out of your career? What are your aspirations? What are your short- and long-term goals? Are you on the right track or are you veering off? These are the questions that many engineers have either thought about or even dug deeper to answer, and then are some who might not have even sat down to think about where they are going. They are just living day-by-day, clocking in, and keeping afloat.

For the record, there is no right answer nor one answer on how any particular person handles their career, job, or contribution to this industry. However, what happens all too often is an engineer can identify their goals, have an idea of where they want to go in their career, but just don’t know where to start or HOW to get there.

This is a scenario that I found myself in many years ago when I was a younger engineer trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my career. Especially in civil engineering, which is a broad industry that has a lot to offer for different career paths. The solution to this dilemma is mentorship. But it’s not quite as formal as you might think it is. You’ll read below about how you can approach a mentorship to tailor to your career and the resources available.

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Filed Under: Blog, Mentoring Tagged With: career plan, direction by a mentor, Engineering Career, Find a mentor, framework, mentee, mentor, mentorship, mentorship program, questions to ask your mentor, Steve Soldati

7 Mistakes to Avoid As an Engineering Mentor

July 2, 2021 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Lauren Groff

The mentor/mentee relationship is one that needs to be defined early on to ensure that engineers get what they need out of it. Most of the time it goes great, and everyone is happy. Sometimes though, things go wrong and that’s how relationships get damaged. Because of this, you need to ensure you’re not making the following mistakes as an engineering mentor. Review the mistakes listed below to ensure everyone is on the same page.  

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Filed Under: Blog, Mentoring Tagged With: Being Flexible, Confidentiality, Engineering Mentor, engineers, mentee relationship, mentor, pretending to have all the answers, relationship, Setting goals, talk with your mentee

TECC 239: How to Effectively Lead People (Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire)

February 2, 2021 By EMI

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In this episode, I talk to Dr. Andrew Temte, President and Global Head of Corporate Learning at Kaplan, about his forthcoming book Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, which is about being an effective leader of people through teaching, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring. Andy talks about balance in life, balance at work, and balance between the two. The book, and our conversation, is packed with actionable strategies for improving one’s ability to lead people, which, in my opinion, is the most important skill leaders can cultivate.

Engineering Quotes:

lead people

lead people

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Work-Life Balance and Strategies to Lead People:

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Filed Under: Leadership/Management, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: actionable strategies, balance at work, balance in life, Balancing Act, being the follower, being the leader, best version of yourself, coach, Dr. Andrew Temte, education and learning programs, Effective Leader, Effectively Lead People, followership, Inspire, Kaplan, mentor, perfect balance, process of learning, Teach, the power of your words

How to Support Women in Your Workplace

April 13, 2020 By EMI

 This is a guest blog by Holly Welles

Support WomenIn the engineering industry, only 13% of professionals are women. Moreover, only 30% of women who earned a bachelor’s in engineering remain in the field for more than 20 years. Often, workplace culture, a lack of appreciation for their skills, and gender discrimination, in general, drive them away from the industry. This is a detriment to the engineering world as the industry’s workplace diversity dwindles. In addition, it negatively impacts female engineers. 

Engineering is a swiftly growing industry that promises excellent pay, good benefits, and the chance to make a difference in the world. From green building to virtual reality, the industry continues to shift and transform with technology. Women deserve as much of a chance to establish a fulfilling career in this exciting field. However, if female engineers are to persist in their field, they need the support of their employers and coworkers. Here is how you can support women in your workplace:

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Filed Under: Blog, Personal Development and Professionalism Tagged With: culture, engineering industry, feedback, mentor, Recruiting, STEM, Support Women, Technical expertise, Women, workplace, workplace harassment

How to Seek out Mentorship in Construction and Engineering

February 3, 2020 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Holly Welles

Mentorship in ConstructionIn many professions, it’s easy to find a mentor, primarily when you work with those who have years of experience. Unfortunately, this often isn’t the case for construction workers and engineers, as more and more young people enter the field every year. Mentors are a valuable resource for many as they provide insight, guidance, and career opportunities. Here are a few ways you can seek out mentorship in construction and engineering. 

Mentorship in Construction

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Filed Under: Blog, Personal Development and Professionalism Tagged With: Connections, construction workers, goals, Holly Welles, in-house training, LinkedIn, mentor, Mentorship in Construction, national and local societies, opportunities, social media, type of teacher

TCEP 133: Focusing on People and Community Services as a Civil Engineer

December 18, 2019 By EMI

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Community Services

In episode 133 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to civil engineer Miranda Patton, a business development director at MNS Engineers. We talk about growing the engineering workforce, women in leadership, community services, STEM education, and the future of public infrastructure in America. 

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Miranda:

  • What made you move from the public sector to the private sector?
  • How did you end up getting involved in business development?
  • What are some of the things that civil engineers can do ahead of time when it comes to getting a project funded?
  • What are some action steps that civil engineers can take to get involved in community services and committees?
  • Could you share some thoughts around growing the engineering workforce?
  • What advice can you give young women in civil engineering who are looking to become a leader in their field?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Focusing on People and Community Services as a Civil Engineer:

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Filed Under: TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast, Women in Engineering Tagged With: Civil Engineers, committees, Community Service, engineering project, Focusing on People, infrastructures that are failing, mentor, next generation of engineers, Private Sector, professional organizations, Public Sector, STEM, Women in engineering

Tips to Advance Your Career as a Mechanical Engineer

March 25, 2019 By EMI

This is a guest blog by Carol Evenson

Engineering Career Tips

Being a successful mechanical engineer goes beyond just being a pro at science and math. Whether an individual has several years of experience as a mechanical engineer or has graduated recently, there are strategies and engineering career tips to take their profession to the next level. These tips can help any professional in the field of mechanical engineering advance their career. [Read more…] about Tips to Advance Your Career as a Mechanical Engineer

Filed Under: Blog, Career Goals and Challenges Tagged With: Carol Evenson, communication skills, Engineering Career Tips, Engineering Firms, entrepreneur, Management Activities, mentor, Stay Involved, Team Player

TCEP 089: Why Civil Engineering CEOs Need to Focus on People with Nick DeNichilo

July 9, 2018 By EMI

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In episode 89 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Nicholas (Nick) DeNichilo P.E., President and CEO of Mott MacDonald North America. Our conversation focused mostly on why civil engineering CEOs need to focus on people and the effect that doing so can have on you in your career and life.

Here are some of the questions I ask Nick about his journey and his work as CEO:

  • How did you decide that you wanted to go into engineering?
  • What are some of the things that civil engineers can do in preparation to become a CEO of a civil engineering firm?
  • How big is the Mott Macdonald “family”?
  • What is the hardest part of being a CEO?
  • How do you decide what work you should focus on each day?
  • As a CEO of a company, how do you maintain a work-life balance?

Engineering Quotes:

Civil Engineering CEOs

Civil Engineering CEOs

Here are some key points discussed in this episode:

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Filed Under: Leadership/Management, TCEP-The Civil Engineering Podcast Tagged With: CEO, Civil Engineering CEOs, Civil Engineers, client, Engineering, mentor, Mott Macdonald, Nicholas DeNichilo, purpose, skills and competencies, Success, work-life balance

TECC 172: The Benefits of Building Accountability into your Engineering Career

April 3, 2018 By EMI

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In this episode, I talk with Josh Haynam, co-founder of Interact, which is a quiz marketing tool used by more than 40,000 companies around the world. We talk about the benefits of building accountability into your engineering career. Josh gives an excellent analogy that he uses in terms of how a coach can help you to advance in your career and life.

Engineering Quotes:

building accoutability

building accountability

Here are some of the key points discussed on building accountability into your Engineering Career:

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Filed Under: Personal Development and Professionalism, TECC Podcast-The Engineering Career Coach Podcast Tagged With: accountable, build accountability, Building Accountability, coach, Engineering Career, engineering professionals, Josh Haynam, level of accountability, mentor

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