Buckling Restrained Braces in Structural Engineering – Ep 063
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Maria Eugenia Chumbita, P.E., Vice President of CoreBrace, about the use of buckling restrained braces (BRB) in structural engineering, what they are, how they work, and the process involved in going from the design to the construction phase of projects. Maria also talks about […]
3 Actions Engineering Professionals Can Take to Build Their Personal Brands
Engineers should constantly be evolving in order to move forward in their careers by taking personal development efforts to enhance personal branding. Personal brands’ tools enable you to communicate and promote who you are and what you’re destined to do.
Requesting Financial Assistance for Training – Engineering Career TV Ep. 21
Q: How can I request financial assistance for training from my engineering company? Welcome to Episode #21 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is requesting financial assistance for training. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to rapidly advance […]
Mastering Tough Conversations with your Boss – Engineering Career TV Ep. 11
Q: How do I have tough conversations with my boss about over commitment? Welcome to Episode #10 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Mastering Tough Conversations with your Boss. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to […]
Engineering Leaders, Check Your Bias
It was a beautiful fall day, warm but not hot, brilliantly sunny. I walk into the lobby feeling lean and confident, ready to slay the interview. The company President comes out to greet me, and we begin the five hour dance. The day goes well. I present my engineering credentials and experience. The interview team […]
When Accountability Is Not The Best Strategy To Achieve Your Goals
Accountability is all the rage. Goal setting literature is full of articles, features and columns, touting the benefits of finding an accountabilibuddy, one whose job it is to keep you on track, moving forward on your goals, performing what you planned and promised. While I agree that having someone hold me accountable makes perfect […]
10 More Answers for 10 More Questions from 10 More Engineers – Ep 024
In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I answer 10 more questions related to career and personal development, submitted by The Engineering Career Coach Podcast listeners. If you missed Session 23, click here to listen to the first 10 questions I answered. “Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe […]
Are You Too Focused on the Wrong Thing in Your Engineering Career?
The following post is based on a true story of a walk my son and I took one evening a few weeks ago. It is meant to inspire you to focus more on the things that matter most to you in your career and your life. Not Your Average Walk My five-year-old son has a […]
