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TECC 276: How This Engineer Used Wrestling to Train Students on Public Speaking Skills

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public speaking skillsIn this episode, we talk to Nathaniel (Nat) Forgotson, Vice President, and Program Manager at Science Systems and Applications, Inc about effective public communication skills for engineers, and how he used wrestling to train students on public speaking skills.

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TCEP 136: How to Network Effectively as a Civil Engineer — Even as an Introvert

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Network Effectively

In episode 136 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you three actions that you can use to network effectively and build relationships. These networking tips will help you improve your relationship-building skills and give your civil engineering career a jumpstart, whether you are an introvert or an extrovert.

Network Effectively

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Networking:

  • According to the dictionary, the word “introvert” refers to a shy person. Many engineers are labeled as introverts because they are analytical, technical, and deal with details.
  • As engineers progress in their careers, their managers often expect them to build relationships and bring in new business to the firm. When you can’t do that, it can become a barrier to advancement in your career.
  • Networking should be thought of as building relationships. If you take on that mindset, it will be easier to become a successful networker and excel in your career.

Here Are Three Specifics Actions You Can Take to Network Effectively:

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TCEP 100: The Civil Engineering Podcast Episode 100 Compilation Episode

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Compilation

In this episode, we have published a special compilation episode which consists of clips from some of our past episodes related to our career elevator advice question. This question gets asked at the end of each episode and goes as follows: “If you got into an elevator with a civil engineer and had about 30 to 40 seconds with him or her and had to give him or her career advice in that short period of time, what would it be?”  We are so grateful for the support of our listeners and excited to share this milestone 100th episode with you!

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Here is a summary of the elevator advice from our guests in this compilation episode:

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TCEP 070: A Day in the Life of a Geotechnical Engineering CEO

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Geotechnical Engineering CEO

In episode 065 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with David Gockel, PE, PP, LEED AP, CEO of Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, about how a day in the life of a geotechnical engineering CEO looks, especially one that is in charge of a very fast-growing firm.

Here are some of the questions I ask Dave:

  1. What prevents engineers from learning other skill sets?
  2. How did you acquire the skills needed to get to where you are today?
  3. Tell me about a memorable success in your career.
  4. Tell me about one of the mistakes you’ve made and what you learned from it.
  5. Is it true that if civil engineers want to achieve a partner/owner status in their firms, that they must be a great business developer?
  6. What is one valuable piece of advice that you can give to a striving seller-doer?
  7. At what point in your career (if ever) did you have a goal of being the CEO?
  8. How would you summarize your job description as CEO?
  9. Would you take us through a typical day as CEO?
  10. What is your favorite and least favorite part of being a CEO?

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Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Here are some key points discussed on a day in the life of a Geotechnical Engineering CEO:

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TCEP 064: Public Speaking for Engineers

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Public Speaking for Engineers

In episode 64 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Shoots Veis, P.E., author of the book called: Public Speaking for Engineers which was recently published by ASCE press. We will be talking about why public speaking for engineers is an important part of your professional development as an engineer.

Here are some of the questions I ask Shoots:

  • What made you write a book on public speaking?
  • Why is public speaking so important?
  • How can a civil engineer improve his or her public speaking skills?
  • What are visual aids and what is the right way to use them?
  • Tell us more about your acting career and how it helps you reduce stress in your life?

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Here are some key points discussed on Public Speaking for Engineers:

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