The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to be talking to Aaron Khan, one of our listeners from Australia, about putting out fires and driving value as a professional engineer.  Aaron asked some amazing questions that I believe hold many keys to engineering career success. Engineering Quotes: Here are the […] The post Putting out Fires and Driving Value as a Professional Engineer – Ep 141 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am going to talk to one of our listeners, Carl Humphrey, about challenges that he is facing around career planning and will give you some advice on how you can use your time wisely as an engineering professional.  There were some very interesting strategies that we discussed in this episode that […] The post How to Use Your Time Wisely as an Engineering Professional – Ep 140 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I want to share a story with you about two shoe salesman and also talk about the importance of seeing opportunities in your Engineering Career…. Engineering Success quotes: Here are some ideas to implement that will help you in seeing opportunities in 2017: Think about your approach in your engineering career and your […] The post The Importance of Seeing Opportunities in your Engineering Career – Ep 139 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am going to give you 10 actions that you can take to better collaborate with your engineering team and also explain how this will benefit your career development. Engineering Quotes: Here are 10 steps to better collaboration in your engineering career. 1. Get to know your coworkers, colleagues and team members: When you […] The post 10 Things you Can Do to Collaborate Better With your Engineering Teams – Ep 138 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer questions from our listeners on how to make career changes or shifts in your engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers about career changes that we’ve discussed in this session: Question: I would like to know […] The post How to Make Career Changes in Your Engineering Career – Ep 137 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I will give you 10 very specific things you can do to build your confidence as an engineering professional. Engineering Quotes: Here are 10 ways to build confidence as an engineering professional: 1. Get clear on your goals by reflecting and experimenting Think about everything you have done in your career to […] The post How to Build Confidence as an Engineering Professional – Ep 136 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am going to help you master your elevator speech. I will provide you with 7 specific steps that you can use to pitch the perfect speech.  I have assembled these steps from different articles and resources online, all of which are referenced in the resources section of this post. Engineering Success […] The post How to Master your Elevator Speech as an Engineering Professional – Ep 135 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to answer questions from our listeners about career challenges they are facing and choices that they have to make to succeed as an Engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers I discuss in this session: Question: I am volunteering at […] The post Understanding what it takes to Succeed as an Engineer – Ep 134 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I discuss conflict resolution. I am going to specifically review 5 strategies that you can use for resolving conflicts, whether it be in your engineering job or life.  The strategies that I am going to review are those of Thomas and Kilmann’s Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI). Engineering Success quotes: Here are the […] The post Five Strategies for Resolving Conflicts in your Engineering Career and Life – Ep 133 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Image of our-team on Freepik In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE will answer some questions from listeners and give advice on why engineers should consider studying and learning about project management. He will also expand on why project management will be good for your engineering career, as well as your engineering organization. Engineering Success quotes: […] The post Building Project Management into your Engineering Career – Ep 132 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer questions on engineering career challenges and critical decisions that some of our listeners have to make. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers discussed in this episode: Question: If an engineering job offer comes up and you have […] The post Questions and Answers on Engineering Career Challenges and Critical Decisions – Ep 131 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I interview Christina Canters, a communication skills speaker, coach & trainer from the CMethod, on speaking with authority as an engineer.  She provided some great tips on how you can improve your speaking skills as an engineer. Engineering Success quotes: Here are 7 tips from this episode on speaking with authority as an […] The post 7 Tips for Speaking with Authority as an Engineering Professional – Ep 130 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Anthony Fasano, PE interviews Shahzal, a structural engineer trainee and listener of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast , and helps him discover his passion and offers guidance on the path to follow to pursue his passion as an engineering manager. Engineering Success Quotes: Here are the main points to practice your passion as an […] The post Planning to Practice your Passion as an Engineering Manager – Ep 129 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I interview and assist spanish speaking engineers as Rener Frank on steps he can take to overcome a big challenge, in order for him to remain motivated in his career.  We also discuss one HUGE challenge that he has already overcome. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points: When you start […] The post Overcoming a Big Challenge to Inspire Spanish Speaking Engineers – Ep 128 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer career questions from our listeners asking for career advice. Engineering Quotes: Here are the summary of questions and answers we’ve discussed in this session on engineering career: Question: Can you point me in a direction to learn more about small niche markets […] The post Engineering Career Questions on Career Path, Credentials, and Stagnation Answered – Ep 127 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I give a listener Scott Tarcy career advice on how to grow his CAD design business including what strategy(ies) he should utilize. Engineering Career Success Quotes: Here are the key points from this episode on building a CAD business: To scale a business like this, consider coming up with a good pricing […] The post Career Advice on How to Grow My CAD Business – Ep 126 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Christian Knutson, PE interviews self-made millionaire Daniel Ally who discusses his concepts around engineering success and what it takes to achieve success in life.  We will also be talking about the books he is busy reading and how those books might change your life. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points […] The post Be BIG, Serve People, and Achieve Your Engineering Success – Ep 125 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Steve Armstrong, leadership coach and no stranger to leading during an emergency, or crisis situations, about the special attributes of leadership that must be called on when facing crisis situations. And we’ll be doing so based on his experiences with the McMurray wildfires that devastated the town at […] The post Delivering Leadership During A Crisis Situation – Ep 124 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to answer questions from our listeners asking for advice on how to transfer maximum value to their Engineering Firms. Engineering Quote to think about: Here are the summary of the questions and answers I discussed in this session: QUESTION: I want to get […] The post Questions and Answers on How Engineers Can Transfer Maximum Value to their Engineering Firms – Ep 123 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, you’ll hear part 2 of the Sales and Business Development for Engineers panel from our may 2016 Engineering Career Summit in New Orleans, click here for part 1. The panel includes Carl Herrick, Perryn Olson, Jim Rogers and Kristi Hoke. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points from the Sales and Business […] The post Sales and Business Development for Engineers: Advice from a Panel of Experts Part 2 of 2 – Ep 122 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.