The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

In this episode, I talk about performance reviews, and how you can prepare for your next performance review by providing you with three questions that you should ask in your next one.  I recently wrote about this topic on the ASCE blog and based on feedback and interest, I thought I would it would be […] The post 3 Top Questions Engineers Should Ask at Their Next Performance Review – Ep 262 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Russ Krajec, a “recovering patent attorney” who believes that IP (intellectual property) can be used as a financial instrument. He is the author of “Investing in Patents” and one of IAM’s Top 300 Patent Strategists. He talks about using patents as a financial instrument in engineering, and why it […] The post Using Patents as a Financial Instrument in Engineering – Ep 261 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Pamela A. Scott, an executive coach to CEOs and business owners, focusing on communication, managing people, leadership, and emotional intelligence. You might have seen some of the inspirational articles she has authored on The Engineering Management Institute blog before. She’s also been a guest speaker for EMI’s program, The Civil […] The post Top Skills All Engineers Need to Excel in for Their Careers – Ep 260 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Hazim Macky, Vice President of engineering at Coinme, the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash network in the U.S about why one-on-one meetings are so important for both engineers and engineering leaders and how they can benefit your relationship with your team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points […] The post The Lost Art of Effective One-On-One Meetings – Ep 259 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Frank E. Falcone; AP, P.E., D.WRE, CAPT USN (ret)., the Director of Professional Development and Experiential Education in the College of Engineering (CoE) at Villanova University, about engineering education, how it has changed and will change, and how engineering students can focus their career plans and goals for a […] The post Change in Engineering Education: What Does the Future Hold? – Ep 258 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Zachary White, a career coach known for helping engineers, about the importance of work-life balance. He also provides some great tips to manage burnout, fear and uncertainty and remain a productive engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Manage Burnout, Fear, and […] The post How to Manage Burnout, Fear, and Uncertainty and Remain a Productive Engineer – Ep 257 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Zakary Smith, an entrepreneur, innovator, and the founder of Instaversal, an engineering company that creates true partnerships that enable companies that develop and scale products to accelerate their complete product development lifecycle, connecting with a vetted global supply chain of experts. Zack provides some great tips on how you […] The post Finding the Right Engineering Career Path (That Best Fits Your Professional Passion) – Ep 256 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Lesa Edwards, MPA, CJSS, MRW, ACRW, CELDC, a Master Resume Writer, Certified Job Search Strategist, Certified Executive and Leadership Development Coach, award-winning podcaster of The Exclusive Career Coach, Master Practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and international speaker on job search topics. We talk about how you can develop […] The post Developing a Growth Mindset for Career Success – Ep 255 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Warzel, CPRW, CIR, a certified professional resume writer, career coach, and outplacement expert with over 10 years in human resources and career advancement techniques. He will provide some great tips and strategies on how engineers can find job opportunities during this global crisis, including talking about best practices […] The post How Engineers Can Find Job Opportunities During This Global Crisis – Ep 254 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Andrea Dallan, an engineer, an entrepreneur, and CEO of Dallan Spa, an Italian family business about efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing. Andrea will list four specific aspects that you can implement in your firm to improve efficiency in your engineering business.  The strategies can be applied in one’s career […] The post Four Ways to Increase Efficiency in Your Engineering Business – Ep 253 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Mark Kinsella, the VP of Engineering at Opendoor, a real estate company in California, about entrepreneurial engineering. He also discusses the four key components of culture in a firm and provides ways on how you can empower your teams to be more productive. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post Entrepreneurial Engineering & Engineering Culture – Ep 252 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Mark Wainwright, principal, and owner at Wainwright Insight about building your skills as a sales engineer. He also discusses what firms can do to help increase their team’s sales skills and confidence to help grow their businesses. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building […] The post Building Your Skills as a Sales Engineer (To Help Grow Your Business) – Ep 251 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Aaron Moncur, a mechanical engineer who runs a mechanical design firm called Pipeline Design & Engineering and the host of the podcast “Being an Engineer,” a podcast that collects and shares industry knowledge and best practices associated with the discipline of engineering. We talk about his career journey and […] The post From Laid Off to Starting an Engineering Firm – Ep 250 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP, a systems engineer and integrated logistics support manager – entrepreneur, and owner of EAST Partnership and MCS, LLC, about life cycle engineering and how it fits into integrated product support. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Life Cycle Engineering […] The post Life Cycle Engineering and How It Fits Into Integrated Product Support – Ep 249 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Matthew G. Dick, P.E., an engineering leader working at a transportation technology company and moonlighting as a sci-fi author. Matthew talks about his career journey growing as an engineering leader and the experience while writing about it in a sci-fi novel. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key […] The post Growing as an Engineering Leader and the Experience of Writing About It in a Sci-Fi Novel – Ep 248 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Prof. Russell D. Dupuis, Ph.D., an electrical engineer, and professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and co-winner of this year’s Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, talks about the use of LED (solid-state lighting) in engineering and how LEDs changed the world and will continue to do so. Engineering […] The post How LEDs Changed the World of Engineering (Solid State Lighting) – Ep 247 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In 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. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Engineering a Passion […] The post Engineering a Passion for People and the Development of STEM – Ep 246 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In 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. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Working Through […] The post The Three C’s to Working Through Difficult Life Events as an Engineer – Ep 245 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Andrew Sario, an intelligent transport systems engineer and OT cyber specialist, creator of Engineering IRL, and engineering book author, about problem-solving skills for engineers. Andrew provides some great tips that will help you to master these skills and become the best engineer you could be. Be sure to listen […] The post Practical Problem-Solving Skills for Engineers – Ep 244 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Mark A. Herschberg, M.Eng, a seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert and author of the book called: “The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You” about the importance of career planning, networking, communication, leadership, and management as an engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […] The post Career Planning and Leadership Progression for Engineering Professionals – Ep 243 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.