The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

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.

In this episode, Anthony Fasano, PE talks about Business Development and sales, which consists of two episodes. We will also hear from a panel which includes Carl Herrick, Perryn Olson, Jim Rogers and Kristi Hoke. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points about Business Development: Keep each of your engineering division’s own numbers and […] The post Sales and Business Development for Engineers: Advice from a Panel of Experts Part 1 of 2 – Ep 121 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Image by 8photo on Freepik In this episode, I interview Lieutenant Colonel Lagerquist, a career civil engineer officer on the topic of obtaining your professional engineering (PE) license by using a 10 step plan. Engineering Success quotes: The 10 key steps to obtaining your professional engineering license: Step 1 – Make up Your Mind The […] The post TECC 120: A 10 Step Plan for Obtaining Your Professional Engineering License appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Image by wavebreakmedia_micro on Freepik In this episode, I talk about Lu Ding, PE, PTOE, an Engineer who overcame her fear of public speaking in one year.  I specifically discuss her ECSx talk at the Engineering Career Summit in New Orleans this past May. You will also here Lu’s talk in this episode and you can watch it at […] The post An Engineer Overcomes her Fear of Public Speaking in One Year – Ep 119 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Anthony Knutson, PE interviews Carl Friesen, a professional who likes helping engineering professionals and firms build their profile as thought-leaders.  Friesen talks specifically about how to build your expertise and thought leadership through public speaking. Engineering Success quotes: Here Are the Key Points Discussed About How Engineers and Engineering Firms Can Build […] The post How Engineers and Engineering Firms can Build Thought Leadership through Public Speaking Ep – 118 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I will give you some of the key takeaways from our recent Engineering Career Summit which was held in Louisiana. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the Key Takeaways of some of the sessions and panels we had: Building Your Engineering Career Flywheel by Will Schnier, PE Will Schnier is the Chief Executive Officer […] The post The 2016 Engineering Career Summit Summary Episode – Ep 117 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson and I are going to answer questions from our listeners asking for engineering career advice. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the summary of the questions and answers we’ve discussed in this session: Question: How do I decide if it’s time to move on to […] The post TECC Listener Questions Answered – Ep 116 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I interview Josh Doody, a Computer & Electrical Engineer, MBA, author, and consultant, on the very popular topic of salary negotiation. Engineering Success quotes:   Here are the key points on negotiation: Before you can negotiate a salary, you need to get a job offer. When you are approaching an interview, it is […] The post Salary Negotiation for Engineers – Ep 115 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Image by Freepik In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Brian Howe, a former US Air Force captain who now consults and recruits transitioning military engineers for a nationally recognized recruiting agency. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points: Some of the fears when transitioning from active duty to the engineering private sector includes […] The post Challenges and Opportunities for Transitioning Military Engineers – Ep 114 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I give you five things I learned about effective presentations from my Engineering TEDx Talk.  Click above to watch my TEDx talk and click below to listen to this podcast episode. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points: Short is good Short and powerful messages are easy for remember to and act […] The post 5 Things I Learned about Effective Presentations from my Engineering TEDx Talk – Ep 113 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I interview Tim Austin, P.E., F.NSPE., current President of the National Society of Professional Engineers about engineering career building as well as some of the biggest challenges the engineering profession is facing today and what NSPE is doing to help Engineers overcome those challenges. Engineering Success quotes: Here are the key points […] The post Engineering Career Advice from the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) President Tim Austin, PE – Ep 112 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Croft Edwards, author on GeneralLeadership.com and an extremely accomplished leader and leadership coach on how to generate flow through leadership. Engineering Success quote: Here are the key points from the episode: Leadership is the authority granted to an individual by their followers. Management is the authority granted to […] The post Engineering Your Leadership to Generate Flow – Ep 111 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.