The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

In this episode, we talk to Sam Feller, a mechanical engineer and founder of Awkward Engineer, about how he turned a $500 initial investment into a 5-figure income, and how his obsession with pressing red buttons led him to start his own business. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How This Engineer […] The post How This Engineer Turned a $500 Investment Into a 5-Figure Income – Ep 290 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, about vertical leadership development, what that is, and how organizations can help vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical […] The post Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development – Ep 289 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Ramzi Marjaba, a senior sales engineer at Ixia Solutions Group at Keysight Technologies, about sales engineering and the skills and qualities you need to become a successful sales engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Become a Successful Sales Engineer: Sales engineering […] The post How to Become the Most Successful Sales Engineer at Your Company – Ep 288 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Shailesh Kumar, Senior Vice President and Head of Technology at ClickUp, the fastest-growing productivity platform, about building a hyperscale engineering organization and retaining talent in today’s environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: ClickUp is a work platform that […] The post Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: A Foolproof Hiring & Retention Strategy – Ep 287 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Caroline Hon, Head of Gas Network Strategy and Planning at National Grid, about career advice and different job opportunities engineering, developing your soft skills and STEM education. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering: STEM […] The post Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering – Ep 286 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Henry Suryawirawan, VP of Engineering at Flip, about the process of transitioning from individual contributor (IC) to management, and how engineers can deal with failures in their engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your […] The post Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your Engineering Career – Ep 285 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Richie Norton, an award-winning, bestselling author, and entrepreneur about his new book called “Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping.” He provides some very interesting facts on “time management,” or rather, anti-time management, and might just change the way you think […] The post The Power of Time Tipping for Engineers: Prioritize What Matters Most – Ep 284 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Lawrence Romine, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Altium, about how engineering industry trends and the future of manufacturing in engineering will affect engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry: The biggest engineering industry trend from an […] The post How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry – Ep 283 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Nikhil Bodhankar, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal at Bergmann Architects, Engineers and Planners which joined Colliers Engineering & Design in 2021 about his career development and his path to becoming a principal and leader in his firm. He also provides some great steps you can take to become an […] The post From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader – Ep 282 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Dana Sherrell, Vice President of Engineering at Boulevard, about leading through influence as an engineering leader and how you can keep an engineering team on track when a company experiences rocket ship-like growth. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Leading Through Influence: Being comfortable […] The post Leading Through Influence as an Engineering Leader – Ep 281 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Marcus Fontoura, Former Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Azure, as well as Zuzu Tang, a software engineer at Microsoft, about the power of internships and the impact that new-in-career engineers can have on projects for Microsoft Azure, including going from intern to full-time employee. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post The Power of Internships for Engineering Students – Ep 280 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Daniel J. Brateris, MS, BS, an electrical engineer and engineering educator, about how project-based learning for engineering students can help build relationships, plan career paths, impress employers, and build additional skill sets. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Project-Based Learning: Project-based learning (PBL) is a […] The post The Benefits of Project-Based Learning for Engineering Students – Ep 279 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, Monica Parkin, AMP, provides some great tips for the introverted engineer to help them excel in their engineering career. One lucky listener will also win a copy of her book. To enter, tell us why you think networking for engineers is important by leaving a comment below. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post The Introverted Engineer: How to Survive in the World of Engineering – Ep 278 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Anand Safi, a senior engineering leader at Mark43 about the importance of building a strong engineering culture and how engineering leaders can help with developing organizational culture at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building a Strong Engineering Culture: Engineering culture refers […] The post Building a Strong Engineering Culture – Ep 277 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In 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. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Public Speaking Skills: Getting an […] The post How This Engineer Used Wrestling to Train Students on Public Speaking Skills – Ep 276 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Wendi Pillars, author, educator, leader, visual strategist, and graphic facilitator, about visual thinking and how it can help engineers to strengthen their thinking skills and become better communicators. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Visual Thinking for Engineers:  If someone does not understand what you are saying, […] The post Visual Thinking for Engineers: Become a Better Version of Yourself – Ep 275 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E., an engineer, educator, and entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina, about his career, his involvement in STEM education, and the inspirational STEM content for students and educators that he puts out there. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Engineering and […] The post Engineering and STEM Education: Why It Is Important – Ep 274 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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In this episode, we talk to Sonja Price, a top career strategist, salary advisor, and leadership coach for mid-level corporate professionals, about career strategies for engineers considering a transition in their engineering careers. She also talks about how engineers can turn the “Great Resignation” into the “Great Transformation” to advance their careers. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post Turning the “Great Resignation” Into the “Great Transformation” – Ep 272 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk about career planning, and more specifically, about why you should create a 5-Year Plan. I talk about what your plan should include and provide four very important steps you can take to ensure you reach the goals you set for your five-year career plan so that you can become proactive […] The post Creating a 5-Year Plan in Your Engineering Career – Ep 271 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.