The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

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.

In this episode, I answer critical career questions from engineers about career planning, licensing, work-life balance, credentials, finding a job, working remotely, and more, and also talk about happiness in your career. These questions are from a Q&A session where I answered career questions for engineers. During these sessions, I take career questions from engineers […] The post Critical Career Questions Answered for Engineering Professionals – Ep 242 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Laura Berman Fortgang, career analyst, executive coach, author, and professional speaker from New Jersey about how businesses and individuals can thrive during uncertain times and navigate change. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Navigate Change: People like to feel that they have […] The post Finding Patterns in Chaos: How To Navigate Change in Your Engineering Career – Ep 241 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, and in honor of recognizing Black History Month, I talk to Kameelah Samar Majied, PMP, Associate Director and Diversity Champion at Merck about Black women in engineering and STEM. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. […] The post Celebrating Black History Month with Kameelah S. Majied, PMP – Ep 240 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Andrew Temte, President and Global Head of Corporate Learning at Kaplan, about his forthcoming book Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, which is about being an effective leader of people through teaching, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring. Andy talks about balance in life, balance at work, and balance between […] The post How to Effectively Lead People (Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire) – Ep 239 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Tiffani Teachey, a senior mechanical engineer and international best-selling author about STEM, and the importance of becoming involved in STEM, especially as a young girl. She talks about the books she has authored and how she uses that accomplishment to shape our future generations by encouraging girls to become […] The post Shaping Our Future Generations Through STEM Outreach – Ep 238 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tamara Baynham, PhD, an electrical engineer and director of Clinical Research at EBT Medical, Inc., based in Toronto, about women in STEM. She provides nine great tips on how women in STEM can navigate career challenges with confidence. Engineering Quotes: Here Are 9 Tips for Women in STEM […] The post 9 Great Tips for Women in STEM: Navigating Career Challenges – Ep 237 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Shawn Livermore, a bestselling author, software engineer, consultant, and tech startup founder. He wrote a book called Average Joe that has lit the world on fire and has given hope to people, explaining that anyone in the tech world can create and that anyone on the peripheral of tech […] The post How to Level up in Your Engineering Career – Ep 236 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Tiffany Dawson, an ex-mechanical engineer turned career coach for women in STEM about a difficult time she went through in her career, and how by getting the support she needed, she was able to use that experience and help other women around the world to excel in their careers. […] The post Women in STEM – Take Back Control of Your Career and Life – Ep 235 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Sol Rosenbaum, P.E., CEM, an energy engineer and founder of The Engineering Mentor, about the importance of mentorship and networking in your engineering career and explain how it can benefit your engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Professional Networking Tips and Tricks […] The post Professional Networking Tips and Tricks for Engineers – Ep 234 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, our new host, Jeff Perry, MBA talks to Dennis Doran, a leading expert in the construction industry with more than 30 years of experience, and the author of the highly praised book, Soft as Steel,  about the importance of valuing and developing soft skills to build relationships and succeed in business and […] The post Developing Soft Skills for a Successful Career in Engineering – Ep 233 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Bill Keen, CRPC, the founder and CEO of Keen Wealth Advisors, about the election year and financial planning and how it can affect you as an engineer. Bill provides some great tips on how you can be prudent when it comes to financial planning and making decisions as to […] The post How the Upcoming Election Can Affect Financial Planning for Engineers – Ep 232 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I am very excited to share some BIG NEWS with you. The Engineering Career Coach Podcast will have a new host. Many of you might have heard of him on some of our previous episodes or read some of his articles. He is no other than Jeff Perry, MBA, the founder of More […] The post Mindsets Fuel Behavior, and Behavior Fuels Results – Ep 231 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.