The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

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.

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.