The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

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 TECC 287: Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: A Foolproof Hiring & Retention Strategy 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 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 education starts with […] The post TECC 286: Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering 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 TECC 285: Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your Engineering Career 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 TECC 284: The Power of Time Tipping for Engineers: Prioritize What Matters Most 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 TECC 283: How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry 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 TECC 282: From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader 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 TECC 281: Leading Through Influence as an Engineering Leader 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 TECC 280: The Power of Internships for Engineering Students 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 TECC 279: The Benefits of Project-Based Learning for Engineering Students 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 TECC 278: The Introverted Engineer: How to Survive in the World of Engineering 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 TECC 277: Building a Strong Engineering Culture 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 TECC 276: How This Engineer Used Wrestling to Train Students on Public Speaking Skills 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 TECC 275: Visual Thinking for Engineers: Become a Better Version of Yourself 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 TECC 274: Engineering and STEM Education: Why It Is Important appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of IronTech Security, about cybersecurity defense systems for engineers and how engineering firms can secure their businesses against ransomware attacks by establishing a security-first environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Engineering Firms Can Secure Their Businesses Against […] The post TECC 273: How Engineering Firms Can Secure Their Businesses Against Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 TECC 272: Turning the “Great Resignation” Into the “Great Transformation” 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 TECC 271: Creating a 5-Year Plan in Your Engineering Career appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Luis Duque, PE, M. ASCE, SEI, a Bridge Engineer at Foothills Bridge Co, and host of the podcast called Engineering Our Future, about the importance of establishing a creative outlet outside of engineering, and how entrepreneurship and volunteering can help you to advance in your career. Here Are Some […] The post TECC 270: How Engineers Can Fuel Their Creativity and Find a Creative Outlet appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Theodore (Ted) Colbert III, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services about diversity in engineering, how diversity can benefit an engineering firm, and how engineers can help promote diversity through mentorship. Ted also received the 2022 Black Engineer of […] The post TECC 269: Diversity in Engineering: Celebrating Black History Month With Ted Colbert appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Doolittle, a software architect and transformational leader with more than 20 years of experience designing and architecting software systems about the importance of complexity in engineering, and how engineers and engineering leaders can manage complexity in their organizations. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed […] The post TECC 268: How Engineers Can Manage Complexity in Their Organizations appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.