The AEC Leadership Podcast
Episodes
How Engineers Can Manage Complexity in Their Organizations – Ep 268
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Jeff Doolittle, a software architect and transformational leader with more than 20 years of experience designing and archi...
Why Engineers Should Push Themselves Outside of Their Comfort Zones – Ep 267
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why it is so important for engineers to push themselves outside of their comfort zones by sharing a recent experience I ...
Mentorship: Why All Engineers Need to Have a Mentor – Ep 266
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dagna Bieda, a software engineer turned career coach, about mentorship in engineering, why it is important for all enginee...
Finding Career Fulfillment in Your Engineering Career – Ep 265
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Perry, MBA talks about how you can find career fulfillment. He shares a framework that will help you on your journey and some ac...
Leading With Gratitude: Tips for Engineers to Enhance How They Lead – Ep 264
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Steve Foran, P.ENG, CSP, MBA, engineer, founder of Gratitude at Work, and author of the book “Surviving to Thriving ...
Transitioning From Engineer to Engineering Director – Ep 263
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Jessi Hall, the Senior Director for Vertical Integration at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, Washington, ab...
3 Top Questions Engineers Should Ask at Their Next Performance Review – Ep 262
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about performance reviews, and how you can prepare for your next performance review by providing you with three questions that...
Using Patents as a Financial Instrument in Engineering – Ep 261
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Russ Krajec, a “recovering patent attorney” who believes that IP (intellectual property) can be used as a fina...
Top Skills All Engineers Need to Excel in for Their Careers – Ep 260
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Pamela A. Scott, an executive coach to CEOs and business owners, focusing on communication, managing people, leadership, a...
The Lost Art of Effective One-On-One Meetings – Ep 259
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Hazim Macky, Vice President of engineering at Coinme, the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash network in the U.S about wh...
Change in Engineering Education: What Does the Future Hold? – Ep 258
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Frank E. Falcone; AP, P.E., D.WRE, CAPT USN (ret)., the Director of Professional Development and Experiential Education in ...
How to Manage Burnout, Fear, and Uncertainty and Remain a Productive Engineer – Ep 257
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 som...
Finding the Right Engineering Career Path (That Best Fits Your Professional Passion) – Ep 256
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Zakary Smith, an entrepreneur, innovator, and the founder of Instaversal, an engineering company that creates true partner...
Developing a Growth Mindset for Career Success – Ep 255
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Lesa Edwards, MPA, CJSS, MRW, ACRW, CELDC, a Master Resume Writer, Certified Job Search Strategist, Certified Executive an...
How Engineers Can Find Job Opportunities During This Global Crisis – Ep 254
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Matt Warzel, CPRW, CIR, a certified professional resume writer, career coach, and outplacement expert with over 10 years...
Four Ways to Increase Efficiency in Your Engineering Business – Ep 253
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Andrea Dallan, an engineer, an entrepreneur, and CEO of Dallan Spa, an Italian family business about efficiency and sustai...
Entrepreneurial Engineering & Engineering Culture – Ep 252
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Mark Kinsella, the VP of Engineering at Opendoor, a real estate company in California, about entrepreneurial engineering. ...
Building Your Skills as a Sales Engineer (To Help Grow Your Business) – Ep 251
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Mark Wainwright, principal, and owner at Wainwright Insight about building your skills as a sales engineer. He also discus...
From Laid Off to Starting an Engineering Firm – Ep 250
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Aaron Moncur, a mechanical engineer who runs a mechanical design firm called Pipeline Design & Engineering and the hos...
Life Cycle Engineering and How It Fits Into Integrated Product Support – Ep 249
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP, a systems engineer and integrated logistics support manager – entrepreneur, and own...
Growing as an Engineering Leader and the Experience of Writing About It in a Sci-Fi Novel – Ep 248
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 au...
How LEDs Changed the World of Engineering (Solid State Lighting) – Ep 247
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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-winne...
Engineering a Passion for People and the Development of STEM – Ep 246
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 maj...
The Three C’s to Working Through Difficult Life Events as an Engineer – Ep 245
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Michael Tranmer, PEng, MSc, PMP, a bestselling author, professional engineer, and TEDx speaker talks about how he worked th...
Practical Problem-Solving Skills for Engineers – Ep 244
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Andrew Sario, an intelligent transport systems engineer and OT cyber specialist, creator of Engineering IRL, and engineerin...
Career Planning and Leadership Progression for Engineering Professionals – Ep 243
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
Critical Career Questions Answered for Engineering Professionals – Ep 242
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer critical career questions from engineers about career planning, licensing, work-life balance, credentials, finding a job, wo...
Finding Patterns in Chaos: How To Navigate Change in Your Engineering Career – Ep 241
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Laura Berman Fortgang, career analyst, executive coach, author, and professional speaker from New Jersey about how business...
Celebrating Black History Month with Kameelah S. Majied, PMP – Ep 240
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, and in honor of recognizing Black History Month, I talk to Kameelah Samar Majied, PMP, Associate Director and Diversity Champion at M...
How to Effectively Lead People (Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire) – Ep 239
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Andrew Temte, President and Global Head of Corporate Learning at Kaplan, about his forthcoming book Balancing Act: Teac...
Shaping Our Future Generations Through STEM Outreach – Ep 238
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Tiffani Teachey, a senior mechanical engineer and international best-selling author about STEM, and the importance of becom...
9 Great Tips for Women in STEM: Navigating Career Challenges – Ep 237
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
How to Level up in Your Engineering Career – Ep 236
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Shawn Livermore, a bestselling author, software engineer, consultant, and tech startup founder. He wrote a book called Aver...
Women in STEM – Take Back Control of Your Career and Life – Ep 235
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Professional Networking Tips and Tricks for Engineers – Ep 234
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Developing Soft Skills for a Successful Career in Engineering – Ep 233
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 experie...
How the Upcoming Election Can Affect Financial Planning for Engineers – Ep 232
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mindsets Fuel Behavior, and Behavior Fuels Results – Ep 231
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hands-On STEM Learning in an Online World – Ep 230
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Jay Jayaseelan, the founder of Learning Through Robotics, a STEM platform that teaches and reinforces STEM concepts through...
Tips and Tricks on How to Leverage LinkedIn for Engineers – Ep 229
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Justin Nguyen, the founder of GetChoGrindUp, a movement to help students navigate their way through college. We talk about ...
How to Stay Safe and Keep Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Ep 228
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how you can stay safe and keep healthy during the coronavirus pandemic by changing the way you think and doing things di...
The Impact of the Pandemic on the Stock Market: Securing Your Financial Future – Ep 227
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Bill Keen, founder and CEO of Keen Wealth Advisors. Bill was previously seen on episode 214, where he talked about retireme...
Networking Tips for Introverted Engineers – Ep 226
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Devora Zack, MBA a bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and leadership consultant. Her internationally released book...
How Project Management Skills Contribute to Your Overall Success as an Engineering Leader – Ep 225
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Christian Knutson, CEng, P.E., PgMP, F. SAME, who has co-hosted this podcast in the past and now serves as the Europe Progr...
People Skills for Engineers: Making a Good First Impression – Ep 224
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Tony Munson, author of People Skills for Engineers. Tony talks about the technical and non-technical skills that engineer...
Celebrating Black History Month With Engineer Julius Hudson of NSBE – Ep 223
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we talk to Julius Hudson, who is a civil engineer, a STEM Advocate, and the National Professionals C...
Celebrating National Engineers Week and Thoughts on the Professional Engineering License – Ep 222
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, we celebrate National Engineers Week by telling you what National Engineers Week is, and why ...
Cultivating an Inclusive Leadership Style as a Technical Professional -Ep 221
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important aspects that is needed when starting to cultivate an inclusive management style is building trust. Not only do you need to i...
How to Build Relationships With Your Engineering Team – Ep 220
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To grow in your career, you need to understand that people and the relationships you build with them are of utmost importance. The post How to Build...
The Productivity Mindset for Engineers – Ep 219
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before you can be productive, you’ve got to start thinking the right way.It is very hard to define productivity when you don’t have your goals lin...
2019 Reflection and Setting 2020 Goals: Your Engineering Guide – Ep 218
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will walk you through five questions and use these questions as a brainstorming process to help determine your 2020 goals. The post...
How to Support the Professional Development of Your Engineering Team – Ep 217
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Identify suitable opportunities for your engineering team to build new competences. Focus on what they want and any weaknesses or development needs. T...
Providing Engineering Career Growth Opportunities to Your Team – Ep 216
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re kicking off a series where we will be diving into the four key drivers of great engineering managers. I talk to Seth D. Schei...
The Life Cycle of a Great Engineering Manager – Ep 215
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Provide your younger professionals with a custom mentor. This mentor should already be an effective manager or leader in the same field that the young...
How to Engineer Engineering Retirement – Ep 214
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To project manage your own financial life requires some real thought and discernment. You need to have something to retire to and not just from. Think...
The Scariest Things You Should Do in Your Engineering Career – Pick One Today – Ep 213
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most successful engineers agree that taking risks and doing things that were uncomfortable in their careers were the things that have helped them most...
Mentoring Matters – How to Find a Great Engineering Mentor Regardless of How Busy People Are – Ep 212
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not having the time to mentor somebody cannot be used as an excuse. If you want to succeed as an engineer or as a leader, you need to commit to helpin...
Transitioning from Engineering to Marketing – Ep 211
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we don’t take risks because we can’t actually get ourselves to do it; remember that real success happens outside of your comfort zone. T...
TECC 210: Business Development Skills for Engineering Professionals – Ep 210
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am taking you with me on a road trip to the offices of Burns Engineering in downtown Philadelphia where you will listen in on a con...
The Importance of Having Fun in the Engineering Workplace – Ep 209
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody's problems are different because their circumstances are different - so treat people in a flexible nature that is reasonable. The post The...
Why Engineering Intern Tori Thomas Published Her Disagreement with Her Boss on LinkedIn – Ep 208
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to rise in a company is to solve the problems that your boss doesn’t even know they have. Sometimes this can lead to a disagreement bet...
How to Avoid Becoming a Frog in Boiling Water in Your Engineering Career – Ep 207
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If the water gets hot in your career, do you have someone that will throw you a life vest and help you get up again? Disaster can strike at any time i...
The Truth About Engineering Partnership: The Good, The Bad, and The Potentially Ugly – Ep 206
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What makes us successful as an engineer is not solely what’s going to bring us success as a leader or a partner. We need to be really tuned in with ...
Starting a New Job: How to Succeed Faster in the First 90 Days of Employment – Ep 205
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Constant communication on the things that you can improve on is very important in your career journey, and especially within the first 90 days at your...
How to Show Your Company You Are Ready for Engineering Management – Ep 204
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are ways to show your company you're ready for engineering management, but it takes extra time, dedication, focus and the ability to stretch you...
Where Will You Be Five Years from Now in Your Engineering Career? – Ep 203
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Five Years, 260 Weeks, 1820 days, 2,620,800 Minutes. What will you do with it? What could you do with it? Where Will You Be Five Years from Now? The p...
How to Use Deadlines as Productivity Tools in Your Engineering Career and Life – Ep 202
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Look at the things that are important to you and determine what the 80/20 drivers are in your career and life. Do you have deadlines around them? If i...
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Tackling the Job Search for Rising Introverts – Ep 201
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An introvert is not simply a shy person or somebody that is not outgoing. It is someone who needs time to recharge their batteries alone after they sp...
How to Develop Business Thinking Skills for Engineers and Techies – Ep 200
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ram Iyer, an engineer with a business degree, tallks about business thinking skills and the techie mindset and how you can develop these skills. The p...
How Engineering Professionals Can Lead with Noble Purpose – Ep 199
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Lisa Earle McLeod, a global expert on purpose-driven work. She is the author of five books, including the bestseller: Sel...
Maker’s Versus Manager’s Schedule for Engineers – Ep 198
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am speaking with Chris Marshall, P.E., Regional Geotechnical Engineer at Professional Services Inc. (PSI) in Houston, Texas. We t...
How to Confidently Communicate In-Person and Online for Engineers with Molly McPherson – Ep 197
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with consultant and keynote speaker Molly McPherson, M.S., APR. We outline strategies to communicate more confidently and cl...
Where Passion Meets Productivity: The Intersection Between People’s Careers and the Company Objective – Ep 196
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be speaking to Jakob Heuser, an engineering leader, writer, speaker and entrepreneur about the intersection between peopleR...
The Four Books That I Am Reading Now and How They Can Help You as an Engineer – Ep 195
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am going to discuss the four books that I am currently reading and how these books, or really how my reading process may help you a...
Do You Prefer Sprinting or Jogging with Your Professional Development Efforts? – Ep 194
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I outline two different approaches to professional development efforts. I explain the advanta...
What Prison Has Taught This Young Engineer and How it Can Help You- Ep 193
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jim (a false name used to keep our guest anonymous), a young engineer who had to spend some time in prison soon after he ...
Why Engineers Quit Managers Not Companies – Ep 192
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Rich Archbold, senior engineering director at Intercom. We talk about an article he wrote called: “Engineers quit m...
Hacking and How It Puts Our Engineering Systems at Risk – Ep 191
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with award-winning journalist and host of the Peggy Smedley show, Peggy Smedley about cyber-security and hacking and how it af...
Sustaining Long Term Projects with Short Term Technology with Christopher Geiger – Ep 190
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will be listening in on a conversation between myself and Christopher Geiger, PE who is an Engineering Director with Lockheed Mar...
Taking Your Meetings from Ordinary to Extraordinary – Ep 189
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Paul Axtell about something all engineers are involved in, which is meetings. Not just the “M-word”, these are the...
Taking Action – A Bike Ride for Sustainability – Ep 188
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Professor Jim Tinjum, who is the Associate Chair of the Department of Engineering Professional Development at University...
Goal Setting for Engineers Based on One Engineer’s Proven Process – Ep 187
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Adam Zach, PE, a project engineer at an environmental engineering firm in Grand Forks, North Dakota. We talk about the im...
A Short Story About a Long Drive… – Ep 186
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you a short story about a long drive that changed the way I think and had a major impact on our business here at the Engi...
Lean Six Sigma Concepts for Engineering Industries – Ep 185
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you are going to listen in on a conversation between me and Joshua Plenert, MBA, MS, PE a licensed professional engineer who’s an e...
Career Questions Answered Through a Peek Inside the Engineering Management Accelerator – Ep 184
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am going to answer some questions from some of the engineers who participated in our Engineering Management Accelerator Online Work...
Career Reflection: 5 Actions a Young Engineer Took to Realize Success – Ep 183
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’re going to listen in on a conversation between me and Fernando A. Ceballos, P.E. Fernando will share some strategies that he’...
Using Your Military Experience to Become a Project Management Leader – Ep 182
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Eric Wright, Ph.D., PMP, CPD about the benefits of earning the project management professional certification (PMP) for mi...
One Engineer’s Plan for Recovering from Burnout – Ep 181
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I provide coaching and guidance to an engineer struggling with career burnout. By the end of this episode, he is inspired and has a...
Negotiating for Success: Essential Strategies and Skills with George Siedel – Ep 180
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Professor George Siedel, who is an expert on the topic of negotiation. Professor Siedel gives some great advice around ne...
Practical Strategies You Can Use for Productively Dealing with Conflict – Ep 179
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Dana Caspersen, conflict specialist, speaker and author of the book: Changing the Conversation: the 17 Principles of Confl...
Becoming a Key Person of Influence as an Engineering Professional – Ep 178
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Daniel Priestley, co-founder of Dent and author of the book “Key Person of Influence“. Daniel provides us wit...
What Every Engineer Needs to Know When a Crisis Arises – Ep 177
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with two very successful women from The Mathews Group, Melissa Mathews and Tia Over. We talk about communication strategies th...
How to Evaluate Which Professional Certificates Can Boost Your Career – Ep 176
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Hoover of UW Continuum College about how to evaluate which professional certificates can boost your career. Andrew...
How to Advance in Your Engineering Career by Growing Your Authority Online – Ep 175
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Josh Elledge from UpMyInfluence about how to advance in your engineering career by growing your authority online. Josh g...
Strategies Tech Managers Can Use for Building Effective Teams – Ep 174
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jen Bunk, architect of the People Stack® – the network of people, places and things that help tech managers build ...
Five Levels of Leadership to Help You Become a Powerful Engineering Leader – Ep 173
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Chris Goede from the John Maxwell Company about leadership. Chris explains the 5 Levels of Leadership model and gives som...
The Benefits of Building Accountability into your Engineering Career- Ep 172
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Josh Haynam, co-founder of Interact, which is a quiz marketing tool used by more than 40,000 companies around the world. ...
How to Improve Communication Skills and Deal with Being Labeled as Overqualified – Ep 171
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Image by katemangostar on Freepik In this episode, I answer some questions from our listeners and subscribers about building communication skills, imp...
Big Picture Thinking Versus the Details in your Engineering Career – Ep 170
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the difference between big picture thinking versus a detailed orientated mindset and how to benefit from both in your en...
Strategies Engineers can Take to Immediately Improve their Technical Writing Skills – Ep 169
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with David Kowal, founder, and president of Kowal Communications about improving one’s technical writing skills. David g...