

The AEC Leadership Podcast
Anthony Fasano, P.E., AEC PM, F. ASCE & Rebecca Swabey, P. Eng
Leadership in architecture, engineering and construction comes with its own set of challenges, and technical leaders at all stages of their career need support and guidance. The AEC Leadership Podcast (AECLP) is dedicated to helping engineering leaders of all experience levels navigate these challenges. With a diverse audience of AEC professionals across various disciplines, The AECLP provides valuable insights and practical advice.
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May 11, 2021 • 29min
Engineering a Passion for People and the Development of STEM – Ep 246
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 […]
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Apr 27, 2021 • 29min
The Three C’s to Working Through Difficult Life Events as an Engineer – Ep 245
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 […]
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Apr 13, 2021 • 34min
Practical Problem-Solving Skills for Engineers – Ep 244
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 […]
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Mar 30, 2021 • 29min
Career Planning and Leadership Progression for Engineering Professionals – Ep 243
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 […]
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Mar 17, 2021 • 23min
Critical Career Questions Answered for Engineering Professionals – Ep 242
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 […]
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Mar 2, 2021 • 21min
Finding Patterns in Chaos: How To Navigate Change in Your Engineering Career – Ep 241
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 […]
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Feb 16, 2021 • 39min
Celebrating Black History Month with Kameelah S. Majied, PMP – Ep 240
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. […]
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Feb 2, 2021 • 51min
How to Effectively Lead People (Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire) – Ep 239
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 […]
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Jan 19, 2021 • 17min
Shaping Our Future Generations Through STEM Outreach – Ep 238
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 […]
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Jan 5, 2021 • 26min
9 Great Tips for Women in STEM: Navigating Career Challenges – Ep 237
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 […]
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