The AEC Leadership Podcast

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 From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader – Ep 282 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 Leading Through Influence as an Engineering Leader – Ep 281 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 The Power of Internships for Engineering Students – Ep 280 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 The Benefits of Project-Based Learning for Engineering Students – Ep 279 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 The Introverted Engineer: How to Survive in the World of Engineering – Ep 278 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 Building a Strong Engineering Culture – Ep 277 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 How This Engineer Used Wrestling to Train Students on Public Speaking Skills – Ep 276 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 Visual Thinking for Engineers: Become a Better Version of Yourself – Ep 275 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 Engineering and STEM Education: Why It Is Important – Ep 274 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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