The AEC Leadership Podcast

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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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 Turning the “Great Resignation” Into the “Great Transformation” – Ep 272 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 Creating a 5-Year Plan in Your Engineering Career – Ep 271 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 How Engineers Can Fuel Their Creativity and Find a Creative Outlet – Ep 270 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 Diversity in Engineering: Celebrating Black History Month With Ted Colbert – Ep 269 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 How Engineers Can Manage Complexity in Their Organizations – Ep 268 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

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 had and how that experience helped build my confidence. I also walk you through a five-step framework that you can use to push yourself out of your comfort […] The post Why Engineers Should Push Themselves Outside of Their Comfort Zones – Ep 267 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.