Building Confidence: Empathetic Stakeholder Engagement
Previously, I encouraged you to broadly engage your network as you explore your professional intentions, creating balance, reducing stress, and inspiring learning objectives. A positive step in a naturally closed system, relying on trusted peers. Yet, as professionals in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry, we learn early on in our careers that a […]
Meet Mathew Picardal, P.E. – An Engineer Focused on Inspiring the Next Generation of Structural Engineers
The Engineering Management Institute is thrilled to have Mathew Picardal, P.E. as host of the Structural Engineering Channel Podcast. Mathew is a licensed engineer practicing structural engineering in California. He recently started a YouTube channel called Mat Picardal Structural Engineering Life to inspire the next generation of structural engineers. In Mathew’s own words he started […]
The Role of Project Management in Consulting Engineering – Ep 137
In this episode, I talk to Ann Tomalavage, PE, PMP, LEED AP, a licensed professional engineer who has spent the last 20+ years training engineering professionals on how to become great project managers. Ann talks about some of the key points to becoming a successful project manager, and she also discusses the role of project […]
Take Action Despite Uncertainty
“Treat mistakes as learning, not failure” ~ Dan Sullivan “Test fast, fail fast, adjust fast” ~ Tom Peters “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ~ Thomas Edison “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ~ Winston Churchill These quotes, and others like them, […]
Blast Protection and Active Shooter Mitigation in Structural Engineering – Ep 018
Blast protection moved beyond military and conventional warfare as the frequency of terrorist and domestic attacks increased.
Cultivating an Inclusive Leadership Style as a Technical Professional -Ep 221
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 include your team in conversations, but you also need to empower your entire team.
How to Seek out Mentorship in Construction and Engineering
Many of us think mentorship in construction and engineering requires expertise. In most cases, this is true, but remember that mentors exist for several different reasons.
How to Network Effectively as a Civil Engineer — Even as an Introvert – Ep 136
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I am going to give you three actions that you can use to network effectively and build relationships.
Designing Your Engineering “To Be” List
Are you where you want to be? For most of us, there is a gap and a need to retarget your “to-be” list to help you move closer to where you want to be.
Mentoring for Structural Engineers and a Special Introduction – Ep 017
If you know what your goals are and where you want to go, a mentor will help you get there quicker and help you become what you want to be.