Using Negative Feedback For Success
It may be the nature of most people to try and avoid receiving negative feedback. When some people do receive such feedback, they often ignore it, rationalize it or attack the source of it. Very seldom do they see the benefit of improving from it. Negative feedback is an opportunity to reflect and learn. When […]
The Importance of a Big Picture Outlook in your Engineering Career – Ep 149
In this episode, I talk to Joe Cohan, a practicing civil engineer, and we discuss the importance of a big picture outlook in your engineering career as well as how to continuously improve yourself. Engineering Quotes: Here are the key points discussed on the importance of a big picture outlook in your engineering career. It’s […]
Getting a PhD as an Engineer or Not- Engineering Career TV Ep. 10
Q: What is the value of a PhD in Engineering? Welcome to Episode #10 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Getting a PhD as an Engineer or Not. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to rapidly […]
A Discussion with the Zweig Group on the Recipe for Building a Successful AE Firm – Ep 057
In episode 057 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Mark Zweig, Founder, and Chairman of the Zweig Group and Chad Clinehens, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Zweig Group about what it takes for building a successful AE Firm. If you want to grow as a Civil Engineer, or you want your company to grow, this episode will help you tremendously […]
One Small Trick for Making Big Decisions
Have you ever been in situations where you felt like making big decisions was impossible? Or have you ever gone all-in on a big decision just to find out you made a huge mistake? I’ve done both, and I’m sure I’m in good company. Paralysis by analysis is a terrible state to be in – […]
Driving Value as an Engineer – Engineering Career TV Ep. 9
Q: How do I stand out in my company? Welcome to Episode #9 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Driving Value as an Engineer. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to rapidly advance their careers and […]
5 Tips To Move Beyond Being A Perfectionist In Your Engineering Career
Hi, I’m Chris and I’m a recovering perfectionist. It all started when, well, when I was a young child. Blame it on genetics, but I’m afflicted with the ‘perfectionist-gene’; the necessity for every action, every event, and every aspect to be just…perfect. It’s come in handy in some cases, like developing a logistics plan with […]
How Self-Improvement Radically Improved my Engineering Career and Life – Ep 148
In this episode, I interview Zorya Belanger, as part of our Game Changing Career Moves series, we talk about self-improvement, and we discuss the initiatives she took with respect to skill development and the massive effect this had on her engineering career and life. Engineering Quotes: Here are some of the key points that our guest made […]
Large versus Small Engineering Firms – Engineering Career TV Ep. 8
Q: Is it best to work for a large engineering firm or a small engineering firm? Welcome to Episode #8 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is Large versus Small Engineering Firms. I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to […]
How to Drive Global Change as a Civil Engineer – Ep 056
In episode 056 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Sabrina Rivera, PE a civil engineer working in water resources in the Los Angeles area. We talk about how to drive global change as a civil engineer. Here are some of the questions I ask Sabrina: What made you interested in water resources? How do you […]