Engineer Your Career: 3 Steps to Effective Goal Setting in 2024 – Ep 252

In this episode, I talk about three engineer-approved steps for effective goal-setting that will turbocharge your career every 90 days. Whether it’s professional or personal, these steps are your secret sauce. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How to […]

Navigating Engineering Success: The Power of Effective Goal Setting

  “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ~ Tony Robbins Engineering is a dynamic field, seamlessly blending innovation, problem-solving, and creativity to craft solutions that leave a lasting impact. Within this vibrant landscape, goal setting transcends being merely a task — it acts as a guiding compass, steering […]

How AI and ML Are Revolutionizing Engineering Design and Construction – Ep 033

AI and ML in engineering

In this episode, I talk with Robert K. Otani, P.E., LEED AP, chief technology officer of Thornton-Tomasetti and founder of CORE studio, about the role of AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) in engineering. We discuss the evolution of these fields through technology and examine impactful case studies of AI and ML in engineering […]

Navigating the Engineering Landscape with Integrity as Your Compass – Ep 091

Integrity

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Leung, P.E., president and managing principal at YU & Associates, about the importance of integrity in leadership. He also talks about his management style, and innovations in geotechnical and environmental engineering. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […]

The Impact of Nonprofits in Shaping the Future of Science and Technology – Ep 007

Nonprofits

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kari L. Jordan, Ph.D., executive director at The Carpentries, about her transition from engineering to leading a nonprofit firm, and how nonprofits are shaping the future of science and technology. We also delve into the importance of equity and inclusion in STEM. ***The video version of this episode […]

How Emotional Intelligence Drives Organizational Development – Ep 318

Organizational Development

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, former CEO of Kaplan Professional, author of “Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire,” and host of The Balancing Act Podcast, about enhancing leadership and organizational development in today’s dynamic business landscape. He will reveal key strategies from his book, such as strategies for building trust […]

Shift Your Focus to Shift Your Relationship with Goal Setting

Goal

“You are your own worst critic.” We hear this a lot, but does it have to be true? Do we always have to be so hard on ourselves as we try to make progress and reach new goals? Goal setting, resolutions, making progress, and reflection are things many people do at the turn of a […]

The Role of Engineering Repair and Rehabilitation in Sustainable Development – Ep 033

Repair and Rehabilitation

In this episode, I talk with Keith E. Kesner, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. (IL, HI), project director at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, about the intersection of project management and the field of existing structures, including the challenges, trends, and future directions of engineering repair and rehabilitation practice in the next five to 10 years. ***The video version […]

The Role of Functional Recovery in Structural Engineering – Ep 118

Functional Recovery

In this episode, we talk with Ryan Kersting, SE, FSEAOC, principal at Buehler and current NCSEA President, about functional recovery in structural engineering, and how engineers can deepen their understanding and contribute to improving community resilience. He also talks about NCSEA (National Council of Structural Engineers Associations), exploring its essence and ways for engineers to […]

Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of Transmission Engineering – Ep 251

Transmission Engineering

In this episode, I talk with Alexandra Lee, P.E., staff civil engineer at Burns & McDonnell, about her unique approach to engineering design, particularly in balancing traditional methods with innovative solutions in transmission and utility projects. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I […]