The Engineering Career Coach Podcast

Anthony Fasano, PE and Jeff Perry, MBA

The Engineering Career Coach (TECC) Podcast provides career advice to engineers of all ages and experience levels. Our host for the show, Anthony Fasano, PE and Jeff Perry, MBA interviews engineers ranging from recent engineering graduates to professionals from top engineering organizations on different engineering career goals and challenges. Each show includes a live coaching session with an engineer on real career challenges, and an engineer career-changing tip. Topics covered include but are not limited to job search, goal setting, finding a mentor, communication skills, public speaking, networking, organizational skills, productivity, leadership and more. read less
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TECC 298: Unlocking the Benefits of Internships for Aspiring Engineers
4d ago
TECC 298: Unlocking the Benefits of Internships for Aspiring Engineers
In this episode, we speak with Sol Rosenbaum, a licensed professional engineer with over two decades of experience in energy engineering. He is the owner and managing engineer at SR Engineering & Consulting LLC and the founder of The Engineering Mentor. Sol sheds light on the significance of internships, offering insights on approaching, leveraging, and […] The post TECC 298: Unlocking the Benefits of Internships for Aspiring Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 298: Unlocking the Benefits of Internships for Aspiring Engineers
4d ago
TECC 298: Unlocking the Benefits of Internships for Aspiring Engineers
In this episode, we speak with Sol Rosenbaum, a licensed professional engineer with over two decades of experience in energy engineering. He is the owner and managing engineer at SR Engineering & Consulting LLC and the founder of The Engineering Mentor. Sol sheds light on the significance of internships, offering insights on approaching, leveraging, and […] The post TECC 298: Unlocking the Benefits of Internships for Aspiring Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 297: Opportunities for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Diversity in Engineering
14-03-2023
TECC 297: Opportunities for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Diversity in Engineering
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Pamela McCauley, Ph.D., C.P.E., an accomplished keynote speaker, a committed professor, and the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University, about innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversity in engineering and STEM. ***You can view […] The post TECC 297: Opportunities for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Diversity in Engineering appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 296: From SpaceX Engineer to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Career Transition
28-02-2023
TECC 296: From SpaceX Engineer to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Career Transition
In this episode, we speak with Brian Mejeur, the founder of AdAstra and a former SpaceX engineer, who shares his insights on transitioning from engineer to entrepreneur, networking, taking risks, and building a successful team. ***You can view the video version of this episode here*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed […] The post TECC 296: From SpaceX Engineer to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Career Transition appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 295: Maximizing Potential: The Power of One-on-One Meetings in Engineering Management
14-02-2023
TECC 295: Maximizing Potential: The Power of One-on-One Meetings in Engineering Management
In this episode, we talk to Lawrence Krubner, a technical co-founder of three startups, consultant, and author, about the importance of one-on-one meetings and why he thinks it is the most basic and important skill of management. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Maximizing Potential:  When conducting meetings, it is best […] The post TECC 295: Maximizing Potential: The Power of One-on-One Meetings in Engineering Management appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 294: How Engineers Can Maximize Benefits and Minimize Taxes With Company Plans
31-01-2023
TECC 294: How Engineers Can Maximize Benefits and Minimize Taxes With Company Plans
In this episode, we talk to Bill Keen, CRPC, founder and CEO of Keen Wealth Advisors as well as a bestselling author and co-host of the Keen on Retirement Podcast, about retirement for engineers, financial planning, company plans, and also how the stock market will affect your retirement. ***You can view the video version of […] The post TECC 294: How Engineers Can Maximize Benefits and Minimize Taxes With Company Plans appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 293: How Engineers Can Identify and Combat Imposter Syndrome
17-01-2023
TECC 293: How Engineers Can Identify and Combat Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, we talk to On Freund, who is the co-founder and CEO of Wilco, a startup dedicated to empowering developers to unlock their full potential, about why imposter syndrome affects so many engineers and how they can overcome it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Tackling Imposter Syndrome Through […] The post TECC 293: How Engineers Can Identify and Combat Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 292: How to Become the Best Engineering Leader in Your Field
03-01-2023
TECC 292: How to Become the Best Engineering Leader in Your Field
In this episode, we talk to John A. White, the Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas and one of the foremost engineering authorities in America, about effective leadership in engineering. He provides some great tips that you can start using right away to become the best engineering leader in your field. Engineering Quotes: Here […] The post TECC 292: How to Become the Best Engineering Leader in Your Field appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 291: Mastering Success Behaviors as an Engineering Leader
20-12-2022
TECC 291: Mastering Success Behaviors as an Engineering Leader
In this episode, I talk with Wayne Brown, an author, speaker, organizational coach, and the principal founder of Skills 4 Executives Limited, about leadership in engineering and how you can master success behaviors to become a more successful engineering leader. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mastering Success Behaviors as […] The post TECC 291: Mastering Success Behaviors as an Engineering Leader appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 290: How This Engineer Turned a $500 Investment Into a 5-Figure Income
06-12-2022
TECC 290: How This Engineer Turned a $500 Investment Into a 5-Figure Income
In this episode, we talk to Sam Feller, a mechanical engineer and founder of Awkward Engineer, about how he turned a $500 initial investment into a 5-figure income, and how his obsession with pressing red buttons led him to start his own business. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How This Engineer […] The post TECC 290: How This Engineer Turned a $500 Investment Into a 5-Figure Income appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 289: Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development
22-11-2022
TECC 289: Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development
In this episode, we talk to Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, about vertical leadership development, what that is, and how organizations can help vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical […] The post TECC 289: Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 288: How to Become the Most Successful Sales Engineer at Your Company
08-11-2022
TECC 288: How to Become the Most Successful Sales Engineer at Your Company
In this episode, we talk to Ramzi Marjaba, a senior sales engineer at Ixia Solutions Group at Keysight Technologies, about sales engineering and the skills and qualities you need to become a successful sales engineer. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Become a Successful Sales Engineer: Sales engineering […] The post TECC 288: How to Become the Most Successful Sales Engineer at Your Company appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 287: Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: A Foolproof Hiring & Retention Strategy
25-10-2022
TECC 287: Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: A Foolproof Hiring & Retention Strategy
In this episode, we talk to Shailesh Kumar, Senior Vice President and Head of Technology at ClickUp, the fastest-growing productivity platform, about building a hyperscale engineering organization and retaining talent in today’s environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: ClickUp is a work platform that […] The post TECC 287: Building a Hyperscale Engineering Organization: A Foolproof Hiring & Retention Strategy appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 286: Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering
10-10-2022
TECC 286: Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering
In this episode, I talk to Caroline Hon, Head of Gas Network Strategy and Planning at National Grid, about career advice and different job opportunities engineering, developing your soft skills and STEM education. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering: STEM […] The post TECC 286: Career Advice to Young Women Considering a Career in Engineering appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 285: Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your Engineering Career
27-09-2022
TECC 285: Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your Engineering Career
In this episode, we talk to Henry Suryawirawan, VP of Engineering at Flip, about the process of transitioning from individual contributor (IC) to management, and how engineers can deal with failures in their engineering career. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your […] The post TECC 285: Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager in Your Engineering Career appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 284: The Power of Time Tipping for Engineers: Prioritize What Matters Most
13-09-2022
TECC 284: The Power of Time Tipping for Engineers: Prioritize What Matters Most
In this episode, we talk to Richie Norton, an award-winning, bestselling author, and entrepreneur about his new book called “Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping.” He provides some very interesting facts on “time management,” or rather, anti-time management, and might just change the way you think […] The post TECC 284: The Power of Time Tipping for Engineers: Prioritize What Matters Most appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 283: How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry
30-08-2022
TECC 283: How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry
In this episode, we talk to Lawrence Romine, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Altium, about how engineering industry trends and the future of manufacturing in engineering will affect engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry: The biggest engineering industry trend from an […] The post TECC 283: How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 282: From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader
16-08-2022
TECC 282: From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader
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 TECC 282: From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 281: Leading Through Influence as an Engineering Leader
02-08-2022
TECC 281: Leading Through Influence as an Engineering Leader
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 TECC 281: Leading Through Influence as an Engineering Leader appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 280: The Power of Internships for Engineering Students
19-07-2022
TECC 280: The Power of Internships for Engineering Students
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 TECC 280: The Power of Internships for Engineering Students appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
TECC 279: The Benefits of Project-Based Learning for Engineering Students
05-07-2022
TECC 279: The Benefits of Project-Based Learning for Engineering Students
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 TECC 279: The Benefits of Project-Based Learning for Engineering Students appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.