Career Leverage: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and Life

As an engineer, you know that staying on top of work and being consistent is key. Sometimes we need an extra nudge to get us over the hump and stay motivated. If you're feeling unmotivated, here are a few tips that can help:* Find an accountability partner. Having someone to hold you accountable can be a great way to stay motivated. This could be a friend, family member, or coworker. When you know that someone else is counting on you, you're more likely to follow through on your commitments.* Create systems, not goals. Goals are important, but they're not enough. You also need to create systems that will help you achieve your goals. This could involve setting up a daily routine, tracking your progress, or finding a mentor.* Remember why you're motivated. When you're feeling unmotivated, it can be helpful to remember why you're working so hard in the first place. What are your goals? What are you passionate about? Keeping your goals and passions in mind can help you stay motivated when things get tough.Here are some action items that you can take to find motivation as an engineer:* Set up a weekly meeting with your accountability partner. During this meeting, you can discuss your goals, progress, and any challenges you're facing. Your accountability partner can offer support and encouragement, and they can help you stay on track.* Create a daily routine that includes time for work, learning, and self-care. When you have a routine, it's easier to stay motivated. Make sure to include time for the things that are important to you, such as working on your goals, learning new things, and taking care of yourself.* Find a mentor who can help you achieve your goals. A mentor can offer guidance, support, and advice. They can also help you connect with other people who can help you achieve your goals.Finding motivation can be challenging, but it's essential for success. By following these tips, you can find the motivation you need to achieve your goals.In addition to the tips above, here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:* The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg* Atomic Habits by James Clear* The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyReach out to Nicolai or Luis on LinkedIn Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

When you think of compensation, the first thing that comes to mind is the salary. In reality, total compensation involves a lot more than that. Today, we talk about what is in the total compensation package and how you can leverage your knowledge to negotiate a higher salary and other non-monetary compensation. Reply to this with your questions or join the conversation belowMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify:  Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/098Learn more about how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide Today’s guest is Laura Prieto, a civil and environmental engineer from Colombia. When she got pregnant, she didn’t have any examples of other women in STEM who were successful in their career and had kids.Now, after her second pregnancy, she set out to help other female professionals with that. She founded Sparkle STEM Connect, an online community and membership service for women in STEM to share their experiences as moms and engineers, as well as educate themselves on practical topics they’ll need in life.What You’ll Learn: What made Laura want to start a business focusing on self-care for women in STEM Two tips to balance professional career and motherhood The lack of role models for women — and the importance of sharing your experiences How her podcast came to be and what the name means Laura’s subscription business to help with the stressful STEM work routine The benefits of being part of an online community of like-minded peopleMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/097Learn more about how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide While you may already have a mentor, do you really know how to make the most out of your limited time with him or her to get the answers you seek?Today, Nicolai goes over practical tips on how to request a meeting with your mentors and get the most value out of your limited time with them. From what you should do before the meeting even starts to how to go through it effectively…for both parties.What You’ll Learn: 10 tips to get the most out of a meeting with your mentor What is the “Key Desired Results” framework for a successful meeting? The #1 aspect that makes up a good mentor One strategy to get you more time in the meeting with your mentor What do you do if you reach the agreed upon time limit but still have questions? What you should do at the end of the meeting to make sure you got things right Two types of follow up messages to send to your mentor The simple truth to keeping good mentors for the longer termMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/096Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:Basecamp: http://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide There are many life-changing events that start a brand new “chapter” in the story of your life. Graduating. Switching jobs. Moving to another city. The problem? Navigating through these changes is not easy.So today, Luis and Nicolai elaborate on their own experiences recently going through these big life changes themselves to give you 10 tips on how to do it effectively. And guess what? It all starts before the change even takes place.What You’ll Learn: 9 effective tips (+ a bonus) to help you navigate through big changes in life The positives and negatives of new life chapters 2 huge benefits of life changes What to do before a big change Why you should look at life from a project management perspective How other people can help you get through these life changesMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/095Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:Basecamp: http://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide How do you stand out and get the job in today’s difficult job market? You learn from those picking and choosing the winning candidates themselves.Today’s guest is Jeremy Bonewitz, a senior recruiter at Terracon with 14 years in the recruiting arena. He’s seen everything regarding job applications, both the good and bad. And today he’ll make sure your next job application is the last.What You’ll Learn: 5 different strategies to increase your chances of finding a job 7 resume writing tips to make yours stand out and get attention What matters most: GPA or Experience? Hint: individually…neither. The “Serial Applier” syndrome — and how to correctly apply for jobs The best way to land a job in today’s difficult job market 9 tips to prepare for and go through a job interview — plus a little-known trick The rule of thumb for cover letters: Do you always need one with your resume? How to correctly handle job offers on LinkedInMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/094Basecamp: http://basecamp.com/futureBig thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:What You'll Learn:Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideToday, we'll answer all your questions by diving into what did and didn't change as the PE exam becomes a computer-based test. And most importantly, its impacts on not only how you take the exam, but also how you prepare for it. * 10 changes to the PE exam as it goes CBT — and its impacts on how you prepare for it * The pros and cons of the PE exam going CBT * How your learning style affects your success at some of the question types you'll get * What's the NCEES Linear-on-the-Fly algorithm? * Why you need more time management skills in the CBT than in the old paper exam * How many questions do you need to get right to pass the exam? * PE resources to help you with the technical content — and one that offers what they lackFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com[https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTubeConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/093Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:Basecamp: http://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideEncouraging more women to go for a career in STEM is not as a big problem as it used to be. So, what's the problem? Most of them leave the profession within the first five years after graduating.Today's guest set out to change that. Sophie Warwick has almost a decade of experience as a structural engineer and is the founder of The Thoughtful Co. The company creates a community for women in STEM and helps them thrive with individualized career coaching service offerings.What You'll Learn: * Should we get more women into STEM…or keep them in it? * Two ways women can overcome gender challenges in the industry * Corporate initiatives to keep more women in STEM * The real definition of "diversity" — and it's not just race, gender, and sexual orientation * Inequality signs that led Sophie to start her company to help women in engineering * How The Thoughtful Co. helps women thrive in their STEM careers * Two things Sophie wish she knew when she was just getting started in engineering * Differences between men and women when applying to jobsMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/092Big thank you to the podcast partner for making this episode possible:Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideExpanding and strengthening your network can be a real career booster. The problem? Most engineers tend not to do it because they see themselves as "introverts."In today's episode, we'll talk about the strategies you can use to overcome the fear of actively seeking to grow and deepen your professional and personal relationships.What You'll Learn: * 3 benefits of building your network — both in and out of your profession * The FORM framework you can use to connect better with others * 4 simple tips to network if you're shy and introverted * The worst part of networking — and how to get past that fast * Is online networking as good and long-lasting as it is in-person? * How to bring the new relationship outside of the networking event or conferenceMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/091Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideThe benefit of attending conferences is clear: it can give you a leg up in your industry and expand your network. But have you ever wondered what it's like being on the other end?Today, Elyssa Dixon jumps on the show to talk about her own experience going to and organizing such events as the chair of ASCE's Committee on Younger Members (CYM) and the president-elect of the Seattle Section.What You'll Learn: * Elyssa's path to becoming the chair of ASCE's Committee on Younger Members (CYM) * One conference you need to attend to become a better leader in the workplace * Two easy steps to get involved in the planning of professional events, if you want to * A simple rule of thumb to make every conference engaging and insightful for attendees * The only five things you need to get the most out of every conference you go to * Typical sessions of a Younger Members conference — and how they help your career * An experimental proof that engineers can be technical, but not necessarily introverts * How ASCE's Younger Members Groups are organizedMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/090Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideRemote work is now getting traction among companies nationwide. But while there are plenty of tools to help with the work-related side of things, what about the non-work aspects of working in the office — the water-cooler conversations with coworkers? Should they be ignored?Today's guest, Alexander Embiricos, doesn't think so. He's the founder of Remotion, a software company that helps remote team members be productive working side-by-side, while also allowing them to have quick, casual, non-work conversations…just like you'd have in an office.What You'll Learn: * What Remotion is and how it recreates the non-work office conversations…remotely * Three reasons why standard online meeting tools are not suited for non-work talks * Two benefits of remote and hybrid work to building a highly productive team * The three biggest challenges of remote and hybrid work — and how to solve them * How smaller firms can easily handle the transition to remote work, just as bigger firms * How to remotely manage teams effectively — and it's not about "management" * How remote work affects productivity — both personally and as a team * A possible shift in work trends for fresh college graduates allowed by remote work * Tools and processes to make remote work effective — from a fully remote company itselfMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/089Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideWhat does a career in civil structural engineering look like? That's the question Mat Picardal was asking back in his college days, but couldn't find the answer to.Today, after breaking into the industry himself and seeing things firsthand, he shares his experiences in the field on his YouTube channel.What You'll Learn: * What Mat does on a daily basis as a licensed civil (PE) and structural engineer (SE) * The real reason why he started his Youtube channel * Three benefits of a side gig that can boost your career — as it did with Mat's * A time management technique he uses to balance work, Youtube, podcast, and life * His content creation process and the (fun) challenges of running a YouTube channel * The keys to being successful as an engineer — from interviews with successful experts * Mat's experience taking and passing the SE exam * How the SE differs from the PE exam — and it's not only in the specs * Test-taking strategies that will help you pass the SE exam * One important skill most practicing engineers neglect, but shouldn't * Two tips to choose your engineering career if you're still a student or young engineerMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/088Big thank you to the podcast partner for making this episode possible:Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/futureLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideThe first step towards high productivity is not "doing more." Rather, it's all about minimizing what doesn't allow you to be productive in the first place.In this episode, Luis and Nicolai dive deeper into the seven habits that make you highly unproductive. Yes…all the things you shouldn't be doing if you want to be productive — but probably do.What You'll Learn: * The 7 habits of highly unproductive people — and how to avoid them * What productivity really is — and how you can realistically be productive * The difference between "shallow" and "deep" work * 2 super easy strategies that will get you in "deep work" mode in no time * What the "Friday 5 at 5" technique is — and how it sets the tone for your weekend * What to do with your phone while working so you can get things done * One thing you should do regularly to set your priorities and assess your progress * The biggest lie you've ever been told in lifeMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/087Big thank you to the podcast partner for making this episode possible:Go to basecamp.com/future [http://basecamp.com/future] and sign up today tostart a free 30 day trial. There's no credit card required and you can cancelonline at any time!If you want to know if Basecamp is right for your team, signing up for a trialis the best way to do so. Remember to go to basecamp.com/future[http://basecamp.com/future] to get your free trial.Thank you Basecamp for sponsoring this episode!Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideHave you ever wondered what your day would look like as an engineer? What wouldyou be doing? What responsibilities would you have? Well, the answer is: itdepends. And it depends on a lot of things.In this episode, Luis and Nicolai dive deeper into their daily lives to show youhow different it can be, even though they're both civil engineers. You'll learnthere's a lot more to your work day than simply crunching numbers — and how tomake the most out of every one of them.What You'll Learn: * What your work day might look like as an engineer in a technical vs management role * Working in the office vs working remotely: Which is more effective? * The concept of "core hours" and why it allows for more flexibility at work * Types of companies that let you work on other areas beyond your specialty, if you want * What you can do to fast-track your way to a leadership position within your company * 8 easy tips to make the most out of every day as an engineer * What an "engineering journal" is and how it helps you throughout your career * What a "project diary" is and why companies should have oneMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/086Big thank you to the podcast partner for making this episode possible:PPI: https://luisfelipeduque.com/ppi2passLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideThere are many different types of consumer debt you can easily get into. Butthis episode is all about how you can get rid of them...faster than you think.Today, Nicolai Oliden from Engineering YOU shares his own personal finance storyto pay off $149k worth of debt — and the tricks and tools you can use to do thesame.What You'll Learn: * Nicolai's personal finance story to pay off more than $140k in just 40 months * Money mistakes he made early on in his career and life that you should avoid * Why personal finance is much more about behavior than mathematics * What the Snowball Method is and how it helps you become debt-free fast * The mindset you should have when attacking your debt * What happens after you're finally debt-free? * Is your car loan really "good debt"?Music by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter //https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/085Big thank you to the podcast partner for making this episode possible:PPI: https://luisfelipeduque.com/ppi2passLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideYou know all those things people tell you make a "really successful" career? Themoney? The title? The power? Well, forget them all. According to today's guest,these are actually by-products.Gina Covarrubias is an engineer turned life coach who exclusively helps STEMprofessionals build the career of their dreams at Deliberate Doing. If you'relacking clarity on what you want for your professional future, this episode willgive you the tools to change this scenario.What You'll Learn: * The real meaning behind a successful career — and it's not what you think * Why you should stop asking yourself the question, "What's the right career path for me?" * The 3 pillars of a successful career — and the surprisingly simple way to build it. * The #1 thing that makes a really successful engineer * Two things you need to think through if you hate your job * The one thing you need to know about making career decisions — and living with them * How to know if an engineering major is right for you * The disconnect between engineering school and the industry * Why you should challenge your brain the same way you challenge your bodyMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter //https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/084Big thank you to the podcast partner for making this episode possible:Zencastr: https://zencastr.com/pricing (promo code = engineeringourfuture)   Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guideNot only can a side hustle help you financially, but it can also teach youskills you'd never have the opportunity to develop at your day job. But contraryto what social media makes you think, it's not that easy.So today, Luis and Nicolai build on their experiences running their own sidehustles while keeping their full-time jobs to teach you how you can do the same— and why you should.What You'll Learn: * The reality of starting a side hustle that is not talked about as much as it should * What you should know about the underlying goal of a side gig before starting yours * The stories behind Nicolai's and Luis's own side hustles — and what to learn from each * The two main challenges of running your own thing on the side of your day job * How to correctly balance your full-time job with your side gig without getting fired * Is a side hustle bad for an employee's performance at work? From a manager himself * Why companies should be supportive of their employees starting their own ventures * Two pieces of advice to start that side gig you've been thinking about for years * One simple way to ensure you make progress with your small businessMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter //https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/podcast/why-taking-the-pe-exam-made-me-a-better-engineer/Check out the PE Exam Study Guide: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PEStudyGuideZencastr: https://zen.ai/p [https://zen.ai/engineeringourfuture]ricing (promocode Engineeringourfuture)Get 30% off your first three months with a PRO account.This episode is sponsored by Zencastr, my #1 podcast tool. They provide acrystal clear sound and gorgeous HD video. I love that it records separate audioand video tracks for the guests and me. Plus, there is a secured cloud backup,so you never lose your interviews. It is super easy to use, and there is nothingto download.I want to begin this post by saying that no matter the exam's outcome, you arestill a great engineer. I have been stressing over this exam for years leadingto the actual exam (and a lot more in the months and weeks before), but thereality is that no matter the outcome, I will still work as an engineer. I knowmany people who have not passed their first try and are still great engineers.Don't stress about it.I plan to release a few more podcast episodes about this topic in the future,but this one is just a broad overview of my experience preparing for and takingthe PE exam. It was not an easy exam, but if you prepare correctly, you will setyourself up for success.Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions about the exam.What you will learn in this episode * What I did to study for the PE exam * Advice on what to do before the exam * Preparation for the day before the exam * Tips on taking the examResourcesCivil Engineering Reference Manual [http://www.luisfelipeduque.com/CERM]Structural Engineering Reference Manual [http://www.luisfelipeduque.com/SERM]PPI Courses for the PE exam [http://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PECourses]PE Structural Notes [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/resources-sign-up]--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/046Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible PPI: Get15% discounts on all of their products -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2PassZencastr: Zencastr: https://zen.ai/pricing (promo code Engineeringourfuture)Get 30% off your first three months with a PRO account. This episode issponsored by Zencastr, my #1 podcast tool. They provide a crystal clear soundand gorgeous HD video. I love that it records separate audio and video tracksfor the guests and me. Plus, there is a secured cloud backup, so you never loseyour interviews. It is super easy to use, and there is nothing to download.Check out my NEW PE Exam Guide. It will help you prepare for the exam withoutsacrificing your life. From science-based study techniques to a study plan, youwill have everything you need to pass the PE Exam.Learn more about the Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide: Learn Better and Faster[https://engineeringourfuture.gumroad.com/l/PEGuide]Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersTaking the PE exams has been one of the hardest and most fulfilling things Ihave done in my career so far. It was challenging but I think with the rightamount of practice, preparation, and strategy, you can pass the exam.If you have not heard the previous podcast I highly recommend you go back andcheck them out. I would recommend you start with "Why Taking the PE Exam Made Mea Better Engineer [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/039] ", then "How to Prepare,Beat Anxiety, and Rock the PE Exam with Vanessa[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/042] ", and lastly check out "How to Make theMost Out of Your Career After Passing the PE Exam with Isaac Oakeson[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/043]"Today on PE day. I wanted to take some time to acknowledge all the PEs andsoon-to-be PE out there. I hope you enjoy this episode and hopefully, it helpsyou better prepare for the examMusic by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website:https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect with meSign up to my weekly email newsletter //https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/083Big thank you to the podcast partner for making this episode possible:Zencastr: https://zencastr.com/pricing (promo code = engineeringourfuture)   Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out my career coaching services - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/coachingEven though most often neglected, unplugging from this crazy, hectic world is amust. And not only when you go on vacation, but also in your daily routine. Sotoday, Luis and Nicolai lay out the benefits they get from doing it — and howyou can do it too.What You'll Learn: * How often should you completely unplug? The answer is not what you think * The huge productivity, creativity, and sleep benefits of unplugging * Planning vacations and long weekends early on in the year — and taking them * The good and bad of using your phone * 4 extremely simple phone rules that can significantly boost your productivity * How to use your phone automation features to stop you from using it all the time * Why your phone home screen should be blank * And much more!Music by Jack WindersIntro: Midwest FolksOutro: Southern SkiesWebsite: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusicFollow him on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcgConnect With MeSign up to my weekly email newsletter //https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/NewsletterMy website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com[https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/]Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/InstagramTwitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/TwitterLinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedInFacebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/FacebookYouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message Get full access to Career Leverage at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe