Her Engineering Career Podcast

Her Engineering Career Podcast is hosted by Mary Kinsella, career strategist for women engineers. This program offers practical advice and insights to women who want to make a difference as technical experts and influential leaders. Episodes will cover how to foster courage and confidence, garner credibility and recognition, stretch into leadership roles, and spearhead highly desired projects. Listeners will learn strategies for career mastery, increasing the visibility and impact of their accomplishments, and advancing to the next level. Mary has more than 30 years’ experience as an engineer, program manager, and team leader, living and learning the challenges that women face in the engineering workplace.

Ep 167 - 3 Things You Can Count On from Your Engineering Boss

Your boss has expectations of you. But don't forget you also have expectations of your boss. In this episode learn 3 key things that you can rely on your boss to provide for you in your engineering career.

10-15
07:54

Ep 166 - How to Be a Role Model for Women Engineers

As a woman engineer you need to have role models. In this episode you'll learn why that is. You'll also get tips for finding role models. And be inspired to be one yourself.

09-17
06:45

Ep 165 - Ways Women Engineers Have the Edge on Employee Engagement

Your team has lost motivation for the job. Employee engagement is down. In this episode, you'll learn why you're seeing low engagement and how to support your team when it happens. And you'll discover why women engineers have an advantage here.

08-20
07:33

Ep 164 - Beyond Mastering Your Engineering Job - How to Leave Your Impact on the World

You're following your career plan and doing your best engineering work. But there's something more you want to strive for. In this episode get tips for reaching your career potential. And learn the concepts for having greater impact in your engineering community and the world.

07-23
07:47

M3 - How to Transform Your STEM Workplace in 5 Stages

A key reason engineers leave their organizations is work climate. Renewing your workplace can enhance diversity and innovation. Learn the 5 stages of STEM workplace transformation to retain talent and optimize business outcomes.

06-25
05:43

Ep 163 – How to Manage When You’re Overwhelmed in Your Engineering Job

You know your engineering job comes with some stress. But too much of it is overwhelming. This episode contrasts manageable stress and overwhelm. Learn why women engineers feel overwhelm at work. And get tips for what to do about it.

05-28
08:04

Ep 162 - Don't Miss the Chance to Redirect Your Engineering Trajectory at Mid-Career

If you're too comfortable in your engineering role it's time to up your game. You should be looking for big change to unlock your career potential. This episode explains how to anticipate your mid-career transition and take action to make it happen.

04-30
07:17

Ep 161 - Use an Engineering Career SPOT Check to Reveal Your Status and Next Steps

There's an easy way you can determine if you're on track in your engineering career. In this episode you'll learn about the SPOT Check tool. It'll help you get clarity on where you are and be more confident in what your next steps should be.

04-02
04:40

Ep 160 - 10 More Things to Do More of to Get More Out of Your Engineering Career

Self-improvement in your engineering career - and finding what works for you - can be daunting. But there are many ways to get more out of your career without a lot of effort. This episode provides 10 examples for you to try.

03-05
08:14

M2 - Key Metrics for Assessing Your Workplace Climate

A diverse workforce is key to innovation. This episode helps you determine the status of your STEM workplace and its diversity strategy. Learn 4 approaches you can take - and metrics you can use - to ensure your workplace is as welcoming and supportive as it should be.

02-05
06:07

Ep 159 - The Secret to More Time for What Matters in Your Engineering Career

Time is a struggle. You never have enough of it. But what you need is not more time but more time satisfaction. This episode is about prioritizing tasks that maximize your satisfaction. Learn ways to make time more meaningful. And create a whole new outlook for your engineering career.

01-08
09:10

Ep 158 - 6 Empowering Reminders to Kindle Your Engineering Dream Career

In case your engineering career isn't thriving at the moment, this episode provides some insight to get you back to career basics. You'll get 6 empowering reminders for re-energizing your career care strategy. Plus how to optimize your engineering career journey with coaching.

12-25
08:04

Ep 157 - How Aligning Your Vision Leverages Your Power as an Engineer and Leader

Even though you have the title and the authority, people don't see you as a leader. And they're not motivated to follow you. This episode shows you how to lead with vision and alignment. And leverage your unique way to enable motivation and optimal results.

12-11
07:58

Ep 156 - How to Step Up to Get Ahead in Your Engineering Career

Knowing how to get ahead in your engineering career isn't easy. And you have doubts about what you should do next. This episode is about stepping up in your career. Learn what it means, discover the benefits and get some tips.

11-27
07:22

Ep 155 - Navigating Portals to Your Engineering Career Success

You'd love it if opportunities appeared exactly when you're ready for them. But it never works that way. This episode gives you 7 things to consider when deciding on opportunities in your engineering career - whenever they happen to pop up.

11-13
07:45

Ep 154 - How to See Yourself as a Successful Engineer and Why That's Key to Being One

If you never see a woman engineer it's hard to imagine you can be one. And if you can't envision your career success it's much harder to achieve it. This episode shows you how to see yourself as a successful engineer. And dispel any limiting beliefs.

10-30
07:54

Ep 153 - How to Thrive as an Engineer Among the Ins and Outs of Your Life

It's not easy to handle the rigors of your engineering career while managing the challenges in life. This episode shows you how to adjust the pace of your career to accommodate your situation. Learn 9 ways to tailor your job to fit your life right now.

10-16
08:20

Ep 152 - Miniseries Part III - How Organizations Impact Engineering Career Success for Women

Here is Part III of the miniseries on women engineers, the bosses they work for and the organizations that support them. This episode is from the organization's perspective. Learn about why the workplace plays such a key role in retention of women engineers. And come away with ideas for positive change.

10-02
08:46

Ep 151 - Miniseries Part II - How Managers Inspire Women Engineers’ Contributions to the Organization, the Community and the World

Here is Part II of the miniseries on women engineers, the bosses they work for and the organizations that support them. This episode is for managers. It includes 5 things you should know about women engineers. And how to disrupt your common management routine for the better.

09-18
07:02

Ep 150 - Miniseries Part I - How to Master Your Engineering Career, Contribute to a Better World and Love It

Here is Part I of the miniseries for women engineers, the bosses they work for and the organizations that support them. This episode focuses on women engineers. Learn 5 concepts that take you beyond success to fulfillment in your career. To achievement that has true meaning for you.

09-04
11:58

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