Engineer Your Success

Is AI a threat to your career—or the ultimate tool to help you lead and innovate? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Silicon Valley entrepreneur Greg Shove shares how artificial intelligence can be used to sharpen thinking, improve leadership, and unlock growth. With over 35 years in tech and seven startups under his belt, Greg explains how to become an AI driver —using AI as a...

Feeling mentally checked out at work? Struggling with workplace disengagement or wondering how to regain work motivation? In this episode, Aaron Moncur—engineer, entrepreneur, and host of the Being an Engineer podcast—shares how he went from feeling burned out at work to rediscovering joy by changing how he approached his engineering career. His story is a powerful reminder that even s...

What if burnout isn’t caused by working too much—but by caring too much without the right systems to support you? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Peter Atherton , leadership consultant and former engineering firm principal, about high-performance burnout and building sustainable leadership. From the hidden signs of disengagement to reclaiming agen...

What if your ADHD wasn’t a flaw—but a design feature?” In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Jake Brown , business coach and consultant for entrepreneurs and middle managers with ADHD, about how embracing neurodivergence can unlock new levels of leadership and self-acceptance. From hiding ADHD at work to reframing it as a superpower (without the c...

Leadership, Legacy, and Work-Life Fit: A Journey from NASA to Space Center Houston and Beyond What if the secret to developing great leaders isn't found in training programs, but in the experiences, mentoring, and coaching you provide along the way? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Brady Pyle, Chief HR and Inclusion Officer at Space Center Houston, about i...

What if the pressure you’re feeling isn’t a sign of failure, but a signal that you’re growing into something greater? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant sits down with Ken Mika, an accomplished geotechnical engineer and construction QA leader, to explore what it really takes to grow in your engineering career—without burning out or losing yourself i...

Exit to Excellence: How Founders Can Transition with Purpose and Power What if the biggest barrier to a successful business exit isn't market conditions or company valuation, but the founder's inability to imagine life without their business? In this episode, Dr. James Bryant reunites with Jerome Myers, exit strategist and business partner, to explore why 80% of businesses listed for sale...

Tried It All? How One Veteran Found His Path by Figuring It Out Along the Way What if the biggest barrier to entrepreneurial success isn't having a perfect plan, but being paralyzed by trying to find one? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Matt Thompson, Navy veteran, management consultant, and franchise owner, about the power of taking action without having...

What if the guilt you feel about wanting more in your career isn't a character flaw, it's actually a sign you're ready for your next level of growth? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Jake Kennington, a practicing structural engineer and coach, about the struggle ambitious professionals face when they have "everything" but still want more....

How High Achievers Can Successfully Navigate Career Transitions and Workplace Challenges What if the biggest barrier to career advancement isn't your technical skills, it's how you navigate workplace transitions and speak up in rooms where you're "the only"? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Ashley Rudolph, performance coach and former tec...

What if the biggest barrier to becoming a better leader isn’t your technical ability—it’s how you communicate? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Susan Young, communications trainer for AEC professionals, about why engineers often struggle to connect—and how to fix it. From public speaking to emails to deep listening, Susan shares battle-...

What if your biggest challenge with AI adoption isn’t technology it’s people? In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant talks with Karrie Sullivan, founder of Culminate Strategy Group, about what it really takes to lead teams through transformation. Karrie shares how she combines psychology, data, and AI to help organizations navigate change with less resistance and m...

Episode Overview In this episode of Engineer Your Success, Dr. James Bryant interviews Brian Wagner, a professional engineer with over 20 years of experience who draws fascinating parallels between baseball and engineering leadership. Brian discusses his new book "Rounding The Bases: Winning Communication and Leadership for Engineers" and shares insights on effective communication across...

How do you stay motivated, ethical, and impactful in engineering—even when everything around you is changing? On this episode of the Engineer Your Success Podcast , Dr. James Bryant talks with Dr. Emily Grubert, a nationally respected researcher in infrastructure and energy systems at Notre Dame. They cover how engineers can adapt to shrinking grant funding, political resistance to climate p...

A Father-Son Conversation on Success and Life: Preparing for College and Beyond In this special audio-only episode of the Engineer Your Success podcast, hosted by Dr. James Bryant, he sits down with his son, James Bryant III (JT), as he prepares to start his freshman year at Virginia Tech. They discuss important topics such as building habits for college success, the difference between good and gr...

In this episode of Engineer Your Success , Dr. James Bryant interviews Kevin Moore, Executive Vice President at Rimkus, about his extensive career in structural engineering and his evolution into executive leadership. Kevin shares how his upbringing and years in technical roles shaped his leadership philosophy — with a strong emphasis on authenticity, empathy, and elevating others. The conve...

Join host Dr. James Bryant as he interviews Aaron Shavel, a seasoned civil engineer with a decade of experience in New York City's transit construction sector. Discover how Aaron navigated his path from field engineer to managing multimillion-dollar MTA projects, and explore his insights on leadership transitions, preventing burnout, and finding work-life balance in the demanding construction...

Engineer Your Success: Building Liberia’s Future Through Infrastructure with Jackson Jala Yoko In this episode of 'Engineer Your Success,' host Dr. James Bryant welcomes Jackson Jala Yoko, a civil engineer with a remarkable journey from war-torn Liberia to successful infrastructure projects in the US, and back to his homeland. Jackson shares his childhood experiences during the Liber...

In this episode of the Engineer Your Success podcast, host Dr. James Bryant welcomes Johnathan Meade, the CEO of Meade Engineering. Johnathan shares his intriguing journey from working as an electrical drafter in his family business, to venturing into the financial world with Charles Schwab, and eventually returning to helm Meade Engineering. He discusses key decisions in his career, the motivatio...

Are you leveraging your personal brand to its full potential? In this episode, Dr. James Bryant sits down with branding expert Ari Weinstein to explore how engineers and technical professionals can stand out in their industry. Discover how effective communication, storytelling, and a strong brand identity can propel your career. Struggling with imposter syndrome? Learn actionable strategies to ove...

Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? Pilots have a system to stay calm, focused, and in control—even at 38,000 feet. In this episode, Bobby Dutton shares the Aviate, Navigate, Communicate framework to help you prioritize like a pro, manage your time efficiently, and thrive in business and life . In this high-impact episode of Engineer Your Success, Dr. James Bryant interviews Bobb...

What happens when an engineer sees a gap in education as a design problem to solve? Danielle Passaglia shares how her systems thinking approach led her from designing building systems to creating children's books that inspire young girls to pursue STEM careers. In this inspiring episode of Engineer Your Success, Dr. James Bryant talks with Danielle Passaglia, a mechanical engineer with a missi...

Do you believe that competition is the key to success? Melissa’s journey challenges that mindset, revealing why collaboration can unlock more opportunities than competition ever could. The Power of Collaboration: A Conversation with Melissa Drake In this episode of Engineer Your Success, Dr. James Bryant and guest Melissa Drake explore the importance of collaboration over competition for ach...

Have you ever felt like it's too late to pursue your dream career? Tricia Reich thought the same, until she took a leap of faith. From admin roles to becoming a project engineer, her journey proves that raising your hand and taking chances can lead to incredible opportunities.  Tricia Reich’s career journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and taking initiative. In this e...

Navigating Career Struggles and Leading with Confidence: Insights from Civil Engineer Nikolai Oledin In this episode of the Engineer Your Success podcast, Dr. James Bryant interviews civil engineer and career mentor Nikolai Oledin about overcoming career struggles and growing into a leadership role. Nikolai discusses his journey from early career uncertainty to leading high-performance teams at Ja...