Engineering our Future: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and Life

As engineers, we're at the forefront of innovation and problem-solving. Our unique talents and skills drive progress, and our ability to adapt to feedback refines our craft. In this episode, we dive into the art of leveraging your unique talents and embracing feedback to supercharge your engineering career. Leverage Your Unique Skills 1. Identify Your Strengths Start by recognizing your unique ski...

If you are an engineer in the early to mid-stages of your career, mastering the nuances of salary negotiation is crucial to make sure you are compensated failry and advance in your career. Whether you're starting your first job or looking for a significant raise, understanding how to effectively negotiate your salary is a skill that will serve you well throughout your career. Understanding Industr...

Watch on YouTube | Listen on your podcast player Jeff Perry has been a long-term friend of the podcast and I am excited to share his new book The Intentional Engineer . Our discussion focused on not only the lessons from the book but also the journey from the first word to the printed book. This book is a must-read for all young engineers looking to advance in their careers so check it out! Here a...

Watch on YouTube | Listen on your Podcast Player An annual review is the perfect opportunity to get tons of feedback on your performance as well as evaluate your progress. While I am no expert on annual reviews, I want to share what I have learned as well as my conversation with Nicolai on the Engineering our Future podcast. Unfortunately, many young professionals come to the annual review unprepa...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Engineering Our Future, the podcast that elevates your professional journey! I'm Luis Duque, your host, and I'm joined by my cohost, Nicolai Oliden. Together, we have a topic that's essential for anyone striving to excel in their career – Team Collaboration. In the dynamic and interconnected world of engineering, the ability to collaborate effectively with yo...

Career Leverage is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of mid-year goal setting and how it can help you improve your performance and achieve your dreams. We'll cover the following topics: * The importance of setting goals * How to keep track of goals * The benefits of go...

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Career Leverage is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This episode is a re-air of a previous episode on my journey taking the PE Exam . If you are preparing to take the PE Exam, check out my resources at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/portfolio/the-ultimate-pe-exam-study-guide-learn-more-faster/ I want to begin th...

Today, I am celebrating my 29th birthday. This time of the year is always a reflection for me on what has happened and what is to come.  To celebrate, I want to share 29 life lessons I try to live by with you. I hope they help you in your journey as well.  * Be kind to yourself. You are your worst critic, so be gentle and forgive yourself for your mistakes. * Don't compare yourself to others. Ever...

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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 kno...

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 below Music by Jack Winders...

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/098 Learn more about how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Partners Check 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 w...

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/097 Learn more about how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Partners Check 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...

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/096 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible: Basecamp: http://basecamp.com/future Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Partners Check out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide There are many life-changin...

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📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/093 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible: Basecamp: http://basecamp.com/future Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Partners Check out The Ultimate PE Exam Study Guide - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pe-exam-study-guide Encouraging more women to g...

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