Inside Out Engineering Podcast

Gabby shares her journey from art school to a 20-year career in product marketing, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, understanding customer motivations, and bridging the gap between engineering and marketing. Discover how to craft compelling messages that resonate emotionally and drive engineering success. Connect with Gabby here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-reali/

Summary In this episode of the Inside Out Engineering podcast, host Nikki Maginn speaks with Stefanie Reichman about her journey from civil engineering to entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of adaptability, emotional intelligence, and community in engineering, as well as the challenges faced by engineers in today's tech-driven world. Stefanie emphasizes the need for engineers to recogni...

Engineering change is rarely a technical problem. It’s a people problem. In this episode, I’m joined by Chad Jackson, CEO of Lifecycle Insights, to talk about how engineering orgs can make smarter, data-driven decisions without disrupting teams or triggering resistance. We unpack value vs risk, why “digital transformation” isn’t always the answer, how continuous improvement should be small and emp...

In this engaging conversation, Nikki Maginn and Jessica North explore the journey of engineers, particularly focusing on the transition from engineering roles to project management. They discuss the challenges faced by engineers in balancing technical responsibilities with project management duties, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the need for self-advocacy in navigating career paths...

This episode of the Inside Out Engineering Podcast features host Nikki Maginn in conversation with Chris Whaley, founder of Escape to Expand. Chris shares his unconventional journey from aerospace and industrial engineering into the world of Human Resources, ultimately serving as a VP of HR. The discussion bridges the gap between technical logic and the "gray area" of human emotions and organizati...

What if trusting your intuition made you a better engineer? In this episode, Nikki Maginn is joined by Bruno Yoshioka, Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft and founder of Key to Awaken LLC. Bruno shares how a lifelong pursuit of music unexpectedly led him into software engineering, and how embracing his creative, human side became a leadership advantage rather than a liability. Toge...

What does it really take to lead with authenticity in high-stakes corporate environments? In this episode of the Inside Out Engineering Podcast, Nikki Maginn sits down with Lori Lalonde — CEO and Founder of Her Executive Ascent — for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and the realities women face as they rise through complex organizations. Lori’s journey is anything but lin...

In our conversation, Blake Sanchez shares his journey as an engineer, discussing the importance of education , the value of learning through experience, and the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership. We talk about the importance of clear communication, the role of failure in growth, and the importance of creating a safe environment for team members to thrive. The discussion also tou...

In this kickoff episode of Inside Out Engineering, Nikki sits down with longtime friend and industrial systems engineer Heather Critz to explore how growing up in rural Alabama shaped Heather’s path into tech consulting and operational excellence. We unpack how emotional intelligence shows up in places we often overlook, why systems engineering is more human than most people think, and how process...