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Engineering our Future: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and Life

Engineering our Future: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and Life

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 Luis Duque from Engineering our Future provides meaningful and educational conversations with some of the best and brightest engineers and professionals worldwide so you can stay ahead of the curve in your career. Learn what the best engineers are working on, creating, and teaching so you can develop the skills needed to maintain your role as a critical member of society. Since 2018, Luis has been volunteering, working, and creating content inspiring and empowers thousands of people. His career experience is broad for his relatively few years out of school

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  • Conquering Fear: Young Engineers Try New Things

    Conquering Fear: Young Engineers Try New Things
    2025/10/23

    🎙️ Episode Overview

    In this episode, Nicolai and I dive into what it’s like to step outside your comfort zone. I recently started taking piano lessons—something I’ve literally never done before. I grew up playing sports, so music was just never part of my world. But honestly? It’s been an awesome challenge, and I wanted to share what I’ve been learning with you all.

    🤔 Why this matters (especially if you’re early in your career)

    Engineering is all about constant learning. New tech stack, new process, new role—rinse and repeat. Picking up a hobby gives you a low-stakes space to practice that same growth mindset. You learn to be patient with yourself, push through when things get tough, and ask for help when you’re stuck. Plus, reflecting on what worked (and what didn’t) makes your next attempt way better. That feedback loop is crucial. (Forbes on reflective practice)

    🎹 Piano, from my perspective

    I’m starting completely from scratch. Reading sheet music felt like trying to read hieroglyphics at first. Getting an instructor has been a game-changer—I’m avoiding bad habits, getting real-time feedback, and following a clear plan instead of just fumbling around on YouTube. Same principle applies at work: good mentorship plus focused practice time is what actually moves you forward. (Deep Work)

    🧵 Sewing, from Nicolai’s perspective

    Nicolai thought he’d knock out an “easy” pillow project. Turns out, not so easy. He gave up for a bit, then realized the whole point wasn’t to make something perfect—it was to figure out how to learn something new. Now he’s back at it with a more realistic goal and some checkpoints along the way. It’s all about progress, not perfection. (Todoist on progress journaling)

    📚 Handy links

    * Deep Work by Cal Newport

    * Forbes: journaling to learn

    * Todoist: progress journaling

    * ASCE mentorship programs

    🏆 Your turn

    Pick a hobby outside engineering this week. Two short sessions. Three lines of notes after each. Share with #EngineeringOurFuture—we’d love to shout out a few on the show.

    💬 Stay in the Loop

    * Newsletter: Weekly vibes, tips, and ep deep dives at luisfelipeduque.com/newsletter.

    * Contact Us: Hobby ideas? Hit luisfelipeduque.com/contact.

    * Rate Us: help us reach more engineers!



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    17 分
  • From Engineer to Entrepreneur Part 1: Essential Tips for Launching a Side Hustle

    From Engineer to Entrepreneur Part 1: Essential Tips for Launching a Side Hustle
    2025/07/30

    ⚡ Key Timestamps

    [00:00:00] Meet the engineering entrepreneurs who'll transform your career!

    [00:01:15] My podcast journey: from zero to partnerships!

    [00:03:36] Nicolai's secret: turning coaching into a thriving firm!

    [00:07:04] The bare minimum that unlocks massive potential!

    [00:09:50] Test ideas fast with just LinkedIn and Notion!

    [00:12:41] Coffee business secrets: family venture revealed!

    [00:15:20] Perfectionism kills businesses - Nicolai's eye-opening warning!

    [00:18:00] Beyond money: the real reason entrepreneurs succeed!

    [00:21:45] Final inspiration to launch your engineering side-hustle today!

    Are you ready to launch your side hustle? In this Engineering Our Future episode, Nicolai and I begin a series on entrepreneurship, sharing two decades of insights from our diverse ventures—including podcasts, coaching businesses, engineering firms, and coffee sales. We're engineers like you, not business consultants, offering practical steps to start small, overcome analysis paralysis, and build a business that enhances both your passions and career.

    We explore how to start with a core concept and your unique value proposition, test it through LinkedIn engagement, and create a simple Notion landing page to validate your idea. Nicolai reveals how he transformed Engineering YOU from one-on-one coaching into comprehensive courses, while I discuss developing podcast partnerships and my recent coffee importing venture. Our essential advice: launch with minimal resources, adapt based on feedback, and maintain your enthusiasm throughout the journey.

    ⚡ Actionable Takeaways

    Audit your skills: List three career lessons you wish you knew earlier and brainstorm a side business around them.

    Test one idea: Post on LinkedIn this week and track engagement.

    Launch minimally: Create a Notion page outlining your offering by week's end.

    Network: Connect with one mentor or peer for feedback.

    Track progress: Set a monthly review to pivot based on results.

    Apply these today to engineer your entrepreneurial breakthrough. Reach out via the newsletter for personalized advice—your future venture awaits.



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    25 分
  • Top Skills to Become an Engineering Project Manager

    Top Skills to Become an Engineering Project Manager
    2025/07/23
    In this episode, I interview Anthony Fasano, founder of the Engineering Management Institute (EMI), about essential skills for engineers transitioning into project management. Drawing from Anthony's extensive training experience, we explore communication, delegation, planning, conflict resolution, and leadership. The discussion provides practical strategies for young professionals to build confidence and excel in project management while highlighting the importance of lifelong learning and servant leadership.Guest* Anthony Fasano: Civil engineer, licensed PE, and founder of EMI. He hosts multiple podcasts, runs leadership programs, and authored Beyond PM Training. Anthony specializes in helping engineers develop non-technical skills for career advancement.Key Topics & Timestamps* 0:00 Introduction and Anthony's background. Overview of EMI's initiatives, including podcasts (Civil Engineering Podcast, AEC Leadership), YouTube channels for FE/PE exam prep, and custom training programs for leadership and project management.* 2:40 Essential skills for aspiring project managers: Communication with diverse stakeholders, understanding work styles/personalities, and delegation as the "CEO" of projects (focusing on scope, schedule, budget, and team coordination).* 5:29 Delegation challenges for engineers: Overcoming the urge to handle tasks personally, recognizing delegation as team development, and enjoying benefits like freed time for business development or mentoring.* 9:29 Effective project management strategies: Focus on upfront planning (project management plans, kickoff meetings), scope/schedule/budget breakdown, managing changes/scope creep, and identifying the critical path to handle delays.* 13:53 Handling difficult conversations: Building confidence over time, understanding others' needs, maintaining calm to de-escalate, and considering long-term relationships.* 17:51 Real-world conflict resolution examples: Maintaining professionalism for ongoing relationships and approaching issues collaboratively.* 20:15 Developing authentic leadership: Embracing servant leadership, prioritizing team success, conducting regular check-ins, mentoring, and creating an approachable environment despite billable hour pressures.* 22:40 Final advice: Develop public speaking skills to build confidence and communication abilities—crucial for effective meetings and presentations as a project manager.Resources Mentioned* Engineering Management Institute (EMI): engineeringmanagementinstitute.org – Access free podcasts, YouTube channels, and resources.* Podcasts: Civil Engineering Podcast, AEC Leadership, AEC Project Management.* YouTube Channels: Pass the FE Exam, Pass the PE Exam.* Book: Beyond PM Training: How to Build a Scalable AEC Project Management Ecosystem by Anthony Fasano – Available Here.* Newsletter: Sign up at luisfelipeduque.com/newsletter for episode recaps, action items, and career insights.* Contact: luisfelipeduque.com/contact for questions or suggestions.Action Items for Listeners* Assess your communication style: Identify your work style (analytical vs. expressive) and practice adapting to others—start by observing team interactions.* Practice delegation: List tasks you can offload (aim for 30%) and invest time teaching a team member; focus on the developmental benefits.* Enhance project planning: For your next project, create a detailed management plan covering scope, schedule, budget, and change processes; conduct both internal and external kickoff meetings.* Build conflict resolution skills: During difficult discussions, stay calm, understand the other party's goals, and propose win-win solutions—consider role-playing to practice.* Invest in public speaking: Join Toastmasters or practice presentations to boost confidence; challenge yourself to lead one meeting this month. Get full access to Engineering our Future at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe
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    25 分
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