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Engineer Your Success

Engineer Your Success

De: Dr. James Bryant
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Expert interviews and leadership insights for engineering leaders and technical professionals who want to thrive at work and at home. Hosted by Dr. James Bryant, PhD, PE, this podcast equips you with practical strategies to strengthen leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence so you can lead with clarity and confidence. Each week features conversations with engineering leaders and industry experts—plus occasional solo insights—to help you build stronger teams, make better decisions, and design a career and life that work on your terms. Topics include: leadership development for engineers and technical professionals | effective communication and influence | work-life integration and avoiding burnout | delegation, decision-making, and team building | leading with emotional intelligence under pressure | mentorship, coaching, and professional growth. New episodes every Tuesday.2025 All Rights Reserved Desarrollo Personal Economía Exito Profesional Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Construction with Dr. Gretchen Gagel
    Dec 2 2025

    🎧 Episode Overview (EP 221)

    The construction and engineering industries are changing—but inclusion hasn’t always kept pace. In this episode, Dr. James Bryant sits down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel, founder of Women Thriving in Construction Global Institute and author of Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction.

    With over 40 years in the industry, Gretchen shares lessons from her leadership journey—spanning construction, consulting, and academia—and reveals what it really takes for women and their allies to lead and thrive in environments that haven’t always welcomed diversity.

    Together, they explore practical allyship, burnout and balance, dominant culture, and how to build workplaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

    “If you’re not going to back yourself, no one else will.” — Dr. Gretchen Gagel

    Whether you’re in construction, engineering, or any technical field, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, inclusion, and sustainable success.

    🧭 What You’ll Learn

    • Why inclusion challenges persist across engineering and construction
    • What “dominant culture” really means—and how empathy drives change
    • Daily examples of allyship for men and leaders
    • How women can overcome perfectionism and guilt to avoid burnout
    • The power of asking for help and leading with authenticity
    • How leadership growth carries into home life and personal wellbeing

    🔩 Episode Highlights

    00:00 – Welcome + Gretchen’s story and motivation for her book
    04:00 – Dominant culture, inclusion, and empathy in engineering and construction
    09:00 – Simple acts of allyship that change workplace culture
    11:00 – Burnout, balance, and redefining success
    15:00 – Asking for help and leading authentically
    19:00 – Creating the Women Thriving in Construction Global Institute
    22:00 – Encouragement for women whose careers have stalled
    24:00 – James on living intentionally and bringing your whole self to work

    🔗 Connect with Dr. Gretchen Gagel
    🌐 gretchengagel.com
    🌐 womenthrivinginconstruction.org
    📘 Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction (Available on Amazon)

    🎧 More Ways to Connect

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    One story. One insight. One action to help you lead with intention.
    🔗 engineeryoursuccessnow.com/insiders

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    🌟 Engineer Your Success — Dr. James Bryant

    Success isn’t just about results—it’s about building a life shaped by your values.
    Dr. James Bryant helps engineering and technical leaders create systems that bring clarity, confidence, and balance so they can win at work and at home.

    www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com

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  • Communicating the Brilliance of Engineer’s Impact on Society
    Nov 25 2025
    In Episode 220, Dr. James Bryant interviews Elizabeth "Lizzie" Archer, who emphasizes the importance of engineers being recognized and valued for their societal impact. With over 30 years in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, Lizzie discusses communication challenges, the need for inclusion initiatives, and strategies for inspiring future talent. She shares her personal journey of balancing demanding work with family life, highlighting the necessity for engineers to develop storytelling skills and effectively communicate their contributions to society.
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    14 m
  • How Employee Ownership Can Transform Engineering Firms and Build Stronger Teams
    Oct 21 2025
    Discover how Employee Ownership can strengthen your team and secure your legacy. In this episode, Dr. James Bryant talks with ESOP consultant Matt Middendorp about how engineering firms can attract and retain top talent, boost engagement, and build a culture of ownership. Learn practical ways to create a business that thrives beyond you.
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    13 m
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