Inspiring the next Generation of STEM Leaders | EP 184
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 ST
From Scarcity to Abundance: How Collaboration Fuels Business Success | EP 183
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 Drak
The Power of Raising Your Hand: How Saying Yes to Opportunity Can Build a Thriving Career | EP 182
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 t
How to Overcome Career Struggles to Lead with Confidence | EP 181
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 car
Leadership Lessons from Digging into the Past: Insights for Engineering Leaders | EP 180
Unearthing Leadership: Lessons from Historical Engineering Failures In this episode of the Engineer Your Success podcast, host Dr. James Bryant engages in a captivating discussion with geotechnical engineer Michael Bennett. They explore how historical en
From Defense Engineer to Digital Nomad – How One Engineer Built a Life Without Borders | EP 179
Discover how a computer engineer leveraged his technical mindset to build a real estate empire, eventually replacing his engineering income while traveling the world with his family – and how you can apply these same systematic principles to your own suc
This is How Engineers Can Build Financial Freedom |EP 178
How Engineers Can Build Financial Freedom (Without Quitting Their Job)
Discover how an industrial engineer transformed from managing railroad crews in the freezing cold to building a $2 billion real estate portfolio. Lane Kawaoka shares his practical
The Career Advice Every Engineer Needs to Hear

Discover why technical skills alone won't secure your engineering future. Join Marc Levine, Talent Acquisition Manager at Thermosystems, as he reveals the essential skills that actually determine career success in engineering. Perfect for engineers a
Ep. 176 – When You Don’t Feel Good Enough
Are You Measuring Your Worth By The Wrong Metrics? Dr. James Bryant shares a deeply personal message about self-worth and the true meaning of success. He addresses those late-night moments of self-doubt that engineering leaders and…
Ep- 175 – Transform Your Leadership: Five Essential Principles for Authentic Success
What if the key to transformative leadership isn’t about mastering complex strategies, but rather embracing four fundamental ways of being? Dr. James Bryant unpacks the essential principles that define effective leadership: being real, being…