Engineer Your Success
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDiscover the path to success in business and life with Engineer Your Success, the premier podcast for engineering leaders and business owners. Striving for a balance between thriving business growth and a fulfilling personal life? Look no further!
Led by Dr. James Bryant, a Maxwell Leadership certified speaker and executive coach with over two decades of experience in the engineering industry, this podcast dives deep into confronting the challenges you face as a leader. Leveraging his executive coaching expertise, Dr. Bryant offers a blueprint for success to help you excel professionally and personally, ensuring you thrive both at work and home.
📈 Strategize to scale your business while preserving work-life balance.
🛠️ Gain insights from an industry stalwart turned executive coach.
🧭 Navigate leadership challenges with actionable techniques.
🎯 Cultivate a thriving business culture for exponential growth.
🌐 Stay competitive with cutting-edge tools, tips, and tech insights.
🗣️ Enhance communication and solidify stakeholder relations.
Engineer Your Success is your compass, guiding you to a life filled with energy, optimism, and business mastery.
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Ep. 44 - How Leaning Into Yourself Leads to Success with Alvina Nadeem
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWelcome again to another episode of Engineer Your Success! Today, we are joined by Alvina Nadeem. Over the last 10 years, Alvina has participated in several large-scale construction projects and has held varying roles such as Team Leader, Project Manager, Planning Engineer, Field Engineer, Commissioning/Turnover Coordinator, and Proposal Manager. Her engineering and project management experience allowed her to travel and exposed her to different people, companies, and cultures—from the beaut...
Ep. 43 - Engineer Your Environment
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB“Find a place where you can plant your dream, where it can actually flourish.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of the Engineer Your Success Podcast, James Bryant discusses how the environment can be engineered to help achieve success. Listen closely as he shares how the upcoming events will provide value in developing and achieving goals. Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 09:39] Curating Your Support System Providing valuable information that can be applied to any area of your life The v...
Ep. 42 - Who you are is how you lead with Morgan O'Brien
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode of Engineer Your Success, our special guest, Morgan O'Brien sheds light on the topic of alignment with who you are as a leader. She discusses how important it is to have boundaries and communication in order to be respected. Here’s a bit about Morgan’s passion: Morgan is a people-focused engineer currently working as a Senior Engineer Project Manager for the CA Department of Water Resources, on major flood risk reduction projects around the Sacramento Area. She is very...
Ep. 41 - Recognizing Your Strengths to Leverage and Execute with Excellence with Brea Roper
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBIn this episode of Engineer Your Success, our special guest, Brea Roper highlights the importance of recognizing individuality and working with our traits to show up empowered. By utilizing our strengths and understanding how we are wired, operating to our fullest potential is possible. Here’s a bit about Brandyn’s passion: Too many people focus on fixing what's "wrong" with themselves, instead of loving themselves as they are and leveraging the unique, innate talents they already pos...
Ep. 40 - Working for the World's Worst Boss then Scaling through Optimized Systems with Brandyn Miller
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Engineer Your Success, our special guest, Brandyn Miller, adds value by sharing his experience in retail and the unforgiving truth behind the industry. Listen closely as he discusses the value of goal-setting, communication, and systemizing your marketing effort to scale. Here’s a bit about Brandyn’s passion: When Brandyn was a kid he grew up homeless but was determined not to stay there. So he taught himself the art of business. After 30 years of getting better and...
Ep. 39 - Let's See our Problems as Opportunities in this Space with Josh Muller
April 19, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBWelcome again to another episode of Engineer Your Success! Today, our special guest who will add value to our week as Engineers. Josh is currently a coach for construction and contractor companies and it is his passion to get more people involved in this space. Here’s a bit about Josh’s passion: Most owners of construction and other contractor companies are frustrated because they feel like they’re always working—never enjoying! We have developed a proven process to help them take con...
Ep. 38 - An Honest and Clear Evaluation Boosts Company Growth
April 12, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB“What gets measured gets done.” Welcome again to the show! Today, it will just be a conversation between you and me. Companies have changed drastically due to the pandemic, but as we move forward and recover, there is now a call for their employees to get back to the office. As we refresh and go back to our office lives, let’s head on and talk about performance evaluations and why it is highly essential for a growing and a thriving company. Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 04:45] Open...
Ep. 37 - Engineers, Stop Making Excuses, Just Do It.
April 05, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBAkyiaa is a multi-passionate person who has never fit neatly into any one box. She is an engineer, entrepreneur, author, mentor, educator, and changemaker. When people ask why she does all that she does, she asks, "why not?" Let’s dive into today’s show! [00:01 – 13:13] Opening Segment Akyiaa is a multifaceted person! Engineers will be learning a lot from her today How Akyiaa became who she is today What hooked Akyiaa to like Engineering as a child Akyiaa always felt she belong Wha...
Ep. 36 - Reclaim your Childhood and Freedom through a Balanced Life
March 29, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBOver the past 20 years Jake has led and trained creative businesses and nonprofits across the United States and Europe. Jake’s specialty is guiding creative leaders to create clear missions, powerful teams, and intentional growth. He helps underperforming businesses uncomplicate issues and take action with repeatable systems. Jake has certifications by Business Made Simple, Michael Hyatt - Full Focus Planner Pro and LEGO Serious Play. Jake has been married to Suzanne for 16 years and the...
Ep. 35 - Engineers, You are Responsible for Your Success
March 22, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBJacquelyn has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry to which she has worn many hats. She has served in several leadership roles such as principal, managing director, construction manager, project manager, senior facilities engineer, as well as architectural engineering coordinator for private and public sector clients. Currently working for Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered (DHA) since 2018, Jacquelyn is the Vice President of Business Development & St...
Ep. 34 - Engineers, Not Everything is Taught at University
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBBorn in North Carolina, Jennifer grew up in southern Virginia where a long-time family friend introduced Jennifer to Civil Engineering at an early age by enlisting her help answering phones and running errands for his construction business. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from NC State University and spent 28 years at NCDOT before retiring in 2015. At NCDOT she held positions in construction administering construction projects in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC, and i...
Ep. 33 - Here's how You can Win at Work and at Home
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBMark Boenke, PE is the President of PILLAR, Inc., which was founded in 2002. PILLAR has evolved into a premier and leading Infrastructure O&M management and advisory firm in both the asset management and P3 arena. Mark is a licensed professional engineer in the commonwealth of Virginia and has a BS is Civil Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Mark is active and present with his family and enjoys giving back to the community. Let’s dive into today’s show, shall we? ...
Ep. 32 - The Time I had a Work-Life Balance Breakthrough
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBToday’s show is an interview episode I had with Jerome Myers! If you remember one of our previous episodes, Jerome is the very first guest we had on the show, and we are very honored to have him share many great and amazing stories with us. I am honored to be able to share my passion, my work ethic, and my advice to those who may have lost their way to a balanced life. Listen throughout the show and remember to subscribe to Jerome’s podcast, Dreamcatchers. Let’s dive into the e...
Ep. 31 - Let's Turn your Frustrations to Freedom
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBPete helps entrepreneurs transform their frustrations into freedoms by using a variety of frameworks that help them cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business. With over 25 years as a business owner, he's refined many of his tips, tools, and techniques in the trenches within his own businesses. You own your business; it shouldn't own you. It's time to start using frameworks that allow you to have a turnkey business so that you can live the life you deserve! Let’s div...
Ep. 30 - How to Engineer a Work-Life Balanced Lifestyle
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBCamille Walton is an energetic and enthusiastic certified career coach and facilitator. Before becoming a coach, Camille was a marketer with a unique ability to combine problem-solving, customer insights, and raw creativity to be an asset to organizations, from boutique consumer products and goods (CPG) manufacturers to large medical device companies. While Camille’s marketing work was award-winning, revenue-generating, and groundbreaking, it was working as a Dress for Success Tampa Ba...
Ep. 29 - The Mindset of Success
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn today’s yet another special Engineer Your Success episode, I give you an excerpt from the talk I did last time on a Real Estate meetup where the discussions circled around financial freedom through apartment investing. I was then asked to speak about Success Mindset, and indeed, this refreshing speaking engagement hopes to build up the backbone of the attendees in meeting their goals. Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 03:06] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! New here? Let me sha...
Ep. 28 - Taking Another Dive with Jerome Myers
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 40.6 MBAre you stuck in the Matrix? Many of us are silently asking ourselves, is there more to life? Jerome Myers (a/k/a "J") is a developer of people and places. He is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of two ventures. DreamCatchers is a boutique coaching firm that supports first and second generation wealth creators self-actualize and attain transcendence, and The Myers Development Group, where we help ordinary people invest in multifamily real estate in a way that creates gen...
Ep. 27 - Delivering Great Presentations
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBPresentations ought not to be dependent solely on having visually appealing slides to communicate the message you need to present. If you are nervous about presenting, here are very practical and direct tips you need to learn to prepare for that scary task ahead of you. For sure, you will nail that presentation in no time. Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 06:30] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! New here? Let me share some things about me! Feel free to connect with me by using ...
Ep. 26 - How to Overcome Procrastination
January 18, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBWelcome back to the show! Today, we will hear an excerpt from our last UnWebinar last December. Our participants will share their experiences they had from this meeting as well as their realizations and takeaways regarding the topic. Procrastination still remains as the worst self-sabotage techniques we have been under the influence of, one way or another. If you are interested in keeping yourself away from procrastination, listen throughout the episode and let me know if any of the coach...
Ep. 25 - Your Key to Gaining Clarity
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBAncient Greeks are known to live by the Axiom “Know Thyself” for centuries. Socrates has said that when we know ourselves is when we begin to have Wisdom. We are on to 2022’s 2nd week, and we have so many days ahead of us to conquer. If you are struggling to be clear with the path ahead of you, may this episode shed some light on your struggle. Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 04:14] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! If you’re a new listener, please let me share with you a few thin...
Ep. 24 - What Happens When You Don't Have Clarity
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBWelcome to 2022! Happy new year to all of you Engineers. I want you to have a very meaningful and successful year ahead of you. May this podcast be an instrument to help you connect those dots for you to figure out what you want to be. Let’s get down to yet another essential topic we need to discuss to get you started for 2022! [00:01 – 03:43] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! If you’re a new listener, please let me share with you a few things about myself. Feel free t...
Ep. 23 - Engineer's Guide to your Year-End-Review
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBA few days more and we’ll be welcoming the year 2022! As we close the year, we want to continue celebrating our wins and our losses by evaluating how we endeavored to reach success in the past year, and learning from our mistakes by seeking improvement to rock the year ahead of us. Engineers, you did many great things this year! Let’s dive into today’s exciting episode! [00:01 – 05:59] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! If you’re a new listener, please let me sh...
Ep. 22 - Engineers, Let Your Light Shine and Guide the Way
December 20, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBWhat you don’t usually see, you don’t usually appreciate. Our lives as Engineers are important in the world we live and breathe in, and that’s for sure. We usually underestimate the importance we have in the community we are living in, and that’s so sad. Our goal for today’s show is to make you believe how important your light is to the world. Let’s dive into today’s episode! [00:01 – 05:50] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! If you’re a new listener, please let me shar...
Ep. 21 - The Engineer's Blueprint for Setting Goals (Part 2) - Excerpts from On-Ramp 2022
December 13, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBAs we continue this special glimpse on the On-Ramp 2022 session that we had in November, we’ll dedicate another episode hearing more of the excerpts you shouldn’t miss. This UnWebinar is meant for you to move forward gracefully as you prepare for the coming year. We can never deny how hard 2020 and 2021 are for all of us, but we always come to the realization that all years are undoubtedly hard. Let’s finish this year strong and do what we can to make the most out of the coming days ahead of...
Ep. 20 - The Engineer's Blueprint for Setting Goals - Excerpts from On Ramp 2022
December 06, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this special episode, I share with you a glimpse of the On-Ramp 2022 session that we had in November. This UnWebinar is meant for you to move forward gracefully as you prepare for the coming year. We can never deny how hard 2020 and 2021 are for all of us, but we always come to the realization that all years are undoubtedly hard. Let’s finish this year strong and do what we can to make the most out of the coming days ahead of us. Let’s dive into today’s episode! [00:01 – 04:17...
Ep. 19 - Use the Engineer's Blueprint to Find Balance at Every Stage in Life
November 29, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBEveryone knows how real the struggle is for when we want to do more with the life we have. Achieving this kind of balance is a worthy pursuit that takes effort to accomplish. If you have been with me since the first episode, you will know that there is a way to achieve a work-life balance that you should couple with the strong desire to move forward. Let’s dive into today’s episode! [00:01 – 04:17] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! This week, let’s talk about work-life...
Ep. 18 - Why Gratitude is Essential for Success
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBNot many people are given the opportunity to get what you now have. The thing is, not everyone has the same kind of lens to have a perspective of gratitude. You may not want to admit it, but grateful people tend to have the best results of success in life! Do you want to be like those people? Let’s learn how to keep an attitude of gratitude. Let’s dive into today’s episode! [00:01 – 05:35] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! We achieved another milestone - yahoo! My ...
Ep. 17 - Being a Business Leader Does Not Have to be a Solo Job
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBFor today’s show, we will be talking about the reason why business leaders can’t do it alone. Many business leaders struggle with work-life balance and achieving success because they forget to ponder and decide about this important matter. Let’s dive in to today’s episode. [00:01 – 05:15] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! This week, celebrate your wins and understand your losses! Don’t forget to sign up on the links below to have immediate access to the updates and ann...
Ep. 16 - Failure - The Engineer's Tool for Success
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBHow do you treat failure? Today’s episode we’re going to discuss the real tool for making success possible for you, whether for yourself or for your business to thrive. Let’s dive in! Don’t forget to sign up for our 2022 On Ramp! Let’s dive in for today’s awesome episode. [00:01 – 02:13] Opening Segment Welcome back to the show! Please be expectant for November through December! We have lots of awesome shows in the works Did you sign up for the email listing? Check your inbo...
Ep. 15 - Why You Should Write Down Your Engineered Goals
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat makes the difference in making your goals happen? We all have different strategies, but the most effective way for me is to write down my goals. I hope that through this episode, may writing become the breakthrough for you. Listen through the episode and take the gems you shouldn’t miss. Of course, don’t forget to sign up for our 2022 On Ramp! Let’s dive in for today’s awesome episode. [00:01 – 02:52] Opening Segment Welcome to the show Please be expectant for November t...
Ep. 14 - Engineer Your Goals Part 2 - Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBSuccess is not available if you keep yourself from getting there. It might be very comfortable living in your comfort zone, but mind you, many others regret staying on their own lane and just let the years and opportunities go by. Again, we are close to the last quarter of the year, so may this important lesson help you out in preparing for 2020. Don’t forget to sign up for our 2022 On Ramp! Let’s dive in for today’s awesome episode. [00:01 – 02:28] Opening Segment Welcome to th...
Ep. 13 - Engineer Your Goals
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBDo you do what it takes to turn your dreams into achievable goals? What are some things that keep you from not achieving them? If you were to be asked, what are the steps you would take to get there successfully? Today’s episode is a call for you to get to your action, and further your success. That’s only possible if you engineer your steps to get that golden goal. Don’t forget to sign up for our 2022 On Ramp! Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 04:43] Opening Segment Welcome to the show...
Ep. 12 - How to Deal with Negative Feedback
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBProviding feedback for your employee’s performance is essential, just as you as a person needs to. Constructive feedback should be aimed at achieving improvements and better work ethic. Wherever you are and what you do, this is an essential aspect to keep you functioning. The question is: how do you receive feedback, especially if they are negative? Let’s dive in to today's episode! [00:01 – 03:27] Opening Segment Welcome to the show I’m thankful we’re on the 12th episode! T...
Ep. 11 - How You Show Up Matters
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBHow do you show up for people in your life when you’re just not yourself? How do you want to show up? It is a common mistake for us to just let ourselves be when we are too tired and not feeling our best self. For today’s episode, we will be talking about a very important issue all of us are supposed to be aware about. Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 5:29] Opening Segment Welcome to the show I’m back fresh from the Made Simple Summit Business and Marketing made simple First air tra...
Ep. 10 - Leverage What is Working
September 27, 2021 12:47 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBYou must be able to leverage what is working for you to move forward without regrets and generate more results than what you expect. Are you confident that whatever you do today helps you out to be successful in the future? Are you sure you’re on the right path? If you know you should be working out what best works for you, remember to be attentive. Let’s dive in! [00:01 – 02:45] Opening Segment Welcome to the show Everyday is indeed a day to be grateful for [02:46 – 08:14] L...
Ep. 9 - This is what Keeps you Growing
September 20, 2021 13:35 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBHave you made it your goal to keep track of your growth? What do you think keeps you from being the best of what you should become? If you don’t, maybe it’s this one thing you stopped incorporating into your life that’s been keeping you from growing. Stay tuned as we dive into today’s show, and discover what you need to continuously learn and incorporate into your business and life. [00:01 – 03:45] Opening Segment Welcome to the show Curiosity is powerful How do you use it? ...
Ep. 8 - How to Hire the Best Fit for your Team
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBIt is a common struggle for all business owners to hire the right people for their jobs. If you find that not too many people are responding to your job post, then this is what you need to hear. Stay tuned as we dive into the things we need to do and consider when hiring the best talent for your business. [00:01 – 03:39] Opening Segment Welcome to the show Thank you for your comments and reviews! You can definitely hire the right person as your next key staffs [03:40 – 07:09...
Ep. 7 - Refuel and Recharge
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBTaking time for yourself is one of the essential elements of building your steps to success. Disconnect for a while and connect to your other beloved refueling tasks once more. Find your way to recharge to bounce back gracefully and do the very things you love again. Let’s dive in and discover the necessary steps in amplifying your balanced life as you do your passions and live a worthwhile life. [00:01 – 03:33] Opening Segment Welcome to the show Something was off Reliving...
Ep. 6 - Servant Leadership Exposed
August 30, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBServant leadership is more than just laying yourself down for serving the needs of the team you are leading; then, this is a wake-up call for you. You might not realize, but that mindless strategy is driving you and your company to a disaster. Let’s dive in and combat the self-defeating mishaps in servant leadership and correct our practice to our success and our team holistically. [00:01 – 02:05] Opening Segment Welcome to the show Leadership is an essential company aspect. N...
Ep. 5 Communicating Your Way to Success
August 23, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIf you cannot communicate, you can't succeed. Therefore, communication is essential for your success, both in business and in life. If you think that communication is an area where you can improve, you don't want to miss this episode. We're going to talk about some of the critical concepts for you to become a better communicator. Let's dive right in and learn how to communicate as means to achieve your success effectively. [00:01 – 04:03] Opening Segment Welcome to the show Engineers ...
Ep. 4 - Execute Your Plan
August 16, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBMany have good, well thought out intentions, but intention is not the same thing as execution. You can have great intentions but intention alone will not help you achieve success. This episode is the next step in the Engineer’s Blueprint for a Balanced Life. We’ll take a look at how we can collect everything we’ve learned from the previous steps and begin putting your plan into action in order to achieve the balanced life you deserve. Let’s dive right in and learn how to execute your ...
Ep. 3 - Design Your Plan
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBEveryone needs a plan to get from point A to point B even if it seems simple. Why? If you don't have a plan to achieve your goal, it becomes much harder for you to have an overall picture of the action steps that you need to take in order to be able to bridge the gaps that you've identified between the life that you have and the life that you want. This episode is a continuation of the Engineer’s Blueprint for a Balanced Life where we will focus on this very thing. Today you’re going to lear...
Ep. 2 - What You See is What You Get
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBYour work life and your personal life can not be compartmentalized. You are a whole person, not two halves, so there will always be spill over. The key is in finding the balance, so let’s get one step closer! This episode is a continuation of the Engineer’s Blueprint for a Balanced Life, the four step process I’ve used in my own life to build my career and manage my personal life. Last episode we took stock of what matters most to us, and today you’re going to learn the second step of the pr...
Ep.1 - What Matters Most
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBAs a leader, you know firsthand that achieving work life balance can be hard. Do you struggle with balancing between your personal and professional needs? I'm here to tell you, you did not have to choose between building the business of your dreams and enjoying life. This podcast will help you engineer your success by providing the tools, tips and techniques that will help you plan and design your balance in life. This process starts with what I call the Engineer’s Blueprint for Success Le...
Trailer: The Path to Engineering Your Success
July 20, 2021 16:16 - 3 minutes - 8.62 MBWelcome to Engineering Your Success, I’m your host Dr. James Bryant, a certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer and coach, and engineering professional who is passionate about your success in business and life. Whether you are an engineering leader or business owner, this is the right podcast for you! As a leader, you know firsthand that achieving work life balance can be hard. Do you struggle with balancing between your personal and professional needs? I'm here to tell you, you did not hav...