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- A Fresh Brew: From Coffee Talk to Ground Breaking
Welcome to a new era! In this special transition episode, we say goodbye to "Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up" and hello to "Ground Breaking: Where Consulting Meets Innovations." Join us as we unveil the exciting future that awaits. Get ready to sip on some fresh perspectives and innovative ideas – your next favorite podcast is just a play button away!
5 min - 018: Leadership and the Value of Networking with Leo Titus Jr., PE
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we talk to ECS Chief Operations Officer Leo Titus, PE. Leo talks about how he got his start with ECS and his career trajectory with the company, leadership and the value of networking.
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected]. Episode transcripts are available on the ECS website at https://www.ecslimited.com/categories/podcast.
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
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- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
44 min - 017: Cajun Culture, Food and Engineering with Joey Broussard, PE
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we hear from Subsidiary Regional Manager Joey Broussard, PE from ECS Florida, LLC. While he lives in Florida now, Joey shares about his family history and Cajun culture as well as his start in the engineering consulting field and the growth of the Jacksonville office.
- KBON Radio Station
- KVPI Radio Station
- Boozoo Chavis
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected]. Episode transcripts are available on the ECS website at https://www.ecslimited.com/categories/podcast.
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
36 min - 016: Third-Party Inspection Program with Rick Hinson, PE
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we hear from Facilities Department Manager Rick Hinson, PE. He shares about the Third-Party Inspection Program, code compliance and the difference between that and Special Inspections.
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected]. Episode transcripts are available on the ECS website at https://www.ecslimited.com/categories/podcast.
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
52 min - 015: University Talent, Internship and Co-Op Experience at ECS with Tricia Shelton, PE
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we hear from University Talent Senior Manager Tricia Shelton, PE. She shares about the start of her career as a geotechnical project manager and how she transitioned to recruitment and built the ECS University Talent program. This summer ECS will have about 200 interns and co-ops throughout our offices.
Learn more about ECS’ University Program by visiting: https://www.ecslimited.com/university-programs
Watch A Day in the Life of an ECS Intern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNEpo5gnles
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected]. Episode transcripts are available on the ECS website at https://www.ecslimited.com/categories/podcast.
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
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- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
26 min - 014: Geophysical & Vibration Monitoring Services with Paul Pinkerton
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we’re getting to know Geotechnical Department Manager Paul Pinkerton in our Frederick, MD office. He will share about vibration monitoring and geophysical services, the entrepreneurial spirit of the company allowing him to grow the services he’s interested in and how these services have impacted a variety of clients.
Resources mentioned:
Clive Cussler, author
Some of Paul’s key takeaways on vibration monitoring and geophysical services:
- Geophysical services are nondestructive exploration methods to understand what’s going on underneath the earth where we can’t see it. Methods include Seismic Refraction, ReMi, electrical resistivity, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetics.
- Difference between geophysical a vibration monitoring services is about intent. Geophysics trying to find a problem in a nondestructive way, while vibration monitoring is about measuring the effects of construction activities on adjacent structures.
- Our services have helped university, science laboratories and hospitals
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected].
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
37 min - 013: Leading by Example in Field Services and Safety with Zy Bobbitt
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we’re getting to know Zy Bobbitt, a CMT Project Coordinator in our Austin, TX office. He’s a native Houstonian and shares about the diversity of the city and his travels across several states. Zy discusses his career path into construction materials testing and steel inspecting, empowering and teaching coworkers to value safety and the opportunity to grow.
Some of Zy’s key takeaways on field services, safety and career growth:
- If you empower a person, they will take pride in what they do and that turns into integrity in their work
- As a teacher, you want your “students” to grow past you, that’s why Zy is passionate about sharing ways to grow your career and invest in personal growth
- You can choose your own adventure at ECS
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected].
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
43 min - BONUS: Fly Fishing with Roger Smith, Matt McDuffie and Chris Walker
In this bonus episode of Coffee Talk, we’re getting to know Roger Smith and Matt McDuffie, principal geologists for ECS in Charlotte, along with Chris Walker, an environmental attorney at Alexander Ricks PLLC.
Hear Matt, Roger and Chris share about when they learned to fish, the best days when the fish were biting and how fishing has helped their relationships.
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected].
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
This episode was produced by Novice Studios.
Connect with ECS:
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- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
57 min - 012: The Power of Volunteering and Finding your Passions with Jenna Jordan
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we’re getting to know ECS Midwest team member Jenna Jordan, Business Development Manager for our Wisconsin offices. She will discuss her personal involvement with fire safety, the power of volunteering and finding your passions, as well as tips on making lasting connections in business development.
Some of Jenna’s key takeaways on finding your passions and bringing them in your professional work:
- If you are finding a way to do what you love, you can find a way to get paid for it.
- Try and find a way to bring your passions and your story into your work. This will help you build lasting connections and common ground, which is especially useful in business development
- If you are looking for a way to become involved in an organization, look at your circle and find what calls to you or what you have a personal investment in.
- There are so many organizations out there, chances are you’ll be able to find one for what you are passionate about. If you can’t find one, start one.
Links mentioned:
- Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation (PFFWCF) https://pffwcf.org/
- Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth https://pffwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Burn-Camp-Brochure-22.pdf
- USA Fire Protection https://www.usafireprotectioninc.com/
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected]. Episode transcripts are available on the ECS website at https://www.ecslimited.com/categories/podcast.
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
38 min - 011: The Importance of Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader with Rey Ruiz
In this episode of Coffee Talk, we’re getting to know Rey Ruiz, PE, SI, Branch Manager of the Tampa, FL office. He shares about the mentorship he has received throughout his career and the importance of building relationships as a compassionate leader. Rey also shares his career journey, starting as a structural engineering student to moving to construction materials testing to being a branch manager.
Some of Rey’s key takeaways on mentorship:
- It is important to keep in mind that you are training for your replacement one day. Pass along the knowledge you have learned throughout your career.
- When you have reached the point in your career where you are managing others and are in a position of leadership – find a leadership style. It won’t work for everyone but be the leader you wish you had.
- Find a mentor! They are beneficial in helping you build your career, your confidence and becoming your own leader.
Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.
Have a topic idea, question or comment? Contact [email protected]. Episode transcripts are available on the ECS website at https://www.ecslimited.com/categories/podcast.
Music was composed, performed and produced at Insomnia Recording Studios in Cedar Park, Texas by Adam Donovan and ECS team member Tyler Olfers.
Connect with ECS:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Website
- ECS Lessons Learned
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Coffee Talk: From the Ground Up is an ECS Podcast created to build intentional connections with our employees. From company news to career stories, this podcast is educational, entertaining and…
encouraging with practical advice you can apply directly to your life.