English for Engineers

E17: Developing a Global Mindset for Engineering Professionals


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In this episode of English for Engineers, I talk to Kate Dahl, a career consultant for internationals in Denmark who helps them integrate into the Danish labour market.

 

Join us in this episode as we discuss what it means to have a global mindset and how engineering professionals can develop such a mindset.

 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’ll LEARN

  • What it means to have an international mindset and
  • Why that is essential for engineering professionals.
  • How engineers can develop such an attitude, and
  • If English language proficiency does play a role in said mindset.
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    The English for Engineers podcast is here to help engineers and technicians from all backgrounds improve their communication skills and provide them with interesting facts from side industries so that Technical and Business English becomes their new superpower.

     

    RESOURCES AND LINKS

    Check out the Emails for Engineers template package to simplify your project communication with engineer-written, ready-to-use English email templates, as well as a PDF guide that will teach you how to structure emails, how to switch between formal and informal language, and how to quickly and reliably check for mistakes before sending.

    The Culture Map by Erin Meyer: I mention this book during the episode and regularly refer to it during my lessons. It is an absolute 'must read' for everyone doing business internationally or living abroad.

     

    Catch up with English for Engineers episode #016 to learn live lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

     

    Today's episode was sponsored by Marcode, a coaching business where I help engineers master their Technical English and international business communication so that talking in English will become their new superpower.

     

     

    CONNECT WITH KATE DAHL

    Kate Dahl’s agency, Career Denmark, empowers expats to land their dream jobs in Denmark. She offers career guidance and workshops on the Danish labour market.

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careerconsultant4internationals

    Website: www.careerdenmark.dk



    CONNECT WITH OLIVIA AUGUSTIN

    Olivia Augustin is a civil engineer and certified English teacher turned corporate trainer. Her specialty is dissecting the intricate structures of the English language and only putting back the pieces engineers really need to become skilled communicators.

     

    Work with me: marcode.org/solutions

    Get the newsletter: marcode.org/newsletter

    LinkedIn: Olivia Augustin

    Instagram: @_marcode_

     

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