Engineer Your Success

Akyiaa 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

What Akyiaa does for her current projects

“This can’t be life”

 

[13:14 – 21:40] Akyiaa lives with no regrets

When people tie money to success

What drives Akyiaa to push forward and do her best

Akyiaa’s definition of success

An unbelievable commute story

Going to a completely different direction

A fulfilling life achieved

 

[21:41 – 36:29] Akyiaa’s company

When Akyiaa’s dreams were taken away from her

Going for the plunge

Akyiaa’s firm was built

How Akyiaa sustained herself

Akyiaa’s teaching journey

From homeschooling her kids to tutoring others

Getting over limiting beliefs

 

[36:30 – 47:20] Closing Segment

Defining who you really are and what you want to do

Akyiaa gives us a few success principles

You’re the only opinion that matters

Parting Notes

 

Connect to Akyiaa by shooting her an email at [email protected] and follow her on LinkedIn.  Don’t forget to check out their website, https://www.civilinfrastructureconsultants.com/ and grab a copy of Akyiaa’s children’s books available at Amazon.

 

Sponsors:

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Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I want them to just be natural. I want future engineers to just naturally grow up with the mindset that when they meet a task, they need to solve it.” – Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“I was fortunate to grow up in an environment where I never felt less than anybody else.” – Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“Everything that glitters isn’t always gold.” – Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“If I can do this for me, what’s preventing me from doing this with other people’s kids?” – Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“I can honor my father with my family but I can also honor my father and start doing a business.” – Dr. James Bryant

 

Important Resources to Note: 

 

Missed our previous UnWebinars? Here’s the link, be updated and make sure you get yourself registered in the upcoming sessions: https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

See you on the next UnWebinar!

 

Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Akyiaa 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
• What Akyiaa does for her current projects
• • “This can’t be life”

 

[13:14 – 21:40] Akyiaa lives with no regrets

• When people tie money to success
• • What drives Akyiaa to push forward and do her best
  • Akyiaa’s definition of success
• An unbelievable commute story
• • Going to a completely different direction
  • A fulfilling life achieved

 

[21:41 – 36:29] Akyiaa’s company

• When Akyiaa’s dreams were taken away from her
• Going for the plunge
• • Akyiaa’s firm was built
  • How Akyiaa sustained herself
• Akyiaa’s teaching journey
• • From homeschooling her kids to tutoring others
• Getting over limiting beliefs

 

[36:30 – 47:20] Closing Segment

• Defining who you really are and what you want to do
• Akyiaa gives us a few success principles
• • You’re the only opinion that matters
• Parting Notes

 

Connect to Akyiaa by shooting her an email at [email protected] and follow her on LinkedIn.  Don’t forget to check out their website, https://www.civilinfrastructureconsultants.com/ and grab a copy of Akyiaa’s children’s books available at Amazon.

 

Sponsors:

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BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I want them to just be natural. I want future engineers to just naturally grow up with the mindset that when they meet a task, they need to solve it.” - Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“I was fortunate to grow up in an environment where I never felt less than anybody else.” - Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“Everything that glitters isn’t always gold.” - Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“If I can do this for me, what’s preventing me from doing this with other people’s kids?” - Akyiaa Morrison, PE

“I can honor my father with my family but I can also honor my father and start doing a business.” - Dr. James Bryant

 

Important Resources to Note: 

 

• Missed our previous UnWebinars? Here’s the link, be updated and make sure you get yourself registered in the upcoming sessions: https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

See you on the next UnWebinar!

 

• Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

• Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

• Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Over 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 they have four children. Jake spends his free time reading, hiking, playing games, and drawing.

Let’s dive into today’s show, shall we?

[00:01 – 08:59] Opening Segment

Jake didn’t want to grow up like his seniors did

Changing his major changed him for the better and worst

When Jake started to become the person that he hated

The things that made him redirect his path

Nobody else will value your time for you

Jake’s current family life

The risks were worth the taking

 

[09:00 – 21:23] They were brave enough to notice 

Jake’s definition of success 

where hope and anticipation of trying days collide

What Jake currently does to help others have a balanced life

The tools Jake developed

Using LEGO’s to unpack great ideas

 

[21:24 – 24:46] Success Principles from Jake

Decide what’s important

Do the people around you smile?

 

[24:47 – 26:20] Closing Segment

Parting Notes

 

Connect to Jake through LinkedIn and shoot him an email at [email protected]

Don’t forget to check out their website: https://airballoonadvisory.com/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“At that moment, I realized, I have to decide what happens in my time.” – Jake Brown

“You have to want something enough to make a change.” – Jake Brown

“The only people who have bad memories of LEGO’s are parents who stepped on them.” – Jake Brown

“Your definition of success changes as you evolve.” – Dr. James Bryant

 

Important Resources to Note: 

Missed our previous UnWebinars? Here’s the link, be updated and make sure you get yourself registered in the upcoming sessions: https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Over 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 they have four children. Jake spends his free time reading, hiking, playing games, and drawing.

Let’s dive into today’s show, shall we?

[00:01 – 08:59] Opening Segment

• Jake didn’t want to grow up like his seniors did
• • Changing his major changed him for the better and worst
• When Jake started to become the person that he hated
• • The things that made him redirect his path
  • Nobody else will value your time for you
• Jake’s current family life
• • The risks were worth the taking

 

[09:00 – 21:23] They were brave enough to notice 

• Jake’s definition of success 
• • where hope and anticipation of trying days collide
• What Jake currently does to help others have a balanced life
• • The tools Jake developed
  • Using LEGO’s to unpack great ideas

 

[21:24 – 24:46] Success Principles from Jake

• Decide what’s important
• Do the people around you smile?

 

[24:47 – 26:20] Closing Segment

• Parting Notes

 

Connect to Jake through LinkedIn and shoot him an email at [email protected]

Don’t forget to check out their website: https://airballoonadvisory.com/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“At that moment, I realized, I have to decide what happens in my time.” - Jake Brown

“You have to want something enough to make a change.” - Jake Brown

“The only people who have bad memories of LEGO’s are parents who stepped on them.” - Jake Brown

“Your definition of success changes as you evolve.” - Dr. James Bryant

 

Important Resources to Note: 

• Missed our previous UnWebinars? Here’s the link, be updated and make sure you get yourself registered in the upcoming sessions: https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

• Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

• Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

• Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Jacquelyn 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 & Strategic Partnerships, and directs all marketing and business development activities. While working on the business development efforts, she has been able to create the connections necessary to communicate and accommodate our current clients and their needs, as well as adding new clients to our nationwide database, while expanding DHA into new markets. As a seasoned professional in the construction and design industry, Jacquelyn has a solid background of measurable achievements, encompassing building and leading profitable operations, through steady growth, and market expansion.

 

Let’s dive in!

[00:01 – 12:06] Opening Segment

Jacquelyn’s word of advice to young Engineers

Get the best of both worlds: Engineering and business

Universities should equip Engineers 

Jacquelyn’s post-graduate experience

An eye-opening overseas journey

Lessons learned as a young engineer

 

[12:07 – 24:49] Building the career of your dreams

Construction management at Washington, DC

Building your network

Organizations and partnerships

The desire to help others that continue to grow each day

Don’t burn any bridges

The Biggest Challenges for Jacquelyn

 

[24:50 – 28:45] Success principles from Jacquelyn

Don’t take your parents’ encouragements for granted

Build your network and grow it!

Seek ways to learn

 

[28:46 – 34:56] Closing Segment

Jacquelyn is passionate about influencing young minds

Parting Notes

Tweetable Quotes:

“Do well in your Engineering courses but also, learn about business.” – Jacquelyn Glover

“I take that as a compliment that I did not burn any bridges and left people with a good spirit and a good memory of me.” – Jacquelyn Glover

“Figure out how you can be in control of your career and start making pathways to do it.” – Jacquelyn Glover

“You determine your success. No one else is responsible for your success. It is great to have mentors, but ultimately, you have to deliver. It is on you.” – Dr. James Bryant

 

Connect to Jacquelyn:

Follow her LinkedIn and shoot her an email at [email protected]

Important Resources to Note: 

Missed our previous UnWebinars? Here’s the link, be updated and make sure you get yourself registered in the upcoming sessions: https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

 

Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Jacquelyn 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 & Strategic Partnerships, and directs all marketing and business development activities. While working on the business development efforts, she has been able to create the connections necessary to communicate and accommodate our current clients and their needs, as well as adding new clients to our nationwide database, while expanding DHA into new markets. As a seasoned professional in the construction and design industry, Jacquelyn has a solid background of measurable achievements, encompassing building and leading profitable operations, through steady growth, and market expansion.

 

Let’s dive in!

[00:01 – 12:06] Opening Segment

• Jacquelyn’s word of advice to young Engineers
• • Get the best of both worlds: Engineering and business
  • Universities should equip Engineers 
• Jacquelyn’s post-graduate experience
• • An eye-opening overseas journey
• Lessons learned as a young engineer

 

[12:07 – 24:49] Building the career of your dreams

• Construction management at Washington, DC
• Building your network
• • Organizations and partnerships
• The desire to help others that continue to grow each day
• Don’t burn any bridges
• The Biggest Challenges for Jacquelyn

 

[24:50 – 28:45] Success principles from Jacquelyn

• Don’t take your parents’ encouragements for granted
• Build your network and grow it!
• Seek ways to learn

 

[28:46 – 34:56] Closing Segment

• Jacquelyn is passionate about influencing young minds
• Parting Notes

Tweetable Quotes:

“Do well in your Engineering courses but also, learn about business.” - Jacquelyn Glover

“I take that as a compliment that I did not burn any bridges and left people with a good spirit and a good memory of me.” - Jacquelyn Glover

“Figure out how you can be in control of your career and start making pathways to do it.” - Jacquelyn Glover

“You determine your success. No one else is responsible for your success. It is great to have mentors, but ultimately, you have to deliver. It is on you.” - Dr. James Bryant

 

Connect to Jacquelyn:

Follow her LinkedIn and shoot her an email at [email protected]

Important Resources to Note: 

• Missed our previous UnWebinars? Here’s the link, be updated and make sure you get yourself registered in the upcoming sessions: https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

• Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

• Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

• Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

 

• Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Born 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 in maintenance and asset management helping NC maintain and improve its nearly 80,000 mile roadway network. 

After leaving NCDOT, she spent 4 years with a private engineering firm working in various aspects of their business from design management to maintenance operations and business development. She joined AgileAssets in August 2020 in the middle of the COVID pandemic. At AgileAssets, she uses her vast transportation experience to work with clients and software developers to create state of the art products that help transportation agencies make better decisions. She is the Southeastern Account Executive and covers the southeastern US from Virginia to Louisiana and Arkansas.

She is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where she teaches highway infrastructure in the Construction Management Program. She and her husband live on a farm in Granville County NC with their 2 German Shepherds and assorted farm animals. This year, they will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.

 

Let’s dive into today’s show!

[00:01 – 08:08] Opening Segment

Jenn is a transportation professional

An advice Jenn wants to give to young Engineers

Some things not taught at Engineering school

Be prepared for change

Jenn’s earlier years as an Engineer

 

[08:09 – 14:49] Let’s talk about the skills

Technical and soft skills must marry each other

Jenn’s big key to success

Communicate: listen and understand

A shift to the private sector

What could be helpful for this transition phase

 

[14:50 – 17:16] Be willing to do these things

Failure is not fatal!

Be willing to learn

Be willing to try new things

Be willing to fail, and get up again

 

[17:07 – 21:07] Closing Segment

Parting Notes

Tweetable Quotes:

“Be flexible is my key message [to young Engineers].” – Jennifer Brandenburg

“Engineers are notorious for not being able to communicate.” – Jennifer Brandenburg

“Don’t let failure block your career.” – Jennifer Brandenburg

“Listening is a really big part of being an effective communicator.” – Dr. James Bryant

 

Connect to Jennifer:

Follow her on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to shoot her an email at [email protected]

Important Resources to Note: 

Are you ready for the UnWebinar today? If you’re not registered, here’s the link for more info if you’re interested in joining the next sessions:https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

 

Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Born 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 in maintenance and asset management helping NC maintain and improve its nearly 80,000 mile roadway network. 

After leaving NCDOT, she spent 4 years with a private engineering firm working in various aspects of their business from design management to maintenance operations and business development. She joined AgileAssets in August 2020 in the middle of the COVID pandemic. At AgileAssets, she uses her vast transportation experience to work with clients and software developers to create state of the art products that help transportation agencies make better decisions. She is the Southeastern Account Executive and covers the southeastern US from Virginia to Louisiana and Arkansas.

She is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where she teaches highway infrastructure in the Construction Management Program. She and her husband live on a farm in Granville County NC with their 2 German Shepherds and assorted farm animals. This year, they will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.

 

Let’s dive into today’s show!

[00:01 – 08:08] Opening Segment

• Jenn is a transportation professional
• An advice Jenn wants to give to young Engineers
• • Some things not taught at Engineering school
  • Be prepared for change
• Jenn’s earlier years as an Engineer

 

[08:09 – 14:49] Let’s talk about the skills

• Technical and soft skills must marry each other
• Jenn’s big key to success
• • Communicate: listen and understand
• A shift to the private sector
• • What could be helpful for this transition phase

 

[14:50 – 17:16] Be willing to do these things

• Failure is not fatal!
• • Be willing to learn
  • Be willing to try new things
  • Be willing to fail, and get up again

 

[17:07 – 21:07] Closing Segment

• Parting Notes

Tweetable Quotes:

“Be flexible is my key message [to young Engineers].” - Jennifer Brandenburg

“Engineers are notorious for not being able to communicate.” - Jennifer Brandenburg

“Don’t let failure block your career.” - Jennifer Brandenburg

“Listening is a really big part of being an effective communicator.” - Dr. James Bryant

 

Connect to Jennifer:

Follow her on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to shoot her an email at [email protected]

Important Resources to Note: 

• Are you ready for the UnWebinar today? If you’re not registered, here’s the link for more info if you’re interested in joining the next sessions:
  https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

• Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

• Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

• Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

 

• Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Mark 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?

[00:01 – 07:20] Opening Segment

Mark shares to us who he is

Mark’s Engineering career

Interesting things Mark is working on

 

[07:21 – 14:31] How was Mark able to gain work-life balance?

Owning your own business is an advantage

The definition of success now for Mark

Building the life of personal and professional fulfillment

Learn to say no 

Fix your mindset

Is Mark’s family incorporated in the business?

 

[14:32 – 17:35] More necessary principles you need 

Pick and Choose whatever is best for you

Adapt to whatever life throws at you

Be honest with yourself

 

[17:36 – 23:38] Advice for Engineers

Develop your people skills

Whether you are a beginner or a senior

People are a big part of what you do.

Challenges in the industry

Steps to take to go deeper in the water

 

[23:39 – 29:14] Closing Segment

How you can give back to the community

Parting Notes

 

Lend a hand on these charitable organizations mentioned by Mark:

Hope Packs

Wythe County Public School Foundation For Excellence

Tweetable Quotes:

“I think happiness and comfort is success right now.” – Mark Boenke, PE

“Learn to say no. Learn to delegate and trust the people that you got around you that they can handle the job. Otherwise, you will collapse.” – Mark Boenke, PE

“I think it’s important to incorporate your family so they know what your vision is, and they can help support that.” – Dr. James Bryant

“Part of having a balanced life is not only working to receive, but also giving back. I always say, the more you give back, the more you gain back.” – Mark Boenke, PE

 

Connect to Mark:

Shoot him an email: [email protected]

Follow Mark’s LinkedIn, and checkout his website https://www.pillaroma.com/

 

Important Resources to Note: 

Are you ready for the next UnWebinar this March 15? Here’s the link, make sure you got yourself registered. If not, here’s the link for more info if you’re interested in joining the next sessions:https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

 

Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

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You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

Mark 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?

[00:01 – 07:20] Opening Segment

• Mark shares to us who he is
• Mark’s Engineering career
• • Interesting things Mark is working on

 

[07:21 – 14:31] How was Mark able to gain work-life balance?

• Owning your own business is an advantage
• The definition of success now for Mark
• • Building the life of personal and professional fulfillment
  • Learn to say no 
  • Fix your mindset
• Is Mark’s family incorporated in the business?

 

[14:32 – 17:35] More necessary principles you need 

• Pick and Choose whatever is best for you
• Adapt to whatever life throws at you
• Be honest with yourself

 

[17:36 – 23:38] Advice for Engineers

• Develop your people skills
• • Whether you are a beginner or a senior
• People are a big part of what you do.
• Challenges in the industry
• Steps to take to go deeper in the water

 

[23:39 – 29:14] Closing Segment

• How you can give back to the community
• Parting Notes

 

Lend a hand on these charitable organizations mentioned by Mark:

• Hope Packs
• Wythe County Public School Foundation For Excellence

Tweetable Quotes:

“I think happiness and comfort is success right now.” - Mark Boenke, PE

“Learn to say no. Learn to delegate and trust the people that you got around you that they can handle the job. Otherwise, you will collapse.” - Mark Boenke, PE

“I think it’s important to incorporate your family so they know what your vision is, and they can help support that.” - Dr. James Bryant

“Part of having a balanced life is not only working to receive, but also giving back. I always say, the more you give back, the more you gain back.” - Mark Boenke, PE

 

Connect to Mark:

Shoot him an email: [email protected]

Follow Mark’s LinkedIn, and checkout his website https://www.pillaroma.com/

 

Important Resources to Note: 

• Are you ready for the next UnWebinar this March 15? Here’s the link, make sure you got yourself registered. If not, here’s the link for more info if you’re interested in joining the next sessions:
  https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar

 

• Here’s a link to the Engineer’s Blueprint for a balanced life: 

https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/

 

• Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!

 

• Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session

 

• Don’t forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/

Sponsors:

Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive

BanowetzMarketing.com/James

Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. 

 

If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success!

Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions

Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.