In this episode, I speak with Nikki Maginn, Director of Program Management at DEMATIC and founder of Inside Out Engineering.

Nikki shares her journey into engineering, highlighting her passion for physics and the influence of her family background. She had a pilot's license before she had a driver's license, and her grandmother was an actual Rosie the Riveter. She discusses the challenges she faced in securing a job in nuclear engineering post-Fukushima and how she navigated her career through project management and leadership roles.

Nikki emphasizes the importance emotional intelligence has had on her success and how that inspired her to create Inside Out Engineering, which aims to equip engineers with essential interpersonal skills. You can learn more about Inside Out Engineering in the show notes.

In our leadership segment, she shares a powerful experience where she stood up for her values in a corporate setting, illustrating the impact one voice can have in shaping company culture.

Finally, she offers valuable advice for aspiring engineering leaders to embrace their uniqueness and authenticity.