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Career Leverage: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and Life

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Luis Duque from Engineering our Future provides meaningful and educational conversations with some of the best and brightest engineers and professionals worldwide so you can stay ahead of the curve in your career. Learn what the best engineers are working on, creating, and teaching so you can develo… read more

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Young Engineer’s Guide: Mastering Communication & Collaboration

September 13th, 2023

29:32

Welcome to another exciting episode of Engineering Our Future, the podcast that elevates your professional journey! I'm Luis Duque, your host, and …

Mid Year Goals Review: A Guide

July 13th, 2023

30:41

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In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of mid-year goal setting and how it …

103 // Re-air: Why Taking the PE Exam Made Me a Better Engineer

June 15th, 2023

36:44

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This episode is a re-air of a previous episode on my journey taking the PE Exam.

102 // 29 Life Lessons For 29 Years Of Life

June 7th, 2023

6:34

Today, I am celebrating my 29th birthday. This time of the year is always a reflection for me on what has happened and what is to come. 

To celebrate, I want to share 29 life lessons I try to live by with you. I hope …

101 // Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: Insights for Young Engineers on the Path to Management

May 31st, 2023

28:59

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100 // Simple Ways to Find Motivation

May 25th, 2023

24:12

As an engineer, you know that staying on top of work and being consistent is key. Sometimes we need an extra nudge to get us over the hump and stay motivated. If you're feeling unmotivated, here are a few tips that can …

099 // Total Compensation: What You Need to Know

April 27th, 2023

29:27

When you think of compensation, the first thing that comes to mind is the salary. In reality, total compensation involves a lot more than that.

096 // Life Update and How to Deal with Big Life Changes

October 26th, 2022

36:55

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095 // You Need This Before You Apply To Your Next Job

October 20th, 2022

36:46

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093 // Helping Women in STEM Thrive with Sophie Warwick

September 30th, 2022

31:03

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092 // Why Engineers Should Learn To Network (Even If They Have A Job)

September 21st, 2022

28:54

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091 // Conference Planning and How to Leverage Your Network

September 7th, 2022

36:31

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090 // The Future of Remote Work with Alexander Embiricos

August 31st, 2022

43:18

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089 // Balancing Work, Life, and Passing the SE Exam with Mat Picardal

August 26th, 2022

35:29

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088 // The 7 Habits of Highly Unproductive Engineers

August 17th, 2022

33:43

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087 // Day in the Life of a Civil Engineer (Manager vs Engineer Edition)

August 10th, 2022

34:11

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086 // Paying off $140k in Debt, You Can Too!

August 3rd, 2022

27:26

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085 // Why Indecision is Ruining Your Career with Gina Covarrubias

July 27th, 2022

28:42

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084 // How to Make the Most Out of Your Career With a Side Hustle

July 20th, 2022

36:51

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Re-Run: 046 // Answering Your Questions About The PE Exam

June 22nd, 2022

40:39

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083 // The Power of Less in a Busy World

June 15th, 2022

33:18

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082 // 8 Things Every Person Should do Before 8am

June 8th, 2022

19:15

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081 // Getting Financial Support to Attend Conferences

June 1st, 2022

38:36

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080 // All You Need to Pass the PE Exam

May 25th, 2022

28:58

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079 // Mindfulness for Engineers with Elyssa Dixon

May 18th, 2022

34:12

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078 // How to Get Back on Track With Your Goals

May 11th, 2022

35:27

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077 // The Power of Education in Our Career with Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed

April 20th, 2022

49:13

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076 // Finding Alternative Career Paths with Lindsay O'Leary

April 13th, 2022

36:52

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075 // How to Advance in Our Careers While Finding Career Fulfillment With Peter Atherton

April 6th, 2022

58:11

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074 // From Engineer to Leader with Pat Sweet

March 30th, 2022

42:10

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073 // How to Improve Your Communication as an Engineer With Neil Thompson

March 23rd, 2022

30:03

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072 // What Is a Coach and How It Can Take You to the Next Level with Nicolai Oliden

March 16th, 2022

46:08

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071 // The Intersection Between Arts and STEM with Dr. Nehemiah Mabry

March 9th, 2022

42:13

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070 // 10 Strategies for a Successful First Year at Work

March 2nd, 2022

20:09

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068 // Mental Health with Gina Moreno

February 16th, 2022

40:18

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067 // Mom, First Generation Student, and PhD Student with Fernanda Sulantay

February 9th, 2022

46:10

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066 // Why Everyone Needs to Have a Family Board Meeting with Callie Duque

February 2nd, 2022

40:46

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065 // Practice This Before Your Annual Review

January 26th, 2022

47:00

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064 // What's New in 2022 - Developing Systems to Achieve Goals

January 19th, 2022

17:56

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Re-run: 039 // Why Taking the PE Exam Made Me a Better Engineer

December 16th, 2021

37:45

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063 // Making the Most Out of Your Morning and Evening Routine

December 1st, 2021

17:43

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062 // Supporting Women in STEM with Paulina Castrellon

November 24th, 2021

49:21

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061 // My Struggles with Mental Health

November 17th, 2021

24:58

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060 // Empowering Women to Thrive in STEM with Kate Gunderson

November 10th, 2021

24:48

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059 // Seven Reasons Why Volunteering is Important for Your Career

November 3rd, 2021

18:58

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058 // Learning about the Future of Licensure in Engineering

October 27th, 2021

59:40

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057 // The Real Difference Between Leadership and Management

October 20th, 2021

20:57

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056 // Lessons from Hispanics in STEM

October 13th, 2021

21:05

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055 // Becoming a NASA Engineer with Joan Melendez Misner

October 6th, 2021

43:36

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054 // Launching Hispanics Towards Success with Andrea Martin

September 29th, 2021

53:26

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053 // Creating a Community for Hispanics in STEM with Girls in Civil

September 22nd, 2021

33:18

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052 // Hispanic Heritage Month and What it Means to be a Latino in STEM

September 15th, 2021

29:11

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051 // What Every Recruiter Wishes for in a Candidate With Leah Brink

September 8th, 2021

1:00:22

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050 // Career Paths in Civil Engineering

September 1st, 2021

27:42

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049 // The Five Personal Finance Principles

August 25th, 2021

29:38

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048 // Papaya Tutor: Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Students with Sandra LaPlante

August 18th, 2021

39:23

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047 // STEMedia Edutainment and Career Development for Young Professionals with Dr. Nehemiah Mabry

August 11th, 2021

39:15

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/047


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046 // Happy PE Day - Answering your Questions About the Exam

August 4th, 2021

37:40

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045 // Setting a Strong Financial Foundation After College with Danielle Schroeder

July 28th, 2021

51:26

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044 // Develop a System to Capture, Process, and Review Knowledge with These Apps

July 21st, 2021

31:05

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043 // How to Make the Most Out of Your Career After Passing the PE Exam Isaac Oakeson

July 1st, 2021

54:07

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042 // How to Prepare, Beat Anxiety, and Rock the PE Exam With Vanessa

June 23rd, 2021

54:53

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041 // The Ultimate Guide for Making the Most Out of College With Justin Nguyen

June 16th, 2021

44:24

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040 // Developing Family Core Values With Children and Career With Callie Duque

June 9th, 2021

42:06

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/040


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039 // Why Taking the PE Exam Made Me a Better Engineer

June 2nd, 2021

36:44

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038 // How to Be Outstanding During Your Graduate Research With Dr. Lantsoght

May 26th, 2021

46:22

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037 // From $140k in Debt to Financial Coach as a Civil Engineer with Nicolai Oliden

May 19th, 2021

51:21

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036 // Three Lessons From My Failures That Every Student Should Learn

May 12th, 2021

24:53

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035 // Find Your Career Purpose with MIT Professor Mark Herschberg

May 5th, 2021

48:18

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034 // How Innovative Technology Will Be the Future of Engineering

April 28th, 2021

37:10

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033 // The Purpose of Global Students in Engineering with Lilian Agyemang-Yeboah

March 31st, 2021

40:43

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032 // Engineering and Diving: Finding Passion in your Career with Mike Banasiak

March 24th, 2021

42:53

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027 // Six Lessons Every Engineering Student Should Learn Before Graduating

February 17th, 2021

32:37

Full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/027
It is always a pleasure to be invited to speak at conferences and big events but
speaking to …

026 // How to Beat Impostor Syndrome and Embrace Challenge with Jeff Perry

February 10th, 2021

48:03

Find full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/026


Do you suffer from impostor syndrome? I know we all have at some point in our careers. As …

020 // How Weekly Reviews can Make you a Better Engineer and What is Coming in 2021

December 2nd, 2020

20:57

Full show notes at: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/020


We made it to the end of the year. It is incredible that I have produced TWENTY episodes of …

018 // Empowering Engineers to Rise to the Top 1% of Their Careers with Rose Delaney

November 4th, 2020

46:05

Rose is an Irish Electrical and Electronic engineering student in second year of
university, Studying at University College Cork. She is the Social …

017 // Latinas are Changing STEM with Diana Iracheta

October 21st, 2020

44:57

Diana is the founder of Latina Engineer, a page where she shares what is like to
be a women in STEM. She is currently a manufacturing engineer at Methode
Electronics. Coming from an immigrant family and being a first …

016 // Building the Next Generation of Engineers with ASCE National Student Ambassador Sophie Lipomanis

October 7th, 2020

31:00

Summary of Content:
Sophie Lipomanis is very passionate about the civil engineering profession and
ways we can better our societies and communities with engineering. She also
serves as a civil engineering ambassador at the …

015 // Empowering Women in STEM with SWE Senator Danielle Schroeder

September 23rd, 2020

44:46

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Danielle (Dani) Schroeder, EIT, CBSI graduated in 2017 from Drexel University and received her …

011 // Four Reasons you SHOULD NOT Go To Graduate School

July 29th, 2020

16:16

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Summary of Content:
This episode is the last on a three part series on the …

EOF010: The Masters vs Experience Discussion with Iasmin Rosa

July 15th, 2020

21:53

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Summary of Content:

In this week’s episode, I sit with Iasmin Rosa. Iasmin is a Structural Civil Engineer working on bridges with …

EOF009: Four Reasons you SHOULD go to Graduate School

July 1st, 2020

18:19

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Summary of Content:
Going to graduate school is a big decision for many. …

EOF008: The Simple Goal Setting Method we Need to Apply

June 19th, 2020

18:50

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Summary of Content: Goals are useful for setting the direction. Systems are

EOF006: Write the Resume that Will Stand Out

May 13th, 2020

20:56

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail - Benjamin Franklin


Summary of Content:

It is really hard to get a well-written resume, but thankfully …

EOF005: Sharing my Story to all New Graduates

April 29th, 2020

19:00

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Share your message of encouragement to all new graduates here: https://bit.ly/PodcastMessage


or via email at: engourfuture@gmail.com


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EOF004: Working in Developing Countries as an Engineer

April 15th, 2020

22:09

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In this episode, I talk about some of the things I have found useful when
traveling with Engineers …

EOF002: Working From Home: 7 Things to Consider

March 25th, 2020

27:01

"You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it."
Charles Buxton

Thanks for coming back to this bonus episode. It is a strange time to get things
done. In this episode, I talk about some of the …

EOF001: Introducing the Podcast and Overcoming Fear

March 18th, 2020

11:43

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast. I want this podcast to be a resource where we can all learn from each other. I am not an expert by any means but want to teach you all I know while learning from …

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