Intentional Engineer Career Guide

Full disclosure: The author was part of my book coaching group and my wife edited his book, so I'm biased, but I also got a very in-depth view of the book while it was in progress all the way through to completion. Although I'm not an engineer myself, my father was, my brother is, and I've employed dozens of engineers in my business and I almost became one before I realized I didn't have the aptitude for it. What the author has created is a book that is about how to design and create a great life. It's actually a great book for anyone to read, not just engineers, but it's set within the context of engineering, so it's something an engineer can read and say, "Yeah, this author gets me and what I'm all about." This book is not a bunch of fluff, it's not the book equivalent of an inspirational cat poster, it's real, tangible ideas and tools to help you change your life. The author draws on experts from Sakichi Toyoda (founder of Toyota) to Stephen R. Covey to share impactful tips that can make a real difference. The book is also engaging and easy to read. Again, I'm biased, but if I didn't think it was worth your time I would leave a review.

I’m currently still reading the book and just reached Chapter 5. Really enjoying it so far. One insight that stood out to me is the idea that we must be the subject of our career, not the object. It’s a powerful reminder that we need to shift our paradigm and mindset, set clear, objective-driven goals. More importantly, take action patiently to achieve them. I also noticed in the later chapters, the emphasis on personal branding and continuous learning for aligning our skills with our goals and intentions. That resonates with me.

I’m not an engineer, but I did read every page of this book. And I can honestly say a second title for this book could be “Creating the Intentional Life.” I found so many nuggets of wisdom that I can apply immediately in my life. Here is what you can expect to learn about in this book: -The importance of journaling -The difference between an Outward Mindset and an Inward Mindset -How to achieve career clarity -Identifying your genius zones -Developing a personal brand -Networking and elevator pitches -Accountability partners and accountability contracts -Transformational relationships -The importance of being vulnerable -And so much more! The author shares true stories of how individuals reaped the rewards of intentionality in all areas of life. And each chapter includes powerful exercises that help the reader take their understanding of the concepts in the book to a whole new level. I have already recommended this book to others, and I will continue to do so. ‘The Intentional Engineer’ won’t disappoint! I invite you to start reading it today.

I'm an engineer and this book is super useful. Engineers solve problems but some problems in work/life don't come with the right tools out of the box. This is a great read for anyone looking to find their Genius Zone and find the next career upgrade. Get this for the Engineer in your life.

I enjoyed reading this book and working through the activities. The book is short and gets right to the point of each thought. I liked the mindset section and activities. I also enjoyed reading the author’s thoughts on Life – Work balance. I would recommend this book to all those entering the engineering workforce and to those in their career at whatever stage of time that might be. This book can help one set their path to find what they would like or maybe like with me remind me that the job I has in one I would be looking for if I was not already in the job.