The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring Engineers
Spreading awareness, success, and accessibility to the world of engineering to aspiring and early career engineers.
Podcasting since 2023 • 139 episodes
The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring Engineers
Latest Episodes
Episode 139 – Seat Time Beats Talent (And Titles Mean Nothing Without It) with Josiah Fallaise from FDF Race Shop
Intro In this episode, we sit down with Josiah Fallaise, professional driver and founder of FDF Race Shop, to break down what actually drives performance, confidence, and long-term career growth. This is not theory—practical, ...
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Season 2026
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Episode 139
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1:18:19
Episode 138 – Engineers Who Ignore AI Will Be Managed by Those Who Don’t; with special guest, Shelly Thomas
AI isn’t a future problem—it’s a present career filter. In this episode, we’re joined by Shelly Thomas, P.E., an engineer turned executive AI strategist who works directly with C-suite leaders on real-world AI adoption. This is not theor...
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Season 2026
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Episode 138
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58:30
Episode 137 – You’re Already Building a Personal Brand… It Might Be Working Against You!
Most engineers think personal brand is fluff—or something reserved for influencers and executives. That mindset is costing careers. In this episode, Steve Maxey and Jake Maxey break down what “personal brand” actually means for engineers, why y...
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Season 2026
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Episode 137
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31:34
Episode 136 – Why Being the Best Engineer Isn’t Advancing Your Career
You can be a top-performing engineer and still be stuck—underpaid, overlooked, and frustrated. In this episode, Steve Maxey and Jake Maxey break down why technical excellence alone doesn’t move careers forward. This conversation was sparked by ...
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Season 2026
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Episode 136
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15:58
Episode 135 – Unspoken Expectations Are Killing Your Projects and Your Career
In this episode, Steve and Jake break down what ownership actually looks like in the real world—not theory, not slogans, but practical, tactical advice engineers can use immediately. They unpack why most project failures aren’t caused by...
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Season 2025
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Episode 135
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21:05