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From Combat to Career: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Overcome Challenges

October 01, 2025 • Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management • Season 1 • Episode 20

In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Jimenez—combat veteran, engineer, and founder and coach at EQ-Discovery. Chris shares his personal journey from military service to engineering and entrepreneurship, revealing how emotional intelligence has been a guiding force along the way. Through his story, we explore how EQ can help us navigate life’s toughest challenges, strengthen leadership, and create resilience in both career and personal growth.

To learn more about Chris’s work and coaching, visit EQ-Discovery.

Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.