Her Engineering Career Podcast

Mary E Kinsella

Her Engineering Career Podcast is hosted by Mary Kinsella, career strategist for women engineers. This program offers practical advice and insights to women who want to make a difference as technical experts and influential leaders. Episodes will cover how to foster courage and confidence, garner credibility and recognition, stretch into leadership roles, and spearhead highly desired projects. Listeners will learn strategies for career mastery, increasing the visibility and impact of their accomplishments, and advancing to the next level. Mary has more than 30 years’ experience as an engineer, program manager, and team leader, living and learning the challenges that women face in the engineering workplace.

Play

Open in

20 episodes
monthly
Avg 7 min
English

Episodes 20

Newest Oldest Longest

All20 Unplayed20 In progress0 Played0

S4 · E175
July 1 · 11 min
Ep 175 - 5 Exquisite Insights on Ultimate Career Success for Women Engineers
This episode is a gift from women engineers who have experienced career success and want to share their insights with you. Learn the extraordinary pieces of advice that truly make the most difference as you excel in your engineering career and become an influential leader.
S4 · E174
May 20 · 14 min
Ep 174 - Top 10 No-Nonsense Career Advice from Experienced Women Engineers
Sometimes you just need some good advice for your engineering career. This episode summarizes 10 key pieces of advice from women engineers who've been there and found their way to success.
S4 · E173
April 29 · 6 min
Ep 173 - How to Ensure Major Breakthroughs Along Your Engineering Career Journey
When you experience giant steps forward in your career, you figure out they occur after you've put yourself out there in some way. In this episode learn about taking this kind of risk. How it builds your confidence and ensures that major breakthroughs are a frequent occurrence in your engineering career.
S4 · E172
March 11 · 7 min
Ep 172 - How Women Thrive in Their Engineering Careers Despite Workplace Resistance
Resistance for women in the engineering workplace makes each work day a little harder than it should be. But you can choose to reframe it. This episode helps take the stress out. And teaches you how to keep bias from holding you back.
S4 · E171
February 11 · 6 min
Ep 171 - Maximizing People – The Powerful Leadership Magic Unique to Women Engineers
You may think you need to take on the style of other leaders. But you only need apply your own authentic self. In this episode learn about the unique leadership magic that women engineers bring. What drives you has powerful impact.
S4 · E170
January 7 · 7 min
Ep 170 - The Funny Thing About Career Opportunities for Women Engineers
It's hard to decide whether or not to pursue an opportunity in your engineering career. In this episode you'll learn how opportunities may be deceptive. And you'll get tips on how to get clear on which ones are good options for you.
S4 · E169
Dec 10, 2025 · 9 min
Ep 169 - Strategizing Your Engineering Career When You Don't Know Where to Go From Here
It's great if you have a clear path and plan for your career. But most people don't have that clarity. Find out what a shorter-term strategy looks like. And learn how to leverage it for your engineering career.
S4 · E168
Nov 12, 2025 · 7 min
Ep 168 - How to Advocate for Yourself and Why It's Crucial for Engineering Career Success
The best way to be noticed for your great work and engineering talent is to tell people about you. In this episode learn the importance of self-advocacy, approaches to developing this skill, and how it leads to engineering career success.
S3 · E167
Oct 15, 2025 · 7 min
Ep 167 - 3 Things You Can Count On from Your Engineering Boss
Your boss has expectations of you. But don't forget you also have expectations of your boss. In this episode learn 3 key things that you can rely on your boss to provide for you in your engineering career.
S3 · E166
Sep 17, 2025 · 6 min
Ep 166 - How to Be a Role Model for Women Engineers
As a woman engineer you need to have role models. In this episode you'll learn why that is. You'll also get tips for finding role models. And be inspired to be one yourself.
S3 · E165
Aug 20, 2025 · 7 min
Ep 165 - Ways Women Engineers Have the Edge on Employee Engagement
Your team has lost motivation for the job. Employee engagement is down. In this episode, you'll learn why you're seeing low engagement and how to support your team when it happens. And you'll discover why women engineers have an advantage here.
S3 · E164
Jul 23, 2025 · 7 min
Ep 164 - Beyond Mastering Your Engineering Job - How to Leave Your Impact on the World
You're following your career plan and doing your best engineering work. But there's something more you want to strive for. In this episode get tips for reaching your career potential. And learn the concepts for having greater impact in your engineering community and the world.
S3 · E3
Jun 25, 2025 · 5 min
M3 - How to Transform Your STEM Workplace in 5 Stages
A key reason engineers leave their organizations is work climate. Renewing your workplace can enhance diversity and innovation. Learn the 5 stages of STEM workplace transformation to retain talent and optimize business outcomes.
S3 · E163
May 28, 2025 · 8 min
Ep 163 – How to Manage When You’re Overwhelmed in Your Engineering Job
You know your engineering job comes with some stress. But too much of it is overwhelming. This episode contrasts manageable stress and overwhelm. Learn why women engineers feel overwhelm at work. And get tips for what to do about it.
S3 · E162
Apr 30, 2025 · 7 min
Ep 162 - Don't Miss the Chance to Redirect Your Engineering Trajectory at Mid-Career
If you're too comfortable in your engineering role it's time to up your game. You should be looking for big change to unlock your career potential. This episode explains how to anticipate your mid-career transition and take action to make it happen.
S3 · E161
Apr 2, 2025 · 4 min
Ep 161 - Use an Engineering Career SPOT Check to Reveal Your Status and Next Steps
There's an easy way you can determine if you're on track in your engineering career. In this episode you'll learn about the SPOT Check tool. It'll help you get clarity on where you are and be more confident in what your next steps should be.
S3 · E160
Mar 5, 2025 · 8 min
Ep 160 - 10 More Things to Do More of to Get More Out of Your Engineering Career
Self-improvement in your engineering career - and finding what works for you - can be daunting. But there are many ways to get more out of your career without a lot of effort. This episode provides 10 examples for you to try.
S3 · E2
Feb 5, 2025 · 6 min
M2 - Key Metrics for Assessing Your Workplace Climate
A diverse workforce is key to innovation. This episode helps you determine the status of your STEM workplace and its diversity strategy. Learn 4 approaches you can take - and metrics you can use - to ensure your workplace is as welcoming and supportive as it should be.
S3 · E159
Jan 8, 2025 · 9 min
Ep 159 - The Secret to More Time for What Matters in Your Engineering Career
Time is a struggle. You never have enough of it. But what you need is not more time but more time satisfaction. This episode is about prioritizing tasks that maximize your satisfaction. Learn ways to make time more meaningful. And create a whole new outlook for your engineering career.
S3 · E158
Dec 25, 2024 · 8 min
Ep 158 - 6 Empowering Reminders to Kindle Your Engineering Dream Career
In case your engineering career isn't thriving at the moment, this episode provides some insight to get you back to career basics. You'll get 6 empowering reminders for re-energizing your career care strategy. Plus how to optimize your engineering career journey with coaching.

Showing 1–20 of 20 episodes