Do you want to take control of your life and start making the changes you need to be successful? Join us as Dr. James continues the discussion on the 80/20 principle and how to identify and eliminate the troublesome 20% in our lives. He will cover topics such as procrastination, overconsumption, social media overuse, keeping a diary of activities and rating your energy or mood afterward, and doing a personal SWOT analysis. Tune in now for tips on increasing your awareness to start taking charge ...
Aug 22, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unproductive? Join Dr. James Bryant to learn how to maximize growth and apply the 80/20 rule to hone in on the vital few things that drive success for business and life. Listen to learn how to identify the 20% of tasks that lead to 80% of results so you can work less, stress less, increase your happiness, and achieve exceptional results! Uncover five critical points for applying this powerful principle: having clear goals, measuring progress, understanding the big...
Aug 15, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Learn how to strategically navigate the complex engineering field as a young professional in today's episode! Join Dr. James Bryant as he welcomes Sol Rosenbaum to explore the concept of creating a business plan for an engineering mentor program. They discuss how running networking courses and making posts on LinkedIn can help nurture relationships with those in the same industry. Sol also provides valuable tips for fully maximizing the functions of LinkedIn. Tune in and take control of your suc...
Aug 08, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Power through the year's second half with strategic goal setting and impactful action plans through mid-year review! In this episode, Dr. James provides tools, tips, and techniques to help you maximize momentum by taking a mid-year review and setting impactful goals for the rest of the year. Join in as he explains how to take an objective approach to the review process and what common mistakes to avoid when reflecting. He'll provide a step-by-step process for effective goal prioritization, actio...
Aug 01, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Join us as we explore the importance of conducting a mid-year review to assess progress on personal and professional goals. Dr. James will share strategies and tools for self-assessment, offer advice on data tracking, and provide tips on creating an action plan for success. He'll discuss why taking the time for this assessment is essential, how to use the wheel of life tool to set goals in different areas of life, and how to measure progress. Whether you're looking for inspiration or motivation,...
Jul 25, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Professional and personal success are both facets of the same coin. You can achieve these by aligning personal development with professional growth and balancing work and family life. In this episode, Dr. James shares valuable tools, tips, and techniques that have helped engineering professionals increase their capacity to lead, be better communicators, and build vision. Gain insight into his motivation, drive for continuous improvement, and desire to provide value to his clients and the communi...
Jul 18, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Delegate, eliminate, and automate – this is the Engineer's Blueprint for Success. Increase your productivity by learning how to utilize ChatGPT. This continuation of this session of Engineer Your Success On-Ramp dives deep into how this AI tool will impact the way people interact and do business, emphasizing how it is another tool that can streamline and enhance existing processes without replacing the need for human creativity. They also highlight the importance of keeping up with emerging tech...
Jul 11, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 103
How can Chat GPT be leveraged to optimize efficiency and effectiveness? In today’s episode, we discuss the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT to automate tasks, access information quickly, and improve problem-solving skills. Dr. Bryant provides tips on how to use these tools effectively while avoiding pitfalls such as over-reliance or data privacy concerns. He also explores how ChatGPT can be used with other productivity apps to strengthen workflow. Join us as we dive into this powerful tool - it c...
Jul 05, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Are you ready to unlock your visionary potential and create a compelling roadmap for success? Today, Dr. James delves into how to build a foundation for creating a compelling vision that will lead to satisfying outcomes both personally and professionally. He shares his expertise on visionary leadership, which includes being inspiring, innovative, strategic, and empowering. You will learn how to craft your vision for success by brainstorming ideas without judgment, seeking diverse perspectives, a...
Jun 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Seeking inspiration and a reminder of the profound influence fathers and father figures have in our lives? Join us on the Engineer Your Success podcast as Dr. James Bryant celebrates the 100th episode with inspiring stories from guests about their own dads or father figures. Through these stories, we will explore the impactful lessons these fathers have taught, such as the importance of hard work, wisdom, discernment, getting up early in the morning, and spending quality time with family. We wil...
Jun 20, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Are you looking to create a vision that is both inspiring and actionable? With a focus on the importance of having a clear and meaningful vision for personal and professional success, Dr. Bryant provides tools, tips, and techniques to help you create a powerful vision that is specific, challenging, emotionally resonant, aligned with your core values, and pushes your comfort zone. Tune in now for this inspiring episode full of insights and advice that will help you move forward with confidence an...
Jun 13, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 173
What are the critical strategies for applying the essential elements of success in your personal and professional life? In this episode, you'll learn about the essential elements of success: Awareness, Confidence, Trust, Intuition, Courage, and Never Settling and how to apply them for results. Dr. James will discuss resilience and having a positive outlook when faced with challenges. Plus, he'll go through the steps of developing a long-term commitment and focusing on intentional actions to reac...
Jun 06, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 172
“If you do not have a goal, if you do not have a habit, if you do not have a dream, if you do not have a vision, then what are you being pulled away from?” - Dr. James Bryant Are distractions holding you back from achieving your full potential? Join host Dr. James Bryant on the Engineer Your Success podcast as he equips you with the tools and techniques to eliminate distractions and celebrate victories. In this episode, Dr. Bryant shares invaluable insights on practical strategies for staying fo...
May 30, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of achieving your highest potential and living a life you truly love? Join us in this episode as Dr. James Bryant reveals six powerful steps to take you from trying to Thriving. Dive into the captivating conversation centered around the profound distinction between trying and training, and how deliberate training can pave the way for lasting success. Discover how to apply these principles in your daily life, from setting goals and creating structured plans to ...
May 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 170
“Start with small changes to build your confidence and familiarity with that new habit, and then focus on the benefits of that change and use positive affirmations to reinforce your new beliefs and in terms of having that identity conflict.” - Dr. James Bryant Are you struggling to create new habits or break old ones that are holding you back from success? In this week's episode of the Engineer Your Success podcast, Dr. James Bryant has got you covered! Join him as he shares practical tools, tip...
May 16, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 169
“ One of the greatest levels of awareness is self-awareness. ” - Dr. James Bryant Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut, not achieving the success you want in your personal or professional life? Join Dr. James Bryant, as he shares powerful insights on how you can make meaningful changes in your life. In this episode, Dr. James highlights the importance of habits and how they can lead to success in both business and life. By focusing on creating sustainable habits, such as tracking and modifying...
May 09, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 168
“ It's the progress of becoming who you want to be. It's the progress of closing the gap between who you are today and the healthier version that you want to be. ” - Dr. James Bryant Do you ever find yourself feeling aimless or unmotivated after achieving a significant goal? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bryant explores the importance of post-goal planning to avoid the post-success slump. Drawing from personal experience, Dr. Bryant shares practical steps to reignite passion, set new go...
May 02, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Meet Duron Chandler, a highly accomplished Project Manager with a successful track record in the software technology industry. With his exceptional skills in Operations Management, Product Sales, Continuous Improvement, and Process/Program Scheduling, Duron is a highly sought-after expert in his field. He has earned a Certificate in Project Management from the University of California, Irvine, which has further honed his exceptional program and project management skills. When he's not busy manag...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 166
“ When you're working in an organization where something happens and there is a mistake or something goes wrong, and legitimately you played a role in that is to take ownership of your mistakes, and not to put it off on someone else. Not to belittle your role, but take full ownership of that and use that as a learning experience so that you can, again, build from that. ” - Dr. James Bryant Are you tired of feeling stuck in your circumstances and not achieving your goals? Our latest episode of En...
Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Dr. V, also known as E. Benita Varnado, MD, is a prominent OB/GYN physician, podcast host, and community leader. Born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, Dr. V was inspired by her parents, both of whom were first-generation college graduates and accomplished medical professionals, to pursue a career in healthcare. She obtained her BS in Biological Sciences with Honors from Hampton University, and then her medical degree at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, followed ...
Apr 11, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 164
“ Find the right balance between working in the business and on the business, whether it's delegating, task, implementing a new system, or processes, investing in professional development opportunities for both themselves and for their staff. ” - Dr. James Bryant As a small business owner, have you ever felt like you're constantly stuck in the day-to-day grind and struggling to find time for strategic planning? It's a common challenge many entrepreneurs face. In this episode, we'll discuss how t...
Apr 04, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 163
“ You want to create this environment where we're co-creating, where we're working together towards a solution, and you want to be able to acknowledge their input. ” - Dr. James Bryant Are you struggling with managing your team and keeping them motivated? Tune in to the Engineer Your Success Podcast where Dr. James Bryant shares valuable insights on two keys to successful teamwork: setting clear expectations and encouraging open communication. Learn how clear expectations can prevent misundersta...
Mar 28, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 162
“What I like to say is that engineers are people too. So the same things that people face, engineers are gonna face, but it's dealing with interruptions in distractions.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant shares how engineers can manage their time effectively, prioritize tasks, and ensure successful completion of projects. Through interviews with LinkedIn survey respondents, we'll explore the common challenges that engineers face when trying to...
Mar 21, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 161
“If you work on more effective communication, if you work on being more emotionally intelligent, I can absolutely guarantee you, you're gonna build better relationships, not only in your personal life, you're gonna build better relationships in your professional life.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant shares tools, tips, and techniques to help engineering professionals achieve success both in business and in life. Through an engaging conversat...
Mar 14, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 160
“It's not unique to engineers or people with the science, technology, engineering, and math background. That was just how the particular question was formed. But it's true that engineers are people too. So the same things that other people deal with, the same stresses, the same problem. The same constraints.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant shares his insights from a survey of engineers conducted on LinkedIn, revealing that diminished work-li...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 159
“So what does it mean to approach things from a position of curiosity? What does that really mean to me? It's you're being open to new experiences, ideals and perspectives, and when you adopt this approach, you're really driven by a desire to learn, explore, and to discover.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant dives into the concept of challenge versus curiosity, and explores how each approach can be beneficial in different ways. He discusses th...
Feb 28, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 158
“So the power of our mindset, it's real and it can have a significant impact on many areas of our lives, but you want to cultivate your mindset for success so that you can design a life where you are winning at work and at home. ” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant dives into the power of cultivating a winning mindset for success in both business and life. Drawing on two decades of research that has shown how a positive attitude can have a signi...
Feb 21, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 157
“What you can control is yourself. What you can control is how you communicate. What you can control is how you package your communication. What you can control is your body. What you can control is your emotional intelligence.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant dives into the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens and provides strategies to help you improve your communication skills. From understanding why we communicate to recognizing signs o...
Feb 14, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 156
“You're gonna determine the habits that you need to incorporate daily, weekly, monthly, the routines that you need to have in your life that will empower you to live the life that you want.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant outlines the four-step process of his Engineer's Blueprint for Success. This blueprint provides tools, tips and techniques to help business owners achieve success in both their work and personal lives. Learn how to build a ...
Feb 07, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 155
“So write 'em down. Everything that you need to do, no matter how big or how small, I don't care if you start off with post-it notes, doesn't matter.” - Dr. James Bryant In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant shares about common productivity myths, three strategies for boosting productivity, and popular task management tools such as Microsoft To Do, Trello, Asana and Todoist. He also dives into the Eisenhower Matrix – a tool used to prioritize tasks – and explains how...
Jan 31, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 154
