Self-Advocacy and Emotional Intelligence in the AEC Industry with Stephanie Nowak

Host Brian Brogen introduces leadership readiness speaker and trainer Stephanie Nowak, who works with early-career professionals in the AEC industry. Nowak shares her background as an electrical design engineer, construction project manager, and engineering/construction group manager, thendefines leadership as servant leadership centered on trust, respect, collaboration, and advocating for one’s team. The conversation focuses on self-advocacy as both promoting oneself and setting boundaries, especially for middle managers managing up and down, including respectful ways to say no, clarify deadlines, and avoid burnout. They discuss reducing tension between engineers,contractors, office, and field through curiosity, communication, collaboration, and explaining requests with “because.” Stephanie explains she founded her work to improve leadership by building emotional intelligence and self-awareness, after recognizing her own gaps and seeing their impact on workplace culture and relationships.Guest LinkedIn: Stephanie Nowak,MBA | LinkedInGuest Website: https://www.engineeredtobecome.com/Host Email:[email protected] Host LinkedIn: Brian Brogen, PMP 🧱| LinkedInHost Website: BuildConsulting Services - Mulberry, FL - Brian BrogenAbout the host: Do you want true engagement at your event?Expect Brian Brogen to deliver a keynote that sparks dialogue, inspires growth, and leaves your audience thinking long after the event ends.Drawing on his extensive experience as a general contractor and project manager in the construction, power, and mining industries, Brian brings the real-world credibility and relatable rapport your audience craves.