E22 Authentic Leadership for Technical Minds - with Saskia Slotboom

In this episode of the English for Engineers podcast, host Olivia Augustin speaks with Saskia Slotboom, a coach and trainer for professionals in STEM fields. They discuss the importance of soft skills, particularly emotional intelligence, in engineering careers. Saskia shares her journey from engineering to coaching, emphasizing the need for engineers to develop interpersonal skills to succeed in their roles. The conversation also touches on cultural differences in communication and the significance of feedback in personal growth. Olivia and Saskia explore the critical role of communication in engineering leadership. They discuss the challenges engineers face in multicultural teams, the importance of building trust, and the need for emotional intelligence in technical fields. The episode emphasizes the transition from technical roles to coaching, the shift from perfectionism to authenticity, and the significance of visibility and self-promotion in engineering careers. They also touch on the complexities of maturity in leadership and the necessity of understanding different communication levels. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT The need for engineers to develop soft skills. How engineers can enhance their emotional awareness through practice. Understanding personal triggers helps in managing responses. Why slowing down to reflect can lead to better communication. The English for Engineers podcast is here to help engineers and technicians from all backgrounds improve their communication skills and provide them with interesting facts so that Technical and Business English becomes their new superpower. RESOURCES AND LINKS Free Coaching Resources (Saskia): https://www.saskiaslotboom.nl/download-reflectie-tool/ https://www.saskiaslotboom.nl/download-reflection-tool/ Free Learning Resources (Olivia): https://www.marcode.org/freebies And also check out the Emails for Engineers template package to simplify your project communication with engineer-written, ready-to-use English email templates. Look into the Technical Eng