Mastering Engineering Leadership

Are you an engineer looking to go beyond your technical expertise to become an impactful leader? Join Dr. Angelique Adams each week as she features engineers in leadership roles. They discuss their career journeys, dissect real-life leadership challenges they've tackled, and share actionable advice on how to achieve success as a leader with an engineering background. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a seasoned engineer looking to grow, join us. Mastering Engineering Leadership—your journey to becoming an exceptional engineer leader starts here.

Mastering Engineering Leadership is a education podcast hosted by Angelique Adams, with 66 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Angelique Adams hosts Mastering Engineering Leadership, a education show with 66 episodes published.

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  Episode #65

  MEL #065 | From Technical Expertise to Meaningful Impact Through Strategic Thinking and Asking Why with Dr. Bharat Madan

  Aug 4, 202628 minS2

  In this episode, I speak with Dr. Bharat Madan, Founder and Managing Partner of D-Journey Advisory, a decision-stage advisory for leaders driving AI, Transformation, and value creation in complex transitions. Bharat describes growing up in India with a civil engineer father who inspired his love of mathematics and problem-solving. That early exposure made engineering an obvious career choice, while his curiosity about computers led him toward information technology. After graduation, he quickly discovered that engineering was about much more than programming. Early assignments in strategy and healthcare technology taught him that connecting ideas, understanding business problems, and applying engineering thinking across domains were just as valuable as technical expertise. In our leadership segment, Bharat shares the story of introducing innovation into a traditional manufacturing company. Instead of relying on executive mandates, he built momentum from the shop floor by encouraging frontline employees to identify problems and develop solutions. His advice to engineers interested in leadership? Focus on becoming outstanding people and problem solvers rather than chasing leadership titles. Leadership grows naturally when engineers combine technical excellence, patience, empathy, and continuous learning. Explore the full episode summary, including guest bio, key takeaways, transcript, and recommended resources in the shownotes at www.drangeliqueadams.com/podcast

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  Episode #64

  MEL #064 | From Plant Manager to Startup Founder through Continuous Learning and Customer Empathy with Jari Navarro Salas

  Jul 6, 202638 minS2

  In this episode, I speak with Jari Navarro Salas, Founder and President of Inventio, a manufacturing technology and consulting company that helps manufacturers improve productivity by combining analytics software, operational expertise, and data-driven decision-making. Jari shares how he entered engineering unexpectedly after an arts-focused high school education. A single physics course revealed a passion for solving real-world problems and changed the direction of his career. He explains how curiosity, rather than early talent, became the foundation for long-term success. In our leadership segment, Jari reflects on two decades in manufacturing, progressing from technician to plant manager. An MIT Executive MBA sparked his transition into entrepreneurship, where he applied deep customer empathy and manufacturing expertise to build software for industry. He emphasizes customer-centricity, co-creation, and persistence in business development. Finally, Jari explains that leadership begins with culture, values, and personal example. He closes by encouraging engineers to define their values, lead themselves first, and create visions that inspire others. Explore the full episode summary, including guest bio, key takeaways, transcript, and recommended resources in the shownotes at www.drangeliqueadams.com/podcast

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  Episode #63

  MEL #063 | From First-Generation College Student to Global Leader Through Curiosity and Humility with Tyler Vassar

  Jun 8, 202642 minS2

  In this episode, I speak with Tyler Vassar, Managing Partner at Ascent Ridge Partners, a consulting group that focuses on helping teams and organizations improve their performance. Tyler shares how he grew up on a small farm in rural New York and became the first person in his family to attend a four-year university. Although he initially planned to study business, a chance hallway conversation with a metallurgy professor completely changed his path. That moment became a powerful example of how mentorship and encouragement can redirect someone’s future. In our leadership segment, Tyler explains how his time in the Navy shifted his focus from technical problem-solving toward leading and developing teams. Across industries ranging from healthcare to mining and manufacturing, he learned the importance of listening, humility, and walking the shop floor. He also shares how great leaders coach people through problems instead of simply giving answers. In our advice segment, Tyler discusses the reality of making decisions with incomplete information and why integrity matters in leadership. He emphasizes emotional intelligence, preparation, and continuous self-reflection as critical leadership skills. His advice to engineers is simple: build strong technical skills, care deeply about people, and say yes when leadership opportunities appear. Explore the full episode summary, including guest bio, key takeaways, transcript, and recommended resources in the shownotes at www.drangeliqueadams.com/podcast

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  Episode #62

  MEL #062 | From Entry-Level Worker to Trusted Leader through Doing the Work and Developing Others with Benjamin Gassman

  Apr 23, 202631 minS2

  <p>In this episode, I speak with Ben Gassman. Assistant Plant Manager of the Kentucky Battery Plant at Ford Motor Company.</p><p>Ben shares how he entered engineering through an unconventional path, starting on the front lines in manufacturing and later moving into industrial engineering. A promise to his grandfather and strong mentorship helped guide his transition into earning an engineering degree later in life. His journey highlights how real-world experience and education can reinforce each other.</p><p>In our leadership segment, Ben explains how effective leadership starts with clear goal setting, team alignment, and consistent follow-through. He...

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  Episode #61

  MEL #061 | From Pianist to Automotive Business Leader through Following Curiosity and Listening Between the Lines with Yasmine King

  Apr 7, 202632 minS2

  <p>In this episode, I speak with Yasmine King, Corporate Vice President and Head of the Automotive Business Unit at Analog Devices Inc.</p><p>Yasmine started as a classically trained pianist who became curious about how to capture live sound. That curiosity led her to electrical engineering and eventually into audio-focused software roles. Over time, she transitioned from engineering into customer-facing roles, then sales, and ultimately into business leadership.</p><p>In our leadership segment, Yasmine talks about how she led a major strategic shift by moving a long-standing proprietary technology to an open standard. This decision came from...

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