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Engineering ChangeEpisode 013: Building Team Culture with Perry Anne ScottBrett sits down with Perry Anne Scott to talk Team Culture, Leadership Development, and more!...Perry Anne Scott is a seasoned leadership and organizational-development expert based in Smyrna, Georgia. As the Founder and Principal Consultant of Converge Coaching & Consulting, she brings over 30 years of professional experience, beginning in the airline industry and evolving into a focus on building high-performing teams and developing leaders across technical and corporate environments .Prior to launching her own firm, Perry Anne held leadership roles in learning and development, instructional design, and talent management—eventually working with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and global clients in sectors in...
2025-06-2632 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 012: Engineering Journeys: Lessons, Leadership, and Leaps of FaithIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with members of ACEC Georgia’s Young Professional Network and Junior Board for a dynamic career panel that pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to grow a career in engineering. These emerging leaders share the highs, the hurdles, and the hard-earned lessons that have shaped their journeys so far.From the skills they had to intentionally build to the biggest risks they’ve taken, our panelists offer candid insight into:What they enjoy most about their current rolesThe challenges and pivots that d...
2025-05-3053 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 011: Policy, Politics & ProgressIn this episode of Engineering Change, Brett Hillesheim and Michael “Sully” Sullivan break down the biggest takeaways from the 2025 Georgia Legislative Session and reflect on how new state laws could impact the engineering industry.They also turn their attention to Washington, offering insight into President Trump’s first 100 days of his second term and what it could mean for engineers in Georgia and across the country. From executive orders to federal infrastructure policies, Brett and Sully explore what’s happening, what’s next, and what engineering firms should be paying attention to....
2025-05-1636 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 010: Welcome to the 2025 Georgia Legislative SessionSully, Brett, and Christy are back! And it's once again the Legislative Session! We talk QBS, tort reform, and open records!The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of the business of engineering in Georgia. ACEC Georgia advocates for public policy and legislation that will improve the business climate for the engineering industry, promote economic development and protect the integrity of the engineering profession. ACEC Georgia programs and events provide unique business development opportunities, information on current trends and best practices as well as leadership training to develop the next generation of engineering...
2025-02-1134 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 009: Georgia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris ClarkGeorgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark joins Sully and Brett in the studio to discuss leadership and the business climate in Georgia.
A Georgia native, Chris Clark, has served as the President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce since 2010. Chris previously served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Economic Development among other positions. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and Georgia College and State University. In 2023, Chris published his first book, The CEO Imperative, and made...
2024-11-0836 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 008: Kenneth Fluker's Leadership JourneyACEC Georgia Board Chair, Kenneth Fluker of CERM, shares his leadership journey and why he loves ACEC Georgia.
Kenneth Fluker, PE serves as the Principal Engineer and Manager of CERM's Engineering group and has more than 25 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, engineering inspections, construction materials testing, and quality assurance and control. His field of expertise consists of the design of shallow/deep foundations, sheet pile walls, retaining walls, stable slopes, and pavements. Mr. Fluker has managed a variety of project categories including single-family and multi-family structures, large retail facilities, heavy industrial facilities, commercial office/warehouse...
2024-10-1844 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 007: Embracing AI with Frank LazaroRecorded at the 2024 Georgia Engineers Summer Conference, Frank Lazaro joins Brett and Sully to discuss the impact of AI on A/E/C firms.
Frank Lazaro is a leader with over 20 years of experience in marketing, technology, and strategy, focusing on AI-driven content creation. He is a published author of AEC Marketer's Guide to Artificial Intelligence, Fu*ck Them Turtles: The Illusion of Impact and Let Me Be Frank with You. Frank's expertise in AI is evident in his work, where he merges his marketing, technology, and strategy knowledge with AI-driven content creation methods. Learn more about Frank at...
2024-10-0331 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 006: Park Pride's Michael HalickiPark Pride's President and CEO, Michael Halicki stops by to talk about the importance of parks!
Park Pride is a nonprofit organization that engages communities in their neighborhood parks through volunteer projects, community gardens, community-led park redesigns and by providing grants for capital park improvements. Since 1989, Park Pride has been active in greenspace advocacy by educating civic leaders and the general public about the benefits of parks.
Michael Halicki believes in the power of parks. As President & CEO, Michael leads Park Pride, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that empowers local communities to activate the power of parks. During his 11-year tenure...
2024-08-3040 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 005: Georgia's Infrastructure Report CardASCE's Julie Secrist, PE (Red Stone Group Development & Engineering), stops by to discuss the 2024 Georgia Infrastructure Report Card.
Julie Secrist, PE is the President, Red Stone Group Development & Engineering. She is an expert in hydrology, site design for private site development projects including, mixed-use, office, residential and commercial developments as well as aviation planning and design. She has managed major expansion projects at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and is noted for her use of green spaces in large-scale site development.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Geo...
2024-08-1623 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 004: GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurryCommissioner McMurry joins us at the Georgia Engineers Summer Conference to discuss leadership insights learned as a result of the I-85 bridge collapse.
This episode is sponsored by Burns & McDonnell - https://burnsmcd.com/atlantacareers
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of the business of engineering in Georgia. ACEC Georgia advocates for public policy and legislation that will improve the business climate for the engineering industry, promote economic development and protect the integrity of the engineering profession. ACEC Georgia programs and events...
2024-08-0239 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 003: Blueprints & Benchmarks: Navigating Georgia's Legislative LandscapeDive into the latest episode of "Engineering Change" as we unravel the complexities of SB 195 and its profound effects on Georgia's surveying and engineering sectors. We’ll dissect the bill's substance and its implications, then pivot to the fervent debate over Tort Reform, analyzing the proposed changes and the fate of key legislations like HB 1371 and SB 547. Join us for a candid discussion on the legislative landscape, the reasons behind recent reform failures, and the possible directions for future policy.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of th...
2024-04-2430 minEngineering ChangeEpisode 002: Georgia's Procurement Puzzle - Navigating the Future of QBS and Legislative InsightsSully, Christy, and Brett discuss the challenges and future of QBS in Georgia's procurement policies. Plus, Christy and Sully provide a post-Crossover Day look at various legislation and what happens next.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of the business of engineering in Georgia. ACEC Georgia advocates for public policy and legislation that will improve the business climate for the engineering industry, promote economic development and protect the integrity of the engineering profession. ACEC Georgia programs and events provide unique business development opportunities, information on current trends and best practices...
2024-03-0846 min
GBA Podcast#1 - Leadership Lounge - How to Communicate Like a Hostage NegotiatorLeadership Lounge - How to Communicate Like a Hostage Negotiator
About This Episode
In this episode, we learn from a master negotiator about how to communicate more effectively through building cultures founded on emotional communication, active listening, and relationship-based negotiations. It doesn't matter if you are left-brain dominant, you can learn the right-brained skills necessary to become a better communicator. Dan talks about how every conversation is a negotiation, why storytelling is important in communication, and finally, he provides some practical advice to start developing and implementing these skills immediately.
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2024-02-271h 01Engineering ChangeEpisode 001: TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT & TORT REFORMSully, Christy, and Brett break down where the legislature is on Transportation Infrastructure Funding and Tort Reform in this very first episode of the Engineering Change Podcast from ACEC Georgia.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the voice of the business of engineering in Georgia. ACEC Georgia advocates for public policy and legislation that will improve the business climate for the engineering industry, promote economic development and protect the integrity of the engineering profession. ACEC Georgia programs and events provide unique business development opportunities, information on current trends and...
2024-02-1236 min