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S6E16 Jake Kennington | Engineer Yourself First, Personal Reflection, & Accepting Change

Being an Engineer · 18 Apr 2025 · 56m · Episode 16

What this episode covers

Jake Kennington, a structural engineer and founder of Human Engineer Coach, discusses his transition from a decade-long engineering career to personal development coaching. He explains the 'Engineer Yourself First' philosophy, using the structural concept of 'strong column, weak beam' to argue that personal health and relationships must be prioritized over career ambitions to prevent burnout. Kennington shares practical strategies for building this foundation, including morning routines, journaling, and pursuing creative outlets like his self-published children's book, while offering advice to engineers feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Human Engineer Coach, Pipeline Design & Engineering, Reveley Engineers, Simitech Group
Tools
ANSYS
Also
The Wave, Meditations, The Obstacle Is the Way

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