# S6E18 Nikolaj Kloch | Public Speaking, Career Changes, & Leading with Value

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2025-05-02
- Length: 57m
- Episode: 18
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value

## Summary

Nikolaj Kloch, a former Boeing propulsion design engineer turned videographer, explains how he leveraged his engineering background to build Thrivr Design, a content creation agency for public speakers. He details his transition from aerospace to entrepreneurship, emphasizing a 'lead with value' sales strategy where he provides free edited video samples to secure clients like those from AWS and Airbus. Kloch discusses specific technical workflows, including using Sony cameras, Adobe Premiere, and importing CAD models from SolidWorks into After Effects to create high-end product visuals without expensive shoots. He also shares advice on public speaking, career pivots, and using systems thinking to manage sales funnels and social media growth.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=0) Introduction: Nikolaj Kloch and Career Transition
- [2:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=134) From Boeing Aerospace Engineering to Entrepreneurship
- [9:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=589) The 'Lead with Value' Sales Strategy and Prototyping
- [15:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=911) Solving Public Speaker Problems with Content Systems
- [23:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=1423) Acquiring First Clients and Building a Portfolio
- [33:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=1997) Public Speaking Tips and Engineering Creativity
- [35:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=2136) Videography Gear, Lighting, and CAD Integration
- [39:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=2382) Career Change Advice: Don't Flinch and Iterate
- [47:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-05-02-s6e18-nikolaj-kloch-public-speaking-career-changes-leading-with-value#t=2859) Social Media Strategy and LinkedIn Growth Tactics

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Boeing (company)
- AWS (company)
- Airbus (company)
- Rolls Royce (company)
- Georgia Tech (other)
- Technical University of Denmark (other)
- Thrivr Design (company)
- Sony FX3 (product)
- Adobe Premiere (tool)
- After Effects (tool)
- SolidWorks (tool)
- Catia (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- GoHighLevel (tool)
- LinkedIn (other)
- TikTok (other)
- YouTube (other)

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