Technical Leadership Talks

METM Alumni Spotlight: Sara Sanders

In today's podcast episode, we are joined by Sara Sanders, METM Class of 2023. Sara reflects on her experience in Texas A&M's Master of Engineering Technical Management program [https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/metm/index.html] — from navigating the demands of school alongside a full-time career, to growing alongside professionals from across industries, to developing the emotional intelligence that shapes how she leads today. Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management [https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/metm/index.html], a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

Building the Future of Technical Leadership at METM with Dr. Sunshine Webster

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sunshine Webster, director of Texas A&M’s Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM) program [https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/metm/index.html], to discuss where METM is today and where it’s headed.  Dr. Webster shares her vision for the future of the program, how METM continues to evolve alongside industry and technology, and the skills today’s technical professionals need to lead in an increasingly complex world.  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management [https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/metm/index.html], a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

Designing Leaders, Not Just Engineers: METM’s Founding Story with Dr. Ben Zoghi

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Zoghi, founder of Texas A&M’s Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM) program, to explore how METM began and why it was created. Dr. Zoghi shares the industry needs that inspired the program, the leadership gaps he saw in traditional engineering education, and the vision behind METM’s focus on technical leadership, emotional intelligence, and real-world application.  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management [https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/metm/index.html], a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

Leading Across Generations: Building Culture Through Evolving Management Styles with Austin Gary

In today’s episode, we are featuring Austin Gary, a Senior Project Manager at STRUCTURAL. We discuss how leaders can strengthen workplace culture while navigating the differing management styles of multiple generations.  Listeners will learn practical strategies for bridging these gaps, improving communication, and leading unified, high-trust teams. Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management [https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/metm/index.html], a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship

In this episode, we sit down with Teena Redhorse, Founder and CEO of Redhorse Engineering [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://redhorse-engineering.com/__;!!KwNVnqRv!BsAs63-JjN7qgKOjbbVK0-ofIX5myaWEd8CQgv9quvjN3HmwDTFGJJOYvlkjeg-5uHEcHJ2F9k2zeaB_MBY-mA$]. Teena shares her journey of launching her own company—from the courage it took to take the leap, to the challenges, rewards, and leadership lessons she’s gained along the way. Visit Redhorse Engineering's website at this link [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://redhorse-engineering.com/__;!!KwNVnqRv!BsAs63-JjN7qgKOjbbVK0-ofIX5myaWEd8CQgv9quvjN3HmwDTFGJJOYvlkjeg-5uHEcHJ2F9k2zeaB_MBY-mA$].  Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management [https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/metm/index.html], a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.