In today's episode, we are spotlighting an alumna of Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM), a degree that prepares engineering and technology professionals to become the leaders of the future.

Today, Kat Pressler speaks about her leadership journey, her experience earning her METM degree, and how she has brought the skills she learned from METM into her current role as an APJ Enablement Partner at Qualtrics.

Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

As a manager, the responsibility of having difficult conversations is necessary, yet a skill most of us struggle to properly develop. In this episode, we speak with Sunshine Webster, the Senior Manager of Talent Development at Q2, about how to coach effectively through these interactions.

Listen as Sunshine gives practical strategies to transform difficult conversations into constructive dialogues. From preparation to execution to follow-up, Sunshine shares how to navigate these conversations with confidence and empathy, while still keeping them productive. Tune in to gain actionable techniques that fosters a culture of open communication and growth within your team.

Sunshine Webster teaches Persuasive Communication for Technical Managers for the Master of Engineering Technical Management program at Texas A&M University.

Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

Over the past year, the landscape of AI innovation has surged dramatically into the public consciousness, permeating nearly every professional domain. Yet, amidst this rapid expansion, a crucial question arises: what are the legal boundaries of AI application?

Tune in to today's episode as lawyer Mike Speed delves into the current legal state of AI as of March 2024. With a focus on patent, copyright, and trademark law, Speed provides invaluable insights into the current legal landscape. Furthermore, he navigates the evolving terrain of fair use in the context of AI.

Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.