In this episode, I talk with Dagna Bieda, coach, author, and speaker, about how AEC professionals can refactor their mindset to boost productivity, overcome imposter syndrome and burnout, and unlock their full potential with actionable insights from her book, “Brain Refactor.” Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Refactor Your Mindset for Better Performance: To refractor your mindset means reprogramming unproductive thought patterns, much like fixing a design flaw in a project. For AEC professionals, this shift enables you to approach challenges more effectively by applying your existing problem-solving skills to yourself, improving both your performance and adaptability at work. Imposter syndrome causes self-doubt and hesitation, while burnout drains energy and decision-making ability. These obstacles reduce productivity by affecting confidence, focus, and motivation, making it harder for you to achieve your best outcomes as AEC professionals. You can overcome these challenges by treating your mindset like a system, identifying and fixing unproductive mental patterns. By shifting your thinking, you can view obstacles as opportunities for growth and become more resilient and productive in your daily work. You can identify unproductive mental patterns by paying attention to recurring setbacks, such as missed opportunities or ongoing self-doubt. Feedback from peers, managers, or personal reflection on unmet goals can help you spot these “bugs” in your thinking and take steps to address them. Difficult relationships at work often lead to stress and miscommunication, both of which reduce productivity. By shifting their mindset to view these challenges as feedback rather than frustrations, AEC professionals can improve communication, resolve conflicts more quickly, and enhance team performance. Practical strategies to refactor your mindset include maintaining mental energy by resting and recharging, using feedback as a learning tool, and regularly "debugging" outdated beliefs that hold you back. By treating your brain like a well-maintained tool, you can enhance your ability to solve problems and achieve success. To maintain long-term productivity, you should prioritize your mental well-being, regularly recharging and updating your thinking patterns. Viewing your well-being as an investment in your career helps you to stay sharp, overcome evolving challenges, and sustain high performance. As AEC professionals, you should stay open to feedback, embrace challenges as learning opportunities, and continuously refactor your mindset. By doing so, you can overcome obstacles, enhance problem-solving skills, and thrive in your career with sustained productivity and success. About Dagna Bieda Dagna is an engineer turned coach for engineers and ambitious professionals in tech. She's also a speaker and an author of the recently released book, "Brain Refactor: Optimize Your Internal Code to Thrive in Tech & Engineering and Get More Success, Fulfillment, Money, Opportunities, Impact, and Growth". With 10-plus years of coding experience and coaching since 2019, she’s the tough love, “been in your shoes” kind of coach. Her clients' backgrounds include a spectrum ranging from ICs to CTOs, from small startups to FAANG+ companies, from two to 20-plus years of experience, and from self-taught devs through career-changing bootcamp grads to college grads and Ph.D.’s. She helps her clients reach their potential and exciting career opportunities by refactoring their brains. Books Mentioned in This Session: Brain Refactor Resources and Links Mentioned in This Session Include: TheMindfulDev.com Connect with Dagna Bieda on LinkedIn We would love to hear any questions you might have or stories ...