About me

Hi! I am Erika Albert: engineer, leadership mentor and psychology student.

During my teenage years, I became fascinated with the human psyche and human behaviour. That is why I decided to become a psychologist after high-school. However, life led me down a different path and I ended up becoming an engineer. For nearly two decades, I worked in various engineering and engineering leadership roles.

Despite my success in engineering, my wish to better understand the human behaviour never faded. This wish drove me to make the bold decision to return to academia and revisit my decision to study psychology. This transition marked a turning point in my career, as I seek to find ways to blend my technical expertise with a profound understanding of human behaviour.

Armed with insights from both engineering and psychology, I have found my true calling: empowering engineers to not only excel in their technical skills, but also to learn to make good use of essential leadership competencies.

My mission is clear: to bridge the gap between technical proficiency and effective leadership within the world of engineering.

Education

Pázmány Péter Catholic University – BA in Psychology (2022 – Ongoing)

Politehnica University of Timisoara – MSc, Quality Engineering (2007 – 2009)

Politehnica University of Timisoara – Dipl. Eng., Mechatronics (2003 – 2006)

Politehnica University of Timisoara – Eng., Medical Technology (2000 – 2003)

Additional Training & Certifications

Kahler Communications – Train the Trainer Process Communication Model® (Feb 2022 – June 2022)

Grow Group – Integrative Coach Training (May 2019 – October 2020)

EIA Senior Practitioner Mentor & Coach (August 2022)

Freelance Trainer & Coach (2021 – Present)

Robert Bosch Kft., Hungary (2009 – 2021)

Career Coach (2020 – 2021)

Senior System Engineer – Global ISET Projects (2020 – 2021)

Group Leader, Engineering (2016 – 2020)

Lead Design Engineer & Team Leader (2012 – 2016)

Mechanical Design Engineer (2009 – 2012)

Continental Automotive Systems (Siemens VDO) (2004 – 2009)

Team Leader, Mechanical Design (2008 – 2009)

Mechanical Design Engineer (2004 – 2009)

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Erika’s dedication to understanding and addressing individual needs truly sets her apart. She creates a space where everyone feels comfortable to share and participate, making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective.

The way Erika has made very simple questions seem suddenly very hard to answer baffled me! But she also encouraged me to find the answers and voice them in a way that they truly made an impact on how I see myself and how I work.