ASHRAE Journal Podcast: Smart Systems, Human Leaders

In the latest episode of the ASHRAE Journal Podcast, Senior Principal and Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead Nancy Kohout joins Karine Leblanc of Daikin Applied for a compelling discussion of why emotional intelligence, communication and human connection matter just as much as technical expertise when it comes to leadership in STEM.

In an episode entitled Smart Systems, Human Leaders, Nancy and Karine share their insights on relationship building, coaching, mentorship and guiding design teams to solve complex problems. As the founders and co-chairs of the Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium (which returns in 2026 following last year’s sold-out debut), they also discuss the challenges and opportunities for increasing and advancing the role of women as professional engineers and as AEC industry leaders.

You can listen to their ASHRAE Journal Podcast here.