Project Learning with Ryan Steuer

Project Learning with Ryan Steuer

From From Fear To Fire by Heather Hansen Oneill

February 19, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Ryan Steuer discusses his transition from engineering to education and the importance of project-based learning.

This week’s theme: Project Learning Ryan Steuer shares how he left a successful engineering career after realizing it didn’t align with what truly fulfilled him, and how a volunteer experience with students helped him question the “supposed to” path he was on. He encourages listeners to notice whose expectations they are living by, look ahead at where their current trajectory leads, and use vision as the bridge from fear to meaningful change. He also explains how project-based learning transforms education by starting with real-world purpose and then teaching skills in service of that purpose. He discusses coaching leaders to envision future outcomes, committing fully to big ideas, and challenges listeners to consider the impact they could make if they pursued the calling that keeps showing up in their lives. From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace Your Gifts and Achieve Success This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump-start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Hansen O’Neill

Guest: Ryan Steuer

Topics covered

  • Project Learning
  • Career Change
  • Education Transformation
  • Vision and Purpose
  • Leadership Coaching

Keywords

  • project-based learning
  • career fulfillment
  • leadership
  • education
  • meaningful impact

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