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You work hard- but are you working smart?  Being a detail oriented superstar without also seeing the meta level issues can lead to a whole lot of effort and energy being spent with way too little impact.

1. It's essential to question the premise and identify hidden restrictions that are based on collective assumptions not reality
2. Move from addressing symptoms to targeting the root cause 
3. Look for the patterns for clues about what the real issues are
4. Focus on detail first isn't a path to quality, it's a path to myopia
5. It costs a lot of energy, effort and time to solve any problem - make sure you advance what is important instead of maintaining the status quo.

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If you've looked at someone successful and wondered if that could ever be you, then listen in. Not only can it be- it should be. My guest Chase Miller talks about the mid-career challenge of saying yes to opportunities without getting overwhelmed. 

1. No one will raise your hand for you. It isn't about being the most qualified, but the most willing. Those who take action have an impact.
2. You won't know your strengths until you test your weaknesses by being willing to try new things.
3. The beginner's mind see what the expert overlooks.
4. Competition fuels comparisons and a focus on lack. Collaboration elevates an builds on knowledge.
5. Empowering people to make decisions based on priorities and knowing the consequences is what helps them make the best decision for them
6. Acknowledge your humanity- it makes you relatable not unreliable. We trust the people closest to us to be honest even when they deliver tough information.

CONTACT CHASE

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-h-miller/https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenabrownsonrealtor/

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You're familiar with the idea of "work hard, play hard." It makes sense that you need to burn through all the adrenaline of a stress response. But what about the aftermath? In this episode, my guest Athena Brownson and I discuss the real consequences of life on the fast paced success treadmill and why it's getting you nowhere but sick and exhausted. Learn the secrets of radical self care and how they empower you to be successful on your terms instead of busy and exhausted.

1. Self care means knowing that if you can't show up for yourself, you can't really be there for family, friends or clients either. Plan your week by scheduling your wellness needs first and make that time non-negotiable.
2. You can free up your schedule by empowering your team. Use them as success resources that allow you to have freedom to do what you do best while also making your wellness a priority.
3. Success is not your career accomplishments, it's your wellbeing. Without it, you can't do the work you're meant to do.
4. Trying to live a high energy life out of a low energy body requires deliberate allocation of your time. Where will that investment have the highest payoff? 
5. I you are so busy chasing accolades and approval, you are losing your identity to the work while believing that exhaustion is the only way to get ahead.

CONTACT ATHENA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenabrownsonrealtor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenabrownsonrealtor_/

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Architecture is the ultimate influencer. Everyone is immersed in it everyday. Unfortunately, many environments we see as normal are not the kind of places where we should be hanging out. My guest Danish Kurani shares strategies to democratize good design. When people understand how design choices shape health, performance, and human connection, they recognize the true value of architecture.

1. If architects want to design great spaces, we have to do a better job explaining to people why they matter.
2. There is a Machine of Bad Design that has commoditized design for everyday life while isolating the work of architects consisting of media, retail, real estate and developers.
3. Buildings should support our activities and enhance our life, not be something filled with hidden forces we have to overcome.
4. We might have a problem of too much individual space and not enough community space.
5. Real architecture solves real problems for real people.

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CONTACT DANISH:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danishkurani/

Web: https://danishkurani.com

work with him: https://Kurani.us

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Success shouldn't feel like struggle. Listen in to learn how to remove friction from your day to day. Success on your terms is regenerative, meaning the things you do give you energy, and by doing them, you continue to be more successful. Listen in to learn how.

1. There is a difference between performative productivity and regenerative momentum
2. Ease increases adaptability, creativity, and innovation. Ease comes from caring less about anything not directly moving you forward.
3. All truths are true, meaning you can disagree, still assume positive intent, and keep your momentum. That can;t happen when you are concerned about protecting, defending or proving yourself.
4. Be like water, flow around obstacles instead of stagnating

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Enough with the LinkedIn mugshots! Photographer Chris Gillett talks about why your head shot is a digital handshake - and how to finally get one that has the main character vibe you want. Listen in for all the best tips including which poses to avoid and how to hire a photographer.

1. Being able to see yourself photographed in a way you haven't before makes you more comfortable showing up that way IRL.
2. There is a difference between a portrait and a head shot - learn it as well as when to use each effectively.
3. Always consider the why for taking the head shot.
4. Your head shot should make you appear confident and likable - and that is communicated through two specific facial features.
5. Consider the shelf life of your head shot so you know when to re-shoot
6. Get expert tips on how to find the right head shot photographer
7. Your company website might be sending theses wrong messages with staff photos.

CONTACT CHRIS:

https://liketherazor.com/about/

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It's not enough to be a sustainability expert, you need to be able to drive innovation AND its adoption. My guest Kristin Kahle aka the Great Convener shares her tips on bringing diverse thinkers and industries together to promote well being for all.

1. Educate others to get buy in for trying new things, especially in industries where risk avoidance is common.
2. Evaluate solutions based on what is constructable and maintainable.
3. Don't underestimate the power of focus groups to understand true pain points
4. Evaluate products based on
   1. Supply chain integrity
   2. Recycled content/recyclability
   3. Reduction of construction waste
   4. Ability to reconfigure/adapt as space needs change
   5. Little or no disruption to adjacent spaces
   6. Shortens construction schedule
   7. Conserves natural resources
   8. Allows coordination with municipality or utility to reduce infrastructure loads to non peak times
5. Leverage your network to get the POV of adjacent industries

CONTACT KRISTIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-kahle-738630b/

https://www.whitehallmfg.com/

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Invisible labor is everywhere—at work, at home, and especially in high-achieving environments. It’s the extra effort no one assigns but everyone expects. The problem? The moment you stop doing it, the narrative shifts. Suddenly you’re “difficult,” “needy,” or “not a team player.” If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of overgiving, this conversation will help you step out of it—strategically.

– The psychological and social backlash when you stop overgiving – How behavioral patterns reinforce these expectations – Practical ways to set boundaries without damaging your reputation

1. There is a difference between feeling wanted and being valued. Your own behavioral patterns, often an attempt to seem easy to get along with or agreeable set you up to reinforce extra expectations for work that goes unrewarded.
2. Illuminate the invisible: List everything you do behind the scenes that keeps things running smoothly. Share the time it takes and the way it positively impacts outcomes.
3. Focus on delegating the whole task, including the invisible parts of it so others appreciate the true effort involved.
4. Set boundaries - you are not responsible for dragging others across the finish line or for compliance with warped definitions of leadership or psychological safety.
5. Wanting credit for what you do is not presumptuous. Deserved elevation of your authority or title signals that you and your work are taken seriously.

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Feeling more done than an overcooked steak? Being burned out and exhausted happens when the work you're doing isn't feeling purposeful to you. So why do you keep doing it? My guest Yaritza Baez is an entrepreneurship coach who helps you unlock the courage to get out of your comfort zone and design the life (and career) you're meant to have.

1. We often hold ourselves back out of fear of losing things we think bring us security.
2. Being complacent in your comfort zone keeps you stuck
3. When you really unpack the idea that you don't have time to get clarity and lay the foundations for your next step, it's usually about having the courage to take the next step.
4. Once you find your purpose, the risk will be worth it
5. Your success isn't really credible unless there are a few failures behind it to prove you really understand what works and why.
6. Once you start generating, start delegating

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https://www.yaritzabaez.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaritzabaez-business-growth-strategist/

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Nothing improves with stagnancy, least of all your career. Whether you are looking to grow a skill set, get a promotion or look for a new career opportunity, the same key questions apply. My guest, Michelle Schafer is a seasoned career coach with amazing advice to help you quantum leap in your career.

1. Before heading into an interview or performance review consider these key questions: What energizes you? What drains you? What do you value? What transferable skills do you have? What are your non-negotiables?
2. Take responsibility for your own career development
3. Know your priorities and be prepared to discuss them.
4. If you're told you're not experienced enough, ask how you can get the experience you need
5. Leverage your network, especially second degree connections to learn more
6. Always come to a meeting with an ask

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

https://mschafercoaching.ca/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/

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You stayed late again. You fixed the thing no one else could figure out. You stepped in because it was “just easier if you handled it.” At work, this dynamic has a predictable outcome: The most capable person becomes the default problem solver, emotional buffer, and extra pair of hands. In this episode, you'll learn how to spot weaponized incompetence in your team and yourself and how to overcome it.

1. Common causes:
   1. Fear of failure- you assume that you’re supposed to know how to do something and instead of asking for help try to avoid being asked to do it at all (a growth mindset problem)
   2. Perfectionism – You think you have to have hit certain achievement milestones to be ready. You keep putting your success in the future
   3. Fear of success – if you take this on and do well at it will it lead to more assignments like this- you don’t want to get pigeonholed for doing a task you don’t love or suddenly find yourself overwhelmed with work or seen as the person who can be dumped on last minute (a boundary problem)
   4. Procrastination – this is the “lazy” or inertia trap. You hide behind being too busy to avoid having to take any real career risk
   5. Passive Aggressive acting out- you disagree with the assignment and don’t want to do it, but don’t want to take a stand either.
2. The Fix
   1. Catch when someone or yourself is using some version of “I don’t know how” to avoid doing something. If they say I don’t know but I’m willing to learn, that’s one thing, but if they have no interest in moving towards competence, that’s the red flag.
   2. Have a conversation about what specifically the person doesn’t know how to do or feel comfortable doing. 
   3. Discuss a plan for them to get the training or resources they need. Can they work with someone the first few times etc.
   4. Create psychological safety- do everything you can to minimize uncertainty

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This year, International Women's Day is focusing on all the ways women need to invest in themselves and each other,  My guest Mindy Goodroe shares her story of a career spent making big moves, being a catalyst for other leaders, and honoring your priorities. 

1. Dream big- it's about making a series of small decisions and taking action
2. Don't make yourself wrong. You're not here to fit in someone else's mold.
3. Get clear on your strengths, you don't have to be great at everything
4. Ask for what you need- every experience is giving you the tools for your next step.
5. Be generous with your time- remember you don't have to do everything, sometimes being the catalyst is enough.
6. Make big, bold career moves.

CONTACT MINDY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-goodroe-aia-acha-leed-ap-edac-lssyb-285523/

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The AEC industry is overdue for an upgrade. My guest Hacia Atherton explains why continuing to operate on a model rooted in the industrial revolution is undermining our firms, our culture, and our value — especially for women. Learn what it's really costing to operate inside a system that was never designed for the complexity of today’s work.

1. Effective leaders know that everyone at every experience level has value to add. They also know that they don't know everything
2. We need to switch from a competitive model to a co-creative model where every stakeholder has a role in informing and improving culture and process.
3. Most DEI programs get is wrong by not focusing on the pillars of psychological well being are autonomy, confidence and sense of belonging.
4. Every interaction should be seen as a value exchange where the power dynamics are level. Reframe failures to find the growth opportunity.
5. Trying to prove yourself or perform only erodes trust and authenticity
6. When a firm is clear on its values, you can have a different conversation with clients about your worth.

CONTACT HACIA:

https://www.haciaatherton.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/haciaatherton/

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Your workday is filled with mundane tasks that drain your time and energy. Plus, doing less than top of license work is hardly a great financial strategy. But is AI really the solution? My guest Peter Swimm of Toilville gives you the lowdown on why open AI is just a time suck rife with hallucinations. Listen in to learn how a bespoke conversational AI system will solve your unique problems better and  relieve your cognitive burden in the process.

1. If your AI platform isn't aligned with your process it's not going to produce much that's reliable or of value.
2. Since AI is predictive based on the process it is designed for, anything that deviates will lead to hallucinations. That's why creative firms whose processes are more complex and have more variables need a customized model.
3. Don't abdicate your responsibilities to AI, use it as a tool to accomplish repetitive, low skill tasks based on the process you define. 
4. More software never makes people more productive, simplify instead of over-complicating.
5. The questions you ask determine the solutions available to you. Effective problem solving and design requires a true understanding of the client's pain points. These "desire lines" can be overlooked when solutions are generated too quickly and an error was made in the early stages of the process.

CONTACT PETER:

https://www.toilville.com/

peter@toilville.com

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Attending a conference is not a passive learning experience. In this episode, I walk you through the pre-work needed to show up string and build your subject matter expertise street cred using social media. 

1. Look at attendee list especially speakers who are subject matter experts in something you want to develop- connect with them on social media
2. Come up with one good question to ask for each session you plan to attend
3. Make sure to follow the conference and event organization on social media and note any conference hashtags.  Decide on your own set of SME hashtags.
4. If you see a speaker or the event positing anything about content you flagged as of interest, leave a comment saying why you can’t wait to attend!
5. Make sure you attend networking events
6. Take a photo of the speaker or a slide they present and post a thoughtful insight about it. Use the conference and SME hashtags but also tag the host organization and the speaker
7. Remember just choosing to attend the event call you out as someone associated with the issues represented by the conference 

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Most people think they're burned out because of what they have to do. They're missing a huge contributor when they don't also look at where they do it. In this episode, Garrett Wood shares neuroscience based insights on how the built environment can impact productivity, executive function, cognitive presence and energy levels. 

1. The world is biased towards a sensory setpoint that was deemed "normal." Unfortunately, most people don't match this setpoint.
2. An environment filled with sensory micro-stressors adds an extra stress load.
3. Spaces that overwhelm even one sense can fragment your attention and generally require you to give more effort than the task should require.
4. Environmental sensitivity is not an introvert/extrovert thing.
5. We often give energetic pushes to meet a deadline but fail to give ourselves recovery time making the workplace ground zero for stress and burnout.
6. A sign of burnout is going into energy conservation mode where we can't seem to resist things like binge watching or doom scrolling because our brain needs a break.

CONTACT GARRETT:

https://www.gnosistherapy.com/

Garrett@GnosisTherapy.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/

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It might sound crazy, but thinking and strategizing are often not the best ways to solve problems, make life decisions, connect with others or navigate the workplace. My guest Owen Marcus is a noted psychologist whose work applies the science of somatics to combat stress and the resulting dissociation with our body. Listen in to learn more about how to develop healthier life patterns, unlock your productivity and be better guided by your intuition to the choices that are best for you.

1. The dissociation or stress becomes a default setting over time, making us feel more and more isolated from the people in our lives.
2. Developing connection and quality relationships relies on establishing clear goals, boundaries and giving yourself agency.
3. We are all intuitive, but have stopped listening to the somatic signals it give us.
4. Addictions can arise from a lack of healthy connectivity
5. Toxic masculinity and a culture of codependency in the workplace has had negative impacts for men and women. Communicating and connecting better can over come this and lead to higher performing teams.

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owen@meld.community

https://meld.community/

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You can't make career power moves if you give all your power to others. Gatekeepers who will mirror you inner doubts and tell you exactly why you are both too much and not enough to get that next big opportunity. It's time to shine the light on the sneaky ways they get away with it and start moving towards the career you know you were meant to have.

1. Gatekeeping- the attempt to control who gets access to resources and opportunities is the ultimate power play - if you allow other people to define you. No one can play on insecurities you don't have.
2. Get clear on what you want, know that you deserve it even if you have to work to get all the qualifications, and give yourself permission to take action toward achieving it. Make a plan with a clear timeline and communicate it to others so expectations are aligned.
3. Make your own opportunities instead of waiting for ones to be given to you at your current job. Leverage professional organizations and your network to proactively get the skills and experience you need.
4. Don't make assumptions. ask for explanations. Have the hard talks about what you want, why you want it and what you need to do to get it.  
5. Gatekeeping red flags: bad fit, toxic behavior, moving the goalposts, vague criticism that doesn't match the facts.

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Meeting resistance (from others and within ourselves) with curiosity is your career superpower. My guest Dan Tocchini deep dives into what resistance is really telling you and how to leverage it to build teams that produce creative solutions.

1. Every interaction is a design challenge to create psychological safety - get to the why with each team member.
2. We are hardwired with two mandates: stay alive and conserve energy. This is translated to us as looking good, feeling good, being right and staying in control. When we don't have any of these factors, we go into resistance.
3. Criticism, contempt, stonewalling or defensiveness are the ways we protect ourselves from perceived threats.
4. Envy and competition show up when an individual feels threatened by th excellence of others.
5. Creativity is about having an opinion. Design is about refining your field of options. All new possibility presents itself as a threat at first, so you have to release attachment to those opinions.
6. Preparing others to lead and succession planning are signs of a healthy work culture where excellence is celebrated not feared.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantocchini/

https://takenewground.com/

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Let's move into 2026 by stepping fully into our power. This means embracing choice (my word for the year) over control to get even more success on our own terms. Listen in to learn more about how leveraging choice ups your game from good to great without the burnout.

1. Choose to celebrate the wins
2. Choose to see the potential in every situation
3. Choose to be more discerning and less concerned with people pleasing
4. Choose to give up control and be open to possibilities
5. Choose to let go of perfectionism and external validation

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Newsflash: predictable structures are collapsing. The old if/then models don't work, especially around your career path. Jillian Reilly, author of The Ten Permissions shares her research and insights on how to be come mentally fit to navigate a world where change and unpredictability are the new normal. 

1. We all have conscious and unconscious limits around what we feel we are allowed to do or be. Navigating change begins with giving yourself permission to go beyond what you view as your limits.
2. The old paradigm of "the way" which comes from a fixed and predictable structures has fallen. To be successful in today's fluid world, you need to get clear on what is "your way."
3. Once you know what you want, you have to go out and create it.
4. Start with micro-challenges and low consequence actions. Build mental fitness like you would physical fitness.
5. Leverage spatial cues to place yourself in environments that give you permission, empower you and provide agency.

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You know what’s right. But what do you do when every gatekeeper says no? In this episode, Drew Ann Long, inventor of Caroline’s Cart, shares the story of refusing to let a necessary idea die. Her vision was simple—and radical: a shopping cart that makes the retail experience accessible for people with disabilities and mobility challenges. The industry pushed back. Manufacturers said no. Retailers avoided the conversation. Funding didn’t show up. So she invested personally and kept advocating for a need others wouldn’t acknowledge, and stayed the course anyway.

1. Despite the special needs community being the world's largest minority group, products designed for their needs are lacking. This creates a barrier to access not only for them but for their families and caregivers. By introducing more inclusive products like Caroline's Cart, the world was opened for those with mobility challenges, autism and dementia.
2. Success means believing in your cause and taking risks to make it happen no mater what.
3. When the establishment tells you no, cultivate support in the community you want to serve.
4. Innovation happens when you focus on the solution not the problem.

Contact Drew Ann: https://www.drewannspeaks.com/

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Architecture school taught you how to design buildings not how to not how to survive, grow, or lead in your career. In this episode of Architecting, AEC Industry recruiter Bryce Batts calls out the rules that quietly keep you small and compliant. This isn’t about chasing the next job. It’s about designing your career on purpose — with clarity, self‑advocacy, and connections that actually move the needle.

1. Architects without personal career clarity get overlooked — even when they’re highly skilled
2. Every architect who advances has a sponsor, not just a mentor. Sponsors can see your potential within the firm and advocate for you to get opportunities.
3. Your career requires constant recallibration in order to be aligned with what you want to achieve at any given point in your life.
4. Keep the receipts of accomplishments and positive reviews- they give you confidence about your strengths, proof of what you have accomplished and reveal patterns around what you truly value.
5. Know when it’s time to renegotiate your role, change firms, or redesign your path

Contact Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-batts-recruiter/

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Feeling like no one is giving you your 10's?  In this episode, I explore how to escape the protect/defend/prove trap so many of us can fall into when we feel unseen or unfairly criticized. Rather than worrying about adversaries, use these steps to own your own path and find those who authentically resonate with you.

1. Worrying about what others think of you is a waste of time and energy that keeps you vulnerable and stuck with the impossible task of pleasing everyone.
2. You are not for everyone. Full stop.
3. Give yourself permission to follow the career path that resonates with you. Say yes to aligned opportunities, and adopt a "no matter what" stance in pursuing them.
4. Other people are not your responsibility. Act in integrity and give others the grace to follow their own paths.

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In this economy, you should just work hard and serve the hell out of your customers, right? If you want to get burned out and taken advantage of sure.  But there is a better way. My guest Daniel McCaulley shares his thoughts on building a company around a growth mindset.

1. Professional development is any way you are improving, whether that is technical competency or soft skills.
2. Know who you are, who your company is and who you are trying to serve (not just who is your client).
3. Client relationships can be a lot like dating, you can't settle when it's not a good match.
4. It's important to know your clients and colleagues outside of projects.
5. Challenge yourself to do something outside of your comfort zone every day.

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You have the potential for greatness...too bad you're too distracted to act on it. My guest Steven Puri decided that it was time more people tapped into their creativity in a high performing low stress way. He should know, his background in engineering, entrpreneurship and Hollywood films has led him to see firsthand what stokes creative fires vs. what is a painful grind. Listen in to learn more.

1. We all have something great inside of us. The question is whether you are going to get it out or not.
2. The one thing even a billionaire can't get more of is time- stop squandering yours with tasks or processes that are out of integrity.
3. Hustle culture pulls us out of flow state.
4. Having more than one project going on at a time increases the likelihood you will explore the adjacent possible.
5. Designate a place for creativity and tune your mind to be in flow state there.

Learn more about the Sukha: https://www.thesukha.co/

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IRL > URL every time. Living in a digital world  designed to reward our "engagement" has led to a reduction in attention span, memory and concentration. If you're feeling  anxious, disinterested, restless and mentally exhausted, it's a symptom of popcorn brain. Time to stop doom scrolling and make the changes I discuss in this episode.

1. In our "always on" digitally forward world, devices endlessly interrupt us with notifications triggering the reward systems in our brain and conditioning us to feel an urgent need to respond.
2. Despite having access to an infinite amount of data, algorithms have narrowed our awareness and placed us in echo chambers that only affirm what we already know or worry about.
3. Technology didn't give us more free time, it led to us taking on more work.
4. Attention fatigue sets in when our mental resources are drained by constant interruptions. This makes us less available for tasks that require focused attention and more prone to rote activities that keep us engaged but not challenged - I'm looking at you doom scroller!
5. Stop the pop by taking a digital detox, turning of notifications and prioritizing physical tasks. Doing IRL activities mindfully and engaging all five senses will help restore attention and focus.

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The hardest things to talk about are often the ones that most need our commitment. In this episode, we dive into one of architecture’s toughest (and most overdue) topics: how to make the profession more transparent, inclusive, and accessible. My guest, Roderic Walton, is on a mission to demystify what architects actually do—and to build a community where open discussion replaces gatekeeping. Through his YouTube channel, he’s redefining how we talk about architecture, who gets to be part of it, and how to create a career that truly makes an impact. If you’ve ever questioned your place in the profession—or wanted to change it for the better—this conversation is for you.

1.  It takes time to forge a career path but what makes your career is the changes you can make for others through your work.
2. Hearing and giving voice to a broader community makes your work more relevant and impactful.
3. Overcoming negativity and setbacks comes from clarity around why your work is important.
4. Part of why our profession isn't getting more diverse is that we don;t have diverse design processes.

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It’s easy to forget who we’re really designing for—especially in behavioral health, where the stakes are high and the people we serve are too often left out of the process. In this episode, Parker LaCombe and Sydney Harris of Mind Care Connect reveal how co-design that engages those with lived experience is rewriting the rules of behavioral health architecture.

1. Co-design isn’t just a process—it’s a mindset shift. When architects design with people, not for them, we build dignity, community, and true healing into the spaces that need it most.

2. Design can either amplify power dynamics or become an equalizer. Including people with lived experience prevents assumptions and creates more balanced, empathetic spaces.

3. Co-design is a feedback loop, not a one-time input. Maintaining communication ensures participants know how their voices shaped the outcome—even when every request can’t be met.

4. Designing for recovery is important in behavioral health spaces. This means providing connection and community where someone feels safe to be vulnerable. It isn't about designing for compliance. 

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What if the setback you’re cursing right now is the exact detour you needed? In this episode of Architecting, I flip the script on failure. When the universe pulls the rug out, it’s not rejection—it’s redirection. Learn how to take the opportunity to rebrand, define success on your own terms, and stop tolerating what never served you. This is your permission slip to rethink what you’ve been settling for and reclaim your career as something that actually fits.

1. What you thought you wanted might not be aligned with your actually purpose, which may be what's blocking you from making the moves that would bring it in.  Look for the "something better."
2. Sometimes we need the experience of what we don't like or want to better understand what we do.
3. Look for hidden takeaways from setbacks such as soft skills gained, or experience in areas that might seem like they are tangential to your main job.  Look retrospectively for how these things differentiate you in a way that showcases your authentic self.
4. Your next opportunity shouldn’t be a “bounce back” but a bold pivot forward

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If you don’t ask, the answer’s always no. If you don’t knock, the door never opens. Opportunity doesn’t wait around—it rewards bold action. In part two of a special "double feature" podcast episode, you'll hear from Caitlin Brady, creator of the Architectette podcast (where part one lives) about chasing the chances that can change everything. We talk about what it really means to pursue opportunity—not as luck or timing, but as a habit.

1. The magic isn’t in the wins alone; it’s in the courage to keep showing up, asking, and learning from every move you make.
2. Build real relationships instead of transactional ones. Don't just work with people, take the time to get to know them and learn from them.
3. Always ask, but don't get attached to the outcome. What's meant for you will find you if you keep taking action.

4. Then, picking up where part one left off (at 19:50), we get real about leadership as the antidote to systemic codependency in the AEC industry:

   • Respect boundaries—yours and your team’s.

   • Set expectations that empower, not deplete.

   • Refuse to normalize burnout or abuse.

   • Give agency, celebrate wins, and build momentum through trust.

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When we say being an architect is magic, it's not because we want to disappear. Yet our profession is slowly losing its influence. Worse, it's an inside job. My guest, architect Beau Dromiack, calls it like it is. He exposes how the profession traded influence for efficiency, and why surrendering our accountability and craft has left us sidelined. More importantly, he shows us how to take it back.

1. Architecture is hard because we constantly have to adapt to completely new constraints. Our descisions have impact for decades beyond the design time frame.
2. We need to stop trading craft for efficiency. The profession loses influence when it gives up accountability and responsibility.
3. To reintegrate our fractured practice, we need to refocus on what architects uniquely offer: value, skill and optimism
4. The future of architecture depends on whether we stop playing small and start owning our influence again.

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ICYMI, the world, and every system in it, is in a state of upheaval. That can feel scary...or like an opportunity. In this episode, I talk about how a strong personal identity is clutch in navigating change- making the world a better place on aligned action at a time.

1. Change is the state in which disruption of what isn't working can occur. 
2. Your identity influences what you can accomplish
3. Find a mentor to help you get clearer on your strengths and how you can leverage your interests at a the scale of the industry
4. Take constant aligned actions no matter how small they seem- there is a cumulative effect
5. Decide you are not the person limited by anything about your current life state
6. Focus on contribution not accomplishment

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Oh yeah it's that time of year when conferences get scheduled in veritable clusters. What should you attend? How do you get the most out of the experience? It can be a cluster.  Fear not- in this episode I answer some of your most burning questions about conferences.

1. Get my tips and tricks for attending on a tight budget
2. Learn how to manage clients who normally would have no interest in this conference but are attending as your speaking partner
3. Ideas for entertaining clients/consultants who do attend without seeming schmoozy
4. How to network with the best of them
5. What to do if you are attending alone and know no one (or think you don't)

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The people who make real impact don’t wait for permission, they trust their gut, take the risks others are afraid of, and pivot fast when things change. In this episode, you'll hear from one of them. Doug King shares his template for identifying as the expert you want to be.

1. Bet on your intuition to take the right risks. Double down by adapting and changing with circumstances as they unfold.
2. Cross-pollinate your passions—even the ones that don’t “belong” in your profession—and use them to disrupt the status quo. .
3. Make opportunities out of what you are currently assigned by bringing fresh thinking to even mundane or perfunctory tasks
4. Steal the magic from your favorite projects and apply it where no one sees it coming.
5. Keep learning new things and sharing new ideas. Every opportunity to learn is also one to teach.
6. Find passive mentors by watching how the best do it—and then outdoing them.

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What pretzel are you twisting yourself into just to look successful? And what’s that “success” really costing you? For so many of us, the chase isn’t about achievement — it’s about negotiating for acceptance. Let’s be real: if you’re chasing someone else’s version of success, you’re not building a life — you’re auditioning for one. Forever the Pick Me.

✨ In this episode, I unpack:

• Why chasing the “That Girl” version of success sabotages your confidence and makes you feel like an imposter when you do score a win.

• How authenticity and self-worth create real opportunities and flow

• Why nurturing your unique strengths is the fastest path to growth

• The freedom and fulfillment of embracing who you actually are

The get-rich-quick strategy isn’t hustling harder — it’s owning your strengths, finding your people, and working in alignment. Instead of failing at being “That Girl” (and resenting those who are), this is your permission slip to thrive as This Girl. The one nobody can copy, water down, or ignore.

🎙️ Tune in and learn how to stop people-pleasing, overcome imposter syndrome, and finally define success on your own terms.

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As an architect, nothing feels better than knowing a space you designed brought someone joy, or peace. But it's not easy to tap into that zone when you aren't making space for any of that in your own life.  In this episode, you'll hear from architect Peter Sandiford how he stopped going against the grain and started working with his instincts, energy levels and the environment to uplevel his practice.

1. People sense when a building flows, with the rhythms of the environment by being sustainable and resilient, with the culture by respecting the vernacular, and with their own energy using feng shui principles.
2. Happy architects make happy buildings. Work life integration requires that you respect your time and energy first. 
3. Find the work style that works for you and you'll stop struggling to be successful.

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It's all about energy, and if you're an introvert, you aren't getting it by peopling. Not that you're misanthropic.  You just need to be very discerning about what and who gets your precious energy and build in recovery time. Deep dive with me into this topic

1. Introverts are not incompetent extroverts, you have a whole different style of interfacing with the world that gets corrupted when you are expected to wear the mask of an extrovert.
2. Introverts are empathetic and passionate people. You care about the people and causes they resonate with and commit to them unflinchingly.
3. Because introverts expend energy from interacting with others, you selectively invest it in alignment with your passions.
4. Introverts can see the patterns, connect the dots, and convene the right resources because you take the time to process - trust your instincts
5. It's essential to rest and restore in order to be able to function best when interacting with others. Self care helps you exhibit your strengths not your weaknesses.

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Tired of tiptoeing around tough personalities at work? Whether it's the micromanaging boss, the passive-aggressive peer, or the coworker who just rubs you the wrong way, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to navigate workplace personalities with emotional intelligence and influence.

1. Learn how to decode personality types in the workplace and embrace differences instead of avoiding them—and how to use curiosity to challenge your own assumptions.
2. Avoid being boxed in by similarity bias or typecast in ways that limit your potential.
3. Manage up - leverage informal influence to have agency and power without needing a title.
4. Align with leadership without losing your voice
5. Use body language and mirroring strategies to build instant rapport
6. Keep the peace and stay focused on your real goals

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Having one of those days? Where you slog through, struggling to focus and not send the intern searching for a different career path because you had no tolerance for truly dumb questions? Before you actually start breathing fire or day drinking, take a listen to this episode.  I talk about a biological cycle called ultradian rhythm, a pattern of performance peaks and valleys that oscillates its way through your day, that no one talks about but everyone should. 

• The the ultradian rhythm is a natural biological cycle that creates performance highs and lows throughout your day. Learn how to recognize these waves and use them to your advantage.

• Discover practical strategies to prioritize self-care even on your busiest days and why pushing through when you're burned out is the worst move you can make.

• Reclaim control, boost your focus, and build resilience—because the key to mastering your day isn’t working harder, it’s working smarter.

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What if joy isn’t a reward for success, but the secret to achieving it? In this episode, I give you the cheat code for prioritizing your life around the happy. Dive into The Joy Experiment—an exploration of how choosing joy over stress transforms your brain, boosts resilience, and unlocks long-term creativity and fulfillment.

• Learn about the neuroscience of joy: dopamine, oxytocin, seratonin, and endorphins

• How joy activates the parasympathetic nervous system and enhances cognitive flexibility, making you more decisive, resilient, creative and motivated.

• How joy turns you into the ultimate influencer, growing your network and strengthening personal and professional connections.

• Practical ways to retrain your brain for joy—on purpose

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Tired of people-pleasing and constantly chasing approval? It’s draining your energy, eroding your confidence, and keeping you stuck in self-doubt. The truth? You’ll never feel fulfilled trying to meet everyone else’s expectations. In this episode, learn how self-authorization helps you stop seeking validation and start living on your own terms—with clarity, confidence, and freedom.  

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why people-pleasing is exhausting and unsustainable

• How seeking external validation keeps you stuck in self-doubt

• The hidden cost of always needing others' approval

• A mindset shift: Self-authorization as the antidote to burnout

You’ll learn a powerful strategy to break free from the cycle of approval-seeking by giving yourself permission to live and lead on your own terms. This concept of self-authorization helps you reconnect with your intuition, build unshakable confidence, and set healthy boundaries—without guilt.

If you’ve ever felt like you're constantly proving yourself or afraid to disappoint others, this episode is for you.

It’s time to stop outsourcing your worth. Tune in to discover how to:

• Cultivate inner validation instead of chasing praise

• Reclaim your personal power in work and life

• Build stronger, more authentic relationships

• Attract opportunities aligned with your true values

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Think you need to wait until you're "perfect" to go for that promotion? Think again. In this episode, we walk through a powerful Promotion Readiness Checklist tailored specifically for women in architecture. From project wins to mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to assess your leadership potential—and make your next move with confidence.

Whether you're eyeing senior designer, project manager, or principal, this episode helps you stop doubting and start leading.

1. Performance & Expertise: Are you delivering value that drives results?

2. Leadership & Influence: Are you guiding others and shaping outcomes?

3. Visibility & Advocacy: Are your contributions being seen and championed?

4. Confidence & Mindset: Are you standing in your power—or holding back?

5. Strategic Fit: Do your goals align with what leadership looks for?

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Sick of marketing that feels fake? Robert Bean of IMPACT shares how ethical persuasion and purpose-driven storytelling attract dream clients - no selling out necessary. Discover how your unique purpose, not the usual list of qualifications, is your most valuable marketing tool.

1. Design has a unique power to heal, but we don't spend enough time talking about how the spaces we create will make someone feel
2. Marketing is the energy of stating "I'm here!" You have to value yourself to be valued.
3. Your unique story is your value, not the status quo
4. Always apply the "fun metric." If you aren't enjoying your work, you're stuck and so is your ability to resonate with clients and be ingenious.
5. The magic of attracting ideal clients lies in the story of your purpose, the BTS process of creating a design and the testimonial of user experience.
6. The story emerges when we listen, to ourselves and our clients. Telling that story is one of the highest forms of marketing - ethical persuasion

🔗 Connect With Robert Bean: 👉 LinkedIn: IMPACT.eco on LinkedIn 🌐 Website: https://www.impact.eco

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During my vacation in Australia, I’e had some incredible opportunities to connect with the landscape, geology and culture. In this episode hear about the Aboriginal concept of the songline and its use as a ritual connecting place, mythology, and the human journey through life.

We can all use a little brand therapy. Realigning what we do and why we do it with the people who want and need our services.  In this interview, Jaime Schwarz shares the secret sauce to authentic and resonant branding.

1. When you heal your business identity, you reconnect with your audience
2. Brand therapy is more than a rebrand or a logo refresh. It's a strategic and emotional deep dive into the soul of your business to uncover what’s been holding your brand back and what will move it forward.

3. Whether you DIY or work with a brand therapist, the first step is awareness. Start by asking:

   • What do I want people to feel when they interact with my brand?

   • Am I proud of how my brand shows up in the world?

   • What values am I willing to defend at all costs?

CONTACT JAIME:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeschwarz/

Website: https://brandtherapy.coach/

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What we want to do isn't always the stuff we give ourselves permission to do. If you're noticing that the compulsories of life are crowding out everything else, take a listen to this episode and get neuroscience based strategies to flip that script.

1. Task lists are elastic. Since you'll never cross everything off they distort your sense of accomplishment and efficacy.
2. It doesn't take courage to plow through mundane tasks. The dopamine hit you get from these low stakes accomplishments masks the fear you feel at tackling those big life goals, robbing you of feeling true satisfaction, purpose or success.
3. Re prioritize your day by blocking off a small amount of time each day to work on advancing your career goals. This will leverage the Zeigarnik Effect to work for you instead of against you. The momentum you get from incremental but regular progress will keep you coming back for the next installment of your success saga.
4. Make time to savor life and have fun. This restores your creativity way more than locking yourself away in task jail.
5. Build restorative time into your daily and weekly routines so it gets normalized instead of feeling like one more thing to do. You get real rewards not cheap dopamine hits.

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The smartest people aren't trying to convince you of that.  Instead, they're willing to be dumb...asking questions or trying things that others would dismiss. David Carson a creative CEO and visionary shares his insights on what it really takes to drive innovation and the story behind his Dumbify project and book.

1. You have more fun when you can let go of the need to know everything and take time to let other tell you things.
2. Being open to exploring the dumb idea leads to innovative thinking
3. "Merchandise" your ideas to a friend to get feedback and build on the concept
4. Recognize that you get smarter by being dumber: expertise can be ossifying.
5. Some strategies to try are making an idea worse, removing restrictions and embracing failure.
6. Lean into the pain points to build your creative muscle.

CONTACT DAVID:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcarson2/

Website: https://www.david-carson.com/

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Getting rest isn't reckless, it's trying to push through that is. That constant drive to demonstrate productivity is virtue signaling of the toxic kind.  Root cause: perfectionism. Tap into this episode to learn about the hidden traits of perfectionism that are making it so hard to calm down.

1. You might think perfectionists are tightly wound OCD types. Not true. If you have any of these traits - competitive, controlling, indecisive, judgemental, overproducing, procrastination, underconfident - you suffer from perfectionism
2. Perfectionists abandon their big dreams focusing instead on details and procedures. Task completion masquerades as accomplishment.
3. Done is always better than perfect. Embrace forward momentum knowing you can course correct as you go.
4. Challenge yourself to do less so that you can rest and recharge your creative energy.
5. Get things done by leveraging these practices: delegate/hire support, say no to more things, make self care your highest priority.

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What's considered sustainable from a public health perspective? Not necessarily the same things that we might otherwise uphold. We celebrate the 2025 Earth Day theme of Our Power, Our Planet with architect and integrative environmental specialist Molly Scanlon who shares insights on a new model for architecture practice.

1. Adjacent industries hold the key to practice innovation. Seeing the issues through another point of view moves us past the constraints of business as usual.
2. Advocacy requires having a flexible perspective and taking initiative to build your expertise and avenues of impact
3. Things don't change unless you do.
4. Buildings can become a non-pharmacological intervention in the world of public health as we add additional research related to safety and sustainability.
5. Architects can provide a holistic vs. a traditionally component based understanding common in public health.
6. Pick the right opportunities and keep your schedule open so you have the time and energy to get involved with what matters to you.

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