Context & Clarity for Small Firm Architects

What value do you bring to your clients and your work? In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Tyler Suomala to Context & Clarity LIVE . Tyler does business development for Monograph and is the creator of Tyler Tactics where he helps architects communicate their unique value and attract high-quality clients. Listen to the conversation as Tyler joins us to ta...

What is the future of the profession of architecture? In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Lakisha Woods, CEO of the American Institute of Architects, to Context & Clarity LIVE . Listen to the conversation as Lakisha joins us to talk about the future of architecture and architects’ impact on the future of the built environment. To watch the full conversat...

How do you explain architecture? In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Steward Hicks, architect, educator, storyteller, and YouTube star, to Context & Clarity LIVE . Listen to the conversation as Stewart joins us to talk about how and why to explain architecture. To watch the full conversation, visit YouTube . If you enjoy this show, you can find similar c...

How can mindfulness change the way we practice? In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Pandit Dasa, former monk, an authority on the future of work, resilience, mindfulness, and mental health, and the author of "Urban Monk" and "Closing the Apps: How to be Mindful at Work and at Home,” to Context & Clarity LIVE . Listen to the conversation as Pandit joins u...

What’s the future of the shopping mall? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Alexandra Lange - The Future of the Shopping Mall . Alexandra Lange is an architecture and design critic and author of "Meet Me By The Fountain: An Inside History Of The Mall". In the original conversation, we d...

How do you learn to be a leader? How can we help others develop their talent? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Leo MacLeod - Learning to Lead . Leo MacLeod is a coach, trainer, pie maker, author of, “From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to...

How can you accomplish your goals by employing the Proximity Principle? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Ken Coleman - Applying the Proximity Principle to your Goals . Ken Coleman is the Host of the Ken Coleman Show and Author of “The Proximity Principle”. In the original conversatio...

What’s the future of the profession of architecture? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Emily Grandstaff-Rice - Architects and the Future . Emily Grandstaff-Rice is President of the American Institute of Architects. In the original conversation, we discuss the future of the professio...

Are mergers and acquisitions possible for small firms? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Jamie Claire Kiser - Small Firm M&A . Jamie Claire Kiser is Principal and Director of Advisory Services for Zweig Group. In the original conversation, we discuss the future of mergers and acqu...

How can we make the built environment more sustainable? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Melissa Wackerl - A More Sustainable Future . Melissa Wackerle is a change agent, and sustainability and resiliency strategist. In the original conversation, we discuss the future of resilience a...

How can someone be both Architect and Developer? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage for an encore presentation of a "best of" conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Jonathan Segal - Architect and Developer . Jonathan Segal is an Architect, Developer, and Creator of the Architect As Developer courses. In the original conversation, we talked...

How can you stand out as an architect? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage for an encore presentation of a "best of" conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Jesse Cole - Standing Out . Jesse Cole is the Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and Author of “Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out”. In the original conv...

How can tech-first innovation change the AEC industry? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Christian Giordano - Tech-First Innovation in Architecture . Christian Giordano is an Architect, President, and Co-Owner of Mancini Duffy, and Host of The Anti-Architect podcast. In the original c...

What if you had an architecture firm that worked for you? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Lisa Raynes - Architecture Practice Franchise . Lisa Raynes is an architect and Founder of the architectural practice franchise, Pride Road. In the original conversation, we discuss business sy...

Is there more than architecture? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail present an encore presentation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Erin Pellegrino + Jake Rudin - Out of Architecture . Erin Pellegrino and Jake Rubin are Co-Founders of Out Of Architecture. In the original conversation, Erin and Jake help us understand the value of our skills and education a...

What is the power of place? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Ryan Frederick - What is the Power of Place . Ryan Frederick is an author, nationally recognized thought leader on the connection between place and health, and Founder of SmartLiving 360. In the original conversation, Ryan...

What’s the business case for doing the right thing? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Antoinette Bunkley - The Business Case for EDI+J . Antoinette Bunkley is an expert on diversity training, and leader of CO Architects’ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice (EDI+J) initiatives....

When is mentorship most important? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Carl Sergio - Mentorship and the Future of Architecture . Carl Sergio is an architect and mentor. In the original conversation, we discuss mentors, mentorship, and mentoring. If you enjoy this show, you can find si...

How do architects’ brands need to change post-pandemic? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Emily Soccorsy - Architects' Post-Pandemic Brands . Emily Soccorsy is a brand strategist, Co-Founder, and CEO of Root + River. In the original conversation, we discuss your brand, your work, what’s changed, and w...

How does your mindset affect your financial health? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Joyce Marter - The Financial Mindset Fix . Joyce Marter is an entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and author of “The Financial Mindset Fix". In the original conversation, we discuss the links between how you treat yoursel...

Working ON not IN the profession? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Evan Troxel - Tech and Working ON the Profession . Evan Troxelis an Architect, Host of the podcast TRXL, and Architectural Community Director for TECT. In the original conversation, we talk with Matias about artificial intelligence an...

What are the ethical questions related to artificial intelligence? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Matias del Campo - Ethics, AI, Architecture . Matias del Campo is an Architect, Director of the AR2IL Laboratory at the University of Michigan, Co-Founder of the architecture firm SPAN, and Author of t...

What does the future of architecture firm culture look like? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Alfonso Wenker & Trina Olson - Behave Culture . Alfonso Wenker and Trina Olson are Co-Founders of Team Dynamics and Co-Hosts of the podcast BEHAVE. In the original conversation, we talk with Alfonso and...

How does technology help (or hurt) architects? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Clifton Harness - Architecture, Tech, the Future . Clifton Harness is Co-Founder and CEO of TestFit. In the original conversation, we talk with Clifton about how can technology can elevate the value of an architect. If yo...

How do you balance everything through the evolution of your career, life, and firm? In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE , Betsey Olenick Dougherty - Life, Architect, Firm . Betsey Olenick Dougherty is Managing Principal at Perkins Eastman. In the original conversation, we talk with Betsey about starting a...