ARCHITECTING Podcast - Career + Lifestyle Mentoring for Architects looking to move beyond overwhelm and make a difference through design

Are you procrastinating-  or is the time you're taking to think things through an important part of a successful outcome? In this episode, I unpack what's behind procrastination and help you know when you need to give yourself a kickstart and when to give yourself space to let your work unfold you'll learn: Why we procrastinate and how to recognize the emotional cues behind putting things in the t...

No change agent ever had an impact without knowing how to negotiate as well as how to advocate for doing right. Episode Guest Mark Herschberg, author of the book The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You is my guest this episode. Mark shares his insights on two often forgotten aspects of career success- negotiation skills and ethics. Listen in to learn: The difference...

The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore our Earth.  I explore how that restoration is linked to being a conscious consumer who supports equitable global economies. Most of us go right to the idea of polluting less and saving energy at the thought of Earth Day. But that kind of oversimplification doesn't lead to the kind of meaningful changes our planet needs right now.  Join me as I outline some i...

Ugh...there is a huge problem with someone's performance or behavior and it just can't be swept under the rug.  Rather than allowing anger and resentment to build, it's important to face these kinds of issues head on.  However, you don't want to go charging in full of righteousness. Instead, I have great (and hard won) advice on how to prepare, handle the talk and then effectively follow up for po...

You're really good at what you do, but that's not the same thing as loving it.  You probably aren't loving how stagnant your raise and promotion trajectories have become either. Oh, my friend, you have been pigeonholed.  For everyone else, you staying right where you are is very convenient. Optimal, even.  But you long to be the person you always knew you were meant to become.  This episode is you...

Your personal brand is like the welcome mat to your career. It's how you present yourself and showcase your strengths and expertise. In this episode, I teach you step by step how to identify and express your personal brand with colleagues, clients and on social media. Learn how to recognize and cultivate your strengths through a unique point of view Speak about projects in terms of how your brand...

What's holding you back?  Probably things you never even thought of   So how can you fix what you don't know is broken? This episode walks you through how and why we create the career patterns we do.  I offer reset strategies to help you: Recognize the limiting beliefs you've accepted as "the way it is" Why we have default settings and what it takes to reset them Peek behind the busyness curtain t...

Future practicing is all about playing the long game. Making investments in your career today that will pay big dividends. My guest Stephen Drew is an architect turned industry recruiter. Steve understands the importance of overcoming competition and lack based thinking and has worked to form a supportive community called Architecture Social https://www.architecturesocial.com.  He shares his insig...

Hey sleepy bear! It's time to awaken to the next phase of your career Just like Earth has seasons, so do you. Expecting to be in a perpetual state of growth is not only exhausting, it would lead to a pretty shallow empty life because you'd just be going through the motions instead of learning, integrating and evolving. Wallowing too long in your comfort zone isn't generative either. In this podcas...

Burnout happens when you don't get enough rest- and that rest involves a lot more than getting sleep. My guest Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith breaks down to seven forms of rest you need and the ones in which creative people are particularly deficient. How to recognize the symptoms of burnout Ways a toxic workplace might be contributing to your rest deficit The people pleasing trap that steals your rest...

Are you afraid of being assertive?  Do you secretly resent all the times you've had to suck it up, pick up someone else's slack or been invisible? Ooooh Nellie- you are gonna want to listen to this episode!  I unpack the secret behind the team dynamics at play including why you feel you have to star in the role of Doormat.  Listen in to hear more about: How to be in healthy work relationships wher...

You think you want to be seen and noticed. But when it comes time to actually put yourself out there, the vulnerability of it all is terrifying. Get out of your own way. Uncover your story around being visible (and how I became a world class sneak) Being of service is waaaay more important than being an expert. Perfect is an aspiration, not a barrier to greatness. We can all learn a lot from baseb...

On this episode, we address the elephant in the room, money.  Like why you deserve to earn lots of it and how to assess your actual value. When you know your worth, you can earn it. I review top value factors for architects and talk about how to up your game by: Cultivating Expertise Perfecting soft skills Keeping your accomplishments and aspirations top of mind Figuring out what a reasonable pay...

The label is your biggest limitation. What you believe is possible, even how much you get paid or get to do work you love is all tied to how you see yourself, which in turn affects how others see you. In this episode, I chat with Rosanna Gill, host of the Breaking Labels show to get clear on how to be our own best advocates. You'll want to listen all the way to the end because this is gold. The Im...

Maybe the best way to handle the glass ceiling is to make it irrelevant.  Glass ceilings are part of a larger structure.  And you've been accepting the premise that that structure is the only game in town for waaaay too long.  In this episode, you get to challenge yourself to think differently about what your career could look like. We'll cover Why clarity helps you figure out where you need to go...

International Women's Day 2021. With a theme like Choose to Challenge, it's a no brainer that we need to hear from some women architects who long ago stopped accepting the status quo. Join me in clapping up some amazing champions of the architecture lifestyle! Why do we need that label- is it really necessary to differentiate the Woman Architect? If you've never experienced career setbacks, but es...

There's a difference between what our mind thinks is possible and what our heart knows we are meant to do. Unsure how to bridge that gap, or even saying- what?!? there IS a gap? No worries- listen in to this minicast and learn more about how to recognize the boundaries you've built around your potential and get strategies for knocking them down. What the f*#k is safety work?  Why do we need it and...

Are you a time hoarder- someone who's always too busy to commit to doing more than showing up for work? Taking risks and taking action will provide the biggest career ROI and if you've been afraid to do either, you need to hear this interview with Black Spectacles Founder Marc Teer. This guy defines intrepid- he left a successful career as an architect to start his own company- because he saw an o...

We all have them.  Stories about what's true. Except, what if the stories are wrong? What if we wrote our stories based on limiting beliefs about what's possible?  And...what if those stories could be rewritten, Far from some woo woo idea, limiting beliefs come straight from neurosceince- we'll talk about why your toddler brain, incapable of critical thinking simply absorbed as truth the things th...

What do you do when it feels like life is coming at you like a lightning bolt? Run for cover, duck?  Not at Architecting.  Here we face that bolt head on and redirect it to further our purpose and use all that energy to make the difference we came here to make already. This episode was a good one because I literally feel the energy run through me most weeks and I really wanted to share a few biggi...

Ugh- competition is sooo toxic.  Get my book to learn more about how to break free from this trap But, I know, you feel like you have to stand out to get ahead.  What if you didn't? Get out of proving energy for good Build trust and teamwork so you feel comfortable sharing the stage so your message and purpose can be amplified, not usurped Attract others to align with your purpose so that action h...

Competition got you down? I'll help you connect with love (yeah it even works in a business setting) to focus on innovation, amplify your creativity and lead the movements large and small that add up to an impactful career and life. Competition isn't healthy, it's toxic. It undermines your value while depleting your resources. I learned this the way hard way so you don't have to.  Learn how to tap...

Are you worth the investment? Self care isn't just about recharging your batteries- it's also about upgrades to your system i.e. professional development. Listen in and start giving yourself permission to invest in yourself. Being High performing is a choice that includes exquisite self care and willingness to invest in your career growth. Get hacks to: Expand your knowledge and abilities Network...

Tired of burning the candle at both ends? Get work smart strategies that help you bring your A game and set up your day to win. It  can seem like you're getting more done by working more hours, but we're going for quality not quantity people! You've heard work smart, not hard, and this episode sheds some light on how to actually do that! We'll cover: How to bring your A game all day long- even whe...

Networking got you stymied? Learn my introvert-proven success tips on making meaningful connections. When I tried to just force myself to chat people up, I was in networking hell.  There is a better way- one that gets you results and helps you make meaningful connections.  Listen in for my proven tips on: The three types of networks you need to cultivate for maximum success How to warm up those aw...