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

Sleep is the #1 predictor of health outcomes, yet most of us don't get enough of it. Listen in to learn how to up the quality and amount of sleep you get each night to improve your physical and mental health, boost your creativity and increase longevity. You need a minimum of 7 1/2 hours of sleep each night in order for your body and brain to detox and reset. A 30 minute nap can be restorative Sle...

Ready to stop living from the neck up? In a hyper-vigilant state of endless thought loops? Listen to this excerpt from my Salutogenesis for Your Soul event and start integrating the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical parts of you for stressless success. Our four bodies are interconnected. That's why it's so important to be attuned to how you physically feel instead of always trying to push...

Want your life to have impact, but keep talking yourself back into the safety of your daily grind? Listen in as my guest Tenille Bettenhausen blows the doors off every lame excuse for not following your passions and taking action. Your skill set as an architect is valuable inside and outside of the profession. Match your interests with the work you do instead of trying to find a match in a defined...

What is your life was "yes, and..." more and "no, but..." a whole lot less? Imagine having a flash of inspiration that you fan into a flame instead of throwing cold water on it. That's the power of embracing the possibility of your first thought and breaking out of the limiting belief of those dastardly second thoughts. Allow yourself to receive joy unconditionally and without limit Trust that you...

Trying to do too much? Saying yes when you'd rather peace out? All those obligations are sucking away your energy. That doesn't leave much for pursuing the career you really want, not the one you think you have to have. Listen in to learn how to cut the power supply to your energy drains. Find your passion to get clarity about what opportunities are aligned with you and which are not. Find your en...

Rather than cloaking anger in shame and blame, anger management expert James Clemmons shares strategies to unhook the fight or flight response, unpack what's really going on, and focus on what you can control. Hear the entire 60 minute interview with James here . Focus on what you can control - you. Avoid situations that you know lead to you feeling angry. Take time to decompress and do things tha...

Your growth edge is kind of like cooking a meal. Use all four burners on the cooktop, or you'll get bored and stagnant from the one pot meal. But make every pot a challenging dish, and you'll burn out (literally). Listen in to learn how to balance a mix of easy and challenging, long and short projects to stay on the edge without going over. Place yourself in situations and around people who will s...

Ever get advice that doesn't resonate- so you ask someone else, and someone else, and someone else? You're having this experience because you don't have clarity on what you really want, so you're only focusing on what's wrong. Fixing a problem with another person or situation is always an inside job first. The feeling of conflict is a sign that there is an integrity gap between your experience and...

We need to get overwhelm, stress, and burnout off of our daily playlist. Not only is this state of being blocking our ability to live a life we love, it's making us sick. You can handle stress in a more healthy way when you have the resources to cope. This is why regenerative time is so critical. A fully resourced you can do more better in less time (and savor the experience). You never have to wa...

What conjures up the most fear in the workplace?  Being seen as vulnerable. Criticism can be a devastating monster when it echoes our own insecurities. Unmasking self doubt allows us to see the patterns, learn the lessons and know when to walk away because we don't need to be a character in someone else's nightmare. Fear is the lowest level emotion (truly the opposite of love). It shuts down our e...

Hey you- stress puppy! It's time to embrace the disruption of post-pandemic life. Yup, that chaos you keep complaining about is only happening because you are resisting the new freedom you have. Listen in to learn how to redefine productivity to include plenty of time for regeneration of body mind and spirit. Disruptions are opportunities. What can you question about your traditional understanding...

Maybe it's because you agree, maybe it's just making nice. Either way, nodding your head is a far cry from taking action. This episode explores the gap between knowing you want to change and taking change making action. Grace, ease, and joy are your factory setpoints. It's time to make feeling that way a priority again. There is no lack, therefore there is no limit to your abundance. Competing for...

You might be down for the struggle, but maybe you don't have to be. Opposition takes a lot of energy and political capital. Listen in to know when you're squandering your bandwidth on a no-win situation and when the fight is worth it. The cause worth fighting for is the one that's bigger than you. If there isn't a higher purpose or greater good involved, don't engage. Allocate your energy positive...

Have you found yourself tolerating a world that asks you to dumb down your dreams and dim your light? Not no more my friend. Listen in to learn more about showcasing your superpower instead of being shamed by it. When we tolerate situations and experiences that don't bring us joy, we end up forgetting ourselves just to fit in. Never let the busyness eclipse what's meaningful to you. Make your pref...

Life is what happens when you're busy making plans. But those seeming redirects might just be what puts you on the trail you were really meant to blaze. In this episode, I share two inspiring stories of multi-directional careers that had singular impact. Everything is possible as long as you believe it is. Be guided by your purpose and say "yes" to opportunities even when they seem unrelated to wh...

Are you still slogging though a practice model that doesn't work for you? My guest Jing Johnson shares how she built a successful business based on uplifting others and providing support Be receptive to your clients and how you can serve them- they notice how you make them feel We stay stuck because we worked so hard to get where we are and pay our dues that we want the payoff. Instead, a bigger p...

Creating change starts with inspiring people, but needs to include helping them move past doubts and fear of change. That means you need to be the catalyst- the constant that produces change without being changed. Listen in to learn how. Catalysts show others what's possible by bringing together the right mix of people and activities and activating them. Action happens naturally when there is alig...

Don't let the doubters bring you down. You know, the ones who say you can't do it, or that you're wrong to even try. You have dreams bigger than you for a reason. Here's how to make them a reality. Being proactive is an internal process. Become a dreamer who does by getting clarity on your purpose and taking aligned action. Being reactive is an external process, but it doesn't have to be a passive...

Health, safety and welfare issues extend to wellbeing. As architects, our work impacts people spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. We have the ability to be unflinching advocates who catalyze positive change- who's in? Architecture is advocacy. Never walk away from your power to have a positive impact Get the credentials you need (license at a minimum) so that you have the authority...

Do you know the difference between mentoring, coaching, management and leadership? While all are important, there is movement in leadership. It is focused on the collective and taking them somewhere they couldn't get on their own, not on nurturing an individual. Listen in to learn more about following and being a leader. Leadership is distinct from other individuals you might seek out in your care...

Who knew giving back could have payback? If you're tired of waiting around for that engraved invite to learn new skills, take matters into your own hands. In this episode, I show you how to gain valuable skills in the real world that have tangible results. Oh, and they might just be your career value add too. Upskilling is the act of learning new skills that help you perform better at your job. Sk...

Whether you're looking for new work, a promotion, or a better way to talk about yourself, you need to listen to this episode. You'll learn how to get clarity on your message and mission and find the alignment you want based on your leadership and collaboration styles. Leverage the through line of your career experiences and accomplishments to date by writing a mission statement. Never refer to you...

The good enough life isn't really good enough. If you're feeling stuck on that plateau because you just can't find the capacity to do even more, listen in to learn how to be an advocate for better without being exhausted. Feed your creativity by placing yourself in situations that are inspiring, playful, luxurious and beautiful. Your expertise is your invitation to do less better instead of workin...

Part 2 of the Wellness series explores how to break free from toxic stress in your life. Hypnotherapist Claire Oldham-West shares ways to eliminate the limiting stories we tell, work through trauma, and heal from physical pain and injury. Please grab your spot in Wellness for the Working World to hear Claire's entire interview which included juicy topics like: why you don't believe you can do some...

I'm taking a stand for self-care. Join me for the wellness series where I interview wellness experts, starting with Emotional Eating expert Paula Yolles. Learn why we eat when we're tired, how stress triggers us and how poor gut health affects anxiety and depression. Emotional eating has root causes in traumatic experience. Healing it cannot be based on diet and exercise alone. Retraining the brai...