We get back to reality after the AIA Convention in Atlanta and discuss the issues and complications that arise after taking time off & explore the benefits to taking a break which can lead to you coming back recharged and passionate about the profession!

In our last episode from the great host city of Atlanta, Archispeak discusses the value of attending #aiacon15 as we recap the second day and look forward to day three of the AIA Convention.

Archispeak looks back on the first day of the AIA Convention in Atlanta including the keynote speeches, the results from the NCARB Task Force and their stand on the use of "intern", and the death of the Tweetup.

The social media Illuminati gathers in Atlanta to discuss Equity by Design and what we're looking forward to doing on Day One of the AIA Convention in Atlanta. Join Archispeak for as we discuss what we are looking forward to at #AIACon15 Day One.

In part two of a special episode, Archispeak continues the discussion and explores work flexibility, what are the tradeoffs and/or benefits, and how school is not preparing architects to work nine to five.

In the first of a two part episode Archispeak begins the discussion with a question about how architects address staffing in an improving economy and expands to include various related topics.

Interruptions and distractions are something that all architects deal with in life, school and the profession. How do we deal with them? Listen in as we share some neuroses of some of our coworkers and challenge our audience to do the same.

Archispeak discusses how Apple & Google's different approaches to their products and services influence the architecture for their new corporate campuses.

Architects face rejection all the time, from the very first critique all the way through their professional careers. How one deals with that rejection can make a huge difference in their personal and professional lives.

Sometimes, how we start our architectural careers can ultimately pigeonhole us. Tune in and listen to Episode 54 of Archispeak as we talk about how to break free of monotony and ways leaders can help their people get unstuck.