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

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

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  • Too Tired for Passion Projects? Try This Low-Stakes Hack

    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.

      6. Check out my new Perfectionist Trap guide to learn more: https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/perfectionismtrap/

      Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

      Stay Inspired,

      Angela

      Join the architecting community:

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      Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

      Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

      22 min
    6. The Art of Playing Dumb: Interview with David Carson

      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.

        7. CONTACT DAVID:

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

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

         

        Check out my new Perfectionist Trap guide to learn more: https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/perfectionismtrap/

        Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

        Stay Inspired,

        Angela

        Join the architecting community:

        YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

        Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

        Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

        37 min
      7. Restless and Reckless: The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism

        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.

          6. Check out my new Perfectionist Trap guide to learn more: https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/perfectionismtrap/

          Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

          Stay Inspired,

          Angela

          Join the architecting community:

          YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

          Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

          Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

          16 min
        6. Earth Day 2025: Practice Models for Public Health Interview with Molly Scanlon

          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.

            7. CONNECT WITH MOLLY: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-m-scanlon-phd-faia-facha-0116b813/

            Join the leadership challenge: https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/leadershipchallenge/

            Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

            Stay Inspired,

            Angela

            Join the architecting community:

            YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

            Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

            Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

            41 min
          7. Loyal too Long? How sunk cost fallacy impacts your career

            When are determination, loyalty, persistence not virtues? When you're deploying them in a no-win situation. There are more landmines like this than you might think in your career landscape.  In today's episode, you'll learn how behavioral economics is keeping you stuck in situations that are aging like milk. Know when having grit is worth the payoff and when it's wasting your time.

            1. The more time, money or effort you invest, the more you feel responsible for achieving  success, and the less likely you are to abandon what's not working.
            2. When you feel like you should keep trying, also consider the cost of a missed opportunity. What didn’t you do, explore, discover because you’re pouring resources down the drain? What did you put at risk in terms of your stress level? Your health, your well being?
            3. Make sure that your expectations are realistic and clearly communicated
            4. Don't get so emotionally invested that you can't walk away. Think about milestones and success measures and have a plan for what happens if they aren't met.
            5. Ask "what's the best that could happen?" Then decide if that answer is good enough.

              6. Join the leadership challenge: https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/leadershipchallenge/

              Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

              Stay Inspired,

              Angela

              Join the architecting community:

              YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

              Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

              Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

              15 min
            6. Urban Healthonomics: Martin Prince-Parrott Talks with Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine.

              In this crossover episode, you'll hear the conversation we had on Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine with Martin Prince-Parrott about his new book Urban Healthonomics. You'll learn practical strategies to build for health, well being and economic vitality.

              1. The economics of sustainable healthy cities in an interconnected web of downstream (consumer) and upstream (policies/incentives).
              2. Look at change from multiple viewpoints: citizen, architect, engineer, developer, policy maker, stakeolder
              3. There are tangential economic impacts to poor air quality urban heat islands, water pollution, and social isolation. Addressing them requires forging uncommon public and private partnerships.
              4. Cities are multi-generational
              5. Preventing despair is our imperative. In hope, we believe solutions are possible and work towards them.

                6. CONTACT MARTIN:

                https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-prince-parrott-founder-sci-fi-infrastructure-builder/

                 

                Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

                Stay Inspired,

                Angela

                Join the architecting community:

                YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

                Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

                Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

                47 min
              6. An Ecosystem for Design Innovation: Interview with Noam Platt

                The story of non-profit MakeGood was forged in architect Noam Platt's desire to help people with disabilities. Whether you also have a passion for assistive technology or some other cause lights you up, you don't have to wait for a project to have an impact. Learn why he thinks architects are uniquely qualified (and called) to lead positive change in the community and how to get started.

                1. Assistive technology is an emerging field that needs the creative thinking and problem solving skills of architects and designers. Finding areas like this and lending your expertise to them can have a lasting impact on your community.
                2. When you advocate and for something that helps people, you're not worried about asking for help or support. Embarrassment or making mistakes pale in comparison to getting something accomplished.
                3. You can't unsee problems especially if you know you have the ability to help solve them. One hour of your expert time is worth more than 20 hours of a non-experts time. Start by volunteering and building your network.
                4. The experience you get volunteering is experience you won't get working at a firm. That experience can be brought back to better inform projects at your firm.

                  5. CONTACT NOAM:

                  https://makegood.design/

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/noam-platt-92085344/

                  Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

                  Stay Inspired,

                  Angela

                  Join the architecting community:

                  YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

                  Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

                  Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

                  31 min
                5. Big Thinking to Claim Success on Your Terms: Interview with Andrea Liebross

                  Big thinkers don't have pick me energy. They turn their visions into action by putting the work into making and executing clear plans. There's no better message than that to close out our celebration of Women's History Month. Podcaster, coach, and author Andrea Liebross shares her proven strategies to get out of stuck stress and be successful on your terms. What will be your legacy?

                  1. You have thought options (try challenging your go-to ones). That's on period.
                  2. Delegation is a skill to be developed. Go beyond basic detailed task and deadline outlines and learn how to truly get things off your plate.
                  3. Operate in your zone of extraordinary achievement by asking:
                    1. will it make a difference?
                    2. are you the only one who can do it?
                    3. do you need to know how to do it?
                    4. do you enjoy it?
                    5. Success has two ingredients- mindset and support systems. You need both.
                    6. Ask what if and operate out of curiosity not fear.
                    7. Confidence is the willingness to feel anything.

                      8. CONTACT ANDREA:

                      https://andrealiebross.com/links/

                      Get the Zone of Extraordinary Achievement matrix: https://www.andrealiebross.com/quiz

                      Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

                      Stay Inspired,

                      Angela

                      Join the architecting community:

                      YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

                      Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

                      Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

                      34 min
                    8. Luck Favors the Prepared: Career Path Hacks

                      It's a good thing that luck isn't based on magic. Instead, luck finds those who are ready to say yes to the opportunities they want and have the discernment to say no to what they don't. Listen to learn how to get a little more lucky yourself.

                      1. Don't dismiss achievements to the luck of being in the right place at the right time, knowing the right people, or having more resources. Appreciate the work that went into setting up those circumstances.
                      2. Lucky people have clarity about what they want to achieve and pursue it with courage and confidence. They put the boundaries in place they need to get support and stay focused.
                      3. Taking small steps consistently pays big dividends.
                      4. Success shouldn't come at the cost of quality of life - it should enhance it.

                        5. Learn more when you sign up for the Leadership Challenge at the special rate of $30. https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/leadershipchallenge/

                        Want to learn more about design for well being? Check our the Space Doctor Series on my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbiPGjyBqQOIf56hhvVCYtBKfCyfaQVEz

                        Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

                        Stay Inspired,

                        Angela

                        Join the architecting community:

                        YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

                        Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

                        Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

                        22 min
                      5. Equality and Empowerment: International Women's Day Intervew with Sarah Kleiner

                        Happy International Women's Day!  We celebrate this year's theme by hearing from an architect and small business owner who has built her own success on the motto of showing up even when it's uncomfortable. Learn how this strategy led to building powerful networks and big opportunities.

                        1. Networks are a critical way to meet and be mentored by people who share your perspective and have perhaps overcome some of your current challenges.
                        2. Nothing is ever wasted- take inventory of the skills, experience and clarity about your preferences you gained even doing work you didn't love. Then. put those skills to use in work you do love.
                        3. Stop accepting the premise of all or nothing in your career. You can make other choices if you ask for a different way of working that supports your well being.
                        4. Women often won't show up in environments that are hostile to them, but you can't change anything if you don't get involved.
                        5. You don't have to prove yourself by being everything to everybody. When we open doors for one another, we have the ability to distribute tasks and support one another.

                          6. CONTACT SARAH:

                          https://www.envisage-arch.com/

                          https://www.envisage-arch.com/

                           

                          Learn more when you sign up for the Leadership Challenge at the special rate of $30. https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/leadershipchallenge/

                          Want to learn more about design for well being? Check our the Space Doctor Series on my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbiPGjyBqQOIf56hhvVCYtBKfCyfaQVEz

                          Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review

                          Stay Inspired,

                          Angela

                          Join the architecting community:

                          YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook

                          Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information.

                          Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019

                          29 min

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