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

This is Your Starting Line

Feeling overwhelmed or like you'll never get ahead? Been so caught up in the daily grind that you can't see past the job horizon? I'm here to tell you that it's never too late. This is your starting line and you absolutely will end up a winner. Listen in to learn how to get past all the limitations telling you why you can;t and start knowing that you can!
Nothing is ever wasted. No matter how old you are, how late to the game, or how many times you've failed, you are here for a purpose and you will find it as long as you keep trying.
Instead ruminating about past shame or regret or running endless if/then future scenarios, be in the present. Try breathing and sighing out the exhale to center yourself then focus on the emotional trigger behind the reason you feel blocked. Once identified, you can actively work through id to see what your heart is really trying to show you about your career and purpose.
Ask what's the worst that could happen, and journal about that. Feel a sense of mastery over all the reasons you think you can't writing them down makes them feel manageable.
Take full responsibility for yourself and living your purpose. When you encounter obstacles, instead of letting them play into your worries about why you can't, start asking how you can.
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
Stay Inspired,
Angela
 
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Community Building

Do you care about issues in the built environment like social justice, sustainability, well, being, citizen agency? It's time to take that compassion and put it to work for you. Listen in to hear how to get involved, get noticed and have an impact regardless of your current experience level or credentials.
Find something you care about then find the organizations championing that cause. You'll have a ready-made platform and a community of people to learn from so you can hone your skills while you build your network.
Raise your hand, Doers get noticed and wallflowers get bypassed. Don't worry about whether you're qualified- just by taking action you are making a difference.
Diversify your community- knowing people from all walks of life will help you see the issues you care about from many different angles so you have a better perspective about making change. That same diverse community will also make it easier for you to get buy in and participation because you have built trust.
Everything matters. No matter how small the effort or how meaningless what you are doing feels, you can use your knowledge to make a difference.
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
Stay Inspired,
Angela
 
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Agents of Change

Change is transformation, provocation and a willingness to lead people beyond what they thought was possible. And you were born to lead it as an Agent of Change. You just need a few tips, so listen in!
You were not put here to sit quietly in the corner smiling and nodding. Those who love and mentor you have removed obstacles so you can get farther faster.
When you try and make everybody happy and appeal to everyone, you stand for nothing. Leaders know their mission is what matters and don't allow their egos to prevent them from doing or saying what's necessary.
Agents of change are generous. They want to see others success be cause they understand that each person's triumph makes us all better. They believe in abundance and freely share what they know.
It's not audacious or an overreach to believe in transformation. In fact, it's exactly what the world so desperately needs. Be a wayshower and a holder of the vision and help give others the courage to believe in transformation as well.
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
Stay Inspired,
Angela
 
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Design Ecosystems not Egosystems

Space feels like something. It's a collection of form, materials, colors, light and sound that impact humans physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Are you ready to elevate that experience by making conscious design choices to help people be their best selves?
Instead of judging what people need and imposing your ideas, be a space shaman. Take the time to diagnose and develop a "treatment" plan with your clients.
The Great Resignation is signalling an appetite for something better. For the first time, people are less afraid of change than they are of things staying the same. They are valuing happiness and quality of life, two things great design supports.
You can't be an advocate for change if you aren't confident. Take the time to do the inner work and get clarity on what your design why is. That confidence will translate to your ability to successfully take your clients where they really want to go.
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
Stay Inspired,
Angela
 
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The CULTure of Design

Let's do some mythbusting about the practice of architecture.  There's so much indoctrination into a broken way of doing things that undermines our confidence while undervaluing our work and weakening our impact. It's time to stop drinking the Kool Aid and start having the career you want instead of the one you thought you had to accept.
Architecture is a diverse profession with a huge range of options both inside and outside of traditional practice. You get to choose which you pursue and customize your career based on you interests- but first you get to try a few on and decide what fits you best.
In a cult, you follow the leader and don't have free will. Your time has no value because the contribution you make as an individual is only in contribution to the vision of the master (read firm leader). It's way past time to question that premise and reject it.
Claim the practice you want and show up for it at every scale of project. How you do anything is how you do everything and your viewpoint can give even the smallest projects a powerful story to tell.
Recognize that practice means being a part of a community. Have a support system in place to keep you accountable to your goals and away from that kool aid.
Download your copy of the Archetyper to pinpoint your strengths and affinity areas so you can contribute to a team in the most meaningful way here
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, you need my new book Time Builder.  There is a whole section on maintaining boundaries that will be so helpful if you struggle with people pleasing. Get the book by clicking here https://architecting.samcart.com/dashboard/products/480961/edit
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
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.
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Provide Your Clients With a Bigger Container

Design aligns...big visions, better experience, environmental friendliness. So why do we have so many mediocre buildings? Let's start giving our clients a bigger container and grow projects to their fullest potential.
Transformational projects begin with leading your client somewhere. Leadership isn't being a trainer, it's going somewhere and taking others with you.
The world's resources can't tolerate the waste of another mediocre project. Facilitate big dreams and creative solutions over the go-to things within everyone's comfort zone.
Understand how the space needs might change over time and work to make sure the innovations don't feel like extras, but instead are features everyone will fight to preserve.
Trying to please everyone means you stand for nothing. Clients need your leadership to help them feel comfortable expressing the magnitude of their vision. Be someone who holds space for the possible and shows how it can happen instead of why it can't.
Download your copy of the Archetyper to pinpoint your strengths and affinity areas so you can contribute to a team in the most meaningful way here
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, you need my new book Time Builder.  There is a whole section on maintaining boundaries that will be so helpful if you struggle with people pleasing. Get the book by clicking here https://architecting.samcart.com/dashboard/products/480961/edit
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
Stay Inspired,
Angela
 
Join the architecting community:
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2:00 PM EST 3rd Sundays- Critical Conversations- A raw look at the state of our profession
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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

Lead the Leaders

Leadership is more than being organized and managing people and situations. To truly lead, you have to stand for something and value your work and the power of your message. Your followers are out there and they are looking for exactly that value you can bring to them.
Don't commoditize your work or just follow client instructions. Your value lies in your ability to surface deeper issues and translate them into design solutions.
Leaders don't play the competition game. They work to provide innovation instead of comparing themselves to the market.
Instead of buying into prevailing thought about what won;t work, be optimistic. To innovate and solve problems, you have to believe in possibilities.
Ideal clients are looking to do more than meet functional needs. When you show that you can deliver impactful work, they will be drawn to you. Be clear in your message and the results you can deliver instead of talking about your work the way other architects talk about theirs.
Download your copy of the Archetyper to pinpoint your strengths and affinity areas so you can contribute to a team in the most meaningful way here
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, you need my new book Time Builder.  There is a whole section on maintaining boundaries that will be so helpful if you struggle with people pleasing. Get the book by clicking here https://architecting.samcart.com/dashboard/products/480961/edit
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
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

The Art of Discernment

Repeat after me, "discernment is not judgement." That's right. Judgement comes from your story-as-filter giving you a "read" on the situation at hand. Discernment is noticing, checking in with yourself and determining how to respond.
It's hard to practice discernment when you are emotionally triggered. Most of the time, the trigger and the triggering incident are not related.
Unpack your trigger and give yourself grace for whatever core wound or limiting belief you found. Acknowledge the emotions behind it all so you can better understand why the trigger, well triggered.
Don't get caught up in the emotional fallout or your reaction. Go back to the triggering incident and discern the facts and qualities of the situation.
Decide what you are available to experience and practice meeting situations with a "thanks," or "no thanks," attitude.
Leave judgement out of your response so you can take what you need from the situation and move on.
Download your copy of the Archetyper to pinpoint your strengths and affinity areas so you can contribute to a team in the most meaningful way here
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, you need my new book Time Builder.  There is a whole section on maintaining boundaries that will be so helpful if you struggle with people pleasing. Get the book by clicking here https://architecting.samcart.com/dashboard/products/480961/edit
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
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

Miscreation: Realigning our Work and Purpose

Miscreation happens when we act out of fear of uncertainty instead of trusting our intuition to guide us to the right solution. This episode explores how to move beyond the outdated playbooks of career and embrace change with confidence.
Embrace change by challenging old labels put on you or others to find new and better ways of understanding one another
Let go of expectations to move past the drama and chaos which siphons your energy away from your purpose and directs your attention to what you don't want instead of what you do.
Find the balance between holding healthy boundaries and being an advocate for others.
Allow yourself to see current conditions as freedom to be more creative instead of being frustrated that yesterday's solution may no longer work.
Download your copy of the Archetyper to pinpoint your strengths and affinity areas so you can contribute to a team in the most meaningful way here
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, you need my new book Time Builder.  There is a whole section on maintaining boundaries that will be so helpful if you struggle with people pleasing. Get the book by clicking here https://architecting.samcart.com/dashboard/products/480961/edit
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
Stay Inspired,
Angela
 
Join the architecting community:
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9:00 AM EST Mondays- Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine
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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

The Leader You Need May not be the Leader You Want

Leadership has many faces. Your dream leader likely isn't the one who will challenge and stretch you to grow.
Your work style may not match that of your leader or those you lead. Ask better questions to make sure that you are playing to one another's strengths.
Know your strengths so that you can complement the strengths of a leader with a style that isn't necessarily compatible.
Not everyone in a leadership position has a leadership skill set. Recognize when you need to lead from behind and proactively make suggestions. Also, don't be afraid to express your needs or areas where you would like support to grow.
Download your copy of the Archetyper to pinpoint your strengths and affinity areas so you can contribute to a team in the most meaningful way here
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, you need my new book Time Builder.  There is a whole section on maintaining boundaries that will be so helpful if you struggle with people pleasing. Get the book by clicking here https://architecting.samcart.com/dashboard/products/480961/edit
Get help if you need it- check out two of my entry level coaching sessions here that will help you get some perspective and clarity: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/coaching-programs-angela-mazzi/ DM me on Instagram with topics, questions or show ideas!
Stay Inspired,
Angela
 
Join the architecting community:
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2:00 PM EST 3rd Sundays- Critical Conversations- A raw look at the state of our profession
9:00 AM EST Mondays- Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine
Learn more and connect architectingpodcast.com
 
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