Ask Aya: Do You Have a Core Management Team?

April 19, 2024 ~ architecture

Today’s question is: “Do you have a core management team? How do you delegate and monitor responsibilities?”

In this episode, I share how having a core management team has positively changed how I run my business. Here’s why you should consider it too:

💡 A core management team allows for better delegation and monitoring of responsibilities.

💡 It relieves the pressure on you to do everything yourself, just as it did for me!

💡 Using apps and tools for our digital headquarters has improved project monitoring and business management.

💡 Delegating and giving autonomy to employees reduces micromanagement and empowers the team.

💡 Having a well-defined management structure and responsibilities allows for better work-life balance and peace of mind.

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Her Space: Stress Management for Architects with Morgan Chawaga

April 17, 2024 ~ architecture

In this episode, I chat with Morgan Chawaga, also known as The Healthy Architect. She dives into why mindfulness and stress reduction are crucial in the AEC. Morgan shares her own story as an architect and mom, revealing how it inspired her to start The Healthy Architect (THA). THA offers coaching and workshops to support architects in managing stress and preventing burnout.

Throughout the conversation, Morgan highlights the importance of being present and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance. She also talks about how meditation can rewire the brain and gives easy-to-follow steps on weaving mindfulness into our daily routines, particularly tailored for architects and other professionals in the AEC field.

Tune in to the full episode for a deep dive into integrating mindfulness into your professional practice!

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Morgan Chawaga, licensed architect turned stress management consultant, experienced burnout firsthand, sparking her mission to revolutionize the A.E.C. industry.

Founder of The Healthy Architect, she teaches architects stress management tools that help them DESIGN and BUILD a healthier relationship with their career.

With Morgan’s guidance, architects all over the world have learned how to not only reduce stress, but also communicate their unique workplace needs and prioritize their overall health. These architects are now able to focus on what they do best: designing impactful architecture.

Learn more about Morgan at www.thehealthyarchitect.org.

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Her Space: AREs, Podcasting, Vastu Shastra, and Entrepreneurship with Katerina Burianova

April 10, 2024 ~ architecture

In this episode, we’re joined by Katerina Burianova, the founder of Katerina Burianova Architecture Inc. and host of the ‘From the Honeycomb’ podcast, ranked in the top 100 Best Architecture Podcasts.

Katerina recounts her career journey in the architecture industry, from launching her firm to successful podcasting. She offers insights into her experiences with the ARE exams and the essential lessons she learned. Katerina also discusses Vastu Shastra principles, detailing how she incorporates them into her design work.

Additionally, she speaks on the challenges she’s faced as a woman in architecture and her strategies for overcoming these barriers. Katerina shares her favorite organizational tools and introduces her new resource – ‘The Mindful Blueprint for Launching your Architecture Firm’ e-book, which aims to help architects establish their firms.

For more insights into Katerina’s career journey, listen to the episode wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to check out the link below to buy her e-book, and use the code architect10 for a 10% discount.

Purchase the e-book here: https://www.kbarchitectinc.com/category/all-products

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Growing up with two cultures gave Katerina Burianova a unique perspective on the world. Born in the Czech Republic and raised in the US, she chose to study architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

During her five years at university, Katerina worked on various internships, from a historically significant building in the Czech Republic to high-end residential architecture in Chicago.

After graduating, she stayed in Chicago for a few years but eventually moved back to sunny Orange County, California in 2017. In 2022, she became a licensed architect and established Katerina Burianova Architecture Inc.

Outside of architecture, Katerina enjoys yoga, hiking along the California coast, and swimming in the ocean.

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Redefining Success through Personal Reinvention with Jim Cirillo

April 9, 2024 ~ architecture

In the first half of this two-part episode, Jim Cirillo talks about how he redefined success on his terms. As the host of the podcast ‘JimJim’s Reinvention Revolution,’ he emphasizes the importance of passion, innovation, and courage in reinventing oneself.

Jim’s curiosity about technology and his business experience also come into play. He shares insights on technology, business operations, and marketing, which have been beneficial to many firms and companies he has consulted with.

One key insight from the interview is his emphasis on how architects can benefit from embracing innovation and technology. He believes this can help them stay ahead and discover new opportunities.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Jim Cirillo is a project management consultant, engineer, podcast host and musician with a passion for investing and exploring the digital world of online business. Founder of JIMIUM Group, he began his career in the automotive industry, mastering advanced development methodologies. Transitioning to the optics industry, he excelled as a product manager and applications engineer, specializing in high-tech telecom and specialty fiber optics.

With a keen interest in technology and market drivers, Jim explored online technologies in 2016, leading to the launch of the JimJim’s Reinvention Revolution Podcast in 2017. The podcast explores reinvention in the digital age, featuring interviews with professionals who have reimagined success or are making a pivot.

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