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Angela Mazzi
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If you believe design can change the world, you’ve found your humans here on ARCHITECTING! This show is about the architect as a person and helps you bypass the status quo traps in our profession and teaches you how to make an impact with real life strategies. Angela Mazzi helps overwhelmed and burned out architects reclaim their passion for great design. Together, we‘ll explore Thought Leadership, how to achieve your next career level, Time/Energy Management tips to stay balanced, Promoting Wellbeing in work and life and Conscious Design and Social Change

  1. 19H AGO

    Weaponized Incompetence: The Silent Career Assasin

    You stayed late again. You fixed the thing no one else could figure out. You stepped in because it was “just easier if you handled it.” At work, this dynamic has a predictable outcome: The most capable person becomes the default problem solver, emotional buffer, and extra pair of hands. In this episode, you'll learn how to spot weaponized incompetence in your team and yourself and how to overcome it. Common causes: Fear of failure- you assume that you’re supposed to know how to do something and instead of asking for help try to avoid being asked to do it at all (a growth mindset problem) Perfectionism – You think you have to have hit certain achievement milestones to be ready. You keep putting your success in the future Fear of success – if you take this on and do well at it will it lead to more assignments like this- you don’t want to get pigeonholed for doing a task you don’t love or suddenly find yourself overwhelmed with work or seen as the person who can be dumped on last minute (a boundary problem) Procrastination – this is the “lazy” or inertia trap. You hide behind being too busy to avoid having to take any real career risk Passive Aggressive acting out- you disagree with the assignment and don’t want to do it, but don’t want to take a stand either. The Fix Catch when someone or yourself is using some version of “I don’t know how” to avoid doing something. If they say I don’t know but I’m willing to learn, that’s one thing, but if they have no interest in moving towards competence, that’s the red flag. Have a conversation about what specifically the person doesn’t know how to do or feel comfortable doing.  Discuss a plan for them to get the training or resources they need. Can they work with someone the first few times etc. Create psychological safety- do everything you can to minimize uncertainty Get the Perfectionism Trap: 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

    15 min

  2. MAR 8

    Give to Gain International Women’s Day Interview with Mindy Goodroe

    This year, International Women's Day is focusing on all the ways women need to invest in themselves and each other,  My guest Mindy Goodroe shares her story of a career spent making big moves, being a catalyst for other leaders, and honoring your priorities.  Dream big- it's about making a series of small decisions and taking action Don't make yourself wrong. You're not here to fit in someone else's mold. Get clear on your strengths, you don't have to be great at everything Ask for what you need- every experience is giving you the tools for your next step. Be generous with your time- remember you don't have to do everything, sometimes being the catalyst is enough. Make big, bold career moves. CONTACT MINDY https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-goodroe-aia-acha-leed-ap-edac-lssyb-285523/   💡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

    40 min

  3. MAR 3

    Cost of Culture: Women in Construction Week interview with Hacia Atherton

    The AEC industry is overdue for an upgrade. My guest Hacia Atherton explains why continuing to operate on a model rooted in the industrial revolution is undermining our firms, our culture, and our value — especially for women. Learn what it's really costing to operate inside a system that was never designed for the complexity of today’s work. Effective leaders know that everyone at every experience level has value to add. They also know that they don't know everything We need to switch from a competitive model to a co-creative model where every stakeholder has a role in informing and improving culture and process. Most DEI programs get is wrong by not focusing on the pillars of psychological well being are autonomy, confidence and sense of belonging. Every interaction should be seen as a value exchange where the power dynamics are level. Reframe failures to find the growth opportunity. Trying to prove yourself or perform only erodes trust and authenticity When a firm is clear on its values, you can have a different conversation with clients about your worth. CONTACT HACIA: https://www.haciaatherton.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/haciaatherton/   💡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

    44 min

  4. FEB 27

    AI and Your Cognitive Burden: Interview with Peter Swimm

    Your workday is filled with mundane tasks that drain your time and energy. Plus, doing less than top of license work is hardly a great financial strategy. But is AI really the solution? My guest Peter Swimm of Toilville gives you the lowdown on why open AI is just a time suck rife with hallucinations. Listen in to learn how a bespoke conversational AI system will solve your unique problems better and  relieve your cognitive burden in the process. If your AI platform isn't aligned with your process it's not going to produce much that's reliable or of value. Since AI is predictive based on the process it is designed for, anything that deviates will lead to hallucinations. That's why creative firms whose processes are more complex and have more variables need a customized model. Don't abdicate your responsibilities to AI, use it as a tool to accomplish repetitive, low skill tasks based on the process you define.  More software never makes people more productive, simplify instead of over-complicating. The questions you ask determine the solutions available to you. Effective problem solving and design requires a true understanding of the client's pain points. These "desire lines" can be overlooked when solutions are generated too quickly and an error was made in the early stages of the process. CONTACT PETER: https://www.toilville.com/ peter@toilville.com   💡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

    30 min

  5. FEB 23

    From Attendee to Thought Leader: Leveraging Conferences and Social Media

    Attending a conference is not a passive learning experience. In this episode, I walk you through the pre-work needed to show up string and build your subject matter expertise street cred using social media.  Look at attendee list especially speakers who are subject matter experts in something you want to develop- connect with them on social media Come up with one good question to ask for each session you plan to attend Make sure to follow the conference and event organization on social media and note any conference hashtags.  Decide on your own set of SME hashtags. If you see a speaker or the event positing anything about content you flagged as of interest, leave a comment saying why you can’t wait to attend! Make sure you attend networking events Take a photo of the speaker or a slide they present and post a thoughtful insight about it. Use the conference and SME hashtags but also tag the host organization and the speaker Remember just choosing to attend the event call you out as someone associated with the issues represented by the conference  ACCESS THE CONFERENCE PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18VqQmcWWNP4OdobLSeNZz?si=7NGW-l0IS5C2LMj_DOwQ2g  GET THE NETWORKING GUIDE: https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/networking/ 💡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

    14 min

  6. FEB 3

    Environmental Burnout Triggers that Exhaust Your Nervous System: Interview with Garrett Wood

    Most people think they're burned out because of what they have to do. They're missing a huge contributor when they don't also look at where they do it. In this episode, Garrett Wood shares neuroscience based insights on how the built environment can impact productivity, executive function, cognitive presence and energy levels.  The world is biased towards a sensory setpoint that was deemed "normal." Unfortunately, most people don't match this setpoint. An environment filled with sensory micro-stressors adds an extra stress load. Spaces that overwhelm even one sense can fragment your attention and generally require you to give more effort than the task should require. Environmental sensitivity is not an introvert/extrovert thing. We often give energetic pushes to meet a deadline but fail to give ourselves recovery time making the workplace ground zero for stress and burnout. A sign of burnout is going into energy conservation mode where we can't seem to resist things like binge watching or doom scrolling because our brain needs a break. CONTACT GARRETT: https://www.gnosistherapy.com/ Garrett@GnosisTherapy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/   Sign up for 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

    36 min

  7. JAN 27

    A Somatic Approach to Life, Work and Purpose: Interview with Owen Marcus

    It might sound crazy, but thinking and strategizing are often not the best ways to solve problems, make life decisions, connect with others or navigate the workplace. My guest Owen Marcus is a noted psychologist whose work applies the science of somatics to combat stress and the resulting dissociation with our body. Listen in to learn more about how to develop healthier life patterns, unlock your productivity and be better guided by your intuition to the choices that are best for you. The dissociation or stress becomes a default setting over time, making us feel more and more isolated from the people in our lives. Developing connection and quality relationships relies on establishing clear goals, boundaries and giving yourself agency. We are all intuitive, but have stopped listening to the somatic signals it give us. Addictions can arise from a lack of healthy connectivity Toxic masculinity and a culture of codependency in the workplace has had negative impacts for men and women. Communicating and connecting better can over come this and lead to higher performing teams. CONTACT OWEN: owen@meld.community https://meld.community/ Sign up for 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

    38 min

  8. JAN 20

    Gatekept: Why Architects Feel “Too Much,” “Not Enough,” and Still Stuck

    You can't make career power moves if you give all your power to others. Gatekeepers who will mirror you inner doubts and tell you exactly why you are both too much and not enough to get that next big opportunity. It's time to shine the light on the sneaky ways they get away with it and start moving towards the career you know you were meant to have. Gatekeeping- the attempt to control who gets access to resources and opportunities is the ultimate power play - if you allow other people to define you. No one can play on insecurities you don't have. Get clear on what you want, know that you deserve it even if you have to work to get all the qualifications, and give yourself permission to take action toward achieving it. Make a plan with a clear timeline and communicate it to others so expectations are aligned. Make your own opportunities instead of waiting for ones to be given to you at your current job. Leverage professional organizations and your network to proactively get the skills and experience you need. Don't make assumptions. ask for explanations. Have the hard talks about what you want, why you want it and what you need to do to get it.   Gatekeeping red flags: bad fit, toxic behavior, moving the goalposts, vague criticism that doesn't match the facts. Sign up for 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

    19 min
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If you believe design can change the world, you’ve found your humans here on ARCHITECTING! This show is about the architect as a person and helps you bypass the status quo traps in our profession and teaches you how to make an impact with real life strategies. Angela Mazzi helps overwhelmed and burned out architects reclaim their passion for great design. Together, we‘ll explore Thought Leadership, how to achieve your next career level, Time/Energy Management tips to stay balanced, Promoting Wellbeing in work and life and Conscious Design and Social Change

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