Context & Clarity for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect's Context & Clarity Live co-hosted by Jeff Echols and Katie Kangas is the place where authors, experts, and thought leaders go to have engaged conversations with entrepreneurial architects around the world.

288: Licensure Alternatives feat. Gabriel Keller

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Gabriel Keller to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with Gabriel, Co-Founder and Principal Designer at PKA Architects about his life, his education, and his future as an architect.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

12-12
55:31

287: Fanocracy for Architects feat. David Meerman Scott

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed David Meerman Scott to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with David, strategist and best-selling author of "Fanocracy." David and his daughter Reiko wrote Fanocracy to demonstrate how to turn your fans into clients and your clients into fans.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

12-05
58:19

286: Architecture Afterlife feat. Peter G. Smith

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Peter G. Smith to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with Pete, a retired architect, former FAIA, and former CEO. Pete retired from his post as CEO of BWBR, gave up his FAIA, and is riding off into the sunset as, among other things, an accomplished watercolor artist. Is there really life after architecture?If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

11-28
51:29

285: Leadership Development feat. Ryan McEnroe

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Ryan McEnroe to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with Ryan, architect, and leadership development guru. He’s widely recognized as a Co-Founder of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program which is spreading to AIA components across the nation.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

11-21
54:33

284: Clarity, Mindfulness, Architecture feat. Andrew McConnell

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Andrew McConnell to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with Andrew, author, mentor, and startup founder, about how to achieve clarity in our modern world by starting with our own mindset.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

11-14
53:42

283: Truth and Architecture feat. Hiba Bhatty

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Hiba Bhatty to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with Hiba, Advocate, Mentor, Designer, and Comedian about truth and authenticity in design, in mentorship, in advocacy, in comedy, and in life. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

11-07
54:10

282: Communication and Collaboration feat. Mark Stanley

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Mark Stanley to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with Mark, Architect and Principal of PLAAD, LLC, about clear communication and collaboration as keys to success.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

10-31
54:23

281: Supporting Changemakers feat. Amanda Dunfield

In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Amanda Dunfield to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talked with Amanda, Architect, Founder, and Director of Design at Astra Studios, about harnessing the power of design for good.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

10-24
51:48

280: Ready or Not feat. Carl Sergio

Context & Clarity LIVE is back for our Fall Season! In this episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Carl Sergio back to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as they talk with Carl, Context & Clarity LIVE alum, Architect, mentor, and leadership development sage. He’s been co-director of AIA Chicago’s Bridge Mentorship Program, co-founder of AIA Illinois’ Emerging Professionals Network, served as AIA National's Young Architect Regional Director, started AIA Chicago's Wing Student Mentorship Program, and creator of the nationwide NEXUS Mentorship Program.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

10-17
53:32

279: The Origin Story of Context & Clarity feat. Jeff Echols and Mark R. LePage (Live from A’23)

In this episode, we embark on an inspiring adventure through time, tracing the roots of Context & Clarity. Listen to the conversation as we bring you an exclusive live recording from A’23. Jeff and Mark, renowned architects and entrepreneurs, share their personal stories, unveiling the pivotal moments that first led them to conceive Context & Clarity. Discover the challenges they faced, the insights they gained, and the driving force behind their mission to transform the architecture industry.With a shared passion for empowering architects and design professionals, Jeff and Mark discuss how Context & Clarity has become a beacon of knowledge, a thriving community, and a catalyst for positive change. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

07-25
41:55

278: Values-Based Architecture Brand feat. Emily Soccorsy

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed Emily Soccorsy back to Context & Clarity LIVE. Listen to the conversation as we talked with Emily, Context & Clarity LIVE alum, brand strategist, Co-Author of the book, "Rooting Up: Essays on Modern Branding,” and one of the speakers at The EntreArchitect Community Annual Meeting last year in Austin.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

07-18
48:45

277: Designing, Drawing, Riding feat. Richard Worsham

Designing, Drawing, RidingIn this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed Richard Worsham to Context & Clarity LIVE. Listen to the conversation as we talked with Richard, Notre Dame architecture grad, Founder, and Lead Designer at Janus Motorcycles.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

07-11
49:44

276: Architects and Travel feat. George Smart

Architecture and TravelIn this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed George Smart to Context & Clarity LIVE. Listen to the conversation as we talked with George, Founder, and CEO of USModernist, the world's largest nonprofit educational archive dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and promotion of Modernist residential design.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

07-04
54:19

275: Unreasonable Hospitality feat. Will Guidara

How can you improve your client experience?In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed Will Guidara to Context & Clarity LIVE. Listen the conversation as we talked with Will, renowned restauranteur and author of “Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect.”To watch the full conversation, visit YouTube. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

06-27
48:14

274: Win Without Pitching feat. Blair Enns

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed Blair Enns to Context & Clarity LIVE. Blair is the founder of Win Without Pitching, the sales training and coaching organization for creative professionals, the author of The Win Without Pitching Manifesto and Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour. He co-hosts of the popular podcast 2Bobs: Conversations on the Art of Creative Entrepreneurship with David Baker. Blair is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over. To watch the full conversation, visit YouTube. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

06-20
58:47

273: The Intersection of Place and Longevity feat. Ryan Frederick

Where is the intersection of place and healthy longevity?In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed senior housing and aging-in-place expert, Ryan Frederick to Context & Clarity LIVE. Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Here (formerly Smart Living 360), and he’s also the Author of “Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life.” Listen to the conversation as we talked about aging, architecture, and longevity. To watch the full conversation, visit Facebook. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

06-13
51:57

272: God Is In The Details feat. Cherise Lakeside

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed Cherise Lakeside, FCSI, CDT to Context & Clarity LIVE. Cherise is the Senior Specification Writer for RDH Building Science Inc., CSI Fellow, recent recipient of the Hans William Meier Award for Innovation of Certification Programs, Past President and current Certification Chair of the Portland CSI Chapter and former Director-at-Large on the Institute Board among many other positions. Cherise’s latest adventure is as the Host of the ARCAT podcast “DETAILED”, project stories of challenges and triumph.Join Jeff, Katie, and Cherise for this conversation as they talk about where we went wrong and how to get back to designing homes that deliver on the promise of happiness.To watch the full conversation, visit YouTube. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

06-06
54:12

271: Happy Homes feat. Toby Witte

How do you create a home that promises happiness?In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed Architect and Author, Toby Witte to Context & Clarity LIVE. Toby is an Architect in North Carolina that designs modern and energy-efficient homes. He’s also the host of Monday Morning Mischief, and now the Author of “Supersizing Bliss: How We Have Betrayed Our Homes and the Happiness We Seek.”Join Jeff, Katie, and Toby for this conversation as they talk about where we went wrong and how to get back to designing homes that deliver on the promise of happiness.To watch the full conversation, visit Facebook. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

05-30
53:28

270: AI and Architecture feat. ChatGPT

How will emerging technologies shape the future of architecture as a profession?In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed ChatGPT to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as we talked with ChatGPT about AI and the future of architecture. To watch the full conversation, visit YouTube. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Continuing Education Podcast Feed

04-25
32:21

269: Prolific Innovation feat. Carla Johnson

What are the steps to becoming prolifically innovative?In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed Carla Johnson to Context & Clarity LIVE.Listen to the conversation as we talked with Carla Johnson, the Author of our Context & Clarity Book Club book for the month of March, “RE:Think Innovation.” We’ll talk about how to unlock the creative process and how to systematize innovation. To watch the full conversation, visit YouTube. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

04-18
01:01:38

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