Shows
GIRTReg Matthews & Ben Wright: 823 // Pretty SoonDiscover:How do you decide what clients to say no to? How do you realise what is good for you as a business and find complete alignment? Open communication between business partners and how to make things work. Training that authenticity muscle. Creative energy to self-start brands, movements & communities. The power of being generous & being inspired by youthful energy. Links:IG @prettysoonIG @takubeatsIG @allcapsyeahShoutouts:823Hopes and Dreams ClubNeighbo(u)r2021-11-0558 minGIRTGeorgia Birks: Conversation Framer // Architecture MediaDiscover:There isn't just one linear pathway for a career and to always listen to your own intuition when making decisionsThe additional emotional load of representing both a First Nations voice & you're ownThe power of role models and mentors in your life vs the years of programming to then determine who you are. That your life's work is uncovering and unpacking who you are and what you truly want. And to never be afraid of being alone, to sit with your own thoughts and find happiness and wholeness there. Links:IG @architecture_au @housesmagazine @artichoke_magazine @l...2021-11-0545 minGIRTQuan Yeomans: Working in the cracks // Regurgitator's Pogogo ShowDiscover:That it’s normal (and ok) to work in the cracks as a creative parent. "If there's one thing that defines me it's when I meet adults and see they're buried under a rubble of adulthood, I just want to dig them out""Art is time condensed" Touching on recollecting and respect of First People's knowledge and science Links IG @regurgitators & @regurgitatorspogogoshowShoutouts:Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh Classic teachings from the world's most revered meditation masterAngela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales“Music is liquid architecture; architecture is froze...2021-11-051h 02GIRTChris Binns: Become Luckier // SurfaidDiscover:Surf challenge to raise awareness & funds for medical resources in Indonesia Hand up not hand out attitude to malaria reductions to combine surfing with philanthropic vibes. Emotionality during Covid and the discipline of daily practices - “discipline is freedom” to allow your brain space to focus on other pursuits if healthy habits are non negotiable Your network is your net worth : your relationships, friendships and connections are invaluable Playing the yes game, having the courage to try and putting yourself in the path of opportunityNo architecture conversations here, more of a chat with the old friend everyone hasLi...2021-11-0550 minGIRTJo Hook: Design your life // (Serious) Life Play™Discover:Tips for thriving in this moment from a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner. Jo discusses our capacity to expand on our range from a default style of thinking by learning new communication skills to build rapport with more people. *Disclaimer* - Jo loves to recommend female creatives start thinking about the kid conversation haha!! A Life Design tool Jo has been working on for all our GIRT Audience to use called (Serious) Life Play™. What "Fat Space" is. How to create both physical & emotional environments The title "Director" vs "Principle & Creative Director" and what it means and plays out in...2021-11-051h 00GIRTAnna Ross: Smashing 5 days in 4 // Kester BlackDiscover:From walking the path that’s expected of you, to curating a life that’s in alignment with what makes you truly happy & fulfilled. The power of meditation, taken to the absolute next level, to hone your intuition & sensitivity to the feelings of others. Biohacking, Intermittent fasting & the extreme health benefits Being prepared to fail and holding space for the lessons *Trigger Warning* This episode contains discussions of the emotional toll of lockdown, that said, we love you, get vaxxed! Links: IG @kesterblackwww.kesterblack.comShout...2021-11-0554 minGIRTSimone Harding: Advice from a White Witch // Naturopath, Kinesiologist, Herbalist, Homoeopath, REM practitionerDiscover:Mon's Magic Hunter Magic Journal, get around it. What are the actions required to recognize your upper limits and lean into your purpose and purpose driven outcomes? "If you don't have a purpose you have nothing" Being comfortable with the unknown, asking the questions around what drives youA desire to strip back to the original imprinted self and unpacking what that means and the relevance of those things in your life today. The unconscious driver. A lot of people became very successful masking an inferiority complex. The role of your inner childLinks:www.simoneharding.com...2021-11-051h 00GIRTAndrew Davies: Biz as a force for good // B Corporation Aus & NZDiscover:WOWOWA is a certified BCorp and Nic is in the assessment line. We are both huge believers in the need for architecture to see this as a road map for practice. Hope this inspires you!You are not stuck in traffic - you are traffic. Mind-blowing reframe There’s a beautiful shout-out to Jeremy McCleod, Breathe Architecture & the Nightingale as a key innovator of our industry and proof that business models can game change - it takes courage to pivot to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. So bravo Nightingale!Links: IG @bcorpa...2021-11-0551 minGIRTDave Sharp: How to Podcast // Vanity ProjectsDiscover:How crucial a good mic is (Nic’s audio is boomy as lol sorry)How to “GIRT hard” Brainstorming in real-time how to place architecture & design thinking at the center of all things - God complex much? Maybe, but hey. Us unpacking our niche: Parents of young children running creative businesses & entrepreneurs. Bit of #vulnerable with an overall theme: help! Links: IG @vanity.projects www.vanityprojects.comThe Architecture Firm Marketing Podcast Shoutouts:Australian Institute of Architects National Conference behind-the-scenes (Dave’s idea)Our 2015 Dulux Study To...2021-11-0557 min
Office Talk Australia, Marketing for ArchitectureWOWOWAMonique Woodward is the director of WOWOWA, a medium-sized architecture practice based in Melbourne whose work embodies the philosophy that “life’s too short for boring spaces”. Monique and her husband Scott launched the practice in 2010 with a focus on colourful, playful family homes, but today their 13-person studio is also working on a number of exciting public and community projects.In this episode, we discussed:How Monique was able to carve out a distinctive brand in the residential marketHow she was able to identify with her ideal clients and put her authentic self forward in her ma...2021-08-251h 15