Episodi

  • Growing Beyond | Industry Leaders Series EP05 with Scott Clements

    Growing Beyond | Industry Leaders Series EP05 with Scott Clements
    May 1 2026
    Episode Overview Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Scott Clements — Managing Director of Inertia Engineering, a 70-person civil, structural and flood engineering firm based in Brisbane with over 20 years of operation. Scott is at the forefront of applying AI to land subdivision and earthworks design, having partnered with software company Civics to develop a tool that is fundamentally changing the speed and economics of development feasibility in Southeast Queensland. The conversation covers Scott's unlikely path from civil engineer to sales and marketing to business founder, Inertia's culture-first approach to growth, the real-world impact of their AI earthworks software, the skills graduates will need in a world of automation, Queensland's construction opportunity and labour crisis, and the untapped potential of modular construction in Australia. Chapters:00:10 Welcome & Introduction 00:45 What Inertia Engineering Does 02:10 Scott's Career Journey 05:30 The Marketing Lesson Every Technical Person Needs 07:00 Culture, Values & Keeping the Fun 09:30 The AI Earthworks Software 11:00 The Real Value: Speed, Options & Savings 14:00 How the AI Actually Works 17:00 SMEs vs Large Firms in an AI World 19:30 Skills for the Future: What Won't Be Replaced 23:00 Queensland's Construction Opportunity 25:30 Queensland's Labour Crisis 29:00 Modular Construction: The Underutilised Opportunity 33:00 Book Recommendation & Wrap-Up Key Takeaways: 1. Doing a great job is only half the battle 2. Don't put your head in the sand on AI 3. AI gives engineers back their creativity 4. Speed + options = competitive advantage 5. The savings are real and quantifiable 6. Master the fundamentals before you direct the AI Soundbites "Doing a good job is only half the battle. You've got to tell people about it too." "Stop putting your head in the sand. Work out what you can do with AI and what you can achieve. If you don't, there are businesses that will go through a Blockbuster or Kodak moment." "They can think more creatively: how do I get a better layout? How do I change criteria to get the best result? That creative mind switch is what brings us happiness." Connect and Follow Scott ClementsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-clements-a0093915/Website: https://inertiaeng.com.au/References & Resources Civics — AI earthworks and civil design software (partner in Inertia's AI platform) https://www.civics.com.au Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us — Daniel Pink - https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs — referenced in the context of housing vs immigration policy priorities https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html PsiQuantum — https://www.psiquantum.com UDIA Queensland — https://www.udiaqld.com.au Blockbuster / Kodak LET’S BE Connected📸 https://www.facebook.com/beinspiredcommunity/📱https://www.linkedin.com/company/beinspiredpodcast📸https://www.instagram.com/beconnected_podcast/🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/5DbuoR8Ztq3sGYa5rrKzq7🔗https://www.youtube.com/@BEInspiredPodcast🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@beconnectedpodcast🌍My website - https://be-connected.co/
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    1 ora e 4 min
  • Growing Beyond | Industry Leaders Series EP04 with Nic Antoniou

    Growing Beyond | Industry Leaders Series EP04 with Nic Antoniou
    Apr 24 2026
    Episode Overview Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Nic Antoniou, Senior Associate at Plus Architecture in Melbourne — a 13-year veteran of the multi-residential, student accommodation, and seniors living sectors. Nic is known for a practical, design-led approach to feasibility: making projects financially viable without sacrificing quality or character. The conversation spans the state of Melbourne's development market, the power of adaptive reuse, AI's role in architecture's future, and the timeless career skills that will still matter in 20 years. Nic also shares a career lesson forged in the GFC — and a poet's quote that has shaped his entire design philosophy. Key Dive-In:This episode challenges the false choice between good design and financial viability. Nic demonstrates — through real projects — that asking better questions, celebrating existing structure, and thinking creatively about adaptive reuse can solve the very problems developers think can only be fixed by increasing scale or cutting quality. Chapters:00:11 Welcome 00:33 Nic's Journey to Plus 03:38 Advice for Graduates 05:34 Building Your Network 06:02 High-End Residential 07:03 What Plus Architecture Does 08:34 Asking the Right Questions 09:39 Current Market Challenges 10:07 The Case for a Melbourne Reset 11:09 Do More With Less 14:07 Bourke Street Adaptive Reuse 18:59 Melbourne's Cultural Identity 21:23 Third Spaces & the Bump Factor 23:47 AI & the Right Questions 26:12 Learning How Buildings Go Together 28:50 Small Firms vs. Large Firms 30:46 Timeless Skills for the Next 20 Years 32:18 Book Recommendation & Wrap-UpKey Takeaways:1. Finding a job in a tough market is a design problem 2. Ask better questions to get better outcomes 3. Form follows finance — but design can still win 4. Celebrate existing structure instead of covering it up 5. New meets old is where the magic happens 6. Design for the Bump Factor 7. AI is the 11th architect — not the only one 8. Learn how buildings go together before you design them 9. Take the advantages from every career stage 10. The two skills that will never be replaced Soundbites:"Don't get disheartened. It's not about you. It's about the profession. As an architect, you're going to be a problem solver — and the best architects are the best problem solvers. This is just one of those problems to solve." — Nic Antoniou, ~03:38 "Form follows finance, whether we like it or not — and we work within that realm." — Nic Antoniou, ~14:07 "If you asked 10 architects to design a building, you'd get 10 different designs — AI would just give you the 11th. If we're giving AI the wrong questions, it's garbage in, garbage out." — Nic Antoniou, ~24:10 References & Resources Connect and Follow Nic AntoniouLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasarchitecture/Website: https://www.plusarchitecture.com.auBook Recommendation — Steven Holl: Steven Holl Architects: https://www.stevenholl.com Steven Holl books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=steven+holl+architecture Steven Holl: Color, Light, Time and Scale - https://www.archdaily.com/221093/color-light-time-scale-steven-hollQuote Referenced: E.E. Cummings — "It's always the beautiful answer who asks a more beautiful question" https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/e-e-cummings Organisations Mentioned: UDIA Victoria (Infill Committee): https://www.udiavic.com.au GBCA — Adaptive Reuse: https://new.gbca.org.au AIHW — Social Isolation & Loneliness: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-welfare/social-isolation-and-loneliness LET’S BE Connected📸 https://www.facebook.com/beinspiredcommunity/📱https://www.linkedin.com/company/beinspiredpodcast📸https://www.instagram.com/beconnected_podcast/🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/5DbuoR8Ztq3sGYa5rrKzq7🔗https://www.youtube.com/@BEInspiredPodcast🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@beconnectedpodcast🌍My website - https://be-connected.co/
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    34 min
  • BE Inspired Podcast EP18 - Designing Outdoor Spaces with Debbie Laporte

    BE Inspired Podcast EP18 - Designing Outdoor Spaces with Debbie Laporte
    Apr 17 2026
    Episode SummaryIn this wide-ranging episode of the BE Inspired Podcast, host Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Debbie Laporte — Director and Founder of Orterra Landscape Architecture — for a deeply insightful conversation about the power of landscape design to shape how we live, play, learn, and age.👤 About the GuestDebbie Laporte is the Director and Founder of Orterra Landscape Architecture, based in Queensland. Originally from New Zealand and raised in Australia from age three, Debbie has built a career spanning public and private sectors, including several years working in London. 📖 Episode Chapters00:11 - Welcome & Introductions00:18 - Meet Debbie & Orterra01:53 - Why Play Matters in Education03:22 - Screen Time, Nature & Movement04:26 - Two Very Different Children06:13 - Designing for Inclusivity08:40 - Neurodiversity & Sensory Design09:28 - Just Having a Bad Day10:59 - Infrastructure & the Full Lifecycle11:38 - Who Inclusive Design is Really For13:17 - The Pram Moment14:09 - Walking in Every User's Shoes15:44 - Plants, Low Maintenance & the Myth of No Maintenance17:03 - Southbank & Highly Used Landscapes18:39 - Landscape as the Make-or-Break Factor20:48 - Most Proud Projects23:58 - COVID & the Rediscovery of Outdoor Space24:55 - Urban Heat Island Effect28:25 - Designing for Climate & Shade30:24 - Footpaths, Accessibility & Planning33:34 - Rural vs Urban Design35:47 - Landscapes Change — Embracing the Lifecycle38:21 - Gardening, Neurology & Dementia Prevention39:07 - The Power of Digging40:31 - Designing for Every Life Stage41:54 - High Density Living & the Public Realm42:22 - Book Recommendation & Wrap-Up✅ Key Takeaways1. Play Is Far More Than Physical Activity• Play is a primary vehicle for children to develop emotional regulation, gross and fine motor skills, learning ability, and social relationships.2. Choice Is the Foundation of Inclusive Design• Not every child (or adult) will thrive in the same type of environment. Inclusive design means providing genuine options.3. Inclusive Design Is for the Majority — Not a Minority• Most people associate inclusive design with wheelchairs or blindness. Debbie expands this dramatically.4. The Pram Test Is a Design Superpower• Having her first child and using a pram completely transformed Debbie's awareness of accessibility failures in everyday design.5. Landscape Makes or Breaks a Space — Literally• Every place has a feeling. Landscape design is what creates or destroys it.6. 'Low Maintenance' Does Not Mean 'No Maintenance'• One of the most common client misconceptions: that once a landscape is built, it maintains itself🎧 Best Soundbites"It can make and break a project — or a space. Every place has a feeling and a character. How we design them will either improve or make that worse."— Debbie Laporte, ~18:39"Digging is actually one of the best things anyone can do — if you're having a stressful day, a hard day. If you go and actually dig, that is one of the best things you can do for yourself."— Debbie Laporte, ~39:20📚 References & ResourcesBook Recommendation:• Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perezhttps://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Women-Data-World-Designed/dp/1419729071• Publisher page: carolinecriadoperez.comGuest & Organisation:• Orterra — Debbie Laporte, Director & Founder• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-laporte-landscape-architect• Website: www.orterra.com.auLET’S BE Connected📸 https://www.facebook.com/beinspiredcommunity/📱https://www.linkedin.com/company/beinspiredpodcast📸https://www.instagram.com/beconnected_podcast/🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/5DbuoR8Ztq3sGYa5rrKzq7🔗https://www.youtube.com/@BEInspiredPodcast🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@beconnectedpodcast🌍My website - https://be-connected.co/
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    49 min
  • Growing Beyond | Industry Leaders Series EP03 with Gerry Doyle

    Growing Beyond | Industry Leaders Series EP03 with Gerry Doyle
    Apr 9 2026
    Episode Title: Industry Leaders SeriesGuest: Gerry Doyle – Chief Executive Officer, TonkinEpisode OverviewThis episode features Gerry Doyle, CEO of Tonkin, a multidisciplinary engineering firm operating across Australia with both metropolitan and regional offices.Gerry shares a deeply personal and honest journey—from struggling with depression and low emotional intelligence early in life, to becoming a highly empathetic and self-aware leader. His experience shaped a leadership style grounded in understanding people, not just technical performance.Key Themes & Takeaways:1. People - Technical SkillsWhile engineering is technical, success ultimately comes down to people—communication, relationships, and emotional intelligence.2. What Great Teams Look LikeGerry follows a simple but powerful framework:• Hungry (drive and ambition) • Humble (team-first mindset) • Smart (emotionally intelligent, not just technically capable) 3. Emotional Intelligence Can Be LearnedUnlike common belief, EQ isn’t fixed. Gerry developed it through lived experience, therapy, and intentional learning—proving it’s a skill anyone can build.4. Leadership Isn’t One-Size-Fits-AllGerry challenges the stereotype of the “charismatic CEO.”Instead, he focuses on:• Building strong teams • Creating environments of trust and belonging • Showing up authentically (not performatively)  5. Psychological Safety is IndividualWhat makes one person feel safe may not work for another.Great leaders adapt their approach to individuals, not apply a blanket style.6. AI Won’t Replace Human SkillsAI will improve efficiency, but:• Understanding people • Interpreting needs • Building relationshipsThese remain fundamentally human and critical. 7. Career Growth EvolutionCareers move from:• Technical mastery • People leadership• Business and strategic thinking The biggest growth comes when you lean into the human side of work.Connect and Follow Gerry DoyleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-doyle/Website: http://www.tonkin.com.au/Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Gerry Doyle & Tonkin02:30 – Engineering, regional presence & business growth08:00 – AI, communication & the human advantage15:30 – Productivity, leadership habits & boundaries17:30 – Career journey: from podiatry to engineering22:00 – Mental health, depression & leadership growth35:00 – Learning, books & personal development39:00 – Redefining the “CEO” identity42:00 – Expectations, pressure & authenticity50:00 – Psychological safety & high-performing teams01:01:00 – Leading people through real life challenges01:04:00 – Final reflections on leadership & impactSoundbites• “Depression has been my biggest teacher.” • “People like dealing with people — they want to be seen and understood.”• “Not everyone is going to be well put together every day — and that’s okay.”• “Psychological safety for one person can be unsafe for another.” Referenced in This Episode• The Four Stages of Psychological Safety – Timothy R. Clarkhttps://www.amazon.com/Four-Stages-Psychological-Safety-Inclusion/dp/1523087684• Patrick Lencioni – The Ideal Team Player (Hungry, Humble, Smart)https://www.tablegroup.com/product/ideal-team-player/ Gerry Doyle’s Top 10 Leadership & Personal Growth Books• Emotional Agility – Susan David• Quiet – Susan Cain• Care to Dare – George Kohlrieser• Drive – Daniel H. Pink • The Advantage – Patrick Lencioni• Grit – Angela Duckworth• Love + Work – Marcus Buckingham• The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown• Dare to Lead – Brené Brown• Think Again – Adam GrantLET’S BE Connected📸https://www.facebook.com/beinspiredcommunity/📱https://www.linkedin.com/company/beinspiredpodcast📸https://www.instagram.com/beconnected_podcast/🎧https://open.spotify.com/show/5DbuoR8Ztq3sGYa5rrKzq7🔗https://www.youtube.com/@BEInspiredPodcast🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@beconnectedpodcast🌍My website - https://be-connected.co/
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    1 ora e 5 min
  • BE Inspired Podcast EP17 - Thriving with Neurodiversity with Amanda Riley

    BE Inspired Podcast EP17 - Thriving with Neurodiversity with Amanda Riley
    Mar 20 2026
    Episode Title: Thriving with Neurodiversity – Diagnosis, Strengths, Parenting & Designing Neuroinclusive WorkplacesGuest: Amanda Riley – Accredited Neurodiversity CoachFounder: Thriving with NeurodiversityIn this episode, Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Amanda Riley to explore leadership, purpose-driven design, and what it truly means to create impact in the built environment.Amanda shares her journey through the industry, the lessons that shaped her leadership style, and how people-first thinking is critical in both design and business. From navigating challenges to building meaningful culture, this conversation dives into the intersection of leadership, design, and long-term impact.Key Dive-Ins• Leadership evolution in the built environment• Creating people-first design cultures• The balance between commercial success and meaningful impact• Building resilient teams and future leaders• Navigating change and growth in the industryConnect and Follow Amanda RileyWebsite: https://www.thrivingwithneurodiversity.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajrileyTakeaways:• Strong leadership is grounded in empathy, clarity, and consistency• Design is not just about spaces—it’s about people and outcomes• Culture plays a critical role in long-term business success• The most impactful leaders invest in developing others• Purpose-driven work leads to better engagement and results• Adaptability is essential in an evolving industryChapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Amanda Riley02:15 – Amanda’s career journey06:40 – Leadership lessons and growth12:05 – Building strong team cultures18:20 – Designing with purpose24:10 – Balancing business and impact30:45 – Developing future leaders36:30 – Industry changes and challenges42:10 – Final reflections and adviceSound Bites / Quotes:“Design is ultimately about people—not just the space.”“Leadership isn’t about control, it’s about creating clarity.”“If you invest in people, everything else follows.”“Purpose gives direction to both design and business.”“Great cultures don’t happen by accident—they’re built intentionally.”Referenced in This Episode:• Leadership and organisational culture principleshttps://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights• People-first design approaches in the built environmenthttps://www.archdaily.com/tag/human-centered-design• Workplace culture and leadership development insightshttps://hbr.org/topic/leadership• Purpose-driven business and organisational impacthttps://www.bcg.com/publications/collections/purpose-driven-business• Industry trends in architecture and designhttps://www.dezeen.com/architecture/LET’S BE Connected📸 https://www.facebook.com/beinspiredcommunity/📱https://www.linkedin.com/company/beinspiredpodcast📸https://www.instagram.com/beconnected_podcast/🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/5DbuoR8Ztq3sGYa5rrKzq7🔗https://www.youtube.com/@BEInspiredPodcast🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@beconnectedpodcast🌍My website - https://be-connected.co/
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  • BE Inspired Podcast EP16 - Marketing for Emerging Firms with Nikita Morell

    BE Inspired Podcast EP16 - Marketing for Emerging Firms with Nikita Morell
    Mar 13 2026
    Episode Title: Marketing for Emerging Firms – Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness Guest: Nikita Morell – Marketing Strategist for Architects, Builders, and Built Environment CompaniesIn a crowded architecture market, great design alone isn’t enough — your voice is what makes you stand out.In this episode of the BE Inspired Podcast, Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with messaging strategist Nikita Morell to explore how architecture practices can clarify their positioning, sharpen their brand voice, and attract the projects they truly want.With thousands of architecture firms competing in the market, differentiation is critical. Nikita shares practical insights into how firms can define their messaging, create a distinctive voice, and communicate their value more effectively.From brand positioning to voice frameworks, this episode provides a practical guide to building a brand that resonates with the right clients.Key Dive-Ins• Why Architecture Firms Struggle to Stand Out• What “Brand Voice” Really Means• The Science Behind Defining a Brand Voice• Aligning Leadership Around Messaging• Positioning Your Firm for the Right ProjectsConnect and Follow Nikita MorellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-morell/Website: https://nikitamorell.comTakeaways:✔ Strong architecture brands are built through messaging, not just visuals.✔ Brand voice is a strategic asset for professional service firms.✔ Vocabulary, tone, and cadence define how a firm communicates.✔ Consistency across leadership strengthens brand credibility.✔ Clear positioning helps attract the right clients and projects.✔ Differentiation is essential in a competitive architecture market.Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Nikita’s journey into messaging and brand strategy05:30 – Why many architecture firms struggle to stand out09:20 – What brand voice really means14:10 – Vocabulary, tone, and cadence explained19:00 – The framework for defining a brand voice25:10 – Aligning leadership and brand messaging31:40 – Differentiation in a crowded architecture market37:20 – How clear messaging attracts the right projects42:00 – Final insights for architecture firm leadersSound Bites / Quotes:“Great design isn’t enough — firms need a voice that clients remember.”“Brand voice is a science, not just adjectives on a page.”“Vocabulary, tone, and cadence — that’s what shapes how a brand sounds.”“When firms don’t define their voice, the market defines it for them.”“Clear messaging attracts the projects you actually want.” Referenced in This Episode:• Everybody Writes — by Ann HandleyOfficial page: https://annhandley.com/everybodywrites/A widely recommended guide to writing clearly and effectively in business and marketing. The book explores how strong communication and storytelling help brands connect with their audiences and build trust.• ArchiCon 2026Conference website: https://www.archicon2026.comA new conference focused on the business side of architecture, co-founded by Nikita Morell and Aya Shlachter. The event aims to provide practical insights, workshops, and discussions to help architects run stronger practices. • The Dirt Agencywebsite: https://www.thedirtagency.comA new agency founded by Nikita Morell focused on brand positioning and messaging for the wider built environment, including sectors such as ConTech, PropTech, construction, and building materials.LET’S BE Connected📸 https://www.facebook.com/beinspiredcommunity/📱 https://www.linkedin.com/company/beinspiredpodcast📸https://www.instagram.com/beconnected_podcast/🎧https://open.spotify.com/show/5DbuoR8Ztq3sGYa5rrKzq7🔗https://www.youtube.com/@BEInspiredPodcast🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@beconnectedpodcast🌍My website - https://be-connected.co/
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  • BE Inspired Podcast EP15 - Designing the Circular Economy with Clayton Bristow

    BE Inspired Podcast EP15 - Designing the Circular Economy with Clayton Bristow
    Feb 27 2026

    Episode Title: Designing the Circular Economy — How the Built Environment Can Move Beyond Waste


    Guest: Clayton Bristow (He/Him), Managing Director, FF3


    What does it take to build a design-led manufacturing brand in Australia — and make it commercially viable?


    In this episode of BE Inspired Podcast, Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Clayton Bristow, Founder of FF&3, to explore the intersection of design, craftsmanship, manufacturing, and business discipline.

    From building a furniture brand grounded in Australian production to navigating commercial realities, Clayton shares what it really takes to grow a product-based business in the built environment sector.


    Key Dive-Ins

    • Designing for Longevity

    • The Economics of Australian Manufacturing

    • Collaboration with Architects & Designers

    • Creative Vision vs Commercial Reality

    • The Future of Practice Growth


    Connect and Follow Clayton Bristow

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonbristow/

    Website: https://ff3.co/



    Takeaways:

    • Why visibility and storytelling matter more than ever for architecture practices

    • How digital platforms are changing the way clients discover and engage with designers

    • The growing importance of community and collaboration across the industry

    • What firms can do to stay competitive and future-ready

    • How technology is shaping the next generation of practice and business models



    Chapters:

    00:00 – Introduction

    02:15 – Clayton’s background and the founding of FF&3

    07:40 – Why manufacture locally?

    14:10 – Balancing design ambition with commercial discipline

    20:45 – Working with architects and project teams

    27:30 – Scaling production without compromising quality

    33:15 – Leadership lessons and industry insights

    39:50 – The future of Australian furniture design



    Sound Bites / Quotes:

    “Good design has to work commercially — otherwise it’s just a prototype.”

    “Manufacturing locally isn’t the easy path, but it’s the right one for our values.”

    “Quality isn’t a marketing line — it’s built into every decision.”

    “If you want longevity in this industry, you need discipline as much as creativity.”



    Referenced in This Episode:

    • CO-architecture

    A digital platform connecting clients with architects and designers across Australia.

    https://co-architecture.com

    • CO-architecture – LinkedIn

    Industry updates, opportunities, and platform news.

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-architecture/

    • CO-architecture – Instagram

    Featured projects and community highlights.

    https://www.instagram.com/coarchitecture/




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    33 min
  • BE Inspired Podcast EP14 - The CO-architecture story - Building a Platform and Community

    BE Inspired Podcast EP14 - The CO-architecture story - Building a Platform and Community
    Feb 20 2026
    Episode Title: The CO-architecture story - Building a Platform and Community Guest: Kevin Mitchem — Co-founder/CEO, CO-architectureWhat does the future of architecture look like in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world?In this episode of the BE Inspired Podcast, Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Kevin Mitchem, founder of CO-architecture, to explore how technology, collaboration, and new ways of working are reshaping the built environment industry.Kevin shares insights on the power of digital platforms, the importance of community in the profession, and why the future of architecture lies in connection, visibility, and adaptability. This conversation is a must-listen for architects, designers, and industry leaders navigating change and looking to stay relevant in a fast-evolving landscape.Key Dive-Ins• Solving the Visibility Problem in Architecture• Changing How Clients Select Designers• CO-architecture as a Connection Platform• The Power of Industry Community• The Future of Practice GrowthConnect and Follow Kevin MitchemLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmitchem/Website: https://co-architecture.comTakeaways:• Why visibility and storytelling matter more than ever for architecture practices • How digital platforms are changing the way clients discover and engage with designers • The growing importance of community and collaboration across the industry • What firms can do to stay competitive and future-ready • How technology is shaping the next generation of practice and business modelsChapters: ⁠00:00⁠ – Introduction to Kevin Mitchem and CO-architecture⁠02:45⁠ – Kevin’s journey and the idea behind the platform⁠06:30⁠ – The changing landscape of architecture and client expectations⁠10:15⁠ – Why visibility and digital presence matter for firms⁠14:20⁠ – Building community within the built environment⁠18:40⁠ – Technology’s role in shaping the future of practice⁠23:10⁠ – Opportunities for emerging and small practices⁠27:00⁠ – Advice for firms looking to stay relevant30:20⁠ – Final reflections on the future of the industrySound Bites / Quotes:“If people can’t find you, they can’t work with you.”“The future of architecture is not just design — it’s visibility, connection, and trust.”“Technology isn’t replacing architects. It’s changing how we operate.”“Community is one of the most powerful assets our industry has.”“The firms that adapt quickly will be the ones that thrive.”Referenced in This Episode:• CO-architecture - A digital platform connecting clients with architects and designers across Australia. ⁠https://co-architecture.com⁠• Kevin Mitchem – LinkedIn Professional insights and industry perspectives. ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mitchem/• CO-architecture – LinkedIn Industry updates, opportunities, and platform news.⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-architecture/⁠• CO-architecture – Instagram Featured projects and community highlights. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/coarchitecture/⁠LET’S BE Connected📸 ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beinspiredcommunity/⁠📱⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/beinspiredpodcast⁠📸⁠https://www.instagram.com/beconnected_podcast/⁠🎧⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5DbuoR8Ztq3sGYa5rrKzq7⁠🔗⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BEInspiredPodcast⁠🎵⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@beconnectedpodcast⁠🌍My website -⁠ https://be-connected.co/⁠
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