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Growing Beyond Podcast | Industry Leaders Series EP02 with Felicity Douglas

Growing Beyond Podcast | Industry Leaders Series EP02 with Felicity Douglas

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Episode Title: Industry Leaders SeriesGuest: Felicity Douglas – Managing Director, NH ArchitectureWhat does it take to grow architectural practice across multiple states — while staying grounded in people, culture, and design excellence?In This Episode:In EP02 of Growing Beyond – Industry Leaders Series, Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Felicity Douglas, Managing Director of NH Architecture, to explore leadership, career progression, and the realities of running a national practice in a changing industry.From Felicity’s international journey into Australian architecture to NH’s multi-studio expansion across Melbourne, Tasmania, Brisbane, and South Australia, this episode offers grounded insight into how strong culture, collaboration, and adaptability shape long-term success.We dive into:• Felicity’s pathway from interior design to architectural leadership• Building a national practice with strong local presence• The importance of culture, trust, and “finding your tribe”• Balancing large, complex projects with smaller, agile work• Career advice for graduates and emerging leaders• Why relationship-building is a long-term leadership skill• Navigating construction cost pressures and market volatility• How NH approaches growth, mentorship, and leadership development• The role of AI and technology in the future of architectural practice• Designing for place, country, and Australia’s evolving identityConnect and Follow Felicity DouglasLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/felicity-douglas-b6135a11Website: https://www.nharchitecture.com.au Takeaways:• Leadership in architecture is as much about people and trust as it is about design• Career growth benefits from cross-disciplinary learning and real-world experience• Strong practices balance project diversity to manage risk and nurture talent• Relationships built early in a career often return value later• Technology should support efficiency — not replace thinking• Architecture’s future lies in place-responsive, collaborative practiceChapters:00:00 Welcome to Growing Beyond – Industry Leaders01:00 Felicity’s journey into architecture04:30 Why Australia — and how it shaped her approach07:00 NH Architecture’s design ethos and sector diversity11:00 Career progression, skills, and advice for graduates17:00 The power of relationships and networking22:00 Expanding NH across multiple states26:30 Balancing project scale, cashflow, and team wellbeing30:30 Industry challenges, construction costs, and opportunity33:00 AI, technology, and future skills in architecture40:00 Designing for place, country, and culture41:30 Recommended resources and final reflectionsSound Bites / Quotes:“Leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about creating the conditions for people to do their best work.”“Growing a practice is really about growing people, not just projects.”“Culture doesn’t scale automatically. You must design it intentionally.”Referenced in This Episode:• NH Architecture - https://www.nharchitecture.com.au• Fast Company – Inc. Podcast - https://www.fastcompany.com/podcastsLET’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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