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Activating Curiosity™ | Leading Change in the Construction Industry

Ryan Ware - AEC Industry Coach in Change Management & Leadership Development
Change Management
Construction Industry
Leadership
Psychological Safety
Commitment
Control
Industrialized Construction
Clarity
Leadership Development
Artificial Intelligence
Construction
Choice
Workforce Development
Mass Timber
AEC Industry
Mental Health
Empathy
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Future Of Work

Activating Curiosity™ helps AEC and construction leaders lead change confidently and transform their organizations through practical leadership strategies and innovation insights. Hosted by Ryan Ware, this podcast features conversations that inspire action and build resilient, agile teams.

Hosted by Ryan Ware—AEC coach in change management and leadership development, keynote speaker, and founder ... more

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Latest Episodes

Construction delays are often blamed on labor, cost, or materials—but what if the real problem starts much earlier, during design?

In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Robb Andrade  of Overcast Innovations  to explore h... more

In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Tom Raftery—speaker, sustainability strategist, and host of the Resilient Supply Chain and Climate Confident podcasts—to explore how global energy disruptions are reshaping cons... more

In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, we explore a hard truth about construction: we’re not just facing a labor shortage—we’re facing a productivity problem.

If the construction industry is “busy” every day, why are projects getting slower, more... more

What happens when architects and construction leaders stop accepting the limits of traditional building materials—and start asking better questions?

In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Allison Dring, CEO and Co-Founder... more

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Ed DeAngelis
CEO and founder of EDA Contractors
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Nneoma Albert-Benson
International human rights lawyer; co-founder and president of BEFA Women and Children Care Foundation
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Ryan Smith
Founding partner of ModX; Director of the School of Architecture at the University of Arizona; professor and author
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Laura Steinbrink
CEO of Emerald Built Environments
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Kristen Slavin
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Kristin Kautz
Founder, JAM Idea Agency
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Episode: Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms

Host

Ryan Ware
Host of Activating Curiosity; AEC industry coach, change management and leadership development consultant.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Creating positive change!

    This podcast is fantastic. I love how Ryan Ware is creating awareness and motivating people in the AEC industry (and beyond) to think differently. Be curious. There is a better way and he is bringing people together for thought provoking, insightful, and educational content. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
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    croberdeau
    United States7 months ago

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The show is described as thought-provoking, educational, and capable of bringing diverse voices together.
Feedback highlights the show's usefulness for leaders seeking actionable change management tools.
Listeners appreciate the host's curiosity and ability to connect industry stakeholders around thoughtful, practical change.
Guests are portrayed as insightful, with relevant, real-world experiences in AEC and construction leadership.

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What If It’s Not a Staffing Problem in AEC—But a Work Model Problem?
Q: Can you walk us through how your career led you to the decision to start EFDesigns and pursue a fractional workforce model?
Erin describes moving from traditional firm roles, returning to school while working, and ultimately recognizing the need for flexible, remote-capable leadership to serve AEC firms, especially in rural areas. She explains that this shift was driven by personal circumstances (being a single mother) and a belief that talent should be accessible without being tied to a brick-and-mortar office.
Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms
Q: How should firms approach adoption to avoid common pitfalls?
Reframe AI as AIR within current processes, focus on problems first, ensure leadership buys in through curiosity and psychological safety, and invest in training rather than just buying tools.
Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms
Q: What is the core problem you're trying to solve with AI in the AEC industry?
Start with the why, identify existing pains in current workflows, and see where AI can augment or delegate to deliver real value rather than chasing shiny new tools.
Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation
Q: So before we dive into the episode, why don't you just tell a little bit about yourself, your past, and how you got to where you are today?
Kristen describes growing up in Texas, studying in Oregon, moving through Portland mass timber projects, and ultimately founding Conifer Advising to bridge design, manufacturing, and development across the mass timber value chain.
Discomfort to Innovation: How Architects Can Lead Climate Action with Biochar
Q: How does biochar compare to traditional materials in terms of performance and cost?
Biochar behaves like a mineral with favorable properties (dryness, fire resistance, durability) and when used as a biogenic material, it offers carbon-negative potential, but requires new supply chains and certification pathways to reach scale.

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A leadership-focused show for construction and AEC leaders, exploring change management, culture, and human-centered leadership through practical tools and real-world stories. Episodes feature practitioners and industry shapers discussing how to lead change with clarity, psychological safety, and collaboration, often linking technology, design-build methods, and workforce development to better outcomes. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on curiosity as a driver for transformation, plus guests from across the construction ecosystem offer actionable insights for building resilient teams and thriving organizations.

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1. Allison Dring
2. Erin Fantozz
3. Vikas Murali
4. Ed DeAngelis
5. Nneoma Albert-Benson
6. Ryan Smith
7. Laura Steinbrink
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