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Courageous Leadership Podcast with Tania Ihlenfeld

Ede Enablers
Architecture
Leadership
Tania Ihlenfeld
Drifttime
Diversity and Inclusion
Be First
Built By Us
Courageous Leadership Podcast
Built Environment
Design Declares
Sustainability
Barking and Dagenham
Urban Regeneration
Mentoring
RIBA
B-Corp
Artificial Intelligence
Design Industry
Affordable Housing

Tania Ihlenfeld is an architect, author and entrepreneur on a mission to develop and support formidable leaders in the built environment. She created this podcast so you can be more courageous and uncompromising in delivering positive impact.

Tips, stories and interviews with high-calibre leaders who are overcoming challenges and achieving impact, despite their fears. You’ll be inspired to take ... more

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We don’t lose innovation because we lack tools; we lose it when we rush strategy and skip the human conversations that change everything.

In this episode of the Courageous Leadership podcast, Jane Clay, Principal and Strategy Director at Ge... more

In this episode, Caroline Harper shares her career journey from geography student to urban regeneration leader and managing director at Be First, the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham’s urban regeneration agency. Her dreams of building a city and ... more

In this conversation, Tania Ihlenfeld speaks with Abb-d Taiyo, a creative strategist and co-founder of DriftTime, about the complexities of progress, the importance of resilience, and the ethical responsibilities of design.

"Progress is messy. It's... more

Courage Shorts are designed to give you short, sharp courage and inspiration boosts.

Because we all need a boat from time to time.

Tania Ihlenfeld shares her journey from a shy background to leading large teams and now her own business, emphasising... more

By hearing real stories and scenarios of how and when awe-inspiring leaders have applied courage. So we can see what’s possible for ourselves in our specific corner of the built environment. Be inspired to take bold action to move yourself and our in... more

In this conversation, Danna Walker, an award-winning electrician-turned-architect and founder of Built by Us, discusses the lack of leadership training in the construction industry and the imperative of diversity and inclusion in the built environmen... more

In this conversation, Amar Hanspal, co-founder and CEO of Motif, speaks about his leadership journey at Autodesk, where he rose to co-CEO, and about initiating the next generation of AEC startups. We discuss the challenges of transforming company cul... more

In this conversation, Chris Williamson, RIBA president, discusses the importance of curiosity and finding people who will help you get to the next level. We explore how curiosity drives personal and professional growth, the influence of early life ex... more

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Recent Guests

Jane Clay
Principal and Strategy Director at Gensler's London office; workplace strategist with 40+ years of experience
Gensler London
Episode: Strategy isn’t optional: Jane Clay’s tactics for better communication and risk-taking
Caroline Harper
Managing Director of Be First, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's Urban Regeneration Company
Be First
Episode: Caroline Harper on the hard-won lessons for delivering bold new urban regeneration in London
Abb-d Taiyo
Brighton-based creative strategist, impact-first designer and co-founder of DriftTime
DriftTime
Episode: Why failure is required to progress & how to drive impact with creative strategist Abb-d Taiyo
Dana Walker
Award-winning electrician-turned-architect, founder and CEO of Built by Us
Built by Us
Episode: Creating a platform for amazing people to do amazing things with Danna Walker
Amar Hanspal
Co-founder and CEO of Motif; former co-CEO of Autodesk
Motif, Autodesk
Episode: Seeking wisdom over opinions with former Fortune 500 CEO Amar Hanspal
Chris Williamson
RIBA president, chairman and founder of Western Williamson Architects
Western Williamson Architects / RIBA
Episode: Chris Williamson on campaigning for change, staying curious and finding people to help you elevate

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Tania Ihlenfeld
Host focusing on courageous leadership in the built environment, with a background in architecture and entrepreneurship.

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Strategy isn’t optional: Jane Clay’s tactics for better communication and risk-taking
Q: Given that you're working with an ad agency, did you have to up your game in terms of how you communicated the ideas back?
Yes, by inviting clients into the process, running immersive sessions, and pairing storytelling with tangible visuals to ensure clarity and collaboration.
Why failure is required to progress & how to drive impact with creative strategist Abb-d Taiyo
Q: What would you like to see change in the design industry, especially around sustainability and impact metrics?
Better access to design and education, more recognition for truly impactful and sustainable work, and more transparent, real-world impact metrics beyond flashy funding rounds; B-Corps and similar validations help ensure credibility.
Why failure is required to progress & how to drive impact with creative strategist Abb-d Taiyo
Q: What has been your experience using AI in your work, and how do you balance efficiency with ethics?
AI is used to move faster and to augment, not replace, human creativity. We published internal policies around ethical use, ensure manual checks, and rely on AI for grounding information while keeping space for human judgment and creativity.
Why failure is required to progress & how to drive impact with creative strategist Abb-d Taiyo
Q: Design Declares started in 2022 and has grown a lot. Where did it begin, and where is it now?
It began as a campaign declaring a climate emergency across design pillars and has evolved into a global movement with thousands of signatories, multiple chapters, and a practical toolkit to guide sustainable design decisions.
Why failure is required to progress & how to drive impact with creative strategist Abb-d Taiyo
Q: So what does DriftTime stand for? What makes you different from other agencies out there?
We position ourselves as the guide to the hero, a fairy godmother figure who supports the primary actors—the clients, partners, and communities—rather than being the protagonist. Our work centers on sustainability pillars and ethical, policy-adjacent approaches rather than flashy selling points.

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The series centers on courageous leadership within the built environment, featuring high-caliber leaders who navigate fear, pivot in their careers, and drive tangible impact. Each episode blends personal stories, practical frameworks, and actionable insights to help listeners take bolder actions in projects, organizations, and industry-wide initiatives. A notable element is the branded emphasis on leadership development and inclusive practices, with occasional mention of companion tools and programs designed to support ongoing growth for leaders and teams alike. Listeners likely come from architecture, construction, and urban design backgrounds, seeking inspiration, mentorship, and real-world strategies to accelerate positive change in thei... more

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