Tangents by Out of Architecture Finding Happy & Healthy Career Paths in Architecture with Riley Projects’ Anamika Goyal
Jun 13, 2023
50:10
On this episode of Tangents, Anamika Goyal, Director of Operations for Architecture & Construction at Riley Projects and OOA advisor, shares her experiences from working in more traditional architecture firms to innovative startups in the AEC industry (WeWork, Cottage, Riley Projects). Hear Anamika’s insights into leadership, management, and finding a career that fulfills a passion for building without leaving architecture.
Check out our show notes below where you’ll find recommended resources from Anamika! And listen to the end to hear Luis Velez, from the OOA community!
Highlights:
- Leader, Problem Solver, Connector
- Getting Started in Architecture Later in Life
- Reflecting Objectively On Your Career
- Out of (Traditional) Architecture But Still Building
- Managing Healthy Teams and People
- Fostering a Culture of Everyday Leadership
- The Right Amount of Autonomy Comes From Good Hiring Practices
- An Architect as a Starting Point
Recommended Reading from Anamika:
- Company of One - Paul Jarvis (Strategic ways to go out on your own)
- The Goal - Eliyahu Goldratt (If you love this book, you might love an operations-focused role!)
- Radical Candor - Kim Scott (Management aka helping your team reach its highest potential, with a focus on communication and individuals)
- High Output Management - Andrew Grove (Management aka helping your team reach its highest potential, with a focus on the business, professional development, and operations)