214: Growing a Business Step by Step with Esther Sperber of Studio ST

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Oct 13, 2023

Esther Sperber, founder of Studio ST Architects, discusses how her background in psychology and psychoanalysis influences her leadership style in architecture. They also highlight the importance of hiring a business coach. The chapter introduces Studio ST's 20th anniversary and portfolio, emphasizing their specialization in beautiful interiors and synagogues. The speakers discuss the significance of building strong client relationships and promoting collaboration for great architecture. They explore designing spaces to exceed expectations, highlighting the importance of the discovery process. The role of psychoanalysis in leadership is examined, focusing on self-awareness and decision-making. They emphasize the importance of community, communication, and designing a business that aligns with work-life balance and professional practice.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

20th Anniversary and Portfolio of Studio ST

01:57 • 2min

Building Strong Client Relationships and Promoting Collaboration

03:39 • 17min

Designing Spaces to Exceed Expectations

20:47 • 25min

The Role of Psychoanalysis in Leadership

45:24 • 6min

The Importance of Community, Communication, and Designing a Business

51:48 • 7min

In this episode, I will be speaking with Esther Sperber, founder of Studio ST Architects.

Esther founded ST Architects in 2003 after working at Pei Partnership Architects for more than five years, during which she had the privilege of working closely with Mr. I. M. Pei.

Esther Sperber writes and lectures on architecture and psychoanalysis, two fields of praxis that strive to reduce human distress and widen the range of human experiences.

Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Lilith Magazine, and The Huffington Post, among others. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel she studied architecture at the Technion in Haifa and Columbia University in New York.

In this episode, we will be discussing:

Architecture as Leadership
How Esther's interest and understanding of psychology and psychoanalysis influence her leadership and architecture
The importance of hiring a great coach

To learn more about Esther visit her:

Website: https://studio-st.com/

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