If you could reinvent your organization and your career, what would you do? After many years of working with executives from prominent organizations, Tim Leberecht recognized and wanted to support people’s desire to feel a sense of belonging, dream bigger, stretch their wings and transform how they lived and worked. After publishing his first book,…

Keeping up with the accelerating pace of change and complexity in our world can feel daunting. Fortunately, there are people like global improv consultant and comedy teacher, Belina Raffy, who can show us how to re-energize how we relate with our teams and bring more joy, creativity, and connection to our organizations. Belina makes the case that p…

Big complex problems don’t necessarily have to be overwhelming. My guest and applied anthropologist, Ellie Snowden, harnesses the power of small stories to help people in organizations turn big intractable problems into manageable ones. She argues that one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work. Instead, we can create much more impactful interventions …

Is there an aspect of your work you find beautiful? While we might not think of beauty as a property that arises in many domains of work, my guest and sociology professor, Brandon Vaidyanathan, is finding beauty at work in unexpected places. After unexpectedly stumbling into the topic of beauty at work during research projects, Brandon is now devot…

Have you ever thought about what gets in the way of teams achieving the results they want? My guest, Andres Marquez-Lara, makes the case that it’s not due to a lack of tools or technology, but rather due to miscommunication, misaligned agendas, ego and conflict. Or, as he calls it, “messy human stuff.” Andres is a leadership development and collabo…

Most of us have been disenchanted with the world of work at some point in our careers. But what if the culture of our organizations actively encouraged better communication, creativity and experimentation in pursuit of creating much better solutions for the people we serve? My guest and creative leadership consultant, Arne van Oosterom, is sought a…

What is a restaurant, or product, or a hospitality experience that you love and would highly recommend to a good friend? What was it about that brand that really hooked you, and what would you say about it to somebody else? My guest and branding strategist and storyteller, Cheryl Farr, points out that a brand is not so much about what we say about …

What do you think about emerging technologies with Artificial Intelligence? It’s a topic that some people find distressing, others are cautious or curious, and some, like my guest Rick McCawley, see enormous potential for creativity and productivity. Rick believes that AI can help us do away with boring grunt work while amplifying our creativity, p…

For many of us work is a place where we *have* to go. But what if it was a place we *wanted* to go? What would have to be true for work to be a better place for all of us? My guest and employee experience design expert, Lisa Morris, is passionate about designing ways to make the world of work a much better place for people. In this conversation Lis…

This is a great discussion about the visionary potential we have in our residential and commercial infrastructure.By Brandon Farr

This is Joel's second time on the Podcast. He shares how to add to your existing home, and things to consider as you decide on what's best for your home.By Brandon Farr

As the pace of change and complexity of our world keeps accelerating, it is increasingly necessary for us to develop the leadership skills to navigate the demands emerging from shifts in markets and society. My guest and leadership development and culture consultant, Chris Baer, observes that some leadership approaches that worked in the past are n…

Have you ever felt the urge to take off and travel the world? My guest Lauren Rathvon did just that – and then went on to build a travel business that takes people on meticulously curated and crafted tours that aim to connect travelers with places and people in deeply personal ways. Lauren teaches us about the value of building trust with the peopl…

Bringing scientists and artists together to collaborate on projects may seem counterintuitive, yet it can have transformative results. Although we might think of scientists and artists as being quite different, they both share and participate in the act of observation and asking questions that open the door to exploration and discovery. It is at th…

Few things bring people together like shared genuine laughter or a compelling story. While we might typically associate these and other elements from the world of performing arts with entertainment, they can also be powerful tools that enable people to come together and collaborate effectively in solving complex problems in novel ways. My guest and…

Have you ever been in a situation at work where people are not communicating clearly, feel stuck, and are disengaged? What if I told you that type of situation could be turned around with...LEGO bricks! While LEGO may have been a cherished part of your childhood, it turns out that we can still use LEGO as grown ups to improve how we work while addi…

Many of us may think of laughter as great medicine. But what about laughter as a source of deep insight about consumer behavior and human nature? My guest Rajiv Satyal takes the concept of “funny ‘cause it’s true” and turns it into a hilariously powerful approach to learn about what truly resonates with people. Rajiv learned to blend what he learne…

Innovating is much more than the act of creating something new or different. At its heart, innovating is really about how we relate to each other, collaborate, and bring forth our creative uniqueness. This is the view of my guest, Leon Segal, who sees innovation as highly personal because when we learn and practice innovation as a craft, what we le…

If you have ever endeavored to reach out and connect with people, you have probably come across advice like “know your audience.” Although there are many ways to approach that advice, one of the most powerful approaches to get an insider perspective on your audience is immersion. My guest Vyjayanthi Vadrevu has been practicing immersion and connect…

Emotions play a crucial role in our lives. Sometimes we speak of emotion as something that gets in our way, but emotions are actually key to our experience of being alive. Neuroscientists like Antonio Damasio are deepening our understanding of how emotions evolved to help us make sense of the world, adapt, and survive. Think about what your life wo…

Susie shares some insight on the good work going on behind the scenes to make net-zero electrification possible. We will hear insights on everything from electric vehicles, effects of climate change, and rebates to help people afford upgrades for their home. Light hearted and informative, I'm sure you will find this episode encouraging.…

This is the real deal! All marketing aside, there are some challenges that homeowners and contractors are facing because how how energy efficiency is being managed - that have nothing to do with construction trades, materials, or supply chains - its the bureaucracy. Dayne offered us a really valuable insight into how his application process to reno…

Did you start your career with the aspiration of one day doing work that is deeply meaningful to you? Many of us do, but as the years pass we might struggle with truly fulfilling that desire. Yet, as my guest Uday Dandavate shares with us, we can start transforming what work means for us by shifting our perspective and what we look for. In Uday’s c…

Have you ever been in a situation where you liked your job in principle, but the conditions within your organization made doing your job difficult, or maybe even soul-crushing? If you can relate to that, you know what a bad employee experience feels like. Fortunately, there are people like my guest, Christophe Martel, who are working to make the wo…

Have you ever met someone who inspired you to rethink your approach to work and life? Maybe that person modeled ways of creating more freedom, fun, and meaning at work. If you met someone like that, did it change you in some way? I met Scott Heaps in 2003. Looking back I can see how he was an early influence on me in thinking more seriously about b…

How clear are you on what you really want to do or be? For most of us, that is a lifelong journey of exploration and discovery. In fact, this is a pursuit with deep historical roots – many ancient wisdom traditions urge us to “know thyself” as a core principle for living a good life. It often takes many experiences and trails for us to start discov…

Have you ever been so inspired by a character in a movie or TV show that it shaped your life in some way? And, have you ever thought about how much preparation and craft it took for the actor or actress that played that character to connect with and move you? There is a lot of inspiration and technique we can draw from the craft of acting to lead t…

Making Business Art is a podcast for curious people where we draw lessons and inspiration from creative leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and scientists about making a beautiful business and life. We have conversations about how to create a powerful connection with the people we serve while making our craft an engine for personal growth. …

Have you ever thought about how we might live our days expressing ourselves more authentically, feeling more connected to others, engrossed in a craft that is engaging and meaningful, and feeling more fulfilled? Making Business Art is a podcast for curious people where we draw lessons and inspiration from creative leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, d…

It's time we had an honest conversation. In this episode we share where we are at with this journey, and if it is possible for us to continue to move forward into the Energy Advising Space. We have things to say! We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources a…

In this episode we dive into the process and mostly the how the Passive House Canada test went for us. We share any and all tips and ideas we have behind passing the Passive House Consultant exam. We also share our cheat sheets (it is an open book test) in our Facebook group! We recorded right after we took the test and once we found out if we pass…

Brandon breaks down where we are at plus gives some insight into how technology and benefit and hurt our company in this space. We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!…

In this episode we had a lot of fun chatting with Joel Patan, he is a mechanical contractor from southern British Columbia. It was really great to connect with someone in our area about this subject. (2:00) How Joel became an Energy Advisor, Building Inspector, and a Sheet Metal Gas-fitter! (4:40) Whats important to know about new build mechanical …

Brandon dives into what we have learned so far in our journey, and helps breakdown some of the confusing process to becoming an energy advisor. This episode was recorded right after Brandon took the Energy Advisor and MURB exam. *(11:10) - Single Buildings base load default = 2 Adults 1 Child is accurate Top Tip: Find an Energy Advisor who is willi…

In this episode we had the pleasure to chatting with Philippe St-Jean, he does a ton of great work in the field of passive and energy efficient homes. He's put the time in to have a more nuanced view on energy efficient homes and we were really thankful to have him on the show! (1:01) And the journey begins! (7:45) The interdisciplinary approach (9…

Brandon and Matt do a deep dive into the foundations exams and the new steps they have taken! We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!By Brandon Farr

In this episode we had the pleasure to chatting with Peter Dushenski, who family has been in the glass game for many generations. We were blown away by this company and its products, along with Peter's deep knowledge and passion. (3:22) History of GlasCurtain (11:08) Why did they choose to take on Passive House Certification? (20:18) Peter answers …

In this episode we get to connect with Al Mitchel from PHIUS. He was a great guest and really had great insight for us in what Passive House looks like the US. (2:20) Why did Al choose to work for PHIUS? (4:10) What PHIUS is focusing on currently (8:35) How to make architecture in the passive house world beautiful (11:08) Most common obstacles for …

Ok we want to become Energy Advisors, but it is not simple or straightforward! In this episode we chat about the challenges we are facing from the governing bodies and the complicated process that we have to untangle. We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resour…

Welcome to our show! Brandon and Matt discuss this exciting new adventure and what they are hoping for the podcast. We really enjoyed making this episode, if you have insight for us, want to suggest a guest, or want to access any of our free resources and materials - join our Facebook Group!By Brandon Farr