Jason Boyle - Architect, Mentor and Fellow of the RIBA

Architecture mentoring is not just having someone senior tell you to work harder. Good mentoring helps you understand options, judgement and timing.Stephen Drew speaks with Jason Boyle about architecture mentoring, nuclear architecture, mindset, technology, networking, social media, charging for your work, setting fees, financial viability, professional growth and balancing passion with stability.The conversation covers: Why mentoring can help students and professionals read the wider profession How fees, self-worth and commercial viability affect architecture careers What technology and social media can add to mentoring relationships Why financial stability and passion need to be discussed together How professional guidance can make career decisions less isolated ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWL8z9Hl2Wc📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/jason-boyle-architect-mentor-and-fellow-of-the-ribaArchitecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:45 Jason's Architectural Journey 01:03 Mentoring and Mindset 02:35 Working in Nuclear Architecture 04:58 The Importance of Mentoring 07:32 The Role of Technology in Mentoring 09:40 Success Stories and Mentorship Impact 13:28 The Value of Charging for Your Work 19:36 Networking and Building Connections 21:48 The Power of Social Media and Polls 28:38 The Financial Viability of Architecture 29:46 The Importance of Setting Fees 31:24 The Risks and Rewards of an Architecture Career 41:36 The Value of Mentorship in Architecture 46:26 Balancing Passion and Financial Stability 53:23 Connecting with Jason for Mentorship (00:00) - Introduction and Special Guest Announcement (00:45) - Jason's Architectural Journey (01:03) - Mentoring and Mindset (02:35) - Working in Nuclear Architecture (04:58) - The Importance of Mentoring (07:32) - The Role of Technology in Mentoring (09:40) - Success Stories and Mentorship Impact (13:28) - The Value of Charging for Your Work (19:36) - Networking and Building Connections (21:48) - The Power of Social Media and Polls (28:38) - The Financial Viability of Architecture (29:46) - The Importance of Setting Fees (31:24) - The Risks and Rewards of an Architecture Career (41:36) - The Value of Mentorship in Architecture (46:26) - Balancing Passion and Financial Stability (53:23) - Connecting with Jason for Mentorship