# What kind of leader does architecture need? | Emma Williamson

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Podcast: [Design Speaks Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-speaks-weekly-7434039)
Published: 2026-08-03T18:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://designspeaksweekly.podbean.com/e/what-kind-of-leader-does-architecture-need-emma-williamson/
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## Resource

Emma Williamson has held leadership roles across both architectural practice and public policy. From her time as a partner at The Fulcrum Agency to her current role as Government Architect for Western Australia, she has been driven to improve the quality of the built environment and the culture of the profession. In this episode, Emma shares her approach to leadership and discusses the behaviours and cultures that lead to designers creating their best work. Further Reading Women in architecture: Leadershiphttps://architectureau.com/articles/women-in-architecture-leadership/ Emma Williamson on how to broadcast the value of architecture to a wider audiencehttps://architectureau.com/articles/emma-williamson-on-how-to-broadcast-the-value-of-architecture-to-a-wider-audience/ Valuing architectural work: The human effectshttps://architectureau.com/articles/valuing-architectural-work-the-human-effects/ Diversity as a disruptor in constructionhttps://architectureau.com/articles/diversity-as-a-disruptor-in-construction/ Architecture’s untapped opportunities to maximize advantagehttps://architectureau.com/articles/architectures-untapped-opportunities-to-maximize-advantage/ Carey Lyon: “Everything is a public building”https://architectureau.com/articles/interview-with-carey-lyon/ School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin Universityhttps://architectureau.com/articles/school-of-design-and-the-built-environment-curtin-university/ Values-driven design: ANZ Breathehttps://architectureau.com/articles/anz-breathe/ Narrative and legacy: Bilya Marleehttps://architectureau.com/articles/bilya-marlee/ ‘Genuinely inclusive’: Yagan Squarehttps://architectureau.com/articles/yagan-square-lyons/ A space to exhale: Tom Fisher Househttps://architectureau.com/articles/a-space-to-exhale/

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