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Julia Nicholls

Director · Julia Nicholls Communications

Communications strategist for architects and creative businesses.

Current role
Director
Practice
Julia Nicholls Communications
Location
London, UK
On the podcast
1 episode · 2023

The story so far

The path behind Julia's work.

Julia Nicholls is a communications strategist who has worked with architects and creative businesses for more than 25 years. She set up Julia Nicholls Communications after two decades in practice, where she led communications and marketing and left her last studio, Squire and Partners, as a director.

She helps emerging studios and established practices communicate with clients, collaborators and the wider industry in a way that is authentic and backed by real activity. Her work spans brand and tone of voice, messaging and content, client relationships, industry engagement and digital strategy, as well as studio culture, succession and attracting talent.

Cover artwork for Is This For Me? Ten Tips On Finding Your Fit With Studio Culture, Ft. Julia Nicholls

Episode 0163 · Architecture Social · 57:58

Is This For Me? Ten Tips On Finding Your Fit With Studio Culture, Ft. Julia Nicholls

Studio culture can make or break a job. Candidates need to know how to read the signs before joining, and practices need to understand what people actually experience day to day.

Inside the conversation

6 moments to start with
  1. 01

    00:00 · Introduction to finding your fit with studio culture

  2. 02

    05:00 · What studio culture should feel like across a team

  3. 03

    10:00 · Leadership, hierarchy, succession and project management

  4. 04

    15:00 · Physical studio space, hybrid working and collaboration

  5. 05

    20:00 · Transparency, business direction and employee ownership

  6. 06

    25:00 · Mentoring, reviews, training and progression support

Profile in brief

The work and context behind Julia's conversation.

Current role
Director
Practice
Julia Nicholls Communications
Location
London, UK

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Strategic communications for architects and creative businesses.

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    What studio culture should feel like across a team

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    Leadership, hierarchy, succession and project management

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    Physical studio space, hybrid working and collaboration

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    Transparency, business direction and employee ownership

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  5. 25:00
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    Mentoring, reviews, training and progression support

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  6. 30:00
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    Inclusion, language in adverts and practical action

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