About

Karen Fugle is a leadership and executive coach for architects, designers and construction professionals, and the founder of SleepingGiant Consulting. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, she works one to one and with small groups, in person in London and online worldwide.

Karen spent more than two decades in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, in roles spanning architectural technician, CAD and BIM management, training and technical writing, before moving into coaching. She is a RIBA Future Leaders coach, a member of the Women in Architecture UK committee and a certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator, and the author of the Architect's Leadership Journal, a structured tool for self-reflection and leadership development. On the Architecture Social podcast she shared practical leadership tips for architects, from self-reflection and knowing your values to delegation, feedback and difficult conversations.

Watch or listen to the full conversation in the Architecture Social CPD: Leadership Skills for Architects, with Karen Fugle.

Podcast

A private and exclusive forum for Architecture & Design professionals and students.

Backed by industry specialists, it’s where you can engage in meaningful conversation, make connections, showcase your work, gain expert insights, and tap into curated opportunities to advance your career or strengthen your studio.