What does it take to build a successful career without truly letting the career define who you are as a person? In this episode of Facilities in Focus, Mackenna Moralez sits down with Tia Freiburger, director of facilities and operations at Under Armour and former Building Operating Management cover star, for a candid conversation about leadership, career growth and the evolving role of women in facilities management.
Tia brings an honest and human perspective to some of facilities management biggest challenges, and shares how intentional leadership and strong relationships can make all the difference. Her message about emerging technology is especially reassuring for the skeptics: while automation may change how facility professionals work, but the need for human judgement, problem solving and leadership isn't going away anytime soon.
Tia also opens up about the importance of setting boundaries, making time for life outside of work and recognizing that working harder doesn't always mean moving further ahead.
“I'd rather do 50 amazing, wonderful things that are really impactful than to do 152 things just okay as fast as I can,” Tia says during the podcast.
At the heart of the episode is an encouraging conversation about women in facilities management: finding the confidence to speak up, advocating for yourself and others, and recognizing the unique strengths different perspectives can bring to the workplace.
The Facilities in Focus podcast publishes bi-weekly. The sixth season will cover high performers in the facilities management industry.
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