Activating Curiosity™ | Leading Change in the Construction Industry

Activating Curiosity™ helps AEC and construction leaders lead change confidently and transform their organizations through practical leadership strategies, mindsets and innovation insights. Hosted by Ryan Ware, this podcast features conversations that inspire action and build resilient, agile teams.

Hosted by Ryan Ware—AEC coach in change management and leadership development, keynote speaker, and founder of Connective Consulting Group and Connective Coaching—this show dives deep into conversations with innovators and industry shapers around this powerful question:

What’s the most important problem you’re trying to solve—and why?

Each episode uncovers real stories, hidden challenges, and practical tools to help you lead through change, build psychologically safe teams, and respond with agility in an industry transforming faster than ever.

New guest episodes drop twice per month, alongside bonus insights designed to help you activate curiosity in your leadership immediately.

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Guest

Patrick Murphy

Patrick Erin Murphy is the founder and CEO of Togal.AI and Chief Innovation Officer at Coastal Construction, the largest general contractor in Florida. Raised in a multigenerational construction family, Patrick began his career as a laborer before working in project engineering, estimating, and accounting.

A CPA and former U.S. Congressman, Patrick has also worked at Deloitte and served as Chair of the Future Forum Foundation, researching issues including automation and artificial intelligence. In 2023, he was appointed to the President's Export Council as the only representative from the construction industry.

Today, Patrick brings his experience across construction, finance, public policy, and technology to exploring how AI can reduce friction, improve productivity, and help the industry build more efficiently.

https://www.patrickmurphyfl.com/

Guest appearance on:

Construction Doesn't Have a Building Problem. It Has an Information Problem.