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Ladina Schöpf
#062 - Helen Billson: What OMA Taught Me About Pressure, Excellence & Ambition
53 minutes Posted Aug 26, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Can small architecture firms thrive without burning out?


Helen Billson spent 15 years at OMA before shifting her focus to helping smaller studios build stronger businesses. From landing projects without a big portfolio to staying profitable without overworking, she shares the mindset shifts that help firms grow with clarity and purpose.


Discover the power of listening, trust-building, and choosing the right work and why the real challenge isn’t finding projects, but learning when to say no.


To explore more about Helen Billson and her work, you can follow her on Linkedin.


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