How Ryan Ware Helps Construction Leaders Navigate Change With Confidence
Featured in VoyageOhio – 2025
Read the full interview → Exploring Life & Business with Ryan Ware of Connective Consulting Group & Connective Coaching (dba)
What the VoyageOhio Interview Covers
VoyageOhio recently interviewed Ryan Ware, founder of Connective Consulting Group. The conversation explores Ryan’s path through architecture, construction, and organizational development. It also highlights the moment he realized that innovation is not the true challenge. Change is.
The feature gives readers a clear look at Ryan’s mission to help construction and AEC leaders navigate uncertainty with clarity and curiosity.
Key Themes From the Interview
1. Change in the AEC Industry
Ryan explains why change often feels difficult. He notes that tools and technology evolve fast. However, people need support to adapt. He highlights the emotional and human side of transition.
2. A Career Built on Curiosity
The article outlines Ryan’s unique background. He worked in architecture, construction operations, and leadership development. This blend helps him translate complex environments into practical, human-first guidance.
3. Why Strategy Alone Isn’t Enough
Ryan shares lessons from real organizational shifts. He explains that checklists fail when people feel disconnected. He emphasizes the need for communication, clarity, and empathy.
What You’ll Learn About Ryan’s Work (Beyond the Interview)
The interview focuses on Ryan’s story. However, his broader work includes helping AEC leaders:
- Strengthen change-readiness
- Build adaptive cultures
- Improve team alignment during transitions
- Use the 5 Cs of Change to guide leadership decisions
- Support human performance during operational shifts
Ryan brings a clear and practical approach to change across construction, engineering, and industrialized construction teams.
Why This Story Matters
Ryan’s journey reflects challenges that many construction leaders face today. The industry moves fast. Teams must adapt quickly. Therefore, leaders need better ways to understand and guide change.
The feature offers insight into:
- How Ryan works.
- What drives his mission.
- Why curiosity improves leadership in complex environments.
Highlighted Quote
“The struggle with innovation isn’t innovation, it’s change. Helping people build a healthier relationship with change has become the core of my work.”
— Ryan Ware
About Ryan Ware
He is a change leadership coach, key speaker, and organizational development coach and consultant who helps AEC leaders navigate uncertainty and lead with purpose. Through Connective Consulting Group and Connective Coaching, Ryan delivers coaching, workshops, trainings, systems support. These Curiosity-Building Experiences™ help organizations strengthen their change capability. Ryan also hosts Activating Curiosity, a podcast that explores leadership, change, and curiosity in the construction industry.
Learn more about Ryan’s work → Connective Consulting Group
Read the Full Feature
Explore the full VoyageOhio interview → Exploring Life & Business with Ryan Ware of Connective Consulting Group & Connective Coaching (dba)
Learn more about Ryan’s approach to supporting AEC leaders through meaningful and sustainable change.
Want to connect more outside this digital world? Schedule some time to have a conversation. Ryan would love to hear your story.
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