This week, Edward Chechique joins me to discuss rethinking design careers, ditching outdated career advice, and learning how to survive (and thrive) in 2025’s chaotic job market. We talk layoffs, AI, content creation, side hustles, and redefining what it means to be a UX pro today.
Discover how Stefon Towler’s 5/15/5 framework transforms stakeholder relationships by understanding what truly drives decisions. Learn a systematic approach to uncovering stakeholder priorities and crafting messages that resonate with decision-makers at every level.
This week, Joe Natoli shares insights on why traditional UX education falls short and reveals what it really takes to succeed in corporate environments beyond just following design processes.
Learn how strategic writing can transform your decision-making process and save your team from investing in the wrong ideas. Discover Amazon’s PRFAQ framework—a powerful framework that helps identify potential failures before they happen.
Explore the profound impact of mindset on your UX career. Discover how shifting from fixed to growth thinking can transform not just your skills but your entire approach to challenges and opportunities.
Uncover the critical distinction between knowing how to tell stories and being prepared to deliver them when it counts. Learn practical strategies for spontaneous storytelling and explore how improv techniques can elevate your UX communication skills.
This week is a candid discussion with Staff Product Designer Florian Boelter about why there are no shortcuts in UX careers and the importance of putting in the work and avoiding quick-fix solutions.
Discover the important distinctions between being a solo designer and a founding designer as Taylor Palmer reveals the often-overlooked realities of establishing design leadership in early-stage companies.
We tend to recall memories that align with our current mood. It’s easier to remember positive experiences, and when we’re in a bad mood, we’re more likely to recall negative ones. This bias affects how we interpret our past, perceive our present, and make decisions about our future.
Explore how the entrepreneurial mindset can revolutionize your career approach. Eli Woolery, co-host of the Design Better podcast, shares insights on applying entrepreneurial principles to any professional journey and offers actionable strategies for career growth and innovation.
