90. The Art of Perspective: Mastering the Reframe with Kate Pincott

90. The Art of Perspective: Mastering the Reframe with Kate Pincott

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In this episode, Kate Pincott shares powerful insights on how UX designers can gain more influence through reframing. Learn practical techniques to shift perspectives, build relationships, and communicate effectively.

What if a simple shift in perspective could dramatically increase your influence and impact?

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of reframing with Kate Pincott, a seasoned design coach and manager. Kate shares her expertise on how UX designers can leverage the power of perspective shifts to build influence and create stronger team dynamics.

Kate introduces three key frameworks: cross-functional reframing, “Me to We,” and “But to Better.” These tools help designers communicate more effectively across disciplines and seniority levels, fostering better understanding and collaboration. We explore how reframing can transform not just conversations, but entire career trajectories in the UX field.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how changing your language and perspective can lead to greater impact and success in your UX career. Tune in to learn how to master the art of reframing and take your influence to the next level!

Topics:
• 5:20 – What is a reframe?
• 7:07 – to influence people outside of UX org you need to think like them *
• 8:34 – Design your world inside out *
• 10:48 – When you show that you can quickly change lenses and see from another’s point of view, you build trust
• 14:45 – You can build a huge amount of influence just by changing your language *
• 15:53 – The best influencers listen before speaking
• 24:50 – We can’t control other people’s actions and thoughts, but we can control ours *
• 28:18 – Me to We framing
• 39:59 – But to Better framing

Helpful Links:
• Connect with Kate on LinkedIn
• Reality Prototyping
• Kate’s framework templates

Kate Pincott
Head of Digital Product, Design & Data at Mindful Chef

About Kate

Kate is a product design coach at reality prototyping and a Design Manager at Cleo, an AI startup.

Connect with Kate on LinkedIn

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90. The Art of Perspective: Mastering the Reframe with Kate Pincott