How can tech professionals leverage the unique traits of ADHD to achieve personal and professional success?

Henry Lam is a career coach specializing in helping tech professionals manage ADHD. Henry shares his personal journey of discovering his ADHD and how it became a catalyst for empowering others. We explore common misconceptions and the genetic basis of ADHD, emphasizing the diverse ways it can manifest in individuals.

Henry offers valuable insights into leveraging the strengths of ADHD, such as creativity and enthusiasm, while addressing common challenges like focus and organization. He emphasizes the role of purpose and structured strategies in achieving peak performance and personal satisfaction. Our dialogue sheds light on the journey to harness ADHD traits as assets in a fast-paced tech environment.

Whether you’re navigating ADHD personally or know someone who is, tune in for practical advice and inspiring perspectives. Discover how embracing neurodiversity can unlock potential and drive innovation in the tech world.

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Henry Lam
ADHA Coach

About Henry

Henry is a holistic performance ADHD coach for tech pros and high achievers. And adventurer in the land of scattered thoughts.

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Can reframing your job search as a recruitment funnel unlock new opportunities and lead you to your ideal UX role?

In this episode, we’re stoked to have Lena Kul, a leading recruiter and job-search advisor for UX designers and UX Researchers, on the show. With years of experience building top-tier design teams in Europe and running a flourishing advisory practice, Lena offers invaluable insights into navigating your job search.

Lena introduces the recruitment funnel concept, which might change how job seekers approach their job search. By understanding the funnel’s structure, you can strategically position yourself to stand out. Lena shares real-world examples and actionable advice to help you optimize your job search process.

Whether you’re actively seeking a new role or looking to refine your career strategy, Lena’s expertise provides a fresh perspective on job hunting. Listen to learn how to leverage the recruitment funnel to improve your job hunt. Don’t miss it!

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Lena Kul
Recruitment & Job Search Advisor | Founder @ ku:l

About Lena

Lena Kul has been a guiding force for many designers throughout their careers. As the lead design and research recruiter at Miro, she built one of the strongest design teams in Europe. Following this success, she transitioned into a UX research role to deepen her understanding of the discipline.

Sinc then, Lena has established a thriving advisory practice that empowers designers and UX researchers in their job searches and career transitions. She is also an active thought leader on LinkedIn, sharing valuable insights daily.

In August of this year, she launched her Maven course, “Master Your Product Design and UX Research Job Search,” where she has already helped over 60 designers and UX researchers acquire the skills needed to stand out in a competitive market. Lena’s students report receiving more interview opportunities, navigating easier processes, experiencing boosted confidence, and even signing contracts!

Most recently, Lena founded /kuːl/—a boutique recruitment and job search advising agency—and has embraced solopreneurship to amplify her impact in the design community over the past few years.

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In a field where tools change regularly, is teaching adaptability more valuable than any specific skill?

This week, we’re joined by Erica Heinz, a veteran UX designer and educator with over two decades of experience. Erica challenges traditional approaches to UX education, advocating for a paradigm shift that prioritizes teaching students how to learn rather than focusing solely on current tools and techniques.

Drawing from her extensive experience teaching at institutions like the Parsons School of Design and the School of Visual Arts, Erica shares insights on cultivating a mindset of continuous learning in UX designers. She discusses strategies for developing meta-learning skills, fostering curiosity, and building resilience to thrive in a rapidly evolving field.

Don’t miss Erica’s practical advice on developing a learning mindset that will serve you throughout your career, regardless of how tools and technologies may change. Whether you’re a student, educator, or practicing designer, this episode offers valuable perspectives on future-proofing your UX career through adaptability and lifelong learning.

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Erica Heinz
UX Strategy & Design // Author Think in 4D

About Erica

Erica has over 20 years of experience working as a digital designer and strategist in New York City, creating apps, websites, products, and popular services with millions of people. She has taught undergraduate and graduate design classes at Parsons School of Design and the School of Visual Arts, led prototyping and user experience labs in Fortune 100 accelerators and NYC incubators, and spoken on topics from creative culture to CSS.

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Are you unwittingly sabotaging team dynamics with an inflexible mindset?

Today’s conversation with the one and only Tom Greever peels back the layers of what it means to be a great designer beyond the pixels and wireframes. Tom sheds light on why being flexible isn’t about compromising your vision, but rather, enhancing collaboration and outcomes.

We get into the nitty-gritty of “design diplomacy,” a term we might use to describe the crucial skill of balancing design integrity with the diverse needs of stakeholders and team members.

Tom articulates why a rigid approach to design can not only hinder the creative process but also the crucial relationships that make great software possible.

So in this week’s episode, you’ll discover how to apply Tom’s principles to your own design practice, enhancing not only your work but also your working relationships.

Topics:
• 05:00 – Many people become difficult to work with
• 09:19 – How do we balance this paradox?
• 12:14 – How do we determine what to fight for if we don’t know why we’re doing it in the first place
• 12:59 – Stop using the “fight” analogy
• 14:49 – No one is suggesting we roll over and do what is asked.
• 17:04 – when it comes to moving forward, context matters
• 18:50 – What can I actually control?
• 22:01 – Courageous followers disagree but commit for the good of the team
• 27:15 – Our job isn’t all about us.
• 28:25 – Advice for ICs to think about the bigger picture
• 37:23 – Practicing emotional intelligence will pay off
• 38:32 – It’s not a binary option It’s both
• 40:13 – At some point, you may decide to quit and
• 41:37 – Stakeholder mapping will help understand the best ways to effect change
• 43:21 – Treat problems with stakeholder relationships like a UX problem to solve

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Tom Greever
Author of Articulating Design Decisions

About Tom

Tom has been in the design industry for 20 years, he’s worked at some really cool big-name companies, along with some others you’ve likely never heard of. But you probably know Tom from his incredibly popular book, Articulating Design Decisions

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How can UX designers transform their roles from creative executors to strategic partners?

In this episode, I sit down with ÌníOlúwa Abíódún, a principal product designer working in growth at Gen Digital. With a fascinating background that includes law, fashion design, and UX, Ini brings a unique perspective to the conversation about how designers can become more business-savvy and influential within their organizations.

We dig into the concept of “learning the business” and what that really means for UX designers. Ini shares insights on developing business empathy, understanding company goals, and building strong relationships with stakeholders across different departments. We explore the power of 1:1s, the importance of getting over our egos as designers, and strategies for influencing without authority.

Whether you’re a junior designer looking to make your mark or an industry veteran aiming to increase your impact, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking ideas. Don’t miss out!

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ÌníOlúwa Abíódún
Principal Product Designer @ Gen | Host, Growth Design Podcast

About Neil

ÌníOlúwa, a lawyer turned designer from Nigeria, is a Principal Product Designer, working in Growth at Gen Digital, a leading global cybersecurity company. There, she crafts delightful product experiences to turn users into loyal, paying customers. Before that, she led growth design at a fintech. She has collaborated with startups, scale-ups, and corporations across various sectors, including e-commerce, HR tech, and B2B SaaS.
She is dedicated to mentoring designers through platforms like For Creative Girls and ADPList. She shares her knowledge globally as a guest teacher at Azari Women in Tech 2023, a TEDx speaker in Nigeria, and a guest lecturer at the STADIO School of Design in South Africa. Outside of her day-to-day, she co-hosts the Growth Design podcast, interviewing design leaders from Adobe, Miro, Zoe, and ClearLeft, among others.
A 2024 Coho Fellow in Design Leadership and a Mandela Washington Fellow, ÌníOlúwa lives in London with her husband and their daughter. 

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What if the key to LinkedIn success isn’t about how many posts you make but how you engage with others?

This week, I’m joined by Ronnie Battista, a seasoned UX leader in the experience design community with over two decades of expertise. Ronnie, who recently joined Chubb to lead their experience lab, brings valuable insights from his extensive consulting background and 15 years of teaching UX at Rutgers.

We explore the often-overlooked negative aspects of LinkedIn, focusing on how to use the platform effectively for genuine networking and professional growth. We discuss the evolution of LinkedIn from a straightforward networking site to a content-driven platform and how to navigate this change while maintaining authenticity.

Ronnie shares personal experiences and practical advice on building meaningful connections, the true value of engagement, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of chasing likes and followers. We dig into some strategies for using LinkedIn with purpose, including the power of thoughtful comments, the importance of having clear goals, and how to curate your feed for a more positive experience.

This episode is packed with actionable tips for professionals at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re job hunting, looking to expand your network, or simply want to make better use of LinkedIn, you’ll find valuable insights on how to leverage the platform effectively while staying true to your professional goals and mental well-being.

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Ronnie Battista
Leader, Experience Lab @ Chubb

About Ronnie

Ronnie has been a leader in the XD community for over 20 years.  He spent the bulk of his career in consulting but has recently joined Chubb, leading the Experience Lab. He’s been teaching UX for the Masters Program at Rutgers for the last 15. He’s provided XD strategy, research, and design services to over 250 clients worldwide.

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What if your UX design skills are the key to unlocking career opportunities you’ve never imagined?

This week, I sit down with Ricardo Brito, a former UX designer who reinvented himself as a career and life coach. Ricardo shares his journey from burnout in the tech world to discovering a new sense of purpose beyond his design title. We dig into why designers often struggle to see themselves outside of their current roles and how this limitation can hinder career growth and personal fulfillment.

Ricardo introduces his unique “Path Method” for helping professionals navigate career transitions, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and self-reflection. We explore the concept of our “gilded prison” in the tech industry and discuss strategies for preparing for career shifts, even while still employed.

Whether you’re considering a move within tech or dreaming of a complete career overhaul, this episode offers valuable insights on leveraging your design skills in unexpected ways. Don’t miss this chance to reframe your career story and explore the vast possibilities beyond your current job title.

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Ricardo Brito
Work & Career Coach | Solopreneurship Mentor

About Ricardo

Ricardo Brito is a career and life coach with a unique approach: helping people pave their way to personal and professional fulfilling balance through what he calls the PATH Method. Ricardo’s journey began back in 2021, when deeply entrenched in the corporate tech world as a UX design lead, he found himself battling burnout, disillusionment, and defeat. After seeking medical help, Ricardo embarked on a path of self-discovery through therapy and coaching. This led him to find a renewed sense of purpose, prompting him to step back from his corporate role. This decision brought him a profound revelation – that his self-worth was not tied to his title or status but rather in the impact he made and the quality of his work… and more than products or businesses, it was always about the people and their growth. Through his own journey, Ricardo developed a unique approach to help others navigate professional transitions and transformations, culminating in the creation of the PATH Method.

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What happens when your stakeholder is actually a demon from the darkest depths of UX hell?

Can good design principles exorcise even the most diabolical of bad user experiences?

In our special Halloween episode, listen for a wild ride through Silicon Valley’s dark side. We’re trading our usual insights for incantations as we follow the misadventures of Sarah, Mike, and Emily, a UX team at the unicorn startup TechNova. Their world is turned upside down when they meet Mr. Deville, a new stakeholder who brings new meaning to the phrase “design from hell.”

Our intrepid team faces challenges that would make even the most seasoned UX professional weep: interfaces that change on their own, product roadmaps possessed by demons, and stakeholder requests that defy the laws of physics (and good design). As they realize the true nature of their predicament, they must use every UX trick in the book – and perhaps invent a few new ones – to save their product and their souls.

This episode is a tongue-in-cheek look at the sometimes hellish world of UX design, startup culture, and stakeholder management. It’s packed with laughs, gasps, and maybe even a few valuable lessons about staying true to good design principles, no matter how devilish the circumstances. Don’t miss this hilarious and horrifying journey into the dark side of UX!

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Before we can talk about leadership, we have to talk about followership.

If you’re anything like me, when you heard the term “followership” for the first time, you thought it was a made-up word. Almost like it’s a joke… Who wants to be a follower when you can be a leader?

Lots of people.

A lot of folks have no desire to lead teams or become senior executives. Lots of people are perfectly happy being individual contributors, keeping their heads down, and doing great work.

But being a follower isn’t about blindly doing as you’re told. It’s not about being “a sheep” or “a robot.” Followership is about finding and maximizing the relationship with the leader and your teammates.

In fact, even if your goal is to be a great leader, you have to learn to be a great follower first. Learning to be a great follower will help those emergent leaders pick up opportunities to practice their leadership skills.

The reality is that being a great follower is an important skill for everyone on the team to learn.

If the concept of followership is new to you, you’ll learn quite a bit from Dr. David Leitner in this week’s episode.

Topics:
• 04:41 – What is followership?
• 10:00 – We’re exposed to followership at a very early age
• 11:02 – Followership vs managing up
• 16:46 – We shouldn’t aim to grow leaders, we should aim to grow followers
• 18:03 – Not everyone wants to be a leader, but most want to be great followers
• 22:57 – Great ICs don’t always make great managers
• 25:24 – How do we nurture followership skills?
• 28:28 – It’s OK to disagree but we should eventually commit
• 35:19 – Followership is not blindly following
• 39:31 – The West has become a leadership-centric culture
• 41:25 – Before we can talk leadership we need to start with followership
• 50:50 – Applying followership to cross-functional team relationships
• 58:47 – How does a good follower deal with a bad leader or a bad follower?
• 1:04:00 – Dealing with bad teammates is harder
• 1:05:54 – Emotional intelligence is critical for good followers
• 1:10:00 – Resources to learn more about followership

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• Watch Dr. D on youtube
• drdleitner.com

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Check out The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders by Ira Chaleff.

The Courageous Follower explores the vital role of followers in any leadership dynamic, emphasizing the importance of active engagement, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility for followers. The book offers practical advice on how to support and challenge leaders effectively. The book encourages followers to become more courageous, independent thinkers, and advocates for a healthy balance of power between leaders and their followers for successful and ethical leadership. It’s a great read.

Download NowDr. David Leitner, PhD
Followership, Leadership, and Strategy Educator | Public Speaker | Disabled Veteran {CRPS} | On a mission to inspire you to always aim high!

About Dr. D

Dr. David Leitner is an educator specializing in Followership, Leadership, and Strategy. He’s spent the last 10 years helping people become effective followers to better support leadership and improve execution. Dr. D is also a disabled IDF veteran with a severe chronic pain disorder. He shares his experiences to teach leadership, followership, teamwork, grit, and determination. Through one-on-one work, lectures, and group workshops he covers topics like choosing followership, sacrifice, leadership understanding politics, and strategic thinking. Along the way, he’s had the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of an amazingly diverse group of people and give them a basis for their future success. And that’s what it’s all about to him – helping people succeed.

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What if you won’t always have a job in tech?

What if you’re done with tech? What if tech is done with you?

This week, I welcome back UX strategist and author Debbie Levitt to discuss her latest book, “Life After Tech: Redefine Yourself and Discover New Work Opportunities.” Debbie shares her insights on the changing tech landscape and why tech professionals should start thinking about career options beyond traditional tech roles.

We explore Debbie’s motivations behind her book, including her personal experiences with job insecurity and the widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Debbie emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and planning for alternative career paths, even for those currently employed in tech. We discuss the challenges of transitioning out of tech, including salary expectations and the stigma associated with career changes.

Debbie’s book offers practical advice on diversifying income streams, reassessing personal values, and preparing for a potential life after tech. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on your career and discover how to thrive in an ever-changing job market.

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• LifeAfterTech.info
• DeltaCX.com
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Debbie Levitt
Author of “Life After Tech”

About Debbie

Debbie is a Customer Experience (CX) and User Experience (UX) strategist and change agent specializing in setting houses in order in record time. Clients call her “Mary Poppins” because she flies in, improves everything she can, sings a few songs, and then flies away to her next adventure. Debbie is an experienced leader with a track record of building and leading diverse research and design teams, shaping product vision, influencing strategies, and driving initiatives. She also coaches tech workers, leaders, and career changers. Her new book, Life After Tech, is available in digital, print, and audiobook formats. Debbie isn’t sure when she’ll leave tech, but she loves finding and solving problems. It’s one of her Core Personal Qualities.

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