In this talk with Odette Jansen, we cover topics such as:

- Being the first UXR in a company

- Being a neurodivergent leader

- Neurodivergence in the workplace

- Conducting research and neurodivergence

- Tips for new UXRs

Timestamps

(00:00) Welcome to the Show: Introducing Odette Janssen
(00:31) Odette's Journey in UX Research
(02:07) Challenges of Being the First UX Researcher
(04:44) Transitioning to Leadership in UX Research
(05:49) Navigating Leadership as an Autistic Individual
(09:07) Opening Up About Autism in the Workplace
(15:51) Conducting Research with Neurodivergent Participants
(25:36) Advice for First-Time Researchers
(28:10) Odette's Template Library

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In this episode, we discuss repositories:

- Why are repositories useful?

- What are the common misconceptions?

- 5Cs to build a repository

Timestamps:

(00:00) Welcome to the Research Repository Deep Dive
(00:11) The Buzz Around Research Repositories
(00:45) Why Repositories Matter and Common Misconceptions
(04:14) Introducing the 5Cs Framework for Building a Repository
(05:15) Deep Dive into the 5Cs: Concept, Consumption, Content Type, Creation, and Cleaning Up
(12:35) The Importance of Regularly Cleaning Your Repository
(16:01) Recap and How to Avoid Repository Pitfalls
(17:28) Closing Thoughts

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

- 5Cs for building a successful repository

In this talk with the always amazing Ruby Pryor, we cover topics such as:

- UXR and strategy

- Research and AI

- Continuous Discovery

Timestamps

(00:00) Welcome to the Show: Introducing Ruby
(00:39) Meet Ruby: A Journey from Psychology to UX Research
(01:47) The Unplanned Path to UX Research
(02:20) Discovering UX Research in Singapore
(03:08) The Evolution of a UX Researcher
(05:49) The Importance of Methodology in UX Research
(06:30) Delivering Impactful Insights: Ruby's Approach
(08:16) Strategic Research and Its Role in Business
(12:47) Navigating Job Security and the Future of UX Research
(14:37) UX Research and AI: Embracing the Future
(17:32) Continuous Discovery: Challenges and Opportunities
(27:03) Final Thoughts and Advice for Solo Researchers

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In this first episode, I go over the reasons why I decided to start this podcast:

- What's the future of UXR?

- What's so special about first UXRs?

Timestamps

(00:00) Welcome to From Founders to Builders
(00:18) Introducing the Show's Purpose and Audience
(00:52) Episode Formats and Expectations
(02:10) Personal Background and Motivation
(04:05) The Future of UX Research: Challenges and Opportunities
(07:45) Addressing the Demand for UX Researchers
(12:13) The Unique Role of the First Researcher

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Strategic UX Research is the next big thing by Jared Spool

The UX Research Reckoning is Here by Judd Antin

How to be a Teacher—Not an Oracle by Behzod Sirjiani