In this episode, we're joined by Michael Holzer, Head of UX (EVP) @ Hubspot. We discuss the importance of building strong relationships with cross-functional partners, and his candid thoughts on the common sentiment among UX designers of feeling undervalued.

In this episode, we sit down with Mig Reyes, Head of Product Design @ Duolingo. We explore Duolingo's innovative approach to hiring and retaining talent.

In this episode, we're joined by Frank Yoo, Head of Design & Research @ Nextdoor and previously at Coinbase, Google, and Lyft. We discuss the challenges of navigating cultural shifts and organizational changes, and how design leaders can maintain team stability and align with company values during times of uncertainty and lead with empathy.

In this episode, we sit down with Joel Lewenstein, Head of Product Design @ Anthropic. In this episode, we discuss how AI is changing the way we design and how teams can prove their value to the organization they support.

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Wong, Head of Design at Webflow. We discuss how Webflow goes about launching new features for their platform and everything that goes into it. Stay tuned for our chat with Kevin.

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Merholz, the co-author of “Org Design for Design Orgs”, design executive and organizational consultant​, to discuss the challenges of scaling a design team, knowing when to scale and how to structure your team effectively. We also discuss the different types of team structures and their pros and cons.

In this episode, we sit down with Meredith Black, former Head of Design Operations at Pinterest, Founder of DesignOps Assembly and DesignOps Consultant. As a co-author of definitive books in this space, Meredith has become an authoritative figure in the Design Ops community. Together, we'll delve deep into the crucial role of Design Ops in successfully expanding a design team, confront the common challenges, and understand the ideal time to bring on board a Design Ops manager and subsequently scale the function.

In this episode, we speak with Christina Goldschmidt, VP & Head of Product Design at Etsy. We discuss the nine pillars of scaling your UX team. Christina shares her experiences and insights on how to build a strong design culture, align business goals with design vision, and create high-performing teams. Whether you're a design leader or a member of a growing UX team, this episode offers valuable insights into how to scale your team for success.

In this episode, we talk to Chris Reardon, Former Head of Product Design, Responsible AI @ Meta, about the future of UX. We discuss how AI is changing the role of UX, the skills that will be most important for UX professionals to have in the future, and how they can ensure that they are using and producing AI in an ethical way.

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In this podcast episode, design advisor Richard Banfield shares practical insights for design leaders on assembling healthy teams for design success. Drawing from his experience as VP of Design Transformation at InVision and author of influential design books and artist, Richard offers guidance on navigating conflicts, managing stress, and other challenges. Discover how his coaching empowers leaders to create impactful designs and foster a thriving team environment. Join us for invaluable strategies and tools to achieve design success.