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In this episode, I sit down with Amy Santee—career strategist, coach, and former UX researcher—for a rich conversation about values, work, and designing a career on your own terms. Amy brings her background in anthropology, coaching, and UX to the table as we explore the connections between self-research, career alignment, and systems-level change. 

We talk about the emotional undercurrents of career transitions, the realities of today’s job market, and how Amy’s personal journey into birdwatching helped her reclaim joy and rest outside of work.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

• How anthropology and UX research shaped Amy’s coaching philosophy
• Signs you may be out of alignment with your core values at work
• Navigating the tension between human-centered design and capitalist systems
• Worker identity, organizing, and reclaiming power in tech spaces
• The role of hobbies like birdwatching in building a more fulfilling life

Links & Resources:

• Amy’s website: amysantee.com
• Newsletter: The Jawbreaker – sign up at amysantee.com
• Podcast: What is Wrong with Hiring
• Book: Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra
• Book: Just Enough Research by Erika Hall
• Amy’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amysantee

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