Design Feeling

Ever wondered how you can take control of your career and life to achieve true freedom and fulfilment?In this episode, Nirish Shakya engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Larry Cornett, a former designer and executive turned Freedom Coach. Larry shares his journey from Silicon Valley to a life of freedom near the mountains, revealing his strategies for achieving career invincibility. Emphasising the importance of finding joy and meaning in work, Larry discusses self-improvement, financial autonomy, and effective self-marketing as keys to a fulfilling career.Larry highlights the power of having options and not being overly reliant on a single job, which allows individuals to refuse unreasonable demands from their employers. The conversation underscores the balance between career growth and personal contentment, stressing the avoidance of external validation and regrets.Larry also talks about the significance of posting on social media as a way to build engagement and personal brand and shares practical advice for engaging on professional platforms like LinkedIn.Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just looking for some motivation, this episode is packed with practical tips and thought-provoking advice.Connect with Larry Cornetthttps://larrycornett.coach/Schedule a free call with Larryhttps://www.invinciblecareer.com/schedule-a-complimentary-call/Other interviews with Larryhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4wyClB5QGIKBckZAwZWJRW?si=dPoLnY4dTsSrp6c-qMtpfQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5VCcn1xaLpfycjJU5gpo9g?si=dz5uMX6CQGe_lvAFYjCkWwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0yg6wV46A01q7PIuxBeplM?si=jaOo_kqGS9SJlPxJUau0Ywhttps://paulhigginsmentoring.com/larry-cornett/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c7G4Uh0u-8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5eNJV8xRaAIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

In this episode, host Nirish Shakya speaks with motivational speaker, life coach and poet, Petra Williams. They explore the journey of overcoming societal standards and personal fears, the layers of identity with the inner illumination model, and transforming inspiration into actionable steps. Petra emphasises the importance of self-reflection, support networks, and managing ego. She also discusses the power of unfiltered self-expression through poetry, lessons from Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning,' and the critical role of hope and vision for the future. Tune in for Petra's advice on embracing authenticity, living life fully, and overcoming personal challenges.In this episode:Self-discovery of layers of identityOvercoming fear and shameThe power of choice and taking small stepsMeditation and self-reflectionThe role of support networksand much more!Get a free 20 minute coaching session with Petrafireypetrawilliams.comlinkedin.com/in/fireypetrawilliamsMeditationHQhttps://meditationhq.com.au/Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Franklhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069.Man_s_Search_for_MeaningWin a signed copy of the book ‘Designing Tomorrow' by Martin Tomitsch and Steve BatyDrop a comment, DM or email nirish@designfeeling.co with your response to the question “What would you design about tomorrow?”Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

In this in-depth discussion, recorded at the UTS podcast studio in Sydney, Australia, Nirish Shakya talks with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty, co-authors of the book 'Designing Tomorrow.' Keep listening to win a free copy of the book!They delve into the shifting paradigms of the design industry, advocating for a life-centred approach that goes beyond human and business needs to consider the health of the planet and all its life forms.The conversation covers the essential mindsets, tools, and techniques for designers, changemakers, and entrepreneurs to foster more sustainable practices and product life cycles. It also touches on the importance of collaboration across disciplines and sectors to achieve significant, positive change.Highlighting the roles of education, corporate responsibility, and individual action, Martin and Steve share insights into making impactful changes within organisations and the broader societal context.To enter the free book giveraway of the book ‘Designing Tomorrow', drop a comment on any of our social media channels or email us (nirish@designfeeling.co) with an example of an organisation or a local community group or an individual who's having a positive impact in a small but growing way.ShownotesOrder your copy of ‘Designing Tomorrow'https://www.designingtomorrowbook.comMartin Tomitschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martintomitsch/Steve Batyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebatyWebsite Carbon Calculatorhttps://www.websitecarbon.com/Good & Fuglyhttps://goodandfugly.com.au/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

This episode features a profound conversation with Steve Chapman, focusing on the liberation from societal constraints to embrace creative spontaneity and personal development. Steve shares his transition from as a organisational culture expert to pursuing artistic freedom, underlining the importance of lived experiences over traditional learning. Steve's projects like 'Sound of Silence' and 'Lost Cat' underscore the value of initiating endeavours without fixed goals, highlighting an organic discovery process. Additionally, Steve discusses his mask workshops, derived from Keith Johnson's concepts and Gestalt therapy, which facilitate personal discovery by encouraging participants to express hidden facets of their identities. Through these workshops and his approach to creativity, Steve emphasises the significance of embracing life's uncertainties and contradictions, acknowledging 'not knowing' as an intrinsic part of the human condition and a gateway to deeper self-awareness and creative exploration.Show notesAttend Steve Chapman's Mask Workshop on 17th May 2024 in Londonhttps://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/masks/Connect with Steve Chapmanhttps://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/https://www.instagram.com/stevexoh/Escape from Freedom by Erich Frommhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25491.Escape_from_FreedomShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

In this deep conversation with consultant, facilitator, and mentor, Lana Jelenjev, and host Nirish Shakya, they delve into topics of self-discovery, healing-centred ecosystems, and building deep connections. They discuss the importance of pausing, self-reflection, decolonising oneself, and the role of body consciousness in healing. Lana shares her personal story, weaving through the stages of her life, from battling breast cancer to embarking on a self-discovery journey. This episode is packed with deep introspective discussions, powerful anecdotes, and significant insights about personal healing and how it radiates to form healing-centred ecosystems.In this episode:From breast-cancer to self-discoveryHealing-Centered ecosystemsMindset reframe: we're all born self-actualisedDecolonising oneselfThe practice of Nemawashi: A new approach to problem solvingThe art of pausingAnd much more!Lana Jelenjev's work primarily focuses on the dreaming, designing, and illumination of new systems. She collaborates with impact-driven organisations that serve groups whose voices need to be amplified, whether through training, mentoring programs, or by weaving communities of practice to deepen and integrate change. In her roles as a consultant, facilitator, mentor, and board leader, Jelenjev supports the organizations she works with by helping them expand their vision, connect with their target audience, define strategic directions for their services, design meaningful and engaging training programs, community of practice, or cohort learning programs, and facilitate safer and brave spaces.ShownotesConnect with Lana Jelenjevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lanajelenjev/lanajelenjev.comBooks by Iyanla Vanzanthttps://www.goodreads.com/author/list/15508.Iyanla_VanzantShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

In this deep-dive interview, designer and activist Sam Griffiths details his journey from a design career into environmental activism, particularly with the organisation, Just Stop Oil. Sam discusses how entering the world of activism changed his perspective on the world and the importance of activism in our current climate crisis. Griffiths provides an insightful narrative on his confrontations with authorities, his experiences in prison, and the personal empowerment that arises as a result. He also shares advice for people feeling powerless in the face of massive systemic issues and emphasises the importance of collective action and resilience. Sam is also the founder of his business, Griffics, where he used play to help people access creativity through workshops and community projects.In this episode:Sam's arrest and experience in prisonCoping with confinement through art and mindfulnessChallenging the status quo in designThe role of designers in social changeThe power of stepping through fearAnd moreShownotesLess is More bookSam's drawings in prisonjuststopoil.orgConnect with Samhttps://www.instagram.com/griffics/https://www.griffics.com/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

Nirish Shakya interviews Tutti Taygerly, leadership coach, author and ex-Design leader at Meta and Disney, on navigating uncertain times and finding their unique place in the world. Diving into the notions of identity, systems, and personal growth amidst transitions, they discuss embracing individual uniqueness and the concept of 'otherness'. Tutti shares valuable insights on experimenting with personal leadership, trusting the process, seeking validation, and a deeper understanding of our position in the larger system. They also talk about Tutti's prolific multicultural background and how it influenced her career. Tune in to glean enlightening advice from Tutti's personal journey and reflections.In this episode:Embracing individual uniquenessDealing with transitionsExperimenting with personal leadershipUnderstanding our place in the systemAdvice from Tutti's personal journeyAnd more!Connect with Tutti Taygerleyhttps://www.tuttitaygerly.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuttitaygerly/“Make Space to Lead” book by Tutti TaygerleyVisions in the Liminal Space Oracle Deck (new version of Postcards From the Liminal Space)How to sharpen your intuition as a designer using tarot with Dr. Adeola EnigbokanShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

Welcome to Season 5! Let's face it, 2023 was a challenging year for many designers and techies, and 2024 might not show immediate signs of improvement. Amidst this prevailing uncertainty, you might be seeing an influx of social media posts about setting new goals, while you're still trying to recharge and find your bearings.Falling into a cycle of setting goals, achieving them, and then feeling guilty for not achieving more is all too common. But what if a small shift in mindset could change your experience of the year ahead? What if you could learn to enjoy the journey of 2024, instead of just racing towards its end?In this episode, I share my three intentions for the year that could help you relax your focus on rigid goals and purposes. I discuss how playing without purpose, expressing yourself more holistically and authentically, and having faith that things are unfolding in the right time, can transform your approach to life and work. Tune in to discover how these intentions might bring more joy and fulfilment to your 2024.In this episode:The vicious cycle of goal-setting, achievement and self-loathingPlaying without purposeExpressing yourself more holistically and authenticallyHave faith in the universeMultiple book recommendations!ShownotesFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkemanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55696318-four-thousand-weeksThe Creative Body Process by Sian Davey and Abbie Trayler-Smithhttps://www.thecreativebodyprocess.com/The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59163301-the-creative-actThe Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Kogahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40605300-the-courage-to-be-dislikedThe Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoffhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48757.The_Tao_of_PoohShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

The new year is a great time to reflect on the past year, recalibrate your direction and refocus your energy for the new year. There are lots of great reflection exercises out there but many can take at least a few hours to do. If you've been thinking of doing a reflection but haven't been able to find the time, I've designed a condensed version for you that's less than 15 minutes long.I'll guide you through:a reflection of your past year - what energised you and what drained youa visualisation of your ideal future self 12 months from nowa prioritisation of the tiniest next step to get your startedFollow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#047 - We wrap up Season 4 reflecting on some end of year reflection workshops I ran with Design Strategist, Josie Downey, to help designers and changemakers reflect on their year and refocus on 2024. We are also joined by Product Strategy Consultant, Jason Mesut, who attended one of those workshops.Have you reflected on your year and set your intentions for 2024? If you already have or if you're thinking of doing one, this episode might give you some ideas and new ways of going about it.In this episode:Bringing your body into your reflection exerciseEmbracing your moments from the year as they were without judging themPlaying with crazy ideas for the new year and embracing the unknownThe power of visualising the future and trusting your inner selfand much more!ShownotesJosie Downeyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josiedowney/Jason Mesuthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmesut/Resources for reflection curated by Jason MesutAndrea Mignolo's At the end of a cyclehttps://methodandmatter.com/essays/end-of-a-cycle/The year compasshttps://yearcompass.com/Your data-informed self-reflectionhttps://medium.com/service-advent/your-data-informed-self-reflection-db9b96e24c7dShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#046 - How we feel has a direct impact on our creativity and confidence. However, we don't openly talk about our mental health at work. In this episode, I speak to my friend Rob Armes who's a design leader and founder of the UX consultancy, Circular UX. Rob opens up on his mental health struggles, including periods of psychosis and suicidal thoughts. And even after recovering and returning back to work, he experienced severe imposter syndrome. Rob shares how he got back on his feet and took back control of his life and career, which includes starting his own consultancy. Rob also shares his advice on freelancing and growing beyond your comfort zone in your career.ShownotesConnect with Rob Armeshttps://robarmes.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robarmes/Being Brilliant by Andy CopeNielsen Norman GroupHow you can get into UX contracting and freelancing | by Rob Armes (He/Him) | Nov, 2023 | BootcampMental health support linksOverview - Psychosis - NHSContact Us | SamaritansContact us | MindShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#045 - Do you take personal responsibility for things that don't go according in your plan in your organisation? Do you try to control the outcome and burn yourself out in the process? What if you could let go of all that?In this episode, I speak to Charles-Louise de Maere who's an expert facilitator helping organisations with collaborative thinking, storytelling and visual thinking. Charles-Louis shares some amazing facilitation techniques that'll enable you transform your sense of personal responsibility into a collective one within your organisation. He also talks about “Kishōtenketsu”, an Asian storytelling framework which is not based on a conflict, like the “hero's journey” is. Charles-Louise also shares tips on how you can use visual thinking to collaborate, regardless of your sketching abilities.ShownotesAttend the end of year retro for designers and changemakershttps://www.designfeeling.co/retroConnect with Charles-Louise de Maerehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslouisdemaere/Learn Kishōtenketsu with Charles-Louishttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/explorationlabssrl/758666?World cafe method of facilitationhttps://www.fsg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/World-Cafe-Method_0.pdfShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

Designers, you've been sold a lie. You've been told you need to work harder, do more with less and prove your value. You've done all that but it's left you frustrated, misaligned and burnt out.In this episode, Sara Wachter-Boettcher lifts the lid on the bottled up feelings so many designers have right now. Sara digs into the roots of where these (often well intended) messages are coming from and how you can manage them, putting your own needs and well-being first. Sara shares valuable advice to help to reframe your definition of success and your own value and reclaim agency of your work and career trajectory.Sara is a CEO of Active Voice where she helps people in tech and design become bold leaders by helping them understand themselves first. Sara was a content and UX consultant on responsible and inclusive design and she's also the author of three books - Design for Real Life (with Eric Meyer), Content Everywhere and Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech.ShownotesSara on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/saraboettcher/Sign up for the newsletter to learn about upcoming 2024 programshttps://www.activevoicehq.com Attend Sara's “Reclaim your power” workshop on 8th December 1-4pm ET (pay what you wish)https://www.activevoicehq.com/reclaim-your-powerHey designers, they're gaslighting you.https://medium.com/nice-work-from-active-voice/hey-designers-theyre-gaslighting-you-e02e5a4d9cffShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#042 - Join us in an insightful discussion with Boon Chew, a principal UX designer at Elsevier and a former board member at the London chapter of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA). Dive into the world of systems thinking as we explore how designers can utilise it to comprehend the larger systems they're designing for. From understanding our intrinsic cognitive systems to fostering empathy through awareness, Boon shares that systems thinking not only enhances our design perspective but also deepens our understanding of ourselves and others.ShownotesBoon Chew on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/boonyewchew/Causal loop diagramhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causal_loop_diagramThe Systems Thinkerhttps://thesystemsthinker.com/Systems Innovation Networkhttps://www.systemsinnovation.network/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#042 - You need to be good at everything - that's the narrative we're sold from pretty early on. The industry celebrates unicorns, magical beings who can do almost anything. However, we all have strengths that are unique to each one of us and trying to use our lesser strengths can drain our energy, making it difficult for us to get into a state of flow and impacting our wellbeing.In this episode, I speak with Kate Berry, Instructor Manager at General Assembly and my strengths coach. Kate unravels the secrets to understanding and harnessing our innate abilities through strengths profiles. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome or seeking a deeper connection to your work and the people you work with, Kate will help you discover of the power of being great at less things instead of trying be good at everything.ShownotesConnect with Kate Berry on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-berry-/Strengths and Wellbeing: Regaining Balance When Life Changeshttps://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/250214/strengths-wellbeing-regaining-balance-life-changes.aspxCliftonStrengths profilehttps://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspxCappfinity Strengths Profilehttps://www.strengthsprofile.com/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#041 - Join us in this enlightening episode with Saskia Listle, a digital humanist and founder of the Academy of Future Skills, which is a community of learning practice, a think-tank and a consultancy on the Future of our Skills. Dive deep into the value of transversal skills and why they offer a sense of purpose that hard skills can't. We'll explore the concepts of T-shaped vs V-shaped employees, the power of curiosity in shaping one's professional path, and the potential pitfalls of an unchecked growth mindset. Saskia also reveals her top 3 skills, which have been instrumental in her journey.ShownotesConnect with Saskiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-listle/Academy of Future Skillshttps://academyfutureskills.com/Listen to Nirish on self-awareness as a skill on Saskia's podcast, Conversations with My Future Skillshttps://academyfutureskills.com/nirish-shakya-selfawareness/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#040 - In a world driven by rapid growth, how do you stay connected to one's inner compass and lead with intention, kindness and ethics? Join us for a candid chat with my good friend, Katja Forbes. Recognised as one of top 50 Australian professionals, Top 10 Women Disrupters and as one of Westpac/Australian Financial Review's '100 Women of Influence', Katja shares her learnings and wisdom from an illustrious career as a designer, design leader and entrepreneur.In this episode:Managing your inner criticHow to make it easier for people to give you useful feedbackThe highs and lows of running your own companyEthical navigation in the digital realmKnowing and sticking to your valuesand much more!ShownotesConnect with Katjakatjaforbes.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katjaforbes/https://www.instagram.com/katjaforbes/From Purpose to Impact by Nick Craig and Scott A. Snookhttps://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impactTeam of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex Worldhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22529127-team-of-teamsShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#039 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Design Feeling Podcast!We kick off the new season with an inspiring conversation with Rizwan Javaid, a seasoned human-centred designer from San Francisco and the creator of the Low Fidelity Newsletter and Unleash Your Mindset Podcast.Rizwan opens up about his struggles with fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome, and shares how he overcame these challenges through the deliberate practice of mindsets and mindfulness.Free UXConf ticket giveaway!Win a free virtual ticket worth £114 to attend the UX Conf conference on Wednesday 13th September. All you have to do is subscribe to this podcast and email Nirish at nirish@designfeeling.co for your chance to win.Get 10% on the UXConf conference tickets for 13th September in the Southbank Centre in LondonUse the discount code DESIGNFEELINGPODCAST10 at theuxconf.comFree guide for Design Feeling listeners: Learn Three Powerful Mindsets to Boost Your Design Confidence and Unlock Your Potentialhttps://lowfidelity1.gumroad.com/l/3-Mindsets-For-Design-Confidence/designfeelingRead the Low Fidelity newsletterhttp://www.lowfidelity.ioListen to the Unleash Your Mindset! Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/3HsPZQvloxImIit74IWEFfShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#038 - For the final episode of Season 3, join us in this inspiring conversation with Jenna Maudlin, a multi-award-winning designer and advocate for social good. Jenna is currently working with Apart of Me, a charity empowering children and young people to cope with loss and trauma. Jenna shares her journey of following her heart as a designer to teaching design thinking to young minds. We also discuss co-designing with children and young people as therapeutic intervention. Jenna also puts a call out for you to get involved with her exciting projects she's working on. In this episode:Co-designing with children and young peopleFollowing your heart when the time is rightThe importance of lived experiencesKnowing your superpowersAnd much more!ShownotesConnect with Jenna on Linkedin and get involved her projectshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-maudlin-61490713/Check out Apart of Me game and Nadiya app. They're free!www.apartofme.appJenna's favourite resourcesBusiness Model Generationhttps://www.strategyzer.com/books/business-model-generationThis is Service Design Thinkinghttps://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Service-Design-Thinking-Basics/dp/906369279XCreative Confidencehttps://www.creativeconfidence.com/Jenna in the newshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/computer-suit-takes-guilt-out-of-childrens-tv-cgn9dcjnfhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/roddyclarke/2019/07/26/uk-graduates-draw-attention-to-global-issues-with-purpose-driven-designs/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#037 - In this podcast episode, host Nirish Shakya has a heart-to-heart conversation with three of his UX design students from General Assembly, Junying Lim, Sarah Willet, and Freddie Grzybowski. They discuss the nuances of becoming a competent designer beyond just the methods and tools learned in a boot camp. They delve into personal and professional journeys that shape a designer's perspectives and approach to design.Key topics discussed:The courage it takes to embrace the unknown and the discomfort that comes with learning something newThe importance of personal experiences and perspectives in shaping a designerWhy knowing your strengths and weaknesses will make your career more sustainable and joyfulAnd much more!ShownotesJunying LimArt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eggsydoodles/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/limjunying/Sarah WilletLinkedin linkedin.com/in/willett-sarahWebsite Thewillettway.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/the.willett.way/Freddie GrzybowskiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiegrzybowski/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fredzbeez/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#036 - Service designer, facilitator, coach and a recent mum, Rachel Arthur discusses the challenges and growth that come with parenthood and how it can lead to increased self-awareness. We also talk about the importance of slowing down and how our constant busyness might distract us from meeting our deeper needs. Rachel also shares how becoming a parent, particularly a mother, can force a reconnection with the body and serve as a powerful transition for personal growth. Rachel also shares practical tips for reconnecting with your body at any moment during your busy day.In this episode:The challenges and growth accompanying parenthoodThe discomfort of slowing down and the societal normalisation of busynessThe "fixing mindset" of designers and its possible drawbacksThe technique of ocean breathingRachel's program Mamma Kind to help mums connect with their needsShownotesConnect with Rachel and Mama Kindhttps://linktr.ee/mamma.kindhttps://linktr.ee/designerjourneyshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-sy-arthurMaterial Journalhttps://www.maternaljournal.org/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#035 - Nirish Shakya talks to his coach Kim Witten PhD. Kim shares her journey from working in the design industry in San Francisco to pursuing a PhD in sociolinguistics in the UK. Kim shares her insights on how to turn overthinking into a superpower by reframing it as curiosity. She emphasises the need to be curious and non-judgmental when experiencing negative emotions, and to try to befriend them. They also discuss the importance of focusing on the essentials to do less but do them better and celebrating wins, no matter how small they are. Tune in to this enriching conversation about managing anxiety, focusing on values, and achieving success.In this episode:Importance of slowing down, noticing, and accepting one's feelings and bodily sensationsTreating oneself as the user of one's own lifeNoticing patterns and using tools like affinity mapping to make sense of themGiving ourselves grace in the processand much more!ShownotesGet 30% off Kim's 90 minute one-to-one “Design Your Time” workshop if you mention the Design Feeling Podcasthttps://witten.kim/designfeelingSubscribe to Kim's ‘Hold That Thought' newsletterhttps://witten.kim/holdthatthoughtListen to Kim's podcasthttps://witten.kim/podcastHow to go from Overthinking to Expert Thinking by Kim Wittenhttps://medium.com/@KimWitten/how-to-go-from-overthinking-to-expert-thinking-1d409ba00901Four Signs That Separate Deep Thinkers From Over Thinkers by Jano le Rouxhttps://medium.com/illumination/four-signs-that-separate-deep-thinkers-from-over-thinkers-a47c992324b3Use this UX Method in Your Next Challenging Conversationhttps://betterhumans.pub/use-this-ux-method-in-your-next-challenging-conversation-d0938cbec5d2?sk=abfb5c40b947a0fba24d17721c18a2d6Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#034 - Sex! It's one of our most basic human interactions that also one that brings with it lots of complexities, unmet needs and plain awkwardness. What if you could approach it as a design challenge and simplify it a bit?In this episode, Nirish Shakya talks with Nina McNamara, a design leader, entrepreneur, and activist, about the UX of sex. Nina is the founder of UX of Sex and is on a mission to help people consciously design their relationships and sex lives. Together, they discuss how to co-create a relationship and cultivate candid conversations about relationships, sexual experience, and desire. Nina also shares a tip on running a sex retro with your partner! Join in on the conversation and learn how to bring more intentionality, creativity and clarity into your relationships.Key topics discussed:Using UX design in relationshipsThe importance of communication, context and timingUnderstanding one's motivations and desiresAI technology and dating appsCo-creation and empathy"Sex retro" exerciseApplying intentional structures and rituals in relationshipsand more!ShownotesGet a seat at the table for the next UX of Sex event; ‘What can we learn from Kink?'https://www.tickettailor.com/events/learnfromkink/871550Connect with Ninahttps://ninamcnamara.com/https://www.instagram.com/uxofsex/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-mcnamara/Turning People into Teams by Mary and David Sherwinhttps://www.askthesherwins.com/teamsShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#033 - When was the last time you felt a sense of awe? Research shows that experiencing can make you happier, healthier and more humble. So often we tend to lose our awe we had as kids as we turn into adults and life becomes a busy routine. Kim Slade is trying to change that. He is the founder of Unlost Co, where he designs immersive adventures to help people recreate that childhood awe. In this episode, Kim shares his method for designing these immersive experiences that engages the 5 senses through every touchpoint. He also talks about his 4 step story framework to create moments of adventure, mindfulness and reflection in our busy lives.In this episodeHow to design experiences - place, time, senses, storyUsing adventure and nature to find clarity and  creativityHow to know where to work for different types of workand much moreShownotesKim Sladehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kwslade/https://www.instagram.com/unlostcoHappy Startup School Summercamphttps://happystartupsummer.camp/Bill Gates' think weekhttps://www.reservations.com/blog/resources/think-weeks/Storytelling frameworkshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/joankuhl/2018/11/12/it-takes-courage-to-share-and-grace-to-listen/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#032 - How safe do you feel failing, learning and growing in your organisation? In this episode, I had a chat with my good friends Sinem Erdemli and Callum Goodwilliam who're also the co-founders of Random Animal, a social impact company that's on a mission to improve work for everyone through better access to learning, design and community.Sinem and Callum emphasise the need to focus on the human aspect of work and creating conditions in organisations where teams and individuals thrive. They also talk about the importance of building safe spaces and communities where people can go to independent of their work, work on developing skills in a non-linear fashion, or get support from peers.ShownotesRandom Animalhttps://www.randomanimal.org/Join Random Animal's test with new ways of learning, organising and worknighttps://forms.gle/3ZsxzQYvgJVcUaPeARandom Animal's resources on Notionhttps://tinyurl.com/RandomAnimal-libraryThe Second Mountain by David Brookshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40642458-the-second-mountainLeadermorphosis Podcasthttps://leadermorphosis.co/Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Lalouxhttps://www.reinventingorganizations.com/The Progress Principle by Teresa Amabilehttp://www.progressprinciple.com/The Range by David Epsteinhttps://davidepstein.com/the-range/Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Dan Pinkhttps://www.danpink.com/books/drive/What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies by Tim Urbanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/102146148-what-s-our-problemSeason 2 Episode 7: From Human-Centred Design to Life-Centred Design with Dr. Martin Tomitschhttps://www.designfeeling.co/s2e7Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#031 - The future can seem like a figment of our imagination and devoid of reality. Our mind naturally creates multiple scenarios of how the future might unfold but we either ignore them or get worried about them.In this episode, I speak with designer, facilitator and futures literacy educator Lena Tünkers on futures literacy and how we can use the future to shape the present. Lena mentions how analysing alternate versions of the future can be a powerful exercise in making them a reality. Lena also shares simple techniques you can use to reframe your imagined futures.In this episode:What is futures literacy and how you can get better at itProbably, desirable and alternative futuresReframing assumptions of the futureCreating future personasGetting buy-in for future scenarios in organisationsand much more!ShownotesLena Tünkershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lenatuenkers/https://www.lenatuenkers.com/Sign up to Lena's course ‘Using Futures in Practice' starting in March 2023https://www.designfeeling.co/lenaStefan Bergheimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanbergheim/Causal Layered Analysis Frameworkhttps://medium.com/foresight-matters/using-causal-layered-analysis-for-transformational-change-51b461bbfffbBackcastinghttps://fourweekmba.com/backcasting/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#030 - Do you leave a networking event or a conference with a stack of business cards but not much connection? That's because most of our conversations are limited to small talk and stay on the surface.In this episode, experience designer, facilitator, TEDx speaker and small-talk detoxer Jan Keck shares his advice on facilitating conversations that go deeper whilst building trust and connection.In this episode:Having genuine curiosity as a facilitatorPrioritising connection over contentFacilitating silenceIce-melters over ice-breakersStarting conversations like starting a campfireand much more!ShownotesConnect with Janwww.jankeck.comwww.linkedin.com/in/jankeck/www.instagram.com/mrjankeckFree app of Jan's conversation starter cardshttp://app.askdeepquestions.comGoogle's research on psychological safetyhttps://rework.withgoogle.com/guides/understanding-team-effectiveness/steps/foster-psychological-safety/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#029 - Are you a designer or problem solver who wants to be more creative but are stuck in the routine of the daily grind? In this episode, I chat with Radim Malinic. Radim is a designer, creative director and best selling author of multiple books on branding, creativity and mindfulness. Radim takes us on a journey into his creative mind and how he thinks and feels creativity and incorporates mindfulness to keep himself grounded in the messiness of creativity.In this episode:Utilising your job titles but not be bound by themGiving yourself opportunities to exploreUsing feeling as a metricNurturing your relationship with creativityUsing mindfulness to give yourself perspectiveUsing AI as a tool to enhance creativityShownotesRadim Malinic's bookshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Radim-Malinic/e/B01KK74CNI/Mr. Motivatorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Motivator1000 True Fans by Kevin Kellyhttps://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense by Rory Sutherlandhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26210508-alchemyRadim's favourite resourcesWorks of Sir Ken Robinson, Author Brooks, Simon Sinek, Alain De BottonShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#028 - Welcome to Season 3! As designers, we are good at thinking and doing. But what about being? How does that look and feel like? In this first episode of Season 3, I spoke with Andrea (Andi) Mignolo, designer, executive coach and the President of the Interaction Design Association. Andi talks about self-awareness but also awareness of the system the self is part of.In this episode:Ontology: a way of beingCentering yourselfHow self-awareness makes you a better designerEmbracing resistance as part of the creative processUncoupling design and capitalismand much more!ShownotesAndrea on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mignolo/Method and Matterhttps://methodandmatter.com/The Interaction Design Associationhttps://www.ixda.org/P N T S . U S: an ontological design studiohttps://pnts.us/Wordpress theme Andi designedhttps://wordpress.com/blog/2010/08/16/new-theme-oulipo/Andi writes a monthly newsletter about leadership, business, and being human, called Kitchen Party.https://methodandmatter.com/kitchen-party/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

In this final episode of Season 2, Nirish recaps his top highlights and learnings from the 12 episodes of the season.Share your ideas and suggestions with Nirish at nirish@designfeeling.coShownotesTim Yeo, the Quiet Achieverhttps://www.thequietachievr.com/Courtney Carlsson, Paradym apphttps://theparadym.com/Solve Problems That Matter: Design, Build & Launch Your Social Enterprise Idea by Ben Pecotichhttps://dynamic4.com/solve-problems-that-matter/Human-Powered Book by Trenton Mosshttps://humanpoweredbook.com/Matthew Bellringerhttps://www.matthewbellringer.com/Innovation capability paper -https://www.qip-journal.eu/index.php/QIP/article/view/1596Innovation ecosystems case-study -https://journalsojs3.fe.up.pt/index.php/jim/article/view/2183-0606_006-003_0002Organisational value of diversity -https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/220/Supplement_2/S33/5552350Joe Leechhttps://mrjoe.uk“Design, Think, Make, Break, Repeat” Book by Martin Tomitschhttp://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/Sophia and Jed Lazar, Cozy Juicy Realhttps://cozyjuicyreal.com/12- Minute Method by Robbie Swalehttps://www.robbieswale.com/the-12minute-booksKate Pincott, Reality Prototypinghttps://www.realityprototyping.com/Dorsa Mokhtarihttps://www.dorsamokhtari.com/Egle Beliunaitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/egle-beliunaite/Rafa Pradahttp://rafa.madeabroad.io/Sinem Erdemlihttps://tinyurl.com/sinsplaceFollow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#026 - To wrap up the year, I had a candid chat with 3 friends who are all design leaders and creatives. Egle is a designer, researcher and lifestyle photographer who leads design teams for a global corporation. Rafa is a Design Director, Product Design Consultant, and Visiting Lecturer at The Bartlett (UCL) and London College of Communication (UAL). Sinem is a Principal UX Designer and Design Lecturer. We talked about how the year 2022 was for each one of them and their biggest challenges, learnings and advice for designers.In this episode:Active listening and trusting people first before trying to solve problems with designImportance of alignment, trust and connectionLetting go of methodologies and building your agility in a cross-functional teamNot trying to control all the outcomesThinking about the long-term impact on product and peopleBeing comfortable with uncomfortable feelings and uncomfortable situationsShownotesHappy Startup Schoolhttps://www.thehappystartupschool.com/Brene Brownhttps://brenebrown.com/Amy Edmondsonhttps://amycedmondson.com/The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easterhttps://eastermichael.com/book/The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuohttps://juliezhuo.com/book/manager.htmlDesign, When Everybody Designs by Ezio Manzinihttps://direct.mit.edu/books/book/4460/Design-When-Everybody-DesignsAn-Introduction-toBrave New Work by Aaron Dignanhttps://www.bravenewwork.com/Four Thousand Weekshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56155228-four-thousand-weeksF*ck It by John C. Parkinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4837266-f-k-itEgle Beliunaitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/egle-beliunaite/Rafa Pradahttp://rafa.madeabroad.io/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaprada/Sinem Erdemlihttps://tinyurl.com/sinsplacehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sinemerdemli/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

Iranian-born architect and recent UX design graduate shares her experience of moving from Iran to the UK, studying UX at General Assembly and looking for her first UX job. Nirish answers her mentoring questions too.In this episode:Moving from architecture to UX designCreativity as self-expressionOvercoming the language barrierThe benefits of an interactive teacher-led courseComing out of your comfort zone as a teaching assistantPros and cons of not being a non-native speakerLooking for your first UX job as an immigrantand much more!ShownotesDorsa Mokhtarihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dorsa-mokhtari/https://www.dorsamokhtari.com/@ux_land on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ux_land/General Assemblyhttps://generalassemb.ly/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Follow Design Feeling on social! LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/designfeelingco TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designfeelingco Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/designfeelingco

#024 - We've seen a lot of layoffs in the tech industry. Whatever the reasons might be, it can be one of the lowest points in your career and your life. Whilst our natural reaction is to find another role as quickly as possible especially if finances are a concern for you, using this transition to stop, reflect and recalibrate your career trajectory can help you grow and find the next step that aligns with your values and gives you the joy and meaning you seek. In this episode, Design Leader and Coach, Kate Pincott, shares her step-by-step guide to do just that.In this episode:Accepting the circumstance and negative emotions that come with itReframing the situationIdentifying your deeper needsDealing with rejectionsReaching out and connecting with othersUsing crisis as an opportunityBringing joy backAnd much more!ShownotesBook a free coaching session with Kate to get clear on your goals and planshttps://calendly.com/kate-pincott/coaching-taster-designfeelingsMention DESIGNFEELINGS in the form to get 10% off the programKate on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pincott/Flexi workinghttps://www.gov.uk/flexible-workingHow to Find a Flexible Jobhttps://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/how-to-find-a-flexible-job/10 iconic businesses created during a recessionhttps://www.businessleader.co.uk/10-businesses-created-during-a-recession/Kate's Reality Prototype Programhttps://www.realityprototyping.com/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#023 - You're a talented and hard-working doer but have you been putting off putting yourself out there and creating content to help others? In this episode, I chat with Robbie Swale, leadership coach, author and podcaster, who, in 2016, started writing blog-posts on his 12 min train journey to work and after 6 years, he's now the author of the 12-Minute Method series of books, including How to Start When You're Stuck, How to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up and How to Create the Conditions For Great Work. Robbie talks about importance of starting small and focusing on what really matters.In this episode:What is the 12-minute method and how to it into a habitGetting started with content creation with minimum viable timeJuggling consistency and intensityThe pain of shedding your old identitiesGrowing your creative confidence using experimentsReleasing your creation out into the world without expectationsand much more!Participant in Robbie's book giveaway by Thursday 24th Nov athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingcohttps://twitter.com/designfeelingcohttps://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/ShownotesThe 12-Minute Method Podcasthttps://anchor.fm/12-minute-methodThe Coach's Journey Podcasthttps://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcastEisenhower Matrixhttps://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_91.htmGay Hendrickshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_HendricksBig Magic by Liz Gilberthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magicThe War of Art by Steven Pressfieldhttps://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/Contacting Robbiewww.robbieswale.comLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robbieswale/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aalWAQqFp6yTk2jghSpeQTwitterhttps://twitter.com/RobbieSwaleFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/robbieswalecoachandauthorInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/robbieswale/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/

#022 - Would you like to get cozy, juicy and real with your colleagues, friends and family? Most of the time, we stay on the surface while interacting with people . We do a lot of small talk on topics like the weather, TV shows or just work. But those conversations don't allow us to connect with people at a deeper level and get to know the real person behind the social mask.In this episode, I spoke with with Sophia Lazar and Jed Lazar. Sophia and Jed are board game designers and group facilitators who are on a mission to help people have deeper and more meaningful interactions. I had wonderful chat with Sophia and Jed as they shared their story of co-creating the game with their users and their biggest learnings and tips on building meaningful connections with people through deliberate and carefully designed prompts. If you're someone who wants to build deeper connections with your team, friends or family, then this episode is for you.In this episode:Creating and co-creating a board game with usersBiggest challenges for teams in building connections onlineDifference between connecting deeply and oversharingCreating a space for trustTrue empathy vs manufactured empathyand much more!ShownotesCozy Juicy Real websitehttps://cozyjuicyreal.com/Online Team buildinghttps://go.cozyjuicyreal.com/dsf-teamsPhysical Board Game for Friendshttps://go.cozyjuicyreal.com/dsf-notifymeUpcoming Cozy Juicy Real eventshttps://go.cozyjuicyreal.com/ig-linksDilts Pyramid - The Neurological Levelshttps://www.landsiedel.com/en/nlp-library/neurological-levels.htmlRose, Thorn and Budhttps://easyretro.io/templates/rose-bud-thorn/Appreciative Inquiryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appreciative_inquiryThe Gottman Institutehttps://www.gottman.com/ManKind Projecthttps://mankindproject.org/Show creditsIllustrations by Kim Habibhttp://iamk.im/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#021 - Too much human-centricity is killing the planet and we're part of the problem. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Martin Tomitsch on life-centred design, a new way of building products and services that considers the needs of non-human stakeholders and the planet.Martin is a Professor in Interaction Design at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. He teaches interface design, design thinking, creativity and innovation. He also is the lead author of “Design Think Make Break Repeat”, a handbook of design methods. In this episode, we shift the focus away from human-centred design and into life-centred design. Martin shares real life examples of how human-centricity is not always good for humans or for the planet and how designers can give start to make their work more life-centric. Martin will also be giving away 2 copies of his popular book “Design Think Make Break Repeat”.In this episode:What is life-centred design and how it is different to human-centred designNegative impact of human-centred designAdding Responsibility to Desirability, Feasibility and ViabilityCreating non-human personasand much more!ShownotesFollow Martin onTwitterhttps://twitter.com/martintomLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martintomitsch/Instagramhttps://instagram.com/martintomitschLinktreehttps://linktr.ee/martintomitsch“Design, Think, Make, Break, Repeat” Bookhttp://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/Ripple Impact canvashttp://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/methods/impact-ripple-canvas/Systems mappinghttp://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/methods/systems-mapping/Middle Out Design Frameworkhttps://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-050-006 (Free open access paper)Template for non-human personashttp://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/methods/non-human-personas/Life-centred designhttps://sbi.sydney.edu.au/for-the-sake-of-the-planet-we-need-to-rethink-human-centred-design/Center for Humane Technologyhttps://www.humanetech.com/“Ruined By Design” bookhttps://www.ruinedby.design/Cathedral thinkinghttps://cathedralthinking.com/“The Good Ancestor” book by Roman Krznarichttps://www.romankrznaric.com/good-ancestorThe Design Squigglehttps://thedesignsquiggle.com/“Design Your Life” book and coursehttps://designingyour.life/“The Contemporary Practice of Design” by Steve Baty at UX Australiahttps://vimeo.com/607099038Show creditsIllustrations by Kim HabibMusic by Brad PorterEpisode edited by Niall Mackay

#020 - Advisor and coach to CEOs and recovering neuroscientist and UXer, Joe Leech, gives a pep talk for designers who're feeling bored or trapped and encourages them to question what they're doing and why.Most designers pride themselves on their craft. After all, that's what clients are paying for, right? But is that what they need? In this episode, Joe Leech challenges the notion that delivering designs is a designer's superpower and how you can find your real superpower instead. We also talk about work-life balance and doing less for more.Most designers pride themselves on their craft. After all, that's what clients are paying for, right? But is that what they need? In this episode, Joe Leech challenges the notion that delivering designs is a designer's superpower and how you can find your real superpower instead. Joe is an advisor and coach to CEOs and recovering neuroscientist and UXer. We also talk about work-life balance and what to do if you're bored as a designer.In this episode:Why inexperienced designers look for answersThe role of craftWhat can you do if you're bored as a designerWhat if you realise design is not for youQuiet quittingA designer's superpowerA better way to do thingsDetermining your value as an employed designerThings that scares CEOs the mostShownotesFind Joe Leech athttps://mrjoe.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joeleech/@mrjoe on TwitterProfessional Principles to work and live byhttps://mrjoe.uk/principles-work/The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Lunahttps://medium.com/@elleluna/the-crossroads-of-should-and-must-90c75eb7c5b0https://www.goodreads.com/uk/book/show/22859551-the-crossroads-of-should-and-mustAre you an ‘insecure overachiever'?https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180924-are-you-an-insecure-overachieverShow creditsIllustrations by Kim Habibhttp://iamk.im/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#019 - We are all neurodiverse but we're encouraged to leave our neurodiversities at the door just so we can “fit in”. However, neurodivergent designers can bring in a lot of lived experiences helpful for innovation, especially when designing for neurodivergent users. In this episode, I chat with Matthew Bellringer, creative innovation consultant, neurodiversity advocate and social entrepreneur. Matthew was diagnosed with ADHD when we was 39 and autism at 42. For Matthew, increasing neurodiversity in organisations is not just a morally right thing to do but also a competitive advantage. In this episode:Neurodivergence in designRecognising neurodivergence within yourselfFilling in the neurodiversity gap and why that's important for innovationFitting in or fitting out: what can you do as a neurodivergent designer?Who's responsible for nurturing neurodiversity in organisations?Don't create safe spaces, create safe-enough spacesand much more!ShownotesJoin Nirish Shakya and Matthew Bellringer LIVE on Delightful Dissent on Thursday 20th October 1pm UK timehttps://www.designfeeling.co/delightfuldissentBook a no-cost, no-strings 30 minute advice call with Matthew if you're exploring your own neurodivergencehttps://calendarhero.to/mbQuickWebMeetingMatthew Bellringer on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bellringer/Matthew's websitehttps://www.matthewbellringer.com/Delightful Dissent Podcasthttps://www.matthewbellringer.com/delightful-dissentIf you're in tech, consider joining or partnering with NeurodiverseIT, a group for neurodivergent IT professionals, part of BCS, the Chartered Institute of IThttps://www.bcs.org/membership-and-registrations/member-communities/neurodiverseit-specialist-group/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#018 - As designers and problem solvers, we pride ourselves on our craft and hard skills. But those will only take you halfway. Beyond that, you'll need people skills to really be an impactful designer.In this episode, I speak with Trenton Moss, Founder of Webcredible, one of the first UX agencies in the UK and author of ‘Human-Powered', a book on emotional intelligence for digital product teams.We explore techniques that will help you understand others better, run more effective meetings and become a people-centred leader.In this episode:No one's interested in your designsMaking time to understand people will save you timeReducing the opportunity cost of meetingsIf you're invited to a badly designed meetingA new definition of leadershipBuilding relationships in a remote worldAnd much more!ShownotesTrenton on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trentonmoss/Human-Powered Bookhttps://humanpoweredbook.com/Webcrediblehttps://inviqa.com/ux-agency-webcredibleTeam Sterkahttps://sterka.team/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#017 - Design can change the world but many of us designers work in jobs we hate, solving problems we don't care about. In this episode, I speak with Ben Pecotich on solving problems that matter without compromising your own values and wellbeing. Ben is a designer, coach, and founder of the social enterprise Dynamic4. He recently wrote a book called ‘Solving Problems that Matter' where he lays out a simple framework for changemakers to design, build and launch their social enterprise idea. Ben shares his biggest learnings that can help us make the impact we're seeking whilst prioritising own happiness.In this episode:Say 'yes' before you say ‘no'Preventing your cognitive goalpost of happiness from shiftingWhat is a social enterprise?Aligning your needs with your work as a designerStarting with your 10-year visionBen's favourite frameworks from his bookBalancing our need to make sustainable impact with personal sustainabilityand much more!ShownotesGet AU$20 off Ben's new book ‘Solve Problems that Matter'Go to http://designfeeling.co/solveproblems and use the code SPTM-DFPODCAST at checkoutDouble diamond design frameworkhttps://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/news-opinion/double-diamond-universally-accepted-depiction-design-processEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownhttps://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/Logic modelhttps://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/programdevelopment/logic-models/Shawn Achorhttps://www.shawnachor.com/Theory of changehttps://www.nesta.org.uk/toolkit/theory-change/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zRre_gB6A4Douglas Couplandhttps://www.coupland.com/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#016 Councillors, therapy, meditation - Courtney Carlsson tried them all but what she needed was a structure to ask herself deliberate questions consistently to learn more about herself. Courtney is a CEO and Founder of the mental health app Paradym which she started after battling with her own mental health challenges. Courtney shares her personal journey of self-awareness and how she build Paradym, working with experts from around the world.In this episode:The importance of asking yourself deliberate questions consistentlyWhat causes burnout and how to avoid and address itHow to use feelings to build habitsReframing how you see any situationShownotesAccess your 1-month free discount to the Paradym apphttps://www.designfeeling.co/feeling22or go the Paradym website and use the code ‘feeling22'https://theparadym.com/Courtney on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneycarlsson/Courtney on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/courtcarlssonCourtney on Twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/courtcarlssonParadym on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theparadymParadym on Twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/_theparadym_Episode 4 with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringlehttps://www.designfeeling.co/6Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/

015 - We're kicking off Season 2 with Design Director of IBM Consulting, Founder of the Quiet Achiever and proud introvert, Tim Yeo. In this episode, Tim shares his personal journey in his career as an introverted designer and design leader and the learnings he picked up along the way to be comfortable with his introversion and do the things that don't come naturally to him as an introvert. Tim now helps other introverts like himself have impact and influence without pretending to be extroverts in a world that desires the extroverted ideal.In this episode:We're all ducks, calm on the surface, paddling furiously underneath and that's okEmbracing your introversion rather than pretending to be an extrovertHow experience helps you recognise repeatable patterns and increases your confidenceWhy our definition of what a successful leader looks like is flawedWhy you don't have to wait to speak up till you think you're 100% rightBuilding a strong design team remotelyAnd much more!Links and resourcesThe Quiet Achieverwww.thequietachievr.comTim Yeo on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/timyeoTim Yeo on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/timyeo/Susan Cain's Book ‘Quiet'https://susancain.net/book/quiet/Scott Berkun's Book ‘Confessions of a Public Speaker'https://scottberkun.com/the-books/confessions-of-a-public-speaker/Christina Wodtke's books ‘Radical Focus' and ‘The Team that Managed Itself'https://cwodtke.com/writing-2/Patrick Lencioni's Book ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable'https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21343.The_Five_Dysfunctions_of_a_TeamSituational Leadership® Modelhttps://situational.com/situational-leadership/Oliver Burkeman's Book ‘Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortal'https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54785515-four-thousand-weeksShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/

It's the end of the first season of the Design Feeling Podcast! In this episode, host, Nirish Shakya, recaps the 12 guest interviews and shares his top learnings and reflections from them. If this is your first time listening to the Design Feeling Podcast, this might be a good start to start. It'll give you a taster of all the conversations we've had in the show so far so you can pick and choose the episodes you want to listen to in full. Nirish also gives a sneak peak of what's coming in Season 2. Links and resourcesKate Pincotthttps://www.remotedesigncoaching.com/Jason Mesuthttps://medium.com/@jasonmesutDr. Carlos Sabahttps://www.thehappystartupschool.com/Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringlehttps://www.zoranaivcevicpringle.com/Corey Lebsonhttps://lebsontech.com/Ryan Rumseyhttps://www.secondwavedive.com/Jane Reid and Janice Hannawayhttps://researchutraining.com/Dr. Adeola Enigbokanhttps://www.whyadeolabecause.com/Frances Khalastchihttps://betterbolderbraver.com/Hattie Willishttps://www.guessworks.co/Career Timelinehttps://medium.com/shapingdesign/map-your-career-timeline-85df3ea8a890Oura ringhttps://ouraring.com/‘Steal Like an Artist' book by Austin Kleonhttps://austinkleon.com/steal/

#013 - Designing involves innovating. However, innovation requires a lot of guesswork. Making intentional guesses requires the right mindset, techniques and courage. In this episode, Hattie Willis, founder of the entrepreneurship education company, Guessworks, shares her biggest learnings from the world of venture building and corporate innovation. Hattie unlayers the real drivers that help changemakers innovate - exposing yourself to the right amount of risk and understanding not just designs, products and technologies, but also business models.In this episode:Pick your own race that gives you energyHave your own authentic story to tellBe aware of where you get your energy fromHattie's top learnings from foundersLook after your mental health as a founderGet an accountability partnerAnd much moreShownotesBusiness Model You Bookhttps://businessmodelyou.com/the-book/The School of Lifehttps://www.theschooloflife.com/Secret Leaders Podcast by Dan Murray-Serterhttps://www.secretleaders.com/Not My First Guess Podcasthttps://notmyfirstguess.buzzsprout.com/https://www.instagram.com/notmyfirstguess/https://twitter.com/NotMyFirstGuessGuessWorkshttps://guessworks.co/Hattie Willis on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hattie-willis-she-her-2b47b376/Show creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#012 - Throughout my design and technology career, I believed that marketing was just fluff. Hence, I never invested much time and energy into it, even to market myself. In this episode, Frances Khalastchi reframes that common notion of marketing into a tool for self-growth. With a background in graphic design, cultural theory, sociology and art history and 20 years in corporate, third sector startup and government communications, Frances co-founded Better Bolder Braver, a marketing community for coaches. In this episode, Frances talks about using marketing to increase one's self-awareness, empathise with customers and prevent burnout. She also mentions how working out loud can help us get over our need for perfection and why it's ok to chase perfection in your work your work without having to be a perfect human being. We also discuss the role of communities in helping us find safe spaces where we can try new things, get feedback and iterate.In this episode:- Starting with your mindset - your values and practical and emotional limits- Niching to prevent burnout- Marketing yourself as an employee- Meet your customer where they're at in their journey of consciousness- Working out loud- Product perfectionism vs people perfectionism (one of them is bad for you!)- The role of community in our lives- And much moreShownotesBetter Bolder Braver Communityhttps://betterbolderbraver.comHappy Startup Schoolhttps://www.thehappystartupschool.comLeapers: A collective of freelancers https://www.leapers.coFrances Khalastchi on LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/franceskhalastchiMany Meanings and Uses of Art: Frances' interview on the Stepping Off Now Podcast with Kendra Pattersonhttps://steppingoffnow.com/e57-interview-frances-khalastchi-on-the-many-meanings-and-uses-of-artShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#011 - It's no secret that change is the only constant but the events of the past two years (or two months!) have certainly got our heads spinning. If you're anxious about how all of this is going to affect your life and career, you're not alone. So how do you make sense of your past and clarify your direction towards the future?Sometimes, you need more than just intellect to make better decisions. You need intuition. This is where tarot can help. Tarot is basically a pack of playing cards that originated in 14-15th century Europe. Although you might have seen them used as a divination system to predict things, tarot utilises principles used in creative thinking and it can be a powerful design tool for designers to ask the right questions and find unexpected answers.In this episode, I chat with with Dr. Adeola Enigbokan. Adeola is a designer, environmental psychologist and a practitioner of tarot for the past 20 years. We uncover the mysteries of tarot, and how the practice might increase our soft skill sets and add perspective on problem-solving in complex psycho-social dynamics. Adeola also demonstrates how she uses tarot to answer deep questions. You might be a tarot convert too after this episode.In this episode:Using tarot as a tool to build your intuition to make better decisionsRaising awareness of the emotional impact of your designs and the emotional needs of your users and colleaguesDefining true empathy using tarotStarting with self-compassionCreating a space for people's feelings to exist at workReassessing your individual and corporate identities and realigning themEnergy exchange as the future of work for designersShownotesSalvador Dalí tarot card deckhttps://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/daliTen of Cupshttps://www.tarot.com/tarot/cards/ten-of-cups/daliSix of Swordshttps://www.tarot.com/tarot/cards/six-of-swords/daliAdeola's websitehttps://www.whyadeolabecause.com/Adeola on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/adeolagoes/Adeola on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adeola-enigbokan/Environmental psychologyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_psychologyTonglen meditationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TonglenTarot for the Working Womenhttps://www.whyadeolabecause.com/twwRandom association techniquehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_stimulusShow creditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#010 - You've designed and launched a shiny new product. Engagement is high. Your company hits the success metrics. Everyone celebrates. But deep inside, you're still questioning whether your design is actually making people's lives better.In this episode, James Breeze, Chief Experience Officer, at Objective Experience, shares his ongoing work on a framework he's designed to help makes designers be more conscious of the impact of their work on humans and the planet and make better decisions. The framework includes Consciousness Competencies, a set of values and behaviours designers can use to improve their lives and the lives of those around them and the planet.James believes that people working in Human-Centred Design must be highly conscious and compassionate, skills that can and must be learned, just like any other design skill. James also shares his story of becoming a Buddhist monk in Thailand and how that shaped his world view and his mission to improve human lives.In this episode:From a monk to an entrepreneurGetting hired as a junior designerChallenges of aligning your values with your workSpeaking up for ethics in design using dataWhy compassion is more important than empathy?Bringing more consciousness into your workGathering the courage to talk about feelingsAnd much more!Contact James Breeze athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbreeze/Objective Experiencehttps://www.objectiveexperience.com/Steven Kotlerhttps://www.stevenkotler.com/Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57878026-flowIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#009 - If you're a user researcher, you probably put your users first. But maybe it's time to put yourself first. In this episode, user researcher and  former civil servant Jane Reid and user researcher and psychodynamic therapist Janice Hannaway stress the need for self-care in user research. User researchers working in complex areas such as homelessness, drug abuse and domestic violence, user researchers can experience vicarious trauma. Too often, this is not addressed properly or even spoken about. With almost 50 years of experience between them, Jane and Janice share their stories of working in these areas and their advice on how to look out for symptoms of trauma. We also talk about ways to maintain your wellbeing through self-care routines, respecting organisational boundaries and being aware of transference.In this episode:What is self-care for user researchers?Why there's not much talk of self care for user researchers?What to do when your work conflicts with your valuesHow do you know when you need self-care?Establishing a self-care routineAccepting what you're feeling and identifying the cause for itBelieving that you've done your bestImpact of remote working on researchShownotesJoin Jane and Janice for a fireside chat on Thursday 7th April 2022www.designfeeling.co/firesideResearchUhttps://researchutraining.com/Self-care in user researchhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exposure-others-trauma-toxic-jane-reid/Sex and/or gender — working together to get the question righthttps://blogs.gov.scot/digital/2018/07/05/sex-and-or-gender-working-together-to-get-the-question-right/Contacting Jane Reidhttps://twitter.com/janereid73https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-reid-1bbb9196/Contacting Janice Hannawayhttps://twitter.com/jahconsultancyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-hannaway-24366a8b/CreditsIllustrations by Isa Vicentehttps://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/ Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

#008 - As designers, we take on the responsibility to make the world better through design and we feel we have to come up with new ideas and solutions. But sometimes, reusing a solution that already works might be a faster and more impactful approach. In this episode, author of Business Thinking for Designers and CEO of Second Wave Dive shares his stories of making business impact through re-engineering successful tools and methods. Ryan also shares his struggles growing as a designer and design executive and how he thought he wasn't doing a good job. He also shares his advice on building your contextual awareness of your organisation to be a more effective designer. Ryan also reveals the various factors that shaped him throughout his life and importance of self-work in continuously iterating your values and maintaining your wellbeing as a designer. In this episode:When you're thinking you're not doing a good jobLiving your values authentically and iterativelyLetting go of the idea that I have to invent everythingThe impact of your organisation's narrativeBuilding your contextual awareness within your organisationImportance of self-workShownotesJoin Ryan Rumsey for a fireside chat on Thursday 24th March 2022 2-3pm UK time. Register athttps://www.designfeeling.co/fireside/Download Business Thinking for Designers for freehttps://www.designbetter.co/business-thinking-for-designersRyan's websitehttps://www.ryanrumsey.com/Second Wave Divehttps://www.secondwavedive.com/Socialshttps://twitter.com/ryanrumseyhttps://twitter.com/secondwavedivehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanrumsey/https://www.linkedin.com/school/secondwavedive/Therapy Denwww.therapyden.com

#007 - Many think UX is something new but it's not. A lot of UXers have been working in the industry for decades now and starting to experience a mid-career crisis. In this episode, user researcher and author of the UX Careers Handbook, Cory Lebson, shares his honest stories of experiencing the mid-career crisis and how he handled it. We also talk about using biometrics to learn about your own emotions and better manage the external triggers that could affect you. Cory also shares his advice for letting go of the pressure of having to make a difference and separating your identity from your work.In this episode:Being in touch with your feelings with biometricsSpeaking up to clients honestly about what's causing you stressLetting go of the pressure of having to make a differenceKnowing what's under your control and what's notFinding your UX support communityValue of having patience in your careerThe future of UXCory's book ‘The UX Careers Handbook'Shownotes20% discount on Cory's book “The UX Careers Handbook” - email Cory for a discount code atcory@lebsontech.comCory's websitehttps://lebsontech.com/Cory's courses on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/cory-lebsonOura Ringhttps://ouraring.com/

#006 - We're trained to leave our emotions at the doorstep when it comes to work but using emotions consciously and intentionally can make individuals and teams more creative, more motivated and happier. This is according to Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, who studies the role of emotion and emotional intelligence in creativity. Zorana shares her insights on using different emotions for the divergent and convergent parts of a design process and how designers and facilitators can manage their and their team's emotions to help them be more creative. We also talk about the benefits of acknowledging your feelings at work instead of hiding them. Zorana also shares her tips for bringing more emotional intelligence into your workplace as a leader, individual contributor or even someone starting a new role and how even a single individual can spread a positive emotion contagion by being the first one to embrace their emotions.In this episode:The types of emotions needed for divergent and convergent thinkingHow and when to introduce constraints into a creative processAcknowledging and labelling feelings to relieve the pressure of hiding themBringing emotional intelligence into work proactivelyManaging emotions in a new roleTalking to co-workers about how you're feelingImportance of rituals to begin and end meetings to prevent negative emotional contagionShownotesJoin the Design Feeling Fireside chat with Zorana on Thu 24th Feb 2022 2pm UK timehttps://www.designfeeling.co/fireside/Zorana's blog on Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/zorana-ivcevic-pringle-phdGravitational waveshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_waveEmotional granularityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_granularityRituals for Work by Kursat Ozenc and Margaret Haganhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41544270-rituals-for-workCourage to Create by Rolly Mayhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/646141.The_Courage_to_CreateZorana's websitehttps://zoranaivcevicpringle.com/Zorana's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ZoranaPsych