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Yeh we use AI to write our descriptions.... In today's episode of the Clint Meghan Dan podcast, we dive into Meg's unforgettable night out before maternity leave, filled with surprising twists and funny moments. Join us as we discuss her adventures on a beer cycle, unexpected alcohol mishaps, and the ultimate surprise—a luxurious hotel stay! Plus, we share some of the funniest and lamest injury stories from our listeners, including a broken wrist from moving a whiteboard and a cactus needle accident that had Meg wearing an eye patch for weeks. All this and more on today's jam-packed episode! 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Banter00:32 Weekend Recap and Stories01:29 Throwback Music and Celebrity Talk04:47 Embarrassing Moments and Listener Interaction13:35 High Paying Jobs in Australia22:21 10K Money Game and Listener Calls24:42 Mike's Minute and Impressions28:31 Night Out Disasters30:36 Unexpected Fainting Incident30:58 Awkward Silence and Singing31:52 Turning the Night Around33:36 Squid Game Season 2 Excitement36:20 Teddy Swims in New Zealand41:53 Meg's Night Out57:46 Lame Injury Stories

Let's face it, the first date can be exciting but also nerve-wracking, especially when those awkward silences creep in. What do you even talk about?First dates don't have to be a minefield of awkward silences! On "No More Awkward Silences," David Maxwell of Thriving Man provides the essential strategies to spark engaging conversations and make a fantastic first impression. Discover how to prepare without overthinking, ask open-ended questions that reveal her personality, and rebound gracefully to keep the dialogue flowing. Get ready to unlock the secrets to confident and successful first dates!www.thrivingman.com has a wealth of resources to help you thrive as a man!First Date Conversation Starters, Awkward Silence First Date, What to Talk About on a First Date, First Date Tips, Second Date Tips, Dating Conversation, How to Avoid Awkward Silence on a Date, First Date Questions, Making Conversation on a First Date, Thriving Man First Date

Topics discussed on today's show: March Madness, Who's Going To Hell?, Model Dating, Birthdays, History Quiz, Funding Cuts, AI, Tattooing Under, Music News, Shaq's Slurpee, Movie Reviews, Movie Password, Awkward Silence, State of the Nation, John Clay Wolfe, Alice Cooper, and Apologies.

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This episode of the Career Strategy Podcast features Sarah's interview on the Awkward Silences Podcast by User Interviews. In this episode, Sarah Doody is interviewed by Erin May, the CMO of User Interviews, and John-Henry Forster, who at the time of recording was the SVP of Product at User Interviews. Join them as they dive deep into treating your UX research career like a product and the pivotal strategies to become a UX research manager.

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My fiance Jimmy is back for a first of it's kind, Thanksgiving themed CONVERSATION GUIDE ft. the best conversation starters around this special holiday - things like: Why is Turkey the main meat of the holiday? What is the most busy profession on Black Friday (hint its not healthcare or retail) and how did Thanksgiving dinner lead to the invention of one of the most important foods in your freezer today? 0:00 - 2:30 Intro 2:30 - 8:50 Butterball Turkey Help Hotline 8:50 - 17:38 How a Thanksgiving dinner mistake lead to one of the greatest inventions of food/freezer history 17:38 - 19:30 The #1 busiest profession on Black Friday (not healthcare or retail!) 19:30 - end FAST ROUND OF FUN FACTS! IG: @justaquickpinch @drconniewang

Imagine being on stage or in a meeting, pouring out all the wisdom you've got, only to realize your audience's attention is slipping away faster than you can say “next slide.” It's not your message; it's your pace. In this episode, we're diving into one of the most overlooked secrets in public speaking that can transform your impact instantly: the power of the pause. Whether you're a naturally fast talker or just get carried away in the moment, learning to embrace those small pockets of silence can be the difference between a speech that resonates and one that races by.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why our brains process words faster than we hear them—and how to use that gap to your advantageHow pauses create tension, hold attention, and make your audience lean in for morePractical tips to add intentional pauses into your presentations or everyday conversations (without feeling awkward!)Quick techniques to calm your nerves so you feel confident enough to embrace the silencePausing with intention isn't about leaving empty space; it's about letting your message breathe and giving your audience time to soak in every word. In fact, studies show that strategic pauses can boost retention by up to 20%! So, if you're ready to stop speeding through your speeches and start connecting in a way that leaves a lasting impact, this episode is for you.Now, here's your next power move: if you're serious about elevating your message and want to become the kind of speaker people can't stop talking about, let's team up. Book a Power Session with me—a focused, 60-minute strategy session where we'll work on amplifying your presentation, message, and speaking skills to the next level. Head over to speaklikeitmatters.com/powersession, and let's make your voice unforgettable!Let's connect on IG at www.instagram.com/csillamuscanor on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/csillamuscan/

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Awkward Silence at Olympic Beam finals! Britney's sons want to visit scary grandpa; Brad Pitt is complaining about Angelina's lawyers; Firerose gets nothing in divorce settlement; JLO is looking for mega mansions on her own Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Imagine the odd feeling of standing in silence on a long elevator ride filled with a mix of friends and strangers.  Enduring silence can be a momentary reality in conversations, interviews, meetings and presentations. It can feel uncomfortable, strange and even embarrassing. Rather than look at it as cringeworthy, we need to manage and even […] The post Ep. 333 – How to Survive an Awkward Silence appeared first on Just Saying.

Do you think all men should know how to fix things around the house? If so, Jon better get to learning. In this week's episode, Alex and Jon discuss handy men, attending children's parties, and how to handle awkward silences with your partner. Alex and Jon live, work, and are now having a baby together so the conversations are endless…poor Jon. Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 16:08 - Smile, You're On Camera! 18:18 - Awkward Silences With Your Partner 21:22 - I'm Drifting From My Best Friend 25:16 - Do I Tell His Ex to GTFO? 28:29 - Spell My Name Right! 33:15 - It's Over! Give Me The Ring! 37:59 - Did I Go To The Right Person? 41:01 - I'm Not Attending Your Child's Party 44:56 - I Want My Wedding Photos Now! 50:17 - My Husband Isn't Handy 54:38 - Reading Your Secrets 55:20 - Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon

We've all been there - an uncomfortable lull, a moment where we're speechless, and the immense pressure of trying to keep conversation going. This is normal because we're human and we're not an infinite language processing model. But, there are ways that we can get better at this and limit these moments from happening. DISCLAIMER - It's OK to sit in silence. This is just for those moments where you want to keep conversation going and you're unsure of how to do it. An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: talktopeoplepodcast@gmail.comProduced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff presented their Top Story of the day which was that silence becomes awkward in the 3-6 second range. Then the guys explained why today was a Good Day with various audio from the world of College Hoops yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a slow week in Rider Nation but the boys are back and bringing the singing and awkward silences. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the latest Riders' signings and what some of the training camp battles may look like. If the Girl Math apology was warranted, a step too far, or did the team miss the mark on that as well. Who is the new voice of the Riders, and will we know soon? In the Odds and Endzones, do the Riders need to accentuate their branding and what does this player driven attempt to buy the Elks look like and will it succeed? Plus the guys take some time to pay their respects to father, husband, former CFL player and great league ambassador, Craig Roh, after his battle with Colon Cancer. 

In this episode of Awkward Silences, Carol and Erin dive into the world of conference networking and planning with Bryan Dosono, a staff UX research lead at eBay known for his extensive experience curating and organizing conference programs.Bryan share insights on how to prepare for conferences such as using apps to schedule meetings and emphasizing networking over solely focusing on content. He also discusses strategic scheduling to align conference participation with career goals and offers advice on making spontaneous, serendipitous connections.The conversation also covers practical tips for adding value during small talk, how to approach and connect with other researchers, and the importance of being open, vulnerable, and willing to face rejection in the pursuit of meaningful interactions. Bryan provides guidance for both newcomers to the UXR field and seasoned professionals: overcoming imposter syndrome and leveraging transferable skills from related fields.Episode Highlights03:58 - Navigating the Unpredictable: Strategies for Introverts at Networking Events.08:24 - Strategic Networking: Maximizing Opportunities Before and During Conferences.12:33 - Networking strategies for academic and professional growth.22:36 - Balancing Attendance: Prioritizing Conferences with Active Roles.28:03 - Maximizing Remote Networking: Strategies for Engagement in Virtual Conferences.33:07 - Conference Insights: Making the Most of Your Experience through Pre-Planning.About Our GuestBryan Dosono, PhD, is a user experience research leader in the consumer technology space. He applies human-computer interaction research methods with visual storytelling to modernize the design of global marketplaces and online communities. He currently volunteers as a Conference Chair at UXPA International and serves on the User Interviews Research Council.

Trio is back to talk about the awkward silence of the transfer window and what to make of it Playoffs.. playoffs??? , national teams and a bunch of the usual silly chat is part of the show this week

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour with a little awkward silence after a heated first hour of the show. Then we get to "Don't Do This" which features Woodsy's son channeling his inner Ben Higgins? And at the bottom of the hour we head out to Nashville for another check-in with our pal Sammy Levitt and get some of his takeaways from the Winter Meetings. Listen here!

BEFORE WE DIG INTO THE MAIN TOPIC, IT'S MY HONOR AND OBLIGATION TO BRING MY TWO CHRISTMAS TOP 5 LISTS TO YOU : TOP 5 CHRISTMAS SONGS 5 O HOLY NIGHT (Kelly clarkson) 4 SILENT NIGHT (frank Sinatra) 3 HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS (Judy garland) 2 IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (mike buble) 1 THE CHRISTMAS SONG (nat king cole) TOP 5 CHRISTMAS MOVIES 5 THE SANTA CLAUSE (Tim allen) 4 ELF (will Ferrell) 3 SURVIVING CHRISTMAS (Ben affleck) 2 FOUR CHRISTMASES (Vince Vaughn) 1 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE “Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,” ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬ ‭ THE TEMPTATION TO ALWAYS SPEAK OUR MINDS: PRIDE DEFENSE MODE INSECURITIES COMPETITION  WHY ARE WE AFRAID OF SILENCE? UPBRINGING:  CONDITIONED FOR CONFRONTATION SIGN OF WEAKNESS OR DEFEAT? LEAVES ROOM FOR MISINTERPRETATION OF INTENT? 3 AREAS SILENCE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE SPIRITUAL LIFE BIBLE TIME PRAYER TIME RECEIVING TIME RELATIONAL LIFE DISAGREEMENTS  STRIFE CONFRONTATION  THOUGHT LIFE MOMENTS OF DESPAIR MOMENTS OF INSECURITY  MOMENTS OF FATIGUE

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Kite Surfing, Awkward Silence and Small Castles. What do all of these things have to do with each other? Listen to Episode 35 of 36 Questions to find out. In this episode, we also review the book Living On The Devil's Doorstep: From Kabul To Amsterdam by Floyd McClung. #ywampublishing #floydmcclung #allnations #livingondevilsdoorstep #juangalloway #tracygalloway #marriedinministry #arthuraron #36questions #friendship #ywam #gallowaysonmission #ywamkona #missions #missionarylife #juangalloway #tracygalloway #mombogalloway #gallowaysonmission

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“I realized that design is about helping people make sense of the world. And I looked at the world differently then… treating everything like a design problem that's solvable [...] [Design leaders today] don't use the power that we have to engage people, to activate people, to help them believe in something bigger than themselves.” Maria Guidice, author of Changemakers: How Leaders Can Design Change in an Insanely Complex World, joins Erin May and Carol Guest in this episode of Awkward Silences. Together, they examine the qualities of effective change agents and discuss how designers, researchers, and passionate folks can hone and apply these qualities to drive change within their organization.  Throughout the episode, Maria draws on her experience leading global teams at Facebook and Autodesk and a decade of research into the interconnectedness of leadership, design, and change to offer practical advice on how to approach change through a designer mindset. In this episode, Maria, Erin and Carol cover: What is a “changemaker”? The qualities of effective leaders and change agents. How designers can employ their skills to drive change at scale. Treating design as a mindset. Building support and working with people who share a creative and open mindset. Why we need to believe in progress and continuous improvement. 00:04:23 – Design is about helping people make sense of the world 00:09:34 – Maria's research into the connection between leadership, design, and change 00:13:50 – The importance of understanding people's resistance to change 00:16:28 – What is a changemaker? 00:18:04 – Design as a noun, a verb, a mindset that can lead change at scale  00:24:30 – Qualities of effective change agents 00:33:19 – Why Maria hates the term “change management” 00:36:12 – Embracing failure as a learning opportunity 00:39:46 – The importance of passion, purpose, and a belief in continuous progress About our guest For three decades, creative teams and business leaders have sought the provocative vision and mentorship of Maria Giudice, GEW DEECE. After founding the pioneering experience design firm Hot Studio and leading global teams at Facebook and Autodesk, Maria's mission today is to build the next generation of creative leaders.  Through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and team-building workshops, Maria unlocks the potential hidden in executives and the people they lead. A popular speaker at design and business conferences, Maria is also the author of four design books, including Rise of the DEO: Leadership by Design, and most recently Changemakers: How Leaders Can Design Change in an Insanely Complex World.You can find her on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awkwardsilences/message

“Listening in the silence, observing, seeing what's not being said in that silence, that tells a whole story as well.” - Reshma Khan In this podcast episode, Douglas Ferguson interviews Reshma Aziz Khan, the CEO and Founder of Kenzo Consulting Limited. They discuss Reshma's background in the nonprofit sector and her interest in facilitation. Reshma shares a story about her first experience working with a facilitator in Zimbabwe and how it sparked her curiosity and excitement about the power of facilitation. They also discuss Reshma's approach to facilitating workshops and building connections among participants, including the use of Whole Brain Dominance and unconventional seating arrangements. Reshma shares her experience transitioning to becoming a facilitator and the importance of networking. They also talk about the concept of holding silence and the impact of building confidence through practice and continuous learning. The episode concludes with Douglas inviting listeners to leave a review and subscribe to the podcast.  

What company isn't “customer obsessed”? Well, a lot, as it turns out.  That's not for lack of caring—but building a customer-centric culture is easier said than done. And how you do this depends on whether you're starting from square one or trying to change a company's culture from the inside. According to Prayag Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Marvin, changing a culture towards customer centricity requires starting from the bottom-up. Building something new? Leaders should be obsessing over customer feedback, actively placing research and customer insights front and center from the very beginning.  In this episode of Awkward Silences, Prayag sits down with Erin and Carol to discuss his strategies for building a customer-centric product culture at Marvin. Tune in to learn more about what it means to obsess over customers, doing research versus using research, how customer centricity is put into practice at Marvin, and more.

Sarah is getting into Tuesday's Sacrifice mode as the weather turns cool and the witchy vibes come alive. Susie has a sound board and uses it with abandon on this episode. We hear about the Team Foxcatcher documentary, and how it is the perfect combination of murder, sports, and an eccentric millionaire. We hear facts about crocheting that are surprisingly interesting and make Sarah want to bust out her knitting equipment and get to work on a scarf that looks like a snake ate a tennis ball. How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Well, evidently men think about it a lot and Susie has a theory about why and what the female equivalent is. And our minds are blown. Susie saw Adam's therapist out in the wild, so she has some questions for Sarah about why it is a big performance of silence and awkwardness when that happens, what therapists think when they see their clients, and why Susie is hoping she made a good impression. We discuss why men are getting weaker and now have the same grip strength as women their age. We explain why moving companies have insight into your relationships. Plus, Susie reveals why you should worry about sharing your data even if you "have nothing to hide."Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSponsors:You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code: BRAINCANDY to save $15 off your first month's subscription!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code: BRAINCANDY5 at https://lumepodcast.com! #lumepodCancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://rocketmoney.com/braincandyGo to https://www.reliefband.com and use promo code: CANDY to receive 20% off plus free shipping!More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI is a big part of Notion's strategy for the future of knowledge work, and they're exploring ways to use AI to make people's lives easier. Linus Lee, a Research Engineer at Notion, spends his time researching and learning about AI—how users interact with it, the challenges of building trustworthy AI systems, and its - potential to help people work more effectively. In this episode of Awkward Silences, he sits down with Erin and Carol to discuss Notion's approach to designing interfaces for Generative AI tools.  Tune into this episode to learn more about the challenges of instructing AI, the importance of user feedback to the AI design process, security considerations, use cases, and more. Highlights:  [00:05:03] Tools Linus is excited to see come to market [00:06:50] Generative AI and its function at Notion [00:10:22] Recognizing AI is useful versus finding the use cases for it [00:13:58] Lessons from the Notion design process [00:22:09] Breadth versus depth in workflows [00:26:10] Learning about models in the wild [00:28:52] Security considerations with AI products [00:32:13] Understanding the difference between AI generated and human written text [00:36:34] Should we be scared of AI? Sources mentioned in the episode: Awkward Homepage About Our Guest Linus Lee is a Research Engineer at Notion, prototyping new software interfaces for augmenting our collaborative work and creativity with AI. He has spent the last few years experimenting with AI-augmented tools for thinking, like a canvas for exploring the latent space of neural networks and writing tools where ideas connect themselves. Before Notion, Linus spent a year as an independent researcher in New York City. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awkwardsilences/message

“I think people really connect when you are just genuine and not transactional. I think it's much more easy to get to those kind of opportunities because they just feel genuine.” According to Andrea Amorós, Associate Principal Research at ADP, giving research a seat at the big table is all about building meaningful connections with the people you're presenting to. Andrea joins the Awkward Silences podcast to provide insight into how she learned to make research meaningful for stakeholders at higher levels of the organization. Having been hired to conduct discovery but with no plan set up for her, she took the initiative to interview the leaders within the company to understand their needs and identify opportunities for strategic research.  Tune into this episode to hear Andrea's advice on building relationships with stakeholders, approaching push-back, and creating meaningful change in the current research landscape. Highlights:  [00:00:50] Andrea's motivation to give research a seat at the big table [00:07:46] What bringing research to the big table really means [00:11:06] Presenting research to bigger audiences versus smaller audiences [00:14:08] Making presentations meaningful to the audience [00:17:47] How Andrea made it to the big table [00:22:26] How product-specific research can be escalated to the big table [00:24:53] The marginalization of research today [00:30:27] How changes in research apply to other fields [00:32:23] Andrea's advice for building courage [00:36:17] The possibility of getting to the big table without presentations [00:38:46] Navigating push-back Sources mentioned in the episode:

134 episodes.  That's how long Awkward Silences has been going with Erin and JH as hosts. But now it's time for something new. JH is leaving the show as he is heading to new pastures at a different company. Today, he and Erin reflect on the years. They share a bit of the original background to the podcast, their favorite memories, and even some behind-the-scenes aspects and outtakes that you might need to be made aware of. Tune into this episode to learn all about Awkward Silences and bid a fond farewell to JH

As a researcher, you know the value of using research to drive business decisions—but other stakeholders might not. In order to drive action from research, you need to create alignment with key decision-makers and the research you do.  Pejman Mirza-Babaei joins the Awkward Silences podcast to discuss how to transform research insights into actionable design decisions by collaborating with stakeholders. With over fifteen years of experience doing UXR and interaction design on various applications, Pejman shares insights on the importance of effective communication and collaboration; the need for actionable and cost-effective research; and the challenges and biases that can arise in decision-driven research. Tune into this episode to learn all about the intricacies of decision-driven research

Competition can be scary. But in UX, competitive research is insightful. You don't want to chase your competitors, but you need to know what they are doing to know how you can improve. Rachel Miles joins the Awkward Silences podcast to discuss the value of competitive research in UX and design. As the UX research lead at IBM, Rachel integrated competitive research at IBM to measure their products' performance and to align their existing internal measures with external measures. She shares insights on selecting benchmark competitors or metrics, communicating competitive insights, and navigating legal challenges.  Tune into this episode to learn how competitive research can inform your product development and strategy

In this episode, Lynse shares the story behind her favorite advice from Shanae, and asks her and Justin about their tips for being observant, communication styles, and holding space for others. 

Getting dates is great (yes!) What's NOT great? Struggling with what to say, and dealing with long… awkward… silences (nooooo!) In this episode of the Dating Transformation Podcast, listen in on a coaching session that coach Connell has with his client Tom. Tom has gone from getting ZERO dates to landing as many as FIVE DATES a week! Just one problem: He's still struggling with what to say and how to flirt. Listen now, as Connell gives some practical tips to avoid awkward silences and keep the conversation flowing and flirty. Plus: how to go for the first kiss!Quotes"I take pride in being a great listener, allowing others to express themselves fully."-Tom"I value girls sharing their thoughts, it helps me listen & understand." - Tom"A genuine connection can be established by steering the conversation back on track, and women will genuinely appreciate your effort in doing so." - Connell BarrettFeatured in the episodeTom(Guest)Connell Barrett(Host)Founder and Executive Coach of Dating TransformationWebsite: https://datingtransformation.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/datingtransformationChapters00:27 Introduction07:22 Navigating Fatigue and Enhancing Engagement on Dates12:12 Conversational Tips: Avoiding Awkward Silences22:15 Authenticity and Sincerity: Keeping the Conversation Real24:45 Emotional Vulnerability: Overcoming the Fear of Opening Up29:21 Taking Chances and Embracing Vulnerability34:55 Charming Responses: Deflecting Personal Relationship Questions43:44 Keeping the Date Focused on Each Other49:27 From Lighthearted to Genuine: Building Deeper Connections58:05 Geeky Banter and Smooth Date Requests: A Bumble Success Story58:05 Building Emotional Connection: Before Asking for a Date01:06:18 Outro

Welcome episode 204 where we explore the origins and the aspects of social anxiety.   In this episode we get into a form of anxiety that is so misunderstood and often hidden from others, because of the vicious cycle of shame and embarrassment and that is social anxiety.  I have worked many years with clients around this issue, and I have learned a lot.  I find it is so important if we want to have a fulfilling life – or maybe just actually LIVING one, that I'm designing an entire learning experience to help more people heal. We talk about social anxiety and how it is not just being socially anxious in a vacuum but rather an interplay of shame, perfectionism, and early emotional trauma.  We explore the different facets of this struggle, from avoiding social situations, conflict and being rejected and how this can profoundly impact your life.  Social anxiety keeps you from using your voice, asking for what you need or even relaxing enough to enjoy engagements and have new adventures.     Key Elements: ·      Look at what causes social anxiety and how it is created early on. ·      Process the ways it shows up and keeps us from creating healthy relationships. ·      Explore how it is so connected to/caused by perfectionism, shame and lack of confidence.      It's never just "social anxiety.” It's a tangle of fear, shame, and perfectionism, with each reinforcing the other in a vicious cycle.     Resources:   Make sure you sign up for the bonus downloads at www.ownitpowercast.com.  Tribe members will receive them in their email each week. Thank you for tuning in to this podcast. Please remember to leave a positive review on your podcast platform and let us know how this episode has been helpful. Also don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Spotify so you don't miss a thing!

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A solid UX research strategy serves as the compass that guides research ops and helps ensure repeatable success. But how do you envision, create, and execute a strategy that helps you achieve your goals in the most effective way possible?  In this episode of Awkward Silences, Devin Harold, Director of Research at Capital One, unpacks how to craft and refine a winning UXR strategy, including tips to help you make team playbooks, win stakeholder buy-in, and inform your strategy with maturity models. In this episode, we discuss: The significance of a robust UX research strategy The definition of a good and bad strategy  Essential components of an effective research plan Aligning research with stakeholder needs and expectations Metrics and KPIs to evaluate progress and success Highlights [00:01:17] Strategy vs delivery, prioritizing projects and allocating resources   [00:10:13] The role of flexibility and adaptability [00:15:38] Gaining stakeholder buy-in and tying research to organizational objectives [00:21:05] Establishing KPIs and metrics to measure progress and success [00:33:46] Periodic reviews and updates to maintain relevance and effectiveness Sources mentioned in the episode: userinterviews.com/awkward Good Strategy/Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt UXR Maturity Models: Move to a more advanced level in your org by Nikki Anderson of Dovetail UX Strategy Components by Nielsen Norman Group The Organizational Appetite for Research by Behzod Sirjani About our guest: Devin Harold is the Director of UX Research at Capital One, where he leads a team dedicated to improving end-to-end experiences and touchpoints for one of the company's primary business units. With over eleven years of experience in UX design and research, he has a deep understanding of research methodologies, leadership, strategy, frameworks, and interaction design. Devin's expertise and leadership have been recognized with multiple awards, including the IDEA Award, Verizon Beyond Award, and Verizon Credo Award. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awkwardsilences/message

Maintaining a huge insights repository can be overwhelming. It's even more difficult to extract the right insights from research findings. Atomic research is an approach developed concurrently by Tomer Sharon and Daniel Pidcock to manage and break down research knowledge to their smallest modular form.  This week on Awkward Silences, Daniel Pidcock, the co-creator of atomic UX research and founder of Glean.ly, joins Erin and JH to explain this new approach to research knowledge management. Additionally, Daniel shares success stories of companies that have used Glean.ly to integrate data from disparate sources and glean meaningful insights.  In this episode, we discuss: What is atomic UX research? The pillars of atomic research How atomic research can improve your research strategy How does Glean.ly power atomic research? Highlights: [01:38.75] What is atomic research? What is Glean.ly? [08:24.98] Daniel discusses why atomic research works, including how it helps organizations solve crime cases [11:14.58] How Glean.ly enabled Just Eat to grow and expand [14:06.67] One big benefit of atomic research powered by Glean.ly [23:59.45] Applications for atomic research and research strategy tips [38:27.70] The atomic research origin story Sources mentioned in the episode: http://userinterviews.com/awkward https://www.linkedin.com/in/pidcock  Glean.ly https://www.dropbox.com/s/z5zaxi088jsllju/Gleanly%20-%20Atomic%20research%20cheat%20sheet.pdf?dl=0 About Our Guest Daniel Pidcock is the co-creator of atomic UX research and founder at Glean.ly, a UX research repository platform used by some of the world's largest brands. He has spoken about atomic research at several events, including the UX Brighton Conference and Atomic UX Research for agencies. Before founding Glean.ly, Daniel worked as a UX consultant at Neighbourly, JUST EAT, and ie Marketing Communications. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awkwardsilences/message

In this episode of Awkward Silences, Erin May and John-Henry Forster are joined by Holly Hester-Reilly, CEO and Founder of H2R Product Science. They delve into how research can go wrong, how bad research processes can give research a bad reputation, and how the methodology and timeline of your research can complement each other. Holly also outlines the best way to determine the right research method for your product. Tune in for an engaging conversation on research best practices with industry experts. In this episode, we discuss: How bad research processes can give research a bad reputation Top most common ways that research can go wrong The relationship between research methodologies and project timelines Figuring out the right method for your research Highlights: [00:04:27] Holly's unique perspective from academic research and into tech [00:07:58] How can research go wrong? [00:10:20] The components of a good research model; what you need to get right [00:14:32] What to do with a research plan once you have it to ensure maximum alignment [00:16:54] How to combat biases in research and questionnaires [00:21:54] The interaction between methodology and the timeline in research [00:24:18] Figuring out the right method for your research [00:31:01] Interacting with stakeholders and organizations for the best research outcome Sources mentioned in the episode: Holly's LinkedIn H2R Product Science Website H2R Product Science LinkedIn About our guest Holly Hester-Reilly is the Founder and CEO of H2R Product Science, as well as a Product Discovery Coach and Consultant for the company. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at New York University, a Member of the Board of Advisors at Octane11, and a Product Advisor at Ergatta. Needless to say, Holly is an undisputed expert in her field, and we're lucky to have her on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awkwardsilences/message

Episode Description: In this episode of Awkward Silences, hosts Erin May and John Henry Forster welcome Ryan Glasgow, CEO of Sprig, to discuss the importance of in-product research. They dive into Sprig's generative and evaluative research tools, as well as recruiting current customers and reaching out to prospective users for market research. The conversation concludes with a discussion about best practices for in-product research. In this episode, we discuss: What is in-product research? Why is it important? The power of real-time research post-launch Strategies and best practices for conducting in-product surveys Shortening the feedback loop with Sprig Highlights: [00:01:46] The role of in-product research in the process of product development [00:04:39] How Sprig streamlines gathering feedback for in-product research experiments [00:08:26] Best practices: advice on how to maximize response rate and more [00:14:49] The benefits of hyper-targeted product research [00:17:55] Advanced use cases for Sprig - combining sentiment data with conversion data Sources mentioned in the episode: http://userinterviews.com/awkward Sprig About Our Guest Ryan Glasgow is the Founder and CEO at Sprig (formerly UserLeap), a research platform that provides advanced usability testing and in-product survey capabilities to companies such as Dropbox, Loom, and Shift. He is the author of The Customer‑Obsessed Product Manager's Playbook and current host of the People Driven Products Podcasts. Ryan has a strong background in product management. Prior to founding Sprig, he was the Group Product Manager at Weebly, Product Manager at Vurb, and Product Designer at Extrabux. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awkwardsilences/message

Finding your dream customers can be tricky, and knowing which customers aren't a good fit is important. That's where customer profiles come in handy. In this episode of Awkward Silences, Andrew Michael, CEO of Avrio, discusses the importance of ideal customer profiles. Andrew draws upon his experience and shares insights on creating customer profiles, customer research methods, and tips on how to get started. In this episode, we discuss: The role of the ideal customer profile (ICP) in an organization Using thermographic and demographic properties to create an ICP Creating personas and segmenting audiences Conducting studies and collecting data about your customers How teams get ICPs wrong Tips and best practices for developing and using ICPs Highlights: [00:06:03] The benefits of ideal customer profiles (ICPs) and who uses them [00:08:15] Andrew discusses the details of how they developed ICPs at Hotjar [00:11:34] Anti-ICP: Ruling out a large portion of your audience [00:24:08] Andrew details how to discover criteria that reveal insight [00:25:40] Tip: Don't overcomplicate ICP, three or four defining characteristics are enough [00:29:19] Anti-ICP: How to communicate with customers that you don't want [00:32:16] An effective ICP contributes to retention, alignment, and customer satisfaction [00:35:44] Andrew's final piece of advice: ICPs “needs to be a company-wide initiative” Sources mentioned in the episode: userinterviews.com/awkward CHURN.FM Podcast About our guest Andrew Michael is the CEO at Avrio – a software development research platform – host of Churn.FM, and Founding Member of Startup Cyprus. Andrew is also a teacher and speaker featured at the How to Web Conference 2022 and Advancing Research 2022. Before joining Avrio, Andrew worked at Hotjar, where he held leadership roles in marketing, management, and experience design. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awkwardsilences/message

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Long time question asker, first time listener. I recently started to go back through the original episodes of this podcast where a few episodes were themed were around networking, open source work, and building your personal brand. I just wanted to share my “NETWORK=NETWORTH” story. About a month ago my CEO was terminated by our board of directors, a week after it was announced that we were having layoffs for the vast majority of the company. I had been with this company for around 4 years, a lot of my work had been doing open source projects and interacting with various other companies. Unfortunately I was one of the people who was let go as part of these layoffs. I immediately reached out to various folks in the open source world that I've interacted with, seeing if their companies had any openings. Within two weeks I was able to interview and get an offer without a technical interview. Building my “personal brand”, interacting with the open source community had turned a pretty stressful situation into one that was relatively a lot less stressful! Listener Stochastic Beaver asks, I've recently joined a big tech company remotely and my team is super AWKWARD. No one says anything non-work-related in team chat. My manager is the only one with a camera on in team-wide meetings. I barely saw anyone's face. When I try to chitchat about their life during in 1:1s, somehow they don't feel like interested in talking about themselves so I eventually stopped asking anymore. In meetings, my manager is most vocal person within the team and the other people barely speak. As a result, it's always feels like my manager's one man show trying to make a conversation and discussion and throwing a joke and the responses are usually some ‘lol' in the chat. It's not that the team members are not engaged to the team. Everyone is very passionate and I usually see their work related messages, code reviews, and emails coming back and forth after the evening, even in weekends. Is this normal that all the people are extremely shy in the same team? I like the work and the problem we're solving but sometimes I find that the silence in the air is suffocating me and I also want to establish a good relationship with my coworkers. Am I asking too much for them in ‘work'? Thanks for listening.

Healthcare organizations are responding to the UX design boom by focusing on the patient experience. What is driving this shift? Why did it take so long? How does quantitative research align with qualitative research? In this episode of Awkward Silences, Tiffany Mura, Senior Vice President of Health Practice Lead at Mad*Pow, and Erica Devine, Associate Director, Patient Experience Strategy and Support at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), discuss patient-centered design in healthcare research. They explore the complexities of the healthcare ecosystem and share key aspects of their research methodologies to help paint a picture of how research can help improve the overall patient experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awkwardsilences/message

In this week's podcast Lore Wilbert joins us to talk about her latest book A Curious Faith. We of course talk about all the things and laugh a ton. She is a treasure and we know you will love her.