UXPro to CEO is a series of bold conversations with inspiring UX leaders and creative entrepreneurs that provides the listener with actionable tools, resources, framework and strategies that can be applied in business and life. Join Joel as he shares his journey from UX professional to full-time entrepreneur and explores topics at the intersection of design, entrepreneurship, and personal development.
UX Pro to CEO
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UXPro to CEO is a series of bold conversations with inspiring UX leaders and creative entrepreneurs that provides the listener with actionable tools, resources, framework and strategies that can be applied in business and life. Join Joel as he shares his journey from UX professional to full-time entrepreneur and explores topics at the intersection of design, entrepreneurship, and personal development.
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November 11, 2020
#005: A simple framework to boost your UX career… And your life.
<p><strong>Joel tells us about his experience running sprints and debunks the notion of having arbitrary metrics within an organization. He shows us how focusing on the needs of team and creating a space for radical transparency can have a profound impact in performance and building the right culture.</strong></p> <p><strong>This episode goes beyond design and teaches us how we can leverage tools like emotional intelligence and goal setting principles to overcome some of the biggest challenges creative professionals face.</strong></p> <p><strong>Joel reminds us about the importance of documenting our growth and breaks down the exact framework he uses for setting goals personally and professionally. Finally, he shares with us a simple tool he’s developed to help creative professionals get clear, focused, and ensure the actions we take are aligned with the outcomes and person we want to become.<br> <br> You can access the free resource here:<br> </strong><a href="https://goalsetting.org/goal-setting-worksheet/"><u><strong>https://goalsetting.org/goal-setting-worksheet/</strong></u></a><u><strong><br> </strong></u></p> <ul> <li><strong>Uncovering Misalignments (2:30)</strong></li> <li><strong>Shifting Focus Form Arbitrary Metrics To Individual Impact (3:50) </strong></li> <li><strong>Why Share This? (5:19)</strong></li> <li><strong>Who Is This For (6:00)</strong></li> <li><strong>How I Was Undeserving My Team (6:30)</strong></li> <li><strong>Seniority vs Empathy (7:12)</strong></li> <li><strong>Types Of Goals (7:55)</strong></li> <li><strong>Implementation Framework (8:37)</strong></li> <li><strong>How To Build Momentum (9:00)</strong></li> <li><strong>Defining Your Future Identity (9:45)</strong></li> <li><strong>Documenting Your Journey (10:00)</strong></li> <li><strong>We Grow From Two Experiences (10:33)</strong></li> <li><strong>Celebrating Your Successes (11:30)</strong></li> <li><strong>Importance Of Having Written Goal(12:57)</strong></li> <li><strong>The Work Is In The Planning (14:48)</strong></li> <li><strong>Getting Focused (15:20)</strong></li> <li><strong>Getting Aligned (16:19)</strong></li> <li><strong>Holding Yourself Accountable (16:24)</strong></li> <li><strong>Why Freelance Designers (17:09)</strong></li> <li><strong>Building Meaningful Connections With Clients (17:40)</strong></li> </ul>
October 29, 2020
#004: The Importance Of Knowing Where You’re Headed
<p><strong>In this episode Joel addresses some of the limiting beliefs that are common among creative professionals (especially early in our careers). He challenges us to question ‘what is true” and encourages us to reframe situations so we shift our mindset and fasttrack our careers.</strong></p> <p><strong>He explains how design skills and tech are increasingly becoming a commodity and makes the case for developing our soft skills so we can become better problem solvers and enjoy a more fulfilling career path.</strong></p> <p><strong>Finally, shares a compelling story about the importance of knowing where we are headed in our personal and professional lives, and guides us through a simple process so we can begin to develop a MAP (Massive Action Plan).<br> </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience vs Knowing Yourself (2:30)</strong></li> <li><strong>A New Perspective(3:50)</strong></li> <li><strong>Creating An Unfair Advantage (4:45)</strong></li> <li><strong>Design As Commodity (6:15)</strong></li> <li><strong>Hard Skills vs Smart Skills (7:40)</strong></li> <li><strong>Looking At Things Through A Different Filter (10:15)</strong></li> <li><strong>Story Of Two Ships (11:30)</strong></li> <li><strong>Finding Your Map (13:13)</strong></li> <li><strong>Information vs Implementation (14:26)</strong></li> <li><strong>Getting Clear (14:40)</strong></li> <li><strong>Quantifying Where You Are (16:07)</strong></li> <li><strong>Creating A Compelling Future (16:40)</strong></li> <li><strong>Bridging The Gap (17:01)</strong></li> <li><strong>Final Thoughts (18:09)<br> </strong></li> </ul>
October 21, 2020
#003: Taking The Leap Into Entrepreneurship
<p>In this episode Joel shares his experience of helping other founders and companies while neglecting his own ideas and tells an inspiring story that helped him develop the courage to start his own business.<br> <br> He teaches us the concept of the “entrepreneur’s formula” and makes the case as to why strategy alone is never a substitute for taking action. He encourages us to invest in ourselves and take ownership of our actions so we can overcome the inner critic</p> <p>He takes us on a journey through the challenges he faced when starting his own business and reminds us about the importance of developing a sense of purpose in our work. Finally, he challenges us (designers/entrepreneurs) to take stock of the gifts and ideas that only we can bring to life and inspires us to consider ways we can begin to take action.<br> </p> <ul> <li>The Downside Of Having A Strong Vision (2:00)</li> <li>Neglecting Your Own Ideas (5:10)</li> <li>Aligning To Your True Mission (6:15)</li> <li>Developing The Courage To Take Action</li> <li>Not Letting Your Dreams Die With You (6:40)</li> <li>Entrepreneurs Formula (8:10)</li> <li>A Familiar Path (10:02)</li> <li>Strategy Is No Substitute For Action (10:47)</li> <li>The Importance Of Investing On Yourself (11:40)</li> <li>Taking Ownership (12:30)</li> <li>Dealing With The Inner Critic (13:39)</li> <li>When Reality Sets In (14:20)</li> <li>Identifying Limiting Beliefs (15:55)</li> <li>Listening To Your Intuition (16:35)</li> <li>We Don’t Choose What We Are Famous For (17:12)</li> <li>A Partnership Is Born (18:15)</li> <li>Life Rewards Those Who Take Chances (19:11)</li> <li>The Power Of Conviction (20:30)</li> <li>Learning How To Reframe (22:00)</li> <li>Building Purpose-Driven Products (23:10)</li> <li>Discovering Your Talents (24:30)</li> <li>Final Thoughts (25:02)</li> </ul>
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