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An interview-based show that explores how people organize and design information to get things done.
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Erik Fisher has recorded meaningful conversations with productivity experts, authors, and creatives for 12 years as they share their insights on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. The goal as you listen is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To-Do List.
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Inside Tech Comm is a show for anyone interested in learning more about technical communication. It will also be of interest to those who are new to the field or career-switchers exploring creative ways to expand their horizon. You can write to me at insidetechcomm@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
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A bi-weekly podcast interviewing people in the Personal Knowledge Management Community on how they use their PKM systems for work, creativity, and life.
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The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, Darren Hood, is dedicated to presenting topics covering and addressing all things UX. We'll cover every UX-related method, discipline trend, career advancement and challenges, education recommendations, UX maturity levels, and maturity level management, and much much more. If you'd like to stay informed about UX, The World of UX is for you!
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Episode 218: Talkin' (AI) Shop w/Yan Vishnepolsky, Part 2 of 2
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This week, Darren concludes the conversation with UX and AI expert Yan Vishnepolsky, as they talk about such topics as Yan's most interesting discovery about AI, crazy interview stories, the state of UX today, and similarities between today's state of UX and the dot com bust. Check out this immersive session! #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realu…
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Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt-Miller on Mastering Your Mindset for Personal & Professional Growth
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This week I’m excited to revisit a conversation I had with Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt-Miller about their book, Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking. Michael is the founder and chairman of Full Focus. Through his coaching program for small business owners, BusinessAccelerator®, and the bestselling Full Focus…
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Colin Eagan and Jeffrey McIntyre on Personalization
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My guests today are Colin Eagan and Jeffrey MacIntyre. Although they work for different companies, Colin and Jeffrey share a common focus: how information technologies might offer more personalized experiences. They co-authored an article on the subject for A List Apart and Jeffrey gave an excellent presentation based on that material at this year’…
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S5E7 Enhancing Tech Writing Workflows with Markdown and AI with Christopher Ward
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Are traditional documentation formats holding you back? Join us as Christopher Ward offers a unique perspective on the future of technical communication. Discover how Markdown, with its straightforward syntax and open nature, can revolutionize the way technical writers and subject matter experts collaborate. Markdown simplifies collaboration by sep…
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Episode 217: Talkin' (AI) Shop w/Yan Vishnepolsky, Part 1 of 2
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This week, Darren hosts AI expert Yan Vishnepolsky. Yan tells his story about entering the worlds of UX and AI. He also shares several tips and insights about AI and how UXers can engage properly with the current wave of UX's evolution. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Check out the new World of UX website at https:…
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Desert Days, Retreats and Vacations with John Drury
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In part 2 of 2 of this conversation, John Drury shares about the importance of retreats and sacred time for rest and rejuvenation. John shares his personal experiences with different forms of retreats, emphasizing the value of eliminating distractions and under-stimulation to foster deeper self-reflection and mindfulness. He introduces practical te…
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Episode 216: The Normalization of Rudeness
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In today's UX circles, newcomers to the discipline are encouraged to send cold requests to experienced people for assistance and/or jobs. This is done without sensitivity and empathy towards those receiving the requests and people think it's normal. It's time for this type of behavior to end. In this episode, Darren takes time to explain one such i…
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Rhythms, Routines and Crafting a Rule of Life with John Drury
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In part 1 of a 2 part conversation I am thrilled to bring my longtime friend of 25 years Dr. John Drury. John and I share an interest in productivity and the Enneagram, particularly the unique insights of Enneagram fives. In this episode, John and I talk about the profound impact the pandemic has had on our routines and spiritual practices, introdu…
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Harry Max is an executive player coach with a long trajectory in Silicon Valley. Through his consultancy, he helps senior leaders and their teams realize their visions by zeroing in on pragmatic solutions to complex challenges. And on that note, Harry’s written a new book, called Managing Priorities, that teaches leaders how to do just that. You ca…
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Episode 215: The Dysfunction, Inequitability & Incivility of Today's UX Hiring Landscape, Part 2
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This week, Darren revisits the UX hiring landscape topic, itemizing and analyzing the dysfunction, inequitably, and incivility reflected in many of today job rejection notices. Tune in for a revealing breakdown of an actual rejection email and the messages people aren't supposed to gauge. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #wor…
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Tiago Forte on Building a Second Brain to Free Our Minds
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This week I’m excited to revisit an insightful conversation I had with Tiago Forte about his book Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential. Tiago walks us through his groundbreaking framework, PARA—Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives—that aims to revolutionize how we organize informa…
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A commitment to lifelong learning is one of the most important contributing factors to excelling in UX. Understanding the science of education can help us to excel and optimize our success in UX, no matter our current level of seniority and expertise. In this episode, Darren shares some science-related factoids about learning and how we can get the…
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The Evolution of AI and Apple Intelligence with Jeff Sieh
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I’m thrilled to welcome Jeff Sieh back to the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolution of AI, particularly focusing on Apple’s recent announcements. Jeff and I dive into the historical context of AI, reminiscing about its portrayal in popular culture and significant milestones like IBM’s Deep Blue and Microsoft’s Clippy. We then transiti…
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Stéphanie Walter is a UX researcher and designer based in Luxembourg. She’s prolific in sharing useful information via social media and her newsletter. Recently, she co-founded a new project, called Neurospicy, to bring more awareness to issues of neurodiversity in design. Neurospicy has evolved since we recorded this conversation, but as you’ll he…
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S5E6 Using Collaborative Techniques for Prioritizing Content with Robert Mills
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As content creators, we are constantly at the edge of our seats as we try to juggle multiple content deliverables. How do we strategize and manage stakeholder expectations? Robert Mills, the founder of Fourth Wall Content, joins me with techniques and insights into collaborative content prioritization. With a journalism and content operations backg…
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This week, Darren revisits the topic of UX Kool-aid, exposing five additional points of interest: Design systems, artificial intelligence, faux educational resources, the Ph.D. to UX movement, and blind embracing of imposter syndrome. You can't judge a book by its cover. Up for the challenge of facing some truth bombs? Tune in for the details. #ux …
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Andrew Mason on The Current Pulse of The Productivity Landscape
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This week I’m happy to welcome fellow podcaster and host of The ProGuide Podcast, Andrew Mason back to the show to discuss current trends and themes within the vast productivity space. Andrew and I discuss how being aware of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can significantly impact our happiness and self-improvement. We explore various factors…
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Episode 212: The Dysfunction, Inequitability & Incivility of Today's UX Hiring Landscape
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Many know that today's UX hiring landscape is broken, but few can explain it. This week, Darren talks about several normalized aspects of today's UX hiring practices that are all dysfunctional, inquitable, and incivil. Tune in for the breakdown. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux…
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Tribute to Dan Miller: Memories of His Legacy
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In this solo episode, we pay tribute to Dan Miller, the late author of "48 Days to the Work You Love". Dan passed away in January 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Erik shares personal stories and lessons learned from Dan, emphasizing his profound impact on people through his generosity, approachability, and commitment to lifelong learning. Er…
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Rachel Price is a Principal Information Architect at Microsoft and teaches Information Architecture at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. She was a guest on The Informed Life in 2019, discussing the role of structure in improvisation. Today’s conversation focuses on a subject that’s on a lot of information architects’ minds: how to responsib…
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S5E5 Mastering AI-enhanced Content Creation using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Manny Silva
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Can outdated training data and hallucinations in large language models (LLMs) hold back your AI projects? Manny Silva joins us to uncover Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), a technique that improves the output of LLMs. He shares practical insights with real-world applications that ensure AI-generated responses are accurate and contextually relev…
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