Best UX Writers Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 29. From english major to content design lead: advice for grads 48:42

11h ago48:42

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Ah, English degrees. So often the target of snide comments and "there but for..." looks. I don't think there's another academic pursuit that's used as a metaphor for uselessness quite as much. Maybe basket weaving. And yet, as content designers know, English majors c…

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Episode #118: Ian Pierpoint - Founder of Further&Further, Cultural Strategist, Acid House Veteran 31:47

24h ago31:47

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Fail we may, sail we must. Ian Pierpoint is Founder and CEO of the intrepid human insights agency, Further&Further Strategies. Ian’s unique perspective on understanding people and culture is an outgrowth of his journey, from the UK acid house scene, to corporate youth researcher, to documentary filmmaking, to CMO. We discuss Ian’s improbable route …

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Ep 20. AI Tools to Boost Your UX Job Hunt 10:53

4d ago10:53

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If you want to transition to a career in tech, you have to use tech! Ever wondered how AI can transform your career transition from teaching to UX design? I'm Coach Zee, a 15-year teacher turned UX Researcher and in this episode, I uncover the secrets behind leveraging AI to streamline your job search and land your dream role in the tech industry. …

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Ep. 28. Inside Gemini: How a Google content designer helps build AI 51:18

15d ago51:18

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! There's an interesting path opening up in content design: working on the actual language models underpinning this explosion of new features we're seeing. This is a new and fairly anxiety-inducing area. But as content designers, it's important that we engage and help …

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Content design and UX writing tactics that move the needle 25:54

11d ago25:54

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Episode 65: Content design and UX writing tactics that move the needle What are some content design and UX writing tactics and processes that actually move the needle for solo writers or smaller teams? In this episode, I share some of my top tactics that I like to bring into my day-to-day work to help with change management, workload management, an…

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Exploring Use cases and Limitations of GenAI in Technical writing with Rene, Box 21:04

17d ago21:04

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep 19. Pros and Cons of Remote Work From a Former Teacher 11:01

18d ago11:01

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What if you could skip the exhausting daily grind, commute less, and transform your work-life balance entirely? That's exactly what happened to me as I transitioned from a traditional teaching role to becoming a Senior UX Researcher working remotely. In this episode of the UX Teacher Prep Podcast, I share my journey, recounting the joy of trading i…

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AI and Content Design Evolution in UX with Chris Willis, CDO @Domo 23:24

27d ago23:24

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Episode #117: Jeff Reesing - SVP at Dynata, Former Jamming Partner with Members of Jane's Addiction 29:44

1M ago29:44

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Jeff Reesing, is SVP of Corporate Sales and Customer Experience at Dynata, the world’s largest first party data platform and a company that powers so much of what we do in research and insights. He has built himself an impressive professional career, but music was his first love and it is easy to understand why. Back in high school, Jeff found hims…

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Ep. 27. Using AI to scale UX writing at Monday.com, with Ron Yakar 52:00

1M ago52:00

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Ron Yakar made a bit of noise last month when he wrote a post on LinkedIn discussing how he created an AI tool to help scale UX writing at Monday.com. There was lots of debate. "This is cool." "This is scary." "Why don't you hire more content designers?" And everythi…

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Ep 18. UX Research Job Interviews: Top Questions and Answers for Aspiring UX Researchers 13:33

1M ago13:33

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In this episode, I unpack the most commonly asked questions in UX Research interviews and offer invaluable insights to help you ace them. Drawing from personal experiences and research, I guide you through key methodologies, the importance of staying current with industry trends, and how to showcase your versatility and commitment to professional g…

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UX Writing: Breaking Down the Essentials 6:49

1M ago6:49

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners. Visit www.document360.com/partners Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep. 26. Why Content Designers Make Great Leaders, feat. Aladrian Goods (Intuit) 46:25

2M ago46:25

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Many content designers want to be leaders. But how can they get there? Do they make great design leaders in general...and what will they struggle with when they get there? In today's episode I speak with Aladrian Goods, design manager at Intuit. We talk about her roa…

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Ep 17. The Teacher Shortage and Why Teachers are Not Ok 12:29

2M ago12:29

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In today's episode, I discuss the teacher shortage and recent teacher stories in the news. The first step to overcoming an obstacle is admitting there is a problem. There is a huge problem with the state of teaching and although it will take time, I believe a solution is possible. Announcement: Starting in June, the UX Teacher Prep Podcast will be …

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Episode #116: Kai Fuentes - Multicultural Expert, 2nd Gen Researcher, Amateur Comic 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Do surveys make good bedtime stories for kids? It worked for Kai Fuentes! Kai is a second-generation market researcher. While many of us were running around causing trouble as kids, Kai was helping her mom’s family business by stapling surveys and even intercepting respondents at the mall. Kai followed in her mother’s footsteps by founding Ebony Ma…

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From Freelance Marketing to Senior UX Writing with Yael Ilani @Pipedrive 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Yael Ilani, a ux writer from berlin, had spent her last day of homeland vocation sharing some of her knowledge and experience with us: Why does it require more work and creativity to use fewer words as a ux writer? What does the future hold for content and ux writers? are they all gonna be replaced by machines and AI? How did ux writing affect her …

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Ep 16. From Classroom to UX: Five Things I Wish I Knew Before My Career Transition 13:36

2M ago13:36

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In today’s episode, I share the 5 things I wish I knew before transitioning out of the classroom. Knowing these 5 things would’ve eased my anxiety and helped me mentally and logistically prepare for my corporate role in tech. If you're considering leaving the classroom, or in the middle of this life-changing leap, remember you've got an ally. I’m r…

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Ep. 25. Content Design in China feat. Anna Potapova & Arnaud Frattini 52:45

2M ago52:45

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Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Last year the UX Content Collective published an extensive piece about content designers in China, written by Anna Potapova and Arnaud Frattini. The piece surveyed several people working in China, and revealed an amazing amount of insight into a place many people don't know anything about. Today, Ann…

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Ep 15. Building Your UX Portfolio: For Transitioning Teachers 15:17

2M ago15:17

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Are you a teacher interested in a creative career in UX (User Experience) Design? Let's unwrap the essentials of a portfolio that stands out, not just as a showcase, but as a narrative of your professional journey. In this episode, I offer tips for building your first UX portfolio and reflect on my early portfolio as a transitioning teacher to my c…

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Ep 14. Confronting the Challenges of Toxic Teaching Environments 20:38

2M ago20:38

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Don't forget to enter the Teacher Appreciation Giveaway on Instagram! Every day, teachers across the world face the daunting task of nurturing young minds, often at the expense of their own well-being. This Teacher Appreciation Week, I'm tipping my hat to these unsung heroes and shedding light on the challenges they face within the teaching profess…

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Episode #115: London Brinkman - Qualitative Researcher, Vocalist, Award-Winning Body Builder 32:26

3M ago32:26

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London Brinkman is one year out of school as a Qualitative Market Research Analyst and my colleague at MarketVision Research. While working a project together, I learned she is also the lead singer for a notable cover band in Cincinnati. But not only that, she is an award-winning body builder! London discusses her decision to shift her career focus…

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Episode #114: Nicholas Jayanty - Award-Winning Film Producer, UX Researcher for IBM Red Hat 32:30

2M ago32:30

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Recorded live on the Purple Stage at the IIEX conference in Austin, TX on April 18! Nicholas Jayanty, Principal User Experience Researcher at IBM’s Red Hat, traces his path from making sketch comedy pilots on MTV to producing award-winning films to researching and designing digital user experiences. Nicholas contrasts the supply chains of the indep…

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Ep. 24. Why (and how) content designers need to change - and fast! Feat. Chelsea Larsson 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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The Writers of Silicon Valley podcast is back! Listen to the first new episode with Chelsea Larsson, Senior Design Director at Expedia. We discuss the future of content design, UX writing, how AI is impacting everything, and why content designers shouldn’t hang on to old definitions. And maybe…why content designers should learn Python? I’m really e…

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Working in a Growth team 25:04

3M ago25:04

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Episode 64: Working in a Growth team In today's episode, my guest Senior Product Designer Ademar Rodrigues and I talk about all things working with growth. We chat about how growth teams are different from other types of design teams, how content design works in a growth setting, and what some of the challenges and opportunities are. ---Learning ou…

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Ep 13. Job Search Tips with Recruiter Sarah Janosz 25:27

3M ago25:27

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Ever considered the leap from the classroom to a professional role in the creative industry? In this episode, I delve into this transition with the help of Sarah Janosz, a Creative Recruiter with a wealth of experience in creative placements. Sarah shares her career evolution, providing you with an authentic perspective on the nuances of such a shi…

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Episode #113: Wes Michael - Founder & CEO of Rare Patient Voice, Amateur Jingle Writer/Singer 24:23

3M ago24:23

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Wes Michael is the founder and CEO of Rare Patient Voice, a 10-year old firm who empowers patients and caregivers to share their voices with the companies working to better their lives with new products, devices, and treatments. [To date, RPV has paid out over $13M in incentives to patients and caregivers – wow!!] Wes started RPV after a successful…

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Docs-as-Code vs Dedicated knowledge base with Brianne Bennett, Opensee 13:43

3M ago13:43

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep 12. Getting Your Family to Support Your Career Change 16:33

3M ago16:33

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Transitioning to a new career can be challenging, especially when it involves moving from a long-established role in teaching to the dynamic and fast-growing field of technology. Having the backing of your loved ones can make a significant difference. In this podcast episode, I delve into a firsthand account of my experience unpacking the emotional…

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Episode #112: Sue Collin - SVP at RTi Research, Quant to Qual Switcher, Mixed Media Artist 33:41

3M ago33:41

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Sue Collin is one of those rare people who has spent her entire career with one organization. Her first job was with a research company called Directions for Decisions which was later acquired by RTi Research where she has been ever since. But while the company has remained the same, Sue’s career has done anything but. After years of applying her q…

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Ep 11. Committing to Better Health and Seeking Joy with Jite Lark 24:53

3M ago24:53

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Teachers are known for their unwavering dedication to their students, often at the expense of their own health and well-being. In this episode, Jite Lark, a former educator turned administrator and women’s fitness and life transformation coach, shares her transformative journey and how it's shaped her mission to help teachers nurture their health t…

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Episode #111 Open Mic: Priscilla McKinney Discusses Her Book, "Collaboration is the New Competition" 40:14

3M ago40:14

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On Episode #34, Priscilla McKinney from Little Bird Marketing shared her story of growing up in a family singing troupe. In this episode, we invite her back to the Rock n’ Roll Research Podcast to discuss her book, “Collaboration is the New Competition: Why the Future of Work Rewards a Cross-Pollinating Hive Mind & How Not to Get Left Behind.” Pris…

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Ep 10. Communicating Your Why in Job Interviews 11:29

3M ago11:29

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Embarking on a new career path can feel overwhelming, but I can help. Crafting a career narrative is not just about explaining the desire to leave teaching but also about conveying the excitement and commitment to contributing to the success of a potential employer. In today's episode, I explain how to share stories from your teaching experience th…

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Improving documentation with user feedback with Iga Koprowska, Akamai 23:24

4M ago23:24

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner. Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep 9. Leveraging Teacher Skills for a Career in Ed Tech: The Educator's Edge 7:04

4M ago7:04

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Is it time for educators to reinvent their careers by stepping into the ed tech realm, or should they take their talents to a whole new industry? I'm Zee Arnold, a teacher of 15 years and now a UX researcher, stirring up the conversation around this pivotal career crossroads. With a pulse on the unique skills teachers bring to the table, I dissect …

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Leading the Future of UX Writing and Content Design with Empathy with Lina Ramona Vitkauskas @BIMM 41:15

4M ago41:15

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Check out free UX Writing Course Check out our free AI for UX course Follow Lina on LinkedinBy Yuval Keshtcher

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Ep 8. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Transitioning Teacher 14:06

4M ago14:06

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Ever felt like a fraud in your own classroom, or doubted your ability to take on a new career path? Trust me, you're not alone. On our latest journey together, we confront the all-too-common imposter syndrome that plagues many educators as they consider new professional horizons. In today's episode, I draw from the depths of my early teaching days …

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Episode #110: Mark Earls - Insights Iconoclast, Best-Selling Author, Ska Band Frontman 1:06:32

4M ago1:06:32

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Mark Earls, The HERDmeister, shares his story of how he went from European tour guide to being labeled the market research industry’s “public enemy #1.” We have a wide-ranging conversation on how people really make decisions, the freedom to experiment in the insights world, predicting multiple futures, how brands grow, being clear in your terminolo…

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Ep 7. From Barely Surviving as a Teacher to Thriving as a User Researcher with Sharon Ng 26:38

4M ago26:38

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Have you ever felt trapped in a career that drains your spirit, wondering if the grass is truly greener on the other side? Today, I bring you a brave story of transformation that might just tip the scales for you. In this episode, I sit down with Sharon Ng, a former high school science teacher who made the leap to a User Researcher after some serio…

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Episode #109: Jeffrey Porter - UTA MSMR Student, Lockheed Martin Intern, Shredding Guitarist 36:14

4M ago36:14

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Jeffrey Porter will graduate from the UT Arlington MSMR program in December of this year. In addition to his studies, he is keeping extremely busy with an internship in financial data analysis with Lockheed Martin. But there’s more to Jeffrey than insights. He has maintained a nice side hustle of buying and selling vintage video games, timing the m…

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Building developer-friendly API documentation with Hannah Kahn, Azion 10:37

4M ago10:37

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner. Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Can UX Writers manage other designers? 34:33

4M ago34:33

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Episode 63: Can UX Writers manage other designers? In today's episode, I speak with Shannon Leahy (Adobe) about her path into Content Design and becoming a UX Design Manager. Shannon shares how she got her first UX Writing title and what helped her become a successful product design manager. Learning outcomes: From copywriting to UX Writing Becomin…

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Ep 6. From Teacher to Design Program Manager with Tisha Woods 23:28

4M ago23:28

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In today's episode, I interview the remarkable Tisha Woods, whose own metamorphosis from Child Development Educator to a Design Program Manager is nothing short of inspirational. Tisha illuminates the path she carved out for herself, transforming her classroom skills into tech talents in the bustling tech scene of the San Francisco Bay area. Her in…

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Episode #108: Kevin Lang - Sr. Sales Rep at Greenbook, Drummer, MR Jam veteran 26:02

4M ago26:02

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Kevin Lang is a recently minted Senior Sales Representative at the mighty research media company Greenbook, home of the GRIT Report, the IIEX conference series and “The Exchange” podcast with Lenny Murphy and Karen Lynch. While he got his start in the insights industry with Civicom, many people know Kevin from his involvement in the “MR Jam,” provi…

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Ep 5. The Art of Networking When Changing Careers 12:07

5M ago12:07

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In today's episode, I reveal the hidden power of networking for educators aiming to pivot their careers into the exciting realm of user experience and product design. Through the UX Teacher Prep Podcast, you'll uncover the truth behind a robust professional network—not just as a collection of contacts, but as a pivotal force for career advancement.…

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