Best Lana Jelenjev Podcasts (2024)

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Designing freedom in your career and life with Larry Cornett 1:25:34

2M ago1:25:34

1:25:34

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 hi…

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Transforming self-perception: Petra Williams on authenticity, hope, and expression 1:29:25

3M ago1:29:25

1:29:25

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, sup…

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Designing tomorrow beyond human-centricity with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty (plus free book giveaways!) 1:17:31

5M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

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 bey…

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The Power of Pointless Creativity Projects with Steve Chapman 1:29:50

5M ago1:29:50

1:29:50

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. …

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Decolonising ourselves: The journey to healing-centered ecosystems with Lana Jelenjev 1:15:08

6M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

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 …

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Going to jail to save the world - Sam Griffiths 1:13:48

6M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

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 provid…

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Unlocking your unique identity within liminal spaces with Tutti Taygerly 1:19:04

7M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

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…

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Achieving last year’s goals hasn’t made me happy. Here’s what I’m doing in 2024 instead. 16:29

7M ago16:29

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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…

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Bonus episode: 15 minute guided end-of-year reflection 14:19

8M ago14:19

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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 fo…

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Reflecting on your year, riding the waves you’re on and being aware of the mountain you're climbing with Josie Downey and Jason Mesut 1:19:05

9M ago1:19:05

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#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 int…

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From darkness to design leadership: A candid chat with Rob Armes on beating psychosis 58:06

9M ago58:06

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#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 thought…

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Let go of the illusion of control and personal responsibility through facilitation - Charles-Louis de Maere 1:19:24

10M ago1:19:24

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#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 thinki…

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Hey designers, they're gaslighting you - Sara Wachter-Boettcher 1:13:49

10M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

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 (…

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Systems thinking to know yourself and others better with Boon Chew 1:01:36

11M ago1:01:36

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#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…

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Know your unique strengths for your own wellbeing and peace with Kate Berry 1:14:02

12M ago1:14:02

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#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 …

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Redefining growth: Embracing curiosity and transversal skills with Saskia Listle 1:15:42

1y ago1:15:42

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#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 expl…

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Navigating the digital world with intention, heart and purpose with Katja Forbes 1:16:59

1y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

#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 Influenc…

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The power of mindsets and mindfulness with Rizwan Javaid 49:32

1y ago49:32

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#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…

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Following your heart and empowering young people with Design Thinking with Jenna Maudlin 1:16:34

1y ago1:16:34

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#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 t…

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Beyond the Bootcamp: The Nuances of Becoming a Competent Designer 1:23:04

1+ y ago1:23:04

1:23:04

#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 professio…

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310: Changing The World One Artist at a Time with Simon Dove 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

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Art has no borders. This is just one of the key tenets of CEC ArtsLink, an organization that connects artists from different contexts and countries, advocating for the value of transnational cultural exchange. In this episode, the Executive Director of CEC ArtsLink, Simon Dove, joins Rachelle to highlight the power of artists with a social practice…

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Designing parenthood: A journey of self-discovery and empowerment with Rachel Arthur 55:32

1+ y ago55:32

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#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 …

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309: Exploring The Healing Benefits of Yoga with Jackie Kurtz Gadd 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

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What are you holding in your body? In this episode, yoga instructor and personal trainer joins Rachelle to talk about how yoga is a powerful practice for healing the trauma and stress that is stored in the body. Jackie and Rachelle both share their powerful yoga journeys and how it provided PT for their body, mind, and spirit. Jackie’s mission is t…

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From overthinking to deep thinking with Kim Witten 1:31:18

1+ y ago1:31:18

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#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 experie…

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308: Leading at the Intersection of Creativity & Chaos with Laura Lavoie 51:03

1+ y ago51:03

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308: Leading at the Intersection of Creativity & Chaos with Laura Lavoie HGTV for people who actually need it: this is Humble Design in a nutshell. In this episode, Rachelle sits down with Laura Lavoie, the City Director of Humble Design San Diego, to talk about how she and her team work their “humble magic” to bring interior design to families, ve…

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The UX of Sex with Nina McNamara 1:14:54

1+ y ago1:14:54

1:14:54

#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. Nin…

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307: How to Have Fun Busting Burnout with Madhurima Sappatti 59:15

1+ y ago59:15

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Are you a dreamer that feels bogged down by stress and burnout? In this upbeat episode, Freedom Soul Coach Madhurima Sappatti will share how to harness stressful energy and transform it into something that serves you. Madhurima is no stranger to stress as she has faced the pressure that comes from Asian culture since childhood, but she has since ov…

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Designing adventures and recreating awe for clarity and creativity with Kim Slade 1:12:21

1+ y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

#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 …

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306: Overcoming the Odds by Becoming a Creator with Dia Soto 51:47

1+ y ago51:47

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Content warning: Domestic violence What is something I can change right now? This is a question that Barrio Logan artist, mother and caregiver Dia Soto has often asked herself to feel a sense of control while facing challenging situations such as childhood immigration, loss, homelessness, domestic violence, and starting a family as a teen. In this …

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Making work about humans, not just products 1:05:39

1+ y ago1:05:39

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#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 …

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305: How to Embody Your Life Purpose with Geminelle and Dominic Malone 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

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As a leader, how are you leading yourself? In this episode, Rachelle talks with L.A. based creatives, Geminelle and Dominic Malone, an inspiring couple committed to impacting their community in powerful ways. They support black artists through Tunnel Vision Creative Agency and empower organizations to optimize wellness for their teams through their…

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Using the future to design the present with Lena Tünkers 1:04:29

1+ y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

#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 th…

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304: Redefining Workplace Wellness with Rachelle Archer 34:52

1+ y ago34:52

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Have you been in stressed out workplace that makes attempts to address wellness, but doesn’t really get at the root causes of toxicity in your culture? In this episode, Rachelle explains why stopgap measures like chair massages and staff yoga are not enough to create a true culture of thriving, and offers some steps leaders can take to achieve the …

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Skip the small talk with Jan Keck 1:04:16

1+ y ago1:04:16

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#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 tha…

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303: Kapwa: Cultivating Shared Humanity the Filipino Way with Lana Jelenjev 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

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How can we create spaces where people feel both safer and brave? In this episode, community alchemist Lana Jelenjev joins Rachelle to share how she puts healing at the core by cultivating "kapwa", a Tagalog word for shared humanity or shared inner selves. Grounding in her Filipino heritage, she combats the lack of collective healing in the Western …

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Creativity, mindfulness and the impact of AI with Radim Malinic 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

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#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…

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302: Breathwork for Presence, Intuition & Creativity with Alicia Peterson Baskel 46:02

1+ y ago46:02

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Do you want to approach your work and passions with more presence, intuition and intention? In this episode, dance artist and breathwork teacher Alicia Peterson Baskel joins Rachelle to talk about the power of breathwork. Learn how working with the breath can help you shed the layers of stress that block your well-being and connect with your creati…

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End of year reflections and being aware of the self and the system you're part of with Andi Mignolo 59:49

1+ y ago59:49

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#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 syste…

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301: Kuumba & the Art of Beautifying Community with Gaidi Finnie 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

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What does creativity mean to you? Kuumba, the 6th Kwanzaa principle that has guided this week's guest throughout his life, encourages us to do as much as we can, at the highest quality in attempts to leave our community/world better and more beautiful than how we first encountered it. In this episode, Gaidi Finnie, the Director of the San Diego Afr…

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Best of Season 2: Recap and learnings 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

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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.co Shownotes Tim Yeo, the Quiet Achiever https://www.thequietachievr.com/ Courtney Carlsson, Paradym app https://theparadym.com/ Solve Problems That Matter: Design…

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BONUS: A Season 3 Sneak Peek 7:38

1+ y ago7:38

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What’s next for The Artful Leader podcast? In this quick bonus episode, Rachelle shares a bit more about her story, the inspiration behind the show, and the amazing things lined up for season 3. Are you a heart-centered leader seeking ways to take care of yourself while pursuing your passion in the new year? Rachelle helps leaders with big missions…

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Candid end of year reflections with three design leaders 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

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#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…

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BONUS: A 7 Step Guided Meditation to Transform Your Self-Care Practice 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

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In the spirit of giving this holiday season and of renewal as we go into 2023, Rachelle shares a 7 step guided meditation to help you transform your self-care practice. This meditation will help you pause and reflect on your wellbeing, tap into inspiration and stay grounded in your purpose, and put an effective self-care plan on paper to support yo…

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210: How to Honor Your Heritage & Leave a Legacy with Joëlle Tomb 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

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“We are beings that live at the nexus of our ancestors’ dreams and the memories of our descendants.” This quote by Dr. Sará Yafah King sets the stage for this episode as Rachelle talks with abstract painter, art advocate, and curator, Joëlle Tomb. Together they explore the importance of knowing our heritage in order to understand our past and build…

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Looking for your first UX job as an immigrant with Dorsa Mokhtari 59:04

1+ y ago59:04

59:04

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 design Creativity as self-expression Overcoming the language barrier The benefits of a…

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209: Exploring the Power of Personal Therapy with Rachel Moore, LMFT 41:14

2y ago41:14

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Wondering when it’s time to seek professional help? Throughout this season, Rachelle has talked with leaders and artists who have benefitted from creative approaches to mental health care. In this episode, she sits down with Rachel Moore, a licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego whose background as a performing artist and journalist le…

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Laid off? Look inside before you look outside - Kate Pincott 58:38

2y ago58:38

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#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 trajector…

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208: Walking with Grief as a Teacher with Rev. Jenn Cormier 40:00

2y ago40:00

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What if grief was a collaborative partner on a year-long project of healing? This is the question that Rachelle explores this week with Grief Guide Rev. Jenn Cormier. They discuss how grief, anxiety, and other mental struggles in our lives manifest as physical pain and ailments and how when we stop suppressing these feelings, then we can begin to h…

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Creative confidence with the 12-minute method with Robbie Swale 1:14:16

2y ago1:14:16

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#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-…

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Getting cozy, juicy and real with your colleagues - Sophia and Jed Lazar 1:05:11

2y ago1:05:11

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#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 per…

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