Career Growth
The glue and sidequests
Doing the type of work that's needed, but won't get you promoted
Career Growth
Brand
How to introduce yourself at a conference
Attended my first Grace Hopper Celebration after 20 years in tech. I'm sharing tips on empowering women and non-binary folks in our field. Learn to craft your story, showcase your value, and use diverse skills to stand out.
Brand
How to build your distinct personal brand
Define yourself and target audience to communicate your unique value
Career Growth
Onboarding to a new team in thirty days
If you are starting a new project with a new stakeholder, a new job, or even a new team, what should you do in the first 30 days?
Leadership
The power of confidence lies within vulnerability
Authenticity demands imperfection and vulnerability
Career Growth
10 things I learned from women leadership
We are bold women.
Burnout
Breaking trust is easy, because they don’t know how to fix it
A company’s business and way of working dictates the limitations and boundaries in which designers manage, operate, and deliver for end customers.
Career Growth
5 stories from two decades of design
Celebrating two decades in design this February, I hope my story highlights the qualities that define not just successful designers, but individuals who thrive in an environment of constant change.
Career Growth
From good to great, don't be well-rounded
Surprise! An email on a Friday. Warm welcome to 5 new subscribers in January! Sxd4383, Pooja, Miyu, Lanre, and Emylie. You know what I do on Fridays? I briefly summarize: 1. What were my top 2-3 focus tasks this week? 2. What small wins did I achieve with these tasks?
Career Growth
What do I want to achieve?
Last Wednesday at the office was eerily quiet. Layoffs of 2024 happened with a few teams (Audible, Prime Video, Twitch).
Career Growth
How to explain yearly achievements to your manager
Last week, we had to turn in written descriptions for "above and beyond" actions, expectations exceeded from role guidelines.
Career Growth
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