Want a higher UX salary? Then stop avoiding this.

I was coaching a UX designer last month who was thrilled to get a job offer.But when I asked, “Did you negotiate?”She hesitated.“I don’t want to risk losing the offer.”Sound familiar?Here’s the contradiction: Most UX designers want a higher salary—bu...

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Feb 07, 2025
How Joscelyn went from overlooked to interview-ready

Joscelyn was stuck.She knew she had potential as a designer.She had projects to showcase.But when she applied for jobs? Silence.She didn’t know what hiring managers were really looking for.Her portfolio felt scattered.Her resume didn’t tell a clear s...

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Feb 05, 2025
The job hunt mistake schools don’t warn you about

During this Chinese New Year, I had a chat with my niece. She’s graduating in six months, and like most fresh grads, she’s worried.She told me:“I’ve been applying, but it’s so competitive. What if I don’t get a job?”That hit me. Not just because of h...

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Feb 02, 2025
Stop Waiting to Be Crowned a UX Leader

A lot of mid-senior UXers tell me:🗣️ “I want to lead a team.”🗣️ “I’m ready for a senior role.”🗣️ “I want to have more impact.”But in the same breath, they also say:❌ “I don’t have enough experience.”❌ “I don’t feel ready.”❌ “I need someone to give...

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Feb 01, 2025
4 Down, 96 to Go - Will You Be Next?

We’re officially one month into 2025, and I’ve been working closely with 4 UX professionals to help them on their plan to land their dream six-figure job offers.That’s 4% of my mission to help 100 UX professionals get hired this year.Still 96 more to...

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Jan 31, 2025
Stop Waiting for Perfect

Do you ever feel like your work isn’t good enough to share yet?You tweak. You refine. You tell yourself, “Just one more round of edits, and it’ll be ready.” But guess what? That “perfect” moment never comes.Here’s the truth: perfection is the enemy o...

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Jan 29, 2025