If you’re like most mid-level to senior UX designers I talk to, you’ve probably been:→ Reworking your portfolio… again→ Scrolling job boards→ Getting ghosted after interviews→ Telling yourself, “I just need to keep applying”And yet… nothing is moving...

Here’s something I hear all the time:“I know I should be more active on LinkedIn…But I don’t have time.”“I hate self-promotion.”“I don’t want to post just to post.”Good news: you don’t have to.You don’t need to post daily.You don’t need a content cal...

Most people treat networking like speed dating.They show up in a DM.Ask a few questions.Say thank you.And then vanish.Two weeks later, they come back with a “Hey, just following up…” message that feels… off.Here’s what I teach my clients instead:Don’...

Let’s be honest.You had a great chat with someone who works at your dream company.You connected. You vibed. They even shared some advice.And now… you want to ask for a referral.But your brain says:→ “What if they think I’m using them?”→ “I don’t want...

Here’s the scenario:You finally sent that message.You used the SPEAR framework.It was specific.Personalised.Clear.And… crickets.Now you're stuck.→ “Should I follow up?”→ “Will I sound annoying?”→ “What if they saw it and ignored me?”Here’s the truth:...

Most job seekers fish the wrong way.They either:→ cast a wide net (apply to 50 jobs blindly), or→ toss out a single line and wait, hoping something bites.And then… nothing.Here’s the truth:Job hunting isn’t about luck. It’s about aim.You’re not line...

Let’s be real.Most UX job seekers know they should be more visible online.But when it comes to posting?→ “I don’t want to sound fake.”→ “I’m not an expert.”→ “What would I even say?”So instead, they stay quiet.And guess what?While you’re busy polishi...

Let me tell you something I’ve noticed coaching UXers:Most people work hard on their job search.They spend hours reworking their portfolio.They scroll job boards.They tweak their resume over and over.They’re busy. They feel productive.But they’re not...

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a pattern I keep seeing.Some clients make rapid progress—within 6 weeks they’re booking interviews, getting referrals, even landing offers.Others stay stuck for months, even though they’re in the same program.What’s th...

Let me tell you a quick story from a recent coaching session.I was reviewing a Minimum Valuable Pitch (MVP) one of my clients had sent to her dream company. On paper, she’s a mid-to-senior level designer. Years of experience. Solid roles.But somethin...