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I ended up at Adaptive Path through happenstance. A friend through a friend, and suddenly I was working smack in the middle of the user experience design industry for the first time. There were new words to learn, systems to figure out, modes of thinking I’d never come across. And then there were all the other things that made my new environment even more meaningful: relationships developed with big thinkers, conversations about new concepts, and, eventually, the development of my own voice amidst all this smartness.

New environments and situations permeate our lives. We go to new jobs, start relationships, end them, start families, work with new clients…adapting and change are deeply seeded in our everyday. I’ve learned a thing or two about how to adapt to these environments fast – and how to not only survive them, but thrive in them.

On August 12th I’ll be hosting a virtual seminar about methods and tools to adapt, navigate and thrive within the UX field, specifically. This is a great seminar for anyone new to the world of user experience who is grappling with terms and jargon. It’s also valuable for seasoned UX professionals who are looking for ways to increase the impact they have within their organization and the UX community at large.

I’ll be sharing three things that have helped me thrive:

Knowledge Mapping

Learn how to create diagrams that allow you to visualize what you know about the industry, what you don’t know, and the areas where you can supplement what you already know.

Community-Building

Building a community of influential friends is as simple as paying attention to the people around you. I’ll share key things you can do to build authentic, rich relationships with others in the field. And networking is not one of them!

Using Your Own Voice

Whether you’re a student or an experienced UX professional, finding and using your voice will make a difference for your career. I’ll provide you with tools to help you uncover what you have to offer, create a mantra (everyone needs one!) and show a video with tips from four people who have successfully created strong personal brands: Whitney Hess, Merlin Mann, Scott Berkun, and Rachel Hinman.

Join me on Wednesday, August 12(10:00 – 11:15 AM Pacific Time) and uncover concrete steps you can take to help you thrive within the user experience design landscape. Details and registration here.

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