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🧑💻 What can UX Designers learn from Software Engineers? More than you think!
Dagna Bieda discusses her book “Brain Refactor” and how tech professionals can optimize their mindset for success. She explores common career obstacles and strategies for overcoming them.
What if you could refactor your brain like software to unlock your full potential?
Your body is a lot like a machine. It's an organic machine, but a machine nonetheless.
Most machines have a way to control it.
Your car is basically a driving computer running on software and processors.
The human body is a machine, but instead of lines of code and silicon processors, we have our brains.
If the human brain is a lot like a computer, what happens when we find an issue?
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If the human brain is a lot like a computer, what happens when we find an issue?
Maybe we have trouble with our relationships.
Maybe we have issues getting promoted.
Maybe we can’t quite finish important projects.
Can we treat these things like bugs, debug the issue, then rewrite the code?
This week, Dagna Bieda, Software Engineer turned career coach and Author of the new book “Brain Refactor,” joins me to discuss how we can rework our brains to get the outcomes we want.
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1️⃣ Practice psychological distancing by viewing your brain as a product separate from your essence: This perspective allows you to analyze and refactor your thought patterns and behaviors objectively, just as you would debug and optimize software.
2️⃣ Debug your mental obstacles by identifying the root causes of issues: What's causing imposter syndrome or burnout? Treat these challenges like bugs in a system and develop strategies to address them at their source rather than just treating the symptoms.
3️⃣ Be open to feedback from various sources: Feedback isn't always verbal–it can come in the form of missed promotions, workplace dynamics, or personal feelings. Embrace these insights as opportunities for growth and improvement.
4️⃣ Optimize your "internal code" by regularly reviewing and updating your beliefs, habits, and reactions: Just as you would continuously improve a digital product based on user feedback and new technologies, continuously refine your mindset and behaviors based on new experiences and insights.
5️⃣ Recognize that your work doesn't speak for itself: You must actively promote your contributions. Reframe self-marketing as educating others about the value you bring rather than bragging. Consistently communicate your achievements and impact to ensure your efforts are recognized and rewarded.
It seems like everyone requires experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
Have you ever wondered how to break into the UX design industry without experience? Tired of feeling stuck in a catch-22 of needing experience to get a job but needing a job to get experience? Are you curious about the secrets to creating a strong UX portfolio and getting hired?
In this live Q&A, Mitch will answer your questions on topics like:
Creating a solid resume and portfolio that showcases your skills and experience
Networking and mentorship: how to build relationships with other designers and industry leaders
How to get experience and develop your skills in UX design
Navigating the job market and overcoming common challenges
Mitch wants to hear from you! He’ll take your questions and share his expertise on how to get your foot in the door. If you’re struggling to break into the UX industry, this Q&A session is for you.
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The Importance of Cultural Context with Ruby Pryor
Discover how cultural nuances shape user experiences and learn strategies for creating designs that resonate across diverse international audiences. Let’s dig into the nuances of designing for a global audience with Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex Consulting.
A Software Engineer’s Framework for Career Success
Dagna Bieda discusses her book “Brain Refactor” and how tech professionals can optimize their mindset for success. She explores common career obstacles and strategies for overcoming them.
Steering Your UX Career Across International Borders
Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of international job hunting. Joseph Mercieca shares invaluable insights on adapting your application strategy, portfolio, and interview techniques to different cultural contexts across Europe and beyond.
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