32 - The Product vs. Design Battle Isn’t a Bug—It’s a Feature
Discover why tension between PMs and designers isn’t a flaw—it’s a feature. Learn how this creative friction fuels innovation, alignment, and smarter, more strategic product development.
#30: Stop Shielding Design Teams—Start Positioning Them for Impact
Shielding design feels safe but limits impact. Bust 4 myths and learn how collaboration, business fluency, and early alignment turn design from isolated craft into a true strategic catalyst.
29 - Beyond Aesthetics: Mental Models for Strategic Design Management
Great designers don’t just craft—they decide wisely. Explore how mental models like First Principles, Second-Order Effects & the Eisenhower Matrix help designers lead, align, and drive lasting impact.
MM 24: The Future of UX is Here—And It’s Not What You Think
The future of UX isn’t in tweaks—it’s in reinvention. Explore the four pillars of inclusive design to serve global users, aging populations, and shifting tech norms. It’s time to build for everyone, not just some.
Corporations Are Living Systems, Not Machines: Ditching the Machine Mentality for a More Human-Centered Future
For too long, businesses ran like machines—rigid and resistant to change. But thriving orgs act like ecosystems: adaptive, collaborative, and evolving. Learn how to shift from control to resilience.
Designers: The Cost-Effective Consultants Hiding in Plain Sight
Parenting has been one of my greatest teachers in design leadership. It’s shown me how to navigate complexity, foster resilience, and balance empathy with structure. Much like guiding teams, parenting is about understanding context, building trust, and embracing imperfection as part of growth. These lessons continue to shape how I lead with purpose and design impactful solutions in an ever-changing world.