You’ve probably spent a ton of time sharpening your UX skills, like mastering Figma, running usability tests, refining your design process. But here’s the truth: the skills that will really move your career forward aren’t always the ones in your portfolio.
In this episode, we’re talking about the soft skills every UX designer needs but that no one’s really talking about. These are the skills that help you communicate your ideas with confidence, build trust with your team, and handle the emotional ups and downs that come with the job.
You’ll learn: ✨ Why empathy for your teammates is just as important as empathy for your users ✨ How to communicate your design decisions so people actually listen ✨ How to manage your energy and emotions so you don’t burn out
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away knowing exactly which skill to start strengthening and how to apply it right away to elevate your influence and impact as a designer.
🎧 Tune in and get ready to show up as the kind of designer people love to work with.
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