Explore presentations, panels and discussions from Perspectives 2022 conference, offering a wealth of insights and knowledge for content design professionals.
Five senior content design leaders share their approaches to empathetic leadership in tech organizations, discussing strategies for supporting team growth, setting healthy boundaries, and measuring success beyond traditional metrics. They explore how to create psychologically safe environments, address performance challenges with empathy, and build inclusive teams while balancing business needs with employee wellbeing.
Five experienced content professionals share their diverse journeys into freelancing, consulting, and contracting, offering practical advice on finding clients, pitching proposals, and navigating the challenges of self-employment. They emphasize the importance of personal branding, setting boundaries, and developing a business mindset while highlighting the flexibility and growth opportunities that come with non-traditional career paths in content design.
Five content designers from diverse linguistic backgrounds share their experiences, challenges, and unique perspectives on working in the field when English isn't their first language, discussing the importance of empathy, cultural context, and the problematic nature of the term "native speaker" in job descriptions.
Lizzie Cass-Maran encourages content designers to identify their niche by finding the joyful intersection of their skills, passions, and experiences. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, building a supportive community, and embracing one's unique perspective while avoiding the pitfalls of imposter syndrome and the problematic "flag planting" metaphor.
Ebony Johnson shares her journey and advice on building confidence as a new content designer, stressing the importance of being selective with companies, identifying areas for improvement, and leaning on community support.
Molly Whitehead-Jones shares her experience and practical advice on being an effective part-time content leader, emphasizing the importance of setting clear boundaries, empowering your team, and creating processes that enable smooth collaboration.
Five content design professionals share their journeys and advice on breaking into the field, discussing the importance of skill-building, portfolio creation, interview preparation, and leveraging unique experiences to transition into content design.
Ben Dudley offers practical advice for new UX writers on how to navigate the first six months in a new role or company, sharing insights from his own journey and emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes, celebrating successes, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Marissa Epstein shares her experience in establishing a unified Strategy department at Lullabot, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, defining services, and mapping the client's journey to create consistent and intentional work as a team.
Sarah Johnson explores the impact of trust on team performance, sharing insights from her experience at CVS and providing guidance on how to build thriving teams through authentic leadership.
5 content professionals share leadership insights: Navigating imposter syndrome, celebrating wins, and more.
Christina Vasilevski shares tips on how people with ADHD can thrive in content design, emphasizing how their unique abilities can be leveraged to create clear, concise, and user-friendly content.
Jeneba Wint shares innovative strategies for career development, using the concept of a 'Minimum Viable Product' (MVP) from product management.
Katrin Suetterlin explores the complexities of neurodiversity in the workplace, emphasizing the role of inclusive leadership and the need for a nuanced understanding of neurodivergent experiences.
Jen Dionisio shares her journey as a content strategist, her experiences in management and coaching, her personal growth during the pandemic, and offers insights and lessons to help others in their content strategy careers.
Kevin Bui outlines a three-step approach to navigating promotions, focusing on auditing one's skills, reflecting on past projects, and gathering valuable testimonials from colleagues.
Ayesha Akbar Ali shares her journey from copywriting to content design, highlighting the importance of hands-on courses, challenging traditional briefs, and the power of networking and mentorship.
Mike Winnington shares experiences and insights from his initial 150 days as a UX Writing Manager at Doctolib, discussing his transition, struggles, and successes.
Cara Lam shares her journey from freelance content writer to full-time content designer, offering insights on acing job applications and interviews.
Noni Hollonds, a design leader at Atlassian, shares her approach to content design resourcing and offers a framework for achieving balance in team support.
Laurah Mwirichia discusses career advancement in content design, emphasizing technical and strategic skills, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning.
An insightful panel discussion from the Perspectives 2022 Conference, focusing on burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-care in the content design industry.