Hitting Pause (2022)

Hitting Pause (2022)

Author: Jason Ogle March 28, 2022 Duration: 7:01

Life and career (re)focus this year have brought me to a place where I need to hit pause on this show's production...

Keep fighting the good fight, dear Defender!

👊 Jason
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Hosted by Jason Ogle, User Defenders-UX Design & Personal Growth operates on a simple but profound idea: exceptional design work flows from a foundation of personal well-being and clarity. It’s a conversation that bridges the technical craft of user experience with the inner work of growth, resilience, and self-awareness. Each episode moves beyond surface-level tutorials to explore the deeper motivations and ethical considerations behind our design choices. You’ll hear from practitioners who discuss not only their process and techniques but also the challenges, failures, and philosophies that shape their approach to both their work and their lives. This podcast provides a unique space where the professional and personal intersect, offering insights that equip you to advocate more effectively for users while also navigating your own career path with intention. The dialogue consistently returns to the human element-the person behind the designer-arguing that sustainable creativity and leadership require a full cup. Tuning in feels less like a lecture and more like joining a thoughtful community dedicated to meaningful work and growth, making it an essential listen for anyone in the field looking to deepen their impact.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

User Defenders – UX Design & Personal Growth
Podcast Episodes
Mindful Technology with Liza Kindred [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:43
Liza Kindred challenges us to be more mindful in how we use and design technology. She offers us a value system on how to do just that. She encourages us to slow down and incorporate meditation and mindfulness practices…
050: We Can Be Heroes with Jason Ogle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:55
Jason Ogle shows us how we can all be design superheroes with the right mindset. He reveals how grit trumps talent, every day. He reminds us of the peril that bad leadership and ego can have on a team and organization. H…
049: User Research War Stories with Steve Portigal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:39
Steve Portigal challenges us to enjoy the silence when interviewing people. He teaches us the importance of rapport-building, and offers sage advice on how to do it. He shows us how sticking with an interview even when i…
048: Pick Yourself with Cassie McDaniel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:58
Cassie McDaniel inspires us to get away from the 'pick me' mindset, and to pick ourselves. She challenges us to be willing to kill our darlings so that something better can emerge. She teaches us the importance of knowin…
046: Good Design Favors the Curious with Joe Johnston [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:12
Joe Johnston inspires us to embrace the superpowers of curiosity and empathy for our users and business owners. He motivates us to always stay curious, and ask why to get to the heart of the problem faster. He encourages…
045: Criticize by Creating with Alexa Roman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:37
Alexa Roman motivates us to prove the value of design and contribute to it every single day. She encourages us to always be learning new things since designers work across many different fields. She inspires us to get mo…