Design To Be Conversation
The Design To Be Conversation podcast is a series of conversations with design leaders about how investing in their EQ has impacted their design careers. Rachel Weissman, the host of our show, is a serial entrepreneur and award-winning designer turned executive coach and keynote speaker, helping ambitious leaders transform uncertainty and change into a catalyst for growth, creativity, and innovation. Learn more about Rachel at www.racheldweissman.com.
Design To Be Conversation
Kat Vellos: How to overcome workplace loneliness
In today’s episode, I speak with Kat Vellos. Kat is a connection coach and trusted expert on the power of cultivating meaningful friendships. In her former career as a user experience designer, she researched, designed, and advised on the user experience of countless flows in digital products serving millions of people at companies like Slack and Pandora. With the publication of her books, We Should Get Together and Connected from Afar, Kat turned her background in UX design towards combating the loneliness epidemic to help millions of people experience greater wellness and fulfillment through thriving platonic relationships. Her interviews can be found in a variety of publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Communication Arts, Thrive Global, Yahoo Lifestyle, and Authority Magazine. Kat is also a sought-after speaker who has graced the stages of TEDx, San Francisco Design Week, Design for America, the Transforming Loneliness Summit, Rosenfeld Media’s DesignOps Summit and many more.
We dive into what workplace loneliness is, the profound impact it can have on you, and how, through practical strategies, you can transform the experience of ‘just a job’ into an experience of community and a place of connection.
