The Futur with Chris Do 203 - Prototyping yourself — with Kate Pincott
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Aug 24, 2022 Kate Pincott, a product designer and CEO of Remote Design Coaching, shares her transformative journey from burnout to personal prototyping. She discusses the importance of reconnecting with intuition while making incremental life changes, like working outdoors. Kate illustrates the art of design coaching, highlighting its differences from mentoring and teaching. Listeners will also appreciate her insights on managing public speaking anxiety, embracing vulnerability, and critiquing our cultural craving for instant gratification.
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Moving to the Countryside
- Kate Pincott transitioned from city life to a shepherd's hut.
- She did this gradually, experimenting with short stays before fully committing.
Design Coaching
- Design coaching helps designers connect with their intuition.
- By focusing on self-discovery, it fosters original and meaningful work.
Readiness to Change
- Many designers get stuck, wanting change but not ready to act.
- Kate Pincott suggests therapy for those not ready to take the next step.