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Off the Path with Sam and Steve

Sam Ladner and Steve Portigal
Research Careers
User Research
Teaching and Learning
Design Principles
Career Development
Research Insight
Mental Models
Career Growth
Satisficing and Maximizing
Good Enough Concept
Project Management
Qualitative Research
Interview Techniques
Loneliness
Independent Work
Mistakes
Networking
Social Comparison
Expectations In Research
Community Support

In this limited series, Sam Ladner and Steve Portigal talk about what a research career looks like, even when it goes "off the path."

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A great episode to end the year! Spend some time with Sam and Steve as they look at their own mistakes and consider how they came to be. Reflect on your own mistakes and how they can be moments to savour and even love. Happy New Year to everyone!

Steve is not some big shot. He is not the vice president of Google Cheese, a totally made-up division that probably needs a VP. In this episode, Sam and Steve talk about what success means and how they've defined it on their own terms.

In this episode, Sam and Steve talk about the times they influenced senior stakeholders without having a senior title. How do you know you've done it? What kind of mindset do you need to make it happen?

Sam and Steve do a deep dive into interviewing. What makes a good interviewer even better? What's the difference between a journalist and a researcher? Two expert interviewers interview each other about interviewing!

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Sam Ladner
Host and Co-host of the series, with a focus on research careers and their evolving nature.
Steve Portigal
Host and Co-host of the series, providing insights on research and career paths.

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#47
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#199
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#135
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This limited series explores the often uncharted territories of research careers, unpacking the experiences of individuals navigating their professional journeys. The hosts engage in thoughtful discussions regarding the nature of mistakes made throughout their careers, the tension between personal success and societal expectations, and the importance of building supportive networks. Central themes include the evolving landscape of independent work, the challenges of loneliness in professional settings, particularly highlighted during the pandemic, and the nuanced dynamics of conducting effective interviews. The series uniquely combines personal anecdotes with broader insights about research and its implications in various fields, notably in... more

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