How to market yourself without feeling gross
Self-promotion doesn't have to make you feel sleazy. Here's how to share your work with those who matter, without ever feeling cringe about it.
Ah, self-promotion. That horrible mix of nerves, awk...
Speaking & Comms
Only 3 Rules You Need to Finally Talk to Anyone ( Yes, Anyone)
A Guide to Talk to Anyone With Unshakable Confidence
Why Building an Audience Is a Scam in 2025
Once upon a time, you could build an audience and make a living from it. It’s dead now.
My HR Director Is Known for His Harsh Words During Exit Interviews. He Blew Me Away.
When well-wishes get misread
How to make people listen to you
Use your superpowers to investigate what is really happening
If Your Article Can’t Pass This Simple Test, Don’t Publish It
How many of your articles actually get read till the end? I found a simple test that changed mine forever — and it only takes a cup of…
The best advice I ever got on presenting to executives
If you’ve ever walked out of a leadership meeting wondering what just happened, you’re not alone. Here’s 5 tips on how to improve.
You don’t need a niche, you need a point of view
How to survive in the AI generated internet
The Hero’s Journey: How to Tell Stories That Inspire Action
Turn your team updates, strategy decks, and one-on-ones into unforgettable narratives
If you want to change someone’s mind, don’t argue. Invite.
Ghosts + the power of completely losing your sh*t (Issue #366)
I’m a Professional Editor and These Phrases Tell Me You Used ChatGPT
AI chatbots were trained on novice writing, and it shows
How Smart Creators Will Build An Audience In 2025
Your follower count doesn’t matter anymore. We’re going back to the old way of building an audience.
How to Be a Confident Speaker — Even When You’re Not
5 Acting Tricks That Make You Look Confident Instantly
The 3-Word Phrase That Makes People Instantly Like You (Backed by Psychology)
How I Went From Socially Awkward to “How Does She Know Everyone?” Using This Simple Trick
The 3-Step Framework to Express Yourself Clearly Like the Top 1% Do
A battle-tested guide to creating clarity and structuring your busy mind into logical arguments
The 1-Minute Introduction That Makes People Remember You Forever
A Behavioral Scientist’s Trick to Hack the “Halo Effect”
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Why You Should Speak At Events As An Early-Career Professional — Smashing Magazine
Many talented professionals hold back from speaking at tech events, believing they need years of experience or expert status first. Drawing from her experience as a first-time speaker at WordPress Accessibility Day 2024, Victoria Nduka discusses how speaking at events benefits both individuals and the tech community.
Action Titles: How to Win Over Busy Executives Like Top Strategy Consultants
A practical and proven guide to creating impact with action titles
It’s not your design content that’s getting rejected: it’s your delivery
Use the “Doubtful Stakeholder” exercise to test whether your explanations make sense
10 Practices to Master the Art of Active Listening
Listening well is not about the quantity of information you seek out, but the quality of information you take in.
You Are All Wrong About the Jaguar Rebrand – PRINT Magazine
Saul Colt on why Jaguar’s rebrand is smart, even if it hurts to watch.
Why simple UX stories are best: the power of clarifying ambiguity
Why going back to basics can often be the best approach
Mastering the art of project presentations
Learn how to create and present a project effectively with essential tips, key elements, and best practices. Discover the importance of project presentations and explore examples to inspire your own.
How Storytelling Turns Digital Designs into Emotion
Imagine strolling through a bustling online marketplace, swarmed by an ocean of products calling for your attention. And then, out of…
A good design is a good essay
Developing a persuasive argument is at the core of how UX creates value. When we shirk that responsibility, we set ourselves up to fail.
Claude Analyzed My Writing
So I’ve been spending time Claude-ing a lot lately. One thing I always wanted to understand better is the salient features of my writing, the style of narrat...
5 Little Habits to Improve Your Communication
You may have not heard about them yet.
Effective Communication requires more than just Good Communication.
Telling someone something that they already know isn’t valuable. Giving someone information that they don’t care about wastes their time.
A 5-Step Framework to Convince Almost Anybody Like Top Strategy Consultants Do
A step-by-step guide to effective communication with examples for anyone