Feeling stuck in your career? Learn how to use design thinking to unlock your next move!
Ever wonder how some people seem to navigate career transitions with clarity while others feel lost in a fog of indecision? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Oishi, Ph.D., Senior Product Manager at Indeed and design thinking educator, to explore how to apply the principles of design thinking to your own life and work.
We unpack why so many people lack intentionality in their careers, how fear holds us back from making change, and the difference between drifting and making empowered decisions. Lindsay shares stories from her time at Stanford, how her research influenced the best-selling book Designing Your Life, and why reframing your problems can lead to unexpected solutions.
Whether you’re craving more autonomy, looking for clarity in the chaos, or just tired of feeling like your job is happening to you, this conversation is your next right step.
⏳ Timestamps:
01:00 Meet Lindsay Oishi
02:15 Why people aren’t intentional about their careers
06:05 Intentional vs. accidental career moves
13:09 How fear and drifting affect decision-making
16:10 What is design thinking (and why it matters)?
22:12 Applying design thinking to your career
25:50 Lindsay’s research on the “Designing Your Life” course
29:30 Building emotional resilience and career agency
34:00 Toolkit mindset: design thinking and beyond
38:15 How Diana and Lindsay use their strengths in coaching
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