ux unchained
The survival guide every UXer needs—but no one ever gave you.
Power Skills You Were Never Taught
Learn how to lead, partner, & survive in complex environments
this isn't just a survival pack
This is your wake-up call
Power Skills You Were Never Taught
Learn how to lead, partner, & survive in complex environments
this isn't just a survival pack
This is your wake-up call
ux unchained
The survival guide every UXer needs—but no one ever gave you.
let’s face it.
ux is a hot mess right now.
When the headlines are this loud, you need a guidebook that cuts through it.
Forget tools.This is about how you hold yourself when the ground keeps moving.
Do any of These sound familiar?
You’ve followed the frameworks.
You’ve mastered the tools.
So why does UX still feel like a fight?
If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to prove your value, stuck in roles that drain you, or frustrated by the disconnect between good design and business reality—you’re not broken. The system is.
UX Unchained is a different kind of UX book.
It’s not about color theory or card sorting.
It’s about emotional intelligence (EQ) as your fiercest career weapon.
Well, i have good news!
You CAN thrive in UX without losing yourself!
That’s what this book is all about.
Real strategies. No jargon. No fluff.
👇 Download the FREE companion PDF guidebook
(Workbook prompts, reflection exercises, and tools you won’t find on social media.)
No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what actually helps.
This isn’t a dry textbook or another jargon-filled UX manual. It’s a clear, honest, magazine-style read that gets straight to the point.
It’s easy to digest and impossible to forget.
What You'll Get
If you’re tired of the noise, the politics, or feeling like your best isn’t enough—this book was made for you.
Whether you’re flipping through on your lunch break or bingeing it cover to cover, every chapter is designed to meet you where you are, with real talk and practical tools you can use right away.
Here’s how it works:
- Short, focused chapters that speak directly to the emotional and strategic challenges of UX—each one builds your awareness, your confidence, and your influence.
- Worksheets and exercises that help you reflect, reframe, and take action. You won’t just read—you’ll work through your real-life challenges as you go.
- Special callouts like Imposter Syndrome Alerts, Gut Checks, and UXing Your UX—designed to help you apply UX thinking to your own career and mindset.
- Chain Breaker Stories—real experiences from UXers who learned to lead, pivot, or push through—without a fancy title or permission slip.
And it’s all written by someone who’s been there: a former VP of UX who climbed the ranks, faced burnout (the real kind), and made it her mission to write the book she wished someone had handed her when it all felt too heavy to carry alone.
Design like a child—boldly, playfully, and without chains!
Want personal guidance on your journey?
If this book speaks to you, and you’re looking for 1:1 support navigating the emotional and strategic challenges of your UX career—I also offer limited mentorship sessions for designers who are ready to break cycles and lead with clarity.
Together, we’ll focus on:
- Strategic Career Planning: Define the next step—and how to get there.
- EQ and Influence in UX: Learn how to navigate difficult teams, stakeholders, and leadership without burnout.
- Leadership Development: For new and emerging UX leaders ready to own the room.
- AI Adaptation Strategy: For UXers who want to partner with AI without losing their craft.
A trusted partner to help you level up your career:
Move beyond the basic and repeated UX messaging.
This is the coaching UX has been missing.
ux unchained
The survival guide every UXer needs—but no one ever gave you.
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