Are you truly stuck in your UX career, or is it just a phase?

Meltem Naz Kaso is a UX career coach with a decade of experience in both in-house and consultancy roles. Meltem now dedicates her time to helping professionals rebuild their careers with passion and self-awareness. In this episode, we dig into her unique approach, inspired by UX methodologies, to help her clients achieve career clarity.

Meltem shares her journey from being a UX research manager at Glovo to becoming a career coach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the cyclical nature of UX roles. We discuss the challenges posed by the current job market and explore how adaptability can become a key asset in successfully navigating career transitions. Meltem offers valuable insights on balancing work-life dynamics, especially for those juggling family responsibilities alongside career growth.

We also unpack the themes from Meltem’s recent article in Fast Company, where she highlights the importance of personal branding and networking. Tune in to learn practical strategies for identifying career opportunities and enhancing your skill set to stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation that promises to transform your career perspective.

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Meltem Naz Kaso
UX Career Coach

About Meltem

Mel is a UX Research leader with a decade of experience in both in-house and consultancy roles. Her last full-time position was at Glovo, where she served as a UX Research Manager and Staff UX Researcher. Now, she’s a UX Career Coach and helps tech professionals (re)build their careers. She uses a unique framework inspired by UX methodologies to help her clients grow their careers with passion and self-awareness.

Connect with Meltem on LinkedIn

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110. From Stuck to Unstoppable: Redefining Your UX Career with Meltem Naz Kaso