Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research
Jun 29, 2026 · 13 min · 11 segments
The UX job market is rough right now. If your LinkedIn feed looks anything like Sarah's, you already know that. But while everyone is complaining about the market, almost nobody is focusing on the…
Sarah DoodyHost

Almost nobody is spending enough time on the part of the job search that you can actually control.

Hey, I'm Sarah Doody, a user researcher and product designer with 20 years of experience.

In 2017, I noticed something a little ironic: UX and product people, despite being great at designing experiences for other people, often struggle to design their own careers.

That's why I created Career Strategy Lab and this podcast, to help you navigate your UX job search, grow in your current role, and avoid skill and salary plateaus, all in a chill and BS-free way.

So whether you're stuck in your job search or wondering what's next in your UX career, you're in the right place.
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Almost nobody is spending enough time on the part of the job search that you can actually control.

Hey, I'm Sarah Doody, a user researcher and product designer with 20 years of experience.

In 2017, I noticed something a little ironic: UX and product people, despite being great at designing experiences for other people, often struggle to design their own careers.

That's why I created Career Strategy Lab and this podcast, to help you navigate your UX job search, grow in your current role, and avoid skill and salary plateaus, all in a chill and BS-free way.

So whether you're stuck in your job search or wondering what's next in your UX career, you're in the right place.