#58 - The Lone UXR: Being a UX Research Team of One with Izzy Nichols

<p>Being a research team of one isn’t easy. When you’re the only researcher at a company, you have to do every type of research, recruiting, planning, and analysis by yourself—all without the resources of a large team. But for Imani “Izzy” Nichols, being a UX research team of one is an exciting challenge. She’s been a team of one twice now and has learned a lot from her experience. In this episode of Awkward Silences, Izzy talked about how being a team of one allowed her to focus on championing research, leveling up her career in meaningful ways, and growing her skills.</p> <p>Izzy talked about…</p> <ul> <li>How she finds mentors and a sense of community.</li> <li>How to educate your teammates about the differences between market and UX research.</li> <li>How to conquer the inevitable imposter syndrome that comes with being the first and only researcher.</li> </ul> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awkwardsilences/message