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In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Steven shares his honest story of getting laid off after nearly two decades at the same company—and how he used that unexpected moment to reinvent his UX career.

Watch the full video here:    • How Steven Built a UX Consultancy After Be...  

From having no resume or portfolio to landing an 18-month contract and launching his own UX consulting business, Steven walks through how he built confidence, got clear on his career goals, and created the right assets to support both freelance and full-time opportunities.

Whether you’ve been recently laid off, are considering consulting, or want to future-proof your UX career—this conversation is full of strategic insights and real talk about what it takes to move forward with clarity.

🎯 In this episode:
How to rebuild confidence after a long tenure
Why Steven wishes he joined Career Strategy Lab before he needed it
The myth of “portfolio first” and what really matters in your job search
How CSL helped him land freelance and consulting clients
Building a foundation of clarity, assets, and confidence
Why layoffs are officially a mental health trauma—and how community helps
How to define your ideal role using the Career Value Criteria
What it’s really like to sell your experience as a fractional UX leader

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:08 Meet Steven: A UX Veteran's Journey
02:51 The Importance of Confidence in Your Job Search
05:02 The Power of Community in Career Strategy Lab
08:07 Mindset Shifts and Career Strategy Insights
11:37 Navigating Freelance and Consulting Opportunities
14:38 Final Thoughts and Advice
17:19 Closing Remarks

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