Join Evie Brockwell in this insightful episode of Product Confidential as she sits down with Alex Wiley, a dynamic product designer with a rich career journey.

From designing websites at 15 to leading a product department, Alex shares his experiences of career pivots, battling imposter syndrome, and finding true passion in product design.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck in their career and looking for inspiration to pursue what truly makes them happy.

Timestamps:

[00:00 - 02:00] Introduction: Evie introduces the episode and guest, Alex Wiley.

[02:01 - 07:30] Early Career: Alex discusses his beginnings in website design and his transition to engineering.

[07:31 - 15:00] Career Growth: Moving from engineer to head of product and the challenges faced.

[15:01 - 22:00] Imposter Syndrome: Alex shares his experiences with imposter syndrome and how it influenced his career path.

[22:01 - 30:00] Building a Product Department: The journey of creating a new department from scratch.

[30:01 - 40:00] Personal Challenges: Alex talks about mental health struggles and the decision to make a career change.

[40:01 - 50:00] Finding Passion: How Alex rediscovered his love for design and made the pivot to product design.

[50:01 - 55:00] Lessons Learned: Reflections on personal growth and career insights.

[55:01 - 60:00] Future Outlook: Alex discusses his current role and future aspirations.

Find Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwileyy/

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