Ep.15 - Róisín O'Toole - The Power of Feedback & Designing a Human-Centred Workplace

My guest is Róisín O'Toole, a wonderfully creative UX Design Director that illustrates her passion in every sketch she scribbles, every pixel she moves and every word she writes. 

Ró and I were first introduced when I contacted her about a UX Design freelance role back in the winter of 2015, and at that time, she was open to a new challenge having only arrived in London at the beginning of that year. 

When we met in-person...we chatted about everything BUT the job opportunity...we  covered London-life, values, music, design and art - I think a 30-minute meeting lasted well over an hour! 

Since then, Ró has established herself as a successful UX Director, and in our chat we discuss the path she has navigated to her current new role; we delve into her thoughts and experiences when it comes to the power of great feedback and the negative impact of poorly delivered feedback and we discuss her creative inspirations.  

Also, she talks very candidly about why she is a passionate advocate for well-being and mental health awareness in the workplace. She also shares, how she - as a senior leader - creates safe and positive spaces for her team members to thrive and bring their whole self to work. 

I am very thankful to have had this conversation with Ró and I thank her wholeheartedly for sharing her story and experiences. A truly AWESOME human-being! 

You can connect with my guest on LinkedIn here: Róisín O'Toole,

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