👋 Hello UX Friends!
I'm Marina Krutchinsky, a UX leader, mentor, and hands-on UXer from NYC.
By day, I lead the design of financial products at JPMorgan Chase.
By night, I coach UXers on using their strengths to up-level their career (and write this newsletter 😄)
Many of my UX mentees come to me feeling stuck in their roles, overwhelmed by learning curves, office politics and frustrated by their lack of career growth.
Their career strategy usually feels more like a series of random steps than a clear path to success.
Without addressing these challenges, you (just like them) risk feeling perpetually stuck, undervalued, and unseen in your professional life.
The motivation can dwindle, leading to burnout and disengagement.
You need a guide to help you break down complex concepts into actionable steps, making your learning process and career growth faster and more effective.
Why Subscribe:
Actionable → Every issue is packed with actionable tips, not fluff. You’ll always walk away with something you can use right away.
Relatable and Practical → Get advice that’s easy to understand and apply, based on real challenges UXers face.
Empowering and Supportive → Think of me as your old experienced friend who’s 100% on your side, ready to help you tackle your toughest career challenges.
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1:1 UX Career Coaching
All in all, in the last 10 years, I’ve mentored thousands of UXers, just like you, helping them turn their struggles into strengths and landing them roles at Amazon, Meta, Spotify, and other big name companies. These aren’t just feel-good success stories. These are real UXers who learned how to stop sabotaging their own progress and started making moves that actually matter.
As your career coach, I’m not here to fluff up your resume or rehash the same tired advice.
I’m here to help you see the gaps you’re blind to, lean into your unique strengths, and build a strategy that’s not just about doing more—but about doing what actually gets results.
We’ll dive into your goals, your strengths, and the roadblocks you’re facing.
We’ll map out a plan that cuts out the fluff and gets you moving.
I’ll be your go-to sounding board every step of the way—because this isn’t just coaching, it’s about rewiring the way you think about your career.
This is your chance to get real about where you’re headed and start making the moves that count.
Talk soon,
Marina
