

S3 Ep8: Sara Wachter-Boettcher – Breaking the Gaslighting Cycle of People Pleasing & Overwork
Nov 22, 2023
Author, strategist, and facilitator Sara Wachter-Boettcher discusses gaslighting in organizations and the cycle of designers seeking validation. They explore the impact of gaslighting on employees and the complicity of the design profession. The podcast also compares the design and engineering disciplines in tech companies and emphasizes the importance of rethinking work and finding purpose beyond one's identity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Career Pivots and Ethical Issues in Design and Tech
01:40 • 2min
Exploring the Concept of Gaslighting and its Significance in Organizations
04:02 • 3min
The Cycle of Seeking Validation and Proving Value in Design
06:54 • 5min
Gaslighting in Organizations
12:17 • 30min
Comparison of Design and Engineering Disciplines in Tech Companies
42:06 • 3min
Rethinking Work and Finding Purpose
44:42 • 16min