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Time for something new

Author:: Paul Boag
Published:: 14 June 2010
Categories:: News
Reading time:: 2 minutes

Sometimes you need to leave behind the best things to embrace something new. That is what I want to do with Boagworld and I would encourage you to do the same.

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It’s easy to get stuck in a rut especially when things are going well. As humans we fear change and embrace the security of familiarity. However, if we never try anything new then we will never discover anything better.

Change is important for your website, business and life.

That is why from the beginning of July we will be stopping the Boagworld Podcast.

The first show went out on the 23rd August 2005 and has brought with it nothing but success for myself personally and for Headscape.

It has enabled me to speak all around the world, grow my business to 18 people and write a book. All of that would not have been possible without the show.

However, more recently the show has felt restrictive. I have so many ideas I would like to try out and yet the demands of a weekly show has made it almost impossible to try anything new.

I would love to do more live events both online and off. I want to experiment with webinars, screencasts and video. I also want to tackle topics that did not naturally fit with the existing forma. In short it was time to try something new.

Is this goodbye forever?

Some of you will be disappointed with this decision, but this is certainly not goodbye. Somethings will not change…

I will still be blogging regularly.
The forum will continue to grow.
I will never stop twittering.
I will still be on facebook for those of you who haven’t quit.
We will still be keeping you abreast of the latest web design news.
Finally, I will still be releasing my daily audio web design tips.

On top of which I am not saying the podcast will never return. In fact it is my intention to experiment with different formats and content for the remainder of this year, before settling on something new for 2011. This will almost certainly be some form of podcast so stay tuned and do not unsubscribe from the Boagworld RSS feed just yet :)

What do you think?

So with all of this free time on my hands, what do you think I should be doing with it? What new projects do you think I should work on? What would you like to see me covering and in what format?

Also perhaps it is time to ask yourself what you should be doing, and what you need to let go of in order to do that. Why stick with what you have when you could have something better!

About me

I’m a UX consultant and conversion optimization specialist with 32 years in digital. I help teams create user experiences that work; winning support, improving results, and making change stick.

Contact me

Email: paul@boagworld.com
UK Based – Clients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia.

how I help

UX Strategy – Spot what’s blocking a great experience and get a clear plan to fix it.
Improving Conversion – Simple, evidence-based changes that make every click count.
Coaching & Leadership – A sounding board to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
Training & Workshops – Hands-on sessions, playbooks, and self-learning so your team keeps improving.

Dylan Valade

Puma

Actionable Insights

Paul has the ability to see what is hiding in plain sight. He validated ideas under consideration and provided new, actionable recommendations. The most valuable insight was illustrating how our issues were symptoms of an inefficient UX project team structure.

Sarah Zama

Oxford University

Genuinely brilliant

Paul is genuinely brilliant to work with. He’s funny, thoughtful, and really good at meeting you where you are. He matches my energy, communicates clearly, and always seems to know how to say the right thing. Working with him feels easy, constructive, and properly enjoyable.

CREATIVE BLOQ

Magazine Interview

Demonstrates his prowess

As we talk, a pronounced pattern in Boag’s patter becomes apparent: he enthuses about a topic, demonstrates his prowess and then knocks himself down with a swipe of self-deprecation.

Gerry McGovern

Author of Transform

Smart & Generous

Paul is one of the smartest, most passionate, most generous people I know in the web / online industry. He is truly committed to helping organizations become simpler and more customer-centric.

RICHARD HURST

QUEEN MARY’S UNIVERSITY LONDON

An inspiration

Paul is an inspiration, I only wish I’d worked with him earlier in my career. His ability to understand and break down problems and offer advice, drawing on his many years of experience is unrivalled. He genuinely wants to get the best out of you and your organisation and you can’t ask for more than that.

NONDAS PASCHOS

MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES

Invaluable

Medecins San Frontieres, being a decentralised international association, faces challenges in meeting the needs of a diverse global audience. Paul and the team at Headscape have been invaluable in helping us see the potential of digital for doing this. They have helped us recognize the changes needed to engage with our connected audiences, bringing clarity and innovation to our digital strategy.

JENNIFER RUSSELL

THE SAMARITANS

Supportive and Challenging

It’s been a pleasure working with Paul. He manages to be both supportive and challenging at the same time and has a very accessible approach. It’s been a really inspiring process and I would love the opportunity to work with him again.

JOANNA SOUZA

UNICEF

Entertainingly Informative

We can count on Paul to be entertainingly informative. When we bring him to speak at our workshops, people walk out of the session energized and with a better understanding of how a multichannel journey should be assessed and optimized. Thanks Paul!

RIVKIE LIEBERMAN

MOTIF STUDIO

Best investment

You’re the best investment I’ve made thus far in my business, and that includes a previous coach, paid mentors and many courses! Your expertise is absolutely invaluable. Thank you!

Brooke Mills

Beginning Boutique

Moves the Needle

It’s not a question of whether I’d work with Paul again, but what we’re doing next. He takes the time to deeply understand your business and goals, then moves the needle across the growth levers that matter most.