Boagworld podcast

Passion, success and motivation

In a departure from our normal subject matter, season 14 of the Boagworld Show looks at passion. Is it important to be passionate about your job and what influence does it have on success?

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A lesson in seizing opportunities when building your business
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 21 Apr 2016
Type:
News
Reading time:
38 minutes
Runtime:
58 minutes
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A lesson in seizing opportunities when building your business

On this final episode of the season, we are joined by Mike Kus to discuss pivoting your career and grasping new opportunities as they arise.

How to build a career on the web
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 14 Apr 2016
Type:
News
Reading time:
44 minutes
Runtime:
61 minutes

How to build a career on the web

This week we are going to look at how to build your web career from scratch despite considerable barriers. Who better to do that with than somebody just starting out. Introducing Katie Gillingham.

Is your age hurting your career prospects?
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 07 Apr 2016
Type:
News
Reading time:
44 minutes
Runtime:
64 minutes

Is your age hurting your career prospects?

Andy Clarke is back on the show. This time we discuss whether age dulls your creative passion and how to stay enthusiastic about the web as you get older.

How determination is the secret to UX career success
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 31 Mar 2016
Type:
News
Reading time:
45 minutes
Runtime:
60 minutes

How determination is the secret to UX career success

This week on the Boagworld show we are joined by Ling Lim to discuss her amazing journey and the incredible difference determination can make.

A passionate community
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 24 Mar 2016
Reading time:
50 minutes
Runtime:
65 minutes

A passionate community

This week on the Boagworld show we are joined by Jesse the founder of you need a budget. We discuss the benefits and challenges that come with a passionate community of users.

A passion for craftsmanship
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 17 Mar 2016
Type:
News
Reading time:
45 minutes
Runtime:
55 minutes

A passion for craftsmanship

This week on the Boagworld Show we are joined by Cameron Moll to talk about his passion for craftsmanship and his unique approach to finding time for these creative projects.

Dealing with the unexpected in your career
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 10 Mar 2016
Type:
News
Reading time:
41 minutes
Runtime:
58 minutes

Dealing with the unexpected in your career

This week on the Boagworld Show we are joined Molly Holzschlag to talk about her amazing career and rollercoaster journey.

What is success in the agency world?
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 03 Mar 2016
Reading time:
51 minutes
Runtime:
64 minutes

What is success in the agency world?

This week on the Boagworld Show we are joined by Andy Budd from Clearleft to discuss success and running a successful agency.

Staying motivated
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 25 Feb 2016
Reading time:
50 minutes
Runtime:
60 minutes

Staying motivated

This week on the Boagworld Show we discuss staying motivated during the daily grind with Leigh Howells… not that I am implying Leigh Howells makes work a daily grind… um… perhaps I should record this.

Should you work for yourself or somebody else?
Author:
Paul Boag
Date:
Thu 18 Feb 2016
Reading time:
48 minutes
Runtime:
63 minutes

Should you work for yourself or somebody else?

This week on the Boagworld Show we are joined by Jon Hicks to talk about his experiences of working as an employee compared to being an independent contractor.

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: [email protected]
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.
Actionable Insights
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.

Genuinely brilliant
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.

Demonstrates his prowess
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.

Smart & Generous
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.

An inspiration
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.

Invaluable
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.

Supportive and Challenging
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.

Entertainingly Informative
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!

Best investment
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!

Moves the Needle
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.