Design and Networking: How to build professional and authentic relationships? | Bevin Mohabeer

Your network is an extension of your values and principles.

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🎙 Guest Overview:

Bevin Mohabeer is an award-winning Experience Design Leader from London, on a mission to "put Experience Design in places where you least expect".

With over 8+ years of experience, Bev has built Creative & Experience Design teams from the ground up for organizations like Emarat, DP World, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Crate & Barrel, Marks & Spencer, JP Morgan Chase, and more, bringing over 30+ live products to life around the world.

✨ Episode Focus:

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of design and networking, offering practical advice on creating genuine connections, maintaining authenticity, and leveraging relationships for career growth.

We are challenging the transactional nature of typical interactions.

Bev shares strategies to build authentic connections, highlights the importance of self-awareness and intentionality, and emphasizes networking as a way to enrich one’s personal and professional life.

⏰ Chapters ⏰:

00:00 introduction and guest overview

01:30 Bev’s career journey

05:15 the core principles of UX and design

12:00 the importance of asking questions

15:15 balancing user needs with business goals

20:00 networking introduction

21:05 leaving a positive impression in professional interactions

27:02 the importance of focusing on and appreciating others

32:40 how networking can directly lead to interesting opportunities

38:55 the importance of presenting yourself and leaving a positive emotional footprint

40:30 how to redefine networking

42:35 tips for introverts to network effectively

47:50 it’s not about us, it’s about them

48:10 the role of empathy, self-awareness and authenticity in professional networking

53:20 practical tips to expand your network

59:10 key takeaways and where to find Bev online

🔍 What you will learn:

• how to build professional relationships that go beyond surface-level interactions,

• the role of authenticity and empathy in networking,
• tips for introverts to navigate professional events,
• leveraging design skills to enhance networking efforts,
• long-term strategies for maintaining and nurturing professional connections.

Links:

• Check out Bev’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevmohabeer/
• Bev's portfolio: https://www.bevmox.com/
• Explore more episodes: ⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠

YouTube: https://youtu.be/6zlk3Rgl5II

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