Gen UX Consulting

Staci Miller

Welcome to the Gen UX Podcast, where we explore how research and data come alive in practice. Our current series, Intrinsic Data, dives into the unexpected ways information shows up across industries and influences decision-making. Each conversation brings practical takeaways and fresh perspectives for innovators, creators, and problem-solvers. This is just the start as future episodes will expand into new stories of design, human factors, and beyond.

Episodes

  1. 12/10/2025

    The Signals That Influence How We Lead and Live

    In this episode, Staci Miller sits down with Liz McDermitt, social scientist, longtime research leader, and founder of Platypus Coaching. Liz shares how her career in market research, UX research, and people leadership ultimately led her to build a coaching practice centered on whole-person transformation. Together they explore why imposter syndrome shows up at every career level, how coaches listen for the subtle cues people don’t realize they’re expressing, and why naming our “saboteur” voices can fundamentally change how we show up in work and life. Liz also breaks down the difference between coaching and therapy, the role of metaphor and visualization in her sessions, and what it means to coach with a growth mindset. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, struggling with self doubt, or simply curious about the psychology behind coaching, this conversation offers practical insight and real depth. Topics Covered: • The shift from corporate leadership to independent coaching • Why imposter syndrome is universal • How body language and tone act as intrinsic data • Saboteur versus ally voices and naming the inner critic • Embodiment, visualization, and metaphor work • Managing emotional depth as a coach • What growth mindset really looks like in practice • Coaching vs therapy, and how to know the difference • Who Liz coaches and how she supports transformation Connect with Liz: Website: platypus-coaching.net Email: CoachLiz@Platypus-coaching.net About the Intrinsic Data Series: The Intrinsic Data Series explores how human insight and rigorous research drive better decisions in careers, healthcare, product development, and modern work. Work with Gen UX Consulting: info@genuxconsulting.com LinkedIn: @GenUXConsulting

    32 min
  2. 11/05/2025

    From Cells to Success: Molecular Insights in Fertility

    From Cells to Success: Molecular Insights in Fertility An Intrinsic Data conversation with Dr. Dawit Tesfaye In this episode, Staci Miller, Founder of Gen UX Consulting, sits down with Dr. Dawit Tesfaye, Associate Professor at Colorado State University’s Animal Reproduction & Biotechnology Lab, to explore how understanding embryo development at the molecular level can transform both human and animal fertility outcomes. Dr. Tesfaye’s work bridges disciplines by linking agriculture, biomedical research, and reproductive medicine. Together, they dive into how a cow embryo can help explain the earliest stages of human life, and why studying the first seven days of development is key to improving IVF success rates and livestock breeding efficiency alike. ⸻ What You’ll Learn • The journey from oocyte to blastocyst—and why day 7 matters • The 8–16 cell transition where embryos switch from maternal to self-driven development • How bovine embryos mirror human fertility better than mice • Lab innovations • The role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in embryo–maternal communication • Using single-cell sequencing to decode fertility at molecular depth • How research funding, collaboration, and student training keep discovery moving forward ⸻ Why It Matters Fertility is one of biology’s most complex puzzles. By understanding the molecular dialogue that drives early development, researchers like Dr. Tesfaye are paving the way for smarter IVF, better livestock genetics, and more sustainable reproductive technologies. This episode shows how data, biology, and design thinking intersect to drive innovation from the lab bench to the bedside. ⸻ About Our Guest Dr. Dawit Tesfaye is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, based in the Animal Reproduction & Biotechnology Lab (ARBL). Originally from Ethiopia, he earned his Ph.D. at the University of Bonn (Germany), conducted postdoctoral research at UC Davis, and now leads cutting-edge studies in embryo molecular biology and reproductive biotechnology. ⸻ About the Series The Intrinsic Data Series spotlights how data drives innovation across industries . Each episode explores how insights can transform the way we build, create, and care. ⸻ Work with Gen UX Consulting: Website: genuxconsulting.com Meet with us: genuxconsulting.com/meeting Email: info@genuxconsulting.com LinkedIn: @GenUXConsulting ⸻ Listen now on: Spotify · Apple Podcasts · YouTube ⸻ Hashtags: #IntrinsicData #GenUXConsulting #FertilityResearch #Embryology #IVF #ReproductiveBiology #AnimalScience #BiomedicalResearch #ColoradoStateUniversity

    34 min
  3. 10/08/2025

    Podcast to Platform: How Project Medtech Scaled

    In this episode of The Intrinsic Data Series, Staci Miller, Founder of Gen UX Consulting, sits down with Duane Mancini, CEO of Project Medtech. Together, they unpack how a podcast turned into a consulting and innovation platform serving the medtech ecosystem. Episode Summary: Duane shares how Project Medtech began, how the team leveraged content to build trust and a professional network, and what it took to scale from storytelling to full-service strategy. The conversation explores what it means to fractionalize expertise, align regulatory and commercial goals, and create an internal culture that can evolve with the business. What You’ll Learn: • How Project Medtech grew from podcast to platform • Why sharing knowledge creates stronger client relationships • How fractional teams reshape early-stage medtech • The connection between regulatory, reimbursement, and commercialization strategies • The role of internal culture and brand refinement during scale-up • How symposiums and events extend the platform’s reach Why Listen: This episode is a masterclass in how to turn insight into infrastructure. Whether you work in medtech, health tech, or early-stage innovation, you’ll take away tangible lessons on growth, resilience, and community building. Connect with Duane Mancini: Website: projectmedtech.com LinkedIn: Duane Mancini Project Medtech Podcast: Available on all major platforms About the Series: The Intrinsic Data Series explores how data and human experience combine to drive innovation. Each conversation highlights how real people and real systems turn information into impact across industries. ⸻ Episode Keywords: project medtech, duane mancini, medtech startup, health tech innovation, regulatory strategy, reimbursement planning, fractional teams, startup consulting, commercialization roadmap, human factors, UX research, design strategy, gen ux consulting, intrinsic data series

    39 min
  4. Intrinsic Data - Prior Authorization Within Medicare Advantage

    08/08/2025

    Intrinsic Data - Prior Authorization Within Medicare Advantage

    What happens when a hunch backed by years of experience gets validated by real data and that data sparks movement on Capitol Hill? In this first episode of The Intrinsic Data Series, Staci Miller, Founder of Gen UX Consulting, sits down with Chris Hanna, CEO of Walnut Hill Medical, to uncover how a deep analysis of prior authorization and appeals data within Medicare Advantage is influencing policy reform, foundation development, and patient advocacy. What You’ll Learn: • Why 30% of patients are being denied Medicare Advantage procedures and what that really means. • What it takes to turn industry hunches into statistically valid findings that Congress actually listens to. • How data transparency is helping build momentum for legislative action and a new patient empowerment foundation. Why This Matters: Medicare Advantage enrollment is rising. More than 50% of Medicare-eligible patients are now choosing these plans, but many are unaware of the access barriers they may face when seeking treatment. Prior authorization was meant to manage utilization. Instead, it has become a gatekeeper to care. This conversation explores how data-backed advocacy can reset that balance and bring patient voices back into the conversation. Whether you’re in healthcare, policy, data science, or advocacy — this episode is a must-watch if you want to understand how intrinsic data patterns can create meaningful system-level change. ⸻ Connect with Our Guest: Chris Hanna, CEO of Walnut Hill Medical Website: www.walnuthillmedical.com Email: channa@walnuthillmedical.com ⸻ About the Series: The Intrinsic Data Series highlights how data drives unexpected innovation across sectors. We spotlight how organizations use data not just to measure success, but to define, challenge, and reshape it. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for future episodes showcasing how data fuels innovation across industries. Gen UX Consulting Website: www.genuxconsulting.com Email: info@genuxconsulting.com LinkedIn: @GenUXConsulting ​

    31 min

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Welcome to the Gen UX Podcast, where we explore how research and data come alive in practice. Our current series, Intrinsic Data, dives into the unexpected ways information shows up across industries and influences decision-making. Each conversation brings practical takeaways and fresh perspectives for innovators, creators, and problem-solvers. This is just the start as future episodes will expand into new stories of design, human factors, and beyond.