From darkness to design leadership: A candid chat with Rob Armes on beating psychosis

Show Notes

#046 - How we feel has a direct impact on our creativity and confidence. However, we don’t openly talk about our mental health at work.

In this episode, I speak to my friend Rob Armes who’s a design leader and founder of the UX consultancy, Circular UX. Rob opens up on his mental health struggles, including periods of psychosis and suicidal thoughts. And even after recovering and returning back to work, he experienced severe imposter syndrome.

Rob shares how he got back on his feet and took back control of his life and career, which includes starting his own consultancy. Rob also shares his advice on freelancing and growing beyond your comfort zone in your career.

Shownotes

Connect with Rob Armes

https://robarmes.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robarmes/

Being Brilliant by Andy Cope

Nielsen Norman Group

How you can get into UX contracting and freelancing | by Rob Armes (He/Him) | Nov, 2023 | Bootcamp

Mental health support links

Overview - Psychosis - NHS

Illustrations by Isa Vicente

https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/

Music by Brad Porter