Kickoff Session
Unlocking Influence: Elevate Your Impact as a Design Leader
Day 1
Everyone
Do you want to expand your influence and make your voice heard where it matters most? Whether you’re a new design leader or looking to take your leadership to the next level, this workshop will equip you with the skills and strategies to confidently stand out, drive change, and amplify your impact. You’ll also gain actionable insights on: - Authentic self-promotion that feels natural and effective. - Speaking the language of business to connect with decision-makers. - Adopting a "first team" mindset to strengthen your role in leadership. Whether you're aspiring to influence your immediate team or make waves at the executive level, this workshop will help you unlock your full potential and establish yourself as a design leader who drives results.
Who is it for?
Any person in any point of their path to design leadership. The session has insights both for upcoming leaders as well as for those who have been doing it for a while.
Top 3 Outcomes
Andy Budd is a Designer turned Investor, Advisor and Coach. Andy recently became a Venture Partner at Seedcamp—one of the most successful and best known early stage venture funds in Europe.
Prior to joining Seedcamp Andy founded and sold Clearleft, an award winning design consultancy which pioneered the field of Web Standards and User Experience Design.
Andy has been leading design teams for over 15 years. This, combined with his deep network of design leaders makes him a knowledgable and versatile coach.
