Olga Ziegelman on Quiet Leadership and Growing Into UX Leadership
During this AMA, Olga Ziegelman, Head of UX Research & ReOps at Alteryx, shared the lessons researchers typically learn the hard way: leadership is not a title you earn once, but a practice you continually choose. Drawing on more than two decades across software engineering, UX, and research leadership, she unpacked what it really looks like to lead through constant change, advocate for your team from the “middle,” and show up as a quiet, introverted leader without trying to become someone you’re not. “Leadership isn’t arriving. It’s evolving. You design it intentionally, one moment at a time.”
So you want to be a UX leader? 10 lessons no one tells you
Olga Ziegelman, Head of UX Research at Alteryx, joins us on this AMA to get real about what it takes to lead in UX, before and after the title. From earning influence without relying on hierarchy to building resilient teams across disciplines, Olga shares candid insights and practical tactics designed to help you grow into a meaningful, high-impact leader in UX.
Key takeaways:
- How to show leadership before you have the title and keep earning your seat
- Leading through constant change and building resilience when stability is a myth
- Authentic leadership for introverts: confidence without the performance
- How to navigate the middle-management squeeze
- And more!
Don't miss this candid conversation on what meaningful UX leadership really looks like. Watch now!
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