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The Reframe

Mastering Difficult Conversations Remotely

Working remotely for the foreseeable future? Learn actionable tips for mastering even the most difficult conversations over video…

4 min readSep 4, 2020

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Lia Garvin
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Ascent Publication

Returning Without Regressing: Opportunities for a More Equitable Post-Pandemic Future

As we look ahead at returning to work outside the home, this article explores 3 strategies for building a more equitable future.

9 min readMay 20, 2020

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Returning Without Regressing: Opportunities for a More Equitable Post-Pandemic Future

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Lia Garvin
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The Reframe

Sabotaging the Sunday Scaries

When the Sunday Scaries set in at the stroke of midnight on a Saturday night… Houston, we have a problem.

4 min readMay 11, 2020

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The Reframe

We can stop baking cupcakes, we’re in a global pandemic

The power of changing our questions from “why” to “what” in moving ourselves from judgement to compassion

6 min readApr 14, 2020

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Woman decorating cupcakes

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The Startup

Inspiring Teams Through Uncertainty

Actionable strategies for maintaining a productive and inspired workforce through these uncertain times

3 min readMar 7, 2020

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Inspiring Teams Through Uncertainty

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UX Collective

Sweat the small stuff — design interview tips from a techie

You did it. You finally got the interview for the job of your dreams, and as you hit send on the email to your recruiter confirming your…

7 min readFeb 24, 2020

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Man (left) and woman (right) in a conversation in a cafe

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UX Collective

Hacking the performance review as a designer

You want to know the real rules? Start reading.

4 min readFeb 14, 2020

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UX Collective

Thanks for the feedback

People will rarely tell you they think giving or receiving feedback is easy, and I’m certainly not one of them. Feedback is hard — it’s…

6 min readAug 23, 2019

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Thanks for the feedback

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UX Collective

Inclusion is more than a happy hour

When we talk about Inclusion at the organizational level, we are talking about more than hosting team morale events. Social events can…

5 min readJul 22, 2019

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Inclusion is more than a happy hour

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Lia Garvin
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Google Design

Building a Design Culture of Inclusion

A truly inclusive environment doesn't happen without thought or deliberate effort-it takes an exercise in design thinking.

4 min readAug 8, 2018

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Building a Design Culture of Inclusion

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Lia Garvin

Lia Garvin

Sr Design Program Manager @Google & Leadership Coach. Passion for organizing groups into inclusive, happy, and effective teams. Previously at Apple & Microsoft.

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