Doreen Lorenzo - Do It Before Your Ready

What does a theater major who stumbled into design, launched a production company, ran one of the world's most iconic design firms, and then built a thriving academic program have to teach us? Everything.In this episode, I sit down with Doreen Lorenzo — former President of frog design and Assistant Dean of the School of Design and Creative Technologies at UT Austin — for a candid conversation about career reinvention, fearless decision-making, and leading with empathy.Doreen shares how she built a remarkable career not by following a plan, but by walking through every open door she encountered — even when (especially when) people told her she'd fail.From cold-calling a tech startup from a newspaper ad to transforming a struggling fine arts college into a thriving design school of 650+ students, Doreen's story is a masterclass in trusting your instincts, betting on people, and taking action.Key takeaways:Why "what's the worst that can happen?" is the most liberating question in your careerHow transferable skills are more powerful than specialized credentialsThe difference between design thinking and being a true design "ninja"Why culture and mentorship are the real engines of entrepreneurial successHow impact — not accolades — becomes the ultimate career compassHow To Contact David ZWebsite: https://zenten.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidzemanek/Email: [email protected] To Contact DoreenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenlorenzo/Email: [email protected]#Leadership #CareerAdvice #Entrepreneurship #DesignThinking #Coaching #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #WomenInBusiness #CareerPivot #BusinessAcumen #CreativeLeadership #DesignLeadership #MentorshipMatters #FrogDesign #TakeAction #OvercomingFear #CareerReinvention #HigherEducation #ImpactDriven #PodcastRecommendation