E37 | Navigating Career Pivots and Personal Growth with Alex Wiley

Join Evie Brockwell in this insightful episode of Product Confidential as she sits down with Alex Wiley, a dynamic product designer with a rich career journey. From designing websites at 15 to leading a product department, Alex shares his experiences of career pivots, battling imposter syndrome, and finding true passion in product design. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck in their career and looking for inspiration to pursue what truly makes them happy.Timestamps:[00:00 - 02:00] Introduction: Evie introduces the episode and guest, Alex Wiley. [02:01 - 07:30] Early Career: Alex discusses his beginnings in website design and his transition to engineering. [07:31 - 15:00] Career Growth: Moving from engineer to head of product and the challenges faced. [15:01 - 22:00] Imposter Syndrome: Alex shares his experiences with imposter syndrome and how it influenced his career path. [22:01 - 30:00] Building a Product Department: The journey of creating a new department from scratch. [30:01 - 40:00] Personal Challenges: Alex talks about mental health struggles and the decision to make a career change. [40:01 - 50:00] Finding Passion: How Alex rediscovered his love for design and made the pivot to product design. [50:01 - 55:00] Lessons Learned: Reflections on personal growth and career insights. [55:01 - 60:00] Future Outlook: Alex discusses his current role and future aspirations.Find Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwileyy/Feeling inspired by Alex's journey? Subscribe to Product Confidential for more stories of transformation and growth. Don't miss out on our next episode—hit that follow button now!