The Mini-CEO Mindset: How Designers Earn Their Seat at the Table

💡 “Designers need a seat at the table!” …but what if the company doesn’t even HAVE a table?In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld unpack the real reason designers struggle to influence decisions—they don’t speak the right language.We’re breaking down:✅ Why empathy is a designer’s superpower—for users and stakeholders. ✅ The business language hack that gets you taken seriously in meetings. ✅ How to build real influence (hint: visibility = opportunity). ✅ The leadership vs. craft mastery dilemma—which career path should you take? ✅ The real reason mentorship & teaching will 10x your skills. ✅ Should designers learn to code? (Spoiler: It depends.)If you've ever felt undervalued in meetings, frustrated by clueless stakeholders, or uncertain about your career path, this episode will give you the mindset shift you need to thrive.🎧 Listen now and start making your design work IMPOSSIBLE to ignore!📢 Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast!👋 More about Tyler and Nick