One-off sessions with Marina
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
If you're serious about breaking free from the UX/product design "career autopilot", you’re in the right place. Let me cut through the BS: most UXers are stuck in the same rut because they’re following the script somebody else handed them. "Work on your portfolio", "Learn …
I’ve spent the last 25 years in UX.
Not just doing the design part - the messy human stuff that actually moves projects and products forward.
Across industries and company types - from 2-people startups to Fortune 500, like American Express and JPMorgan Chase (my current employer).
Shaped effective B2B and B2C e-commerce experiences for famous brands such as Starbucks, Intel, Tabasco; revamped the professional medical digital library for WebMD; modernized extranet experience for engineers at Otis, to name a few.
Built and led multidisciplinary design teams.
Along the way, I’ve also coached over 2,000 UXers. Through bootcamps. UX programs. Group and 1:1 sessions. Helping them find their unique voice in our ever-evolving field.
I’m still in the trenches every day, navigating the latest industry challenges and opportunities.
Truth is, I can't stop teaching what I've learned, helping people crack the code of their next career move.
Great UX work isn't enough anymore.
You need to influence. Lead. Build something that lasts.
One thing is clear ↴
✨ Those who know their strengths and make intentional moves stand out. Period. ✨
The right moves at the right time can change everything.
That’s why I started UX Mentor Diaries. To share proven career acceleration tips from the trenches, career-killing mistakes to avoid, and to answer most pressing career questions - straight to your inbox.
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Want to dig deeper as an experienced UXer or leader (even if without the title yet)?
My 1:1 coaching sessions aren’t about perfect portfolios or generic advice.
They're about finding YOUR edge - the unique mix of strengths that will unlock your next big move.
We'll build a path that fits you, not everyone else.
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Connect with me on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrutchinsky/ (I post frequently :)
5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been feeling lost in my career for quite some time. I’ve read a lot of books and listened to a lot of podcasts. I just wasn’t getting the ‘giant leap’, or finding the breakthrough I needed. Thankfully, I came across Marina — I’m not quite sure through which platform. Whatever the case, I’m really glad I decided to invest an hour of her time. She put so much work in, to figure me out professionally and to see things about me that I could not see in myself. She asked incisive questions and made some compassionate but blunt recommendations, which she compiled and shared in a set of documents. I’m so grateful for her time and patience. I now feel that I have a sense of who I am professionally and, even better, who I could be. I have a plan of action and a new outlook on the future of my career. I wholeheartedly recommend her. Thank you, Marina.
5 out of 5 stars
I was stressed about my career. Facing a dead end, I booked a one-hour session with Marina. In 30 minutes, she helped me get to the root of my problem and showed me the direction I needed to take. It was a life-changing session. She was calm, funny, caring, and excited. After talking to her, I felt like a massive load had been lifted off my shoulder. She is passionate about UX and helping people. Because she has 30 years of experience in the design/tech industry there is no problem she can't handle. It was money well spent. I look forward to working with her again.
5 out of 5 stars
Marina's guidance proved indispensable in refining both my resume and portfolio. Her exceptional expertise and commitment were palpable throughout the process. Rather than offering generic advice, Marina delved into my career aspirations, providing tailored suggestions to elevate both documents. Patient, accessible, and thorough, she addressed all my inquiries with unwavering dedication. I wholeheartedly endorse her mentorship to anyone aiming to bolster their professional image.
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