Ted Chiasson🇨🇦
VP of Product Design at Workleap
About Ted Chiasson
VP of Product Design at Workleap
Welcome to my profile! 👋 In my 20+ year career in design (graphic design, fashion design, product design), I’ve worked in large and small teams at start-ups, agencies, corporate enterprises, and in-house teams. I can share how you can thrive in any setting.
My “why” is to inspire and empower people to be the best versions of themselves through authentic leadership so that together we collectively help create social change.
I specialize in the following mentorship areas:
⭐️ Mid to Senior designers looking to lead a team ⭐️ How to step into a management role ⭐️ Career transitions and pivots ⭐️ How to level up your Product Design Strategy ⭐️ How to present your work effectively ⭐️ How to communicate and advocate confidently ⭐️ How to collaborate effectively, influence and manage conflict ⭐️ Leading successful workshops ⭐️ How to showcase your value and contributions ⭐️ Career growth and goal setting 🛑 No CV & portfolio review requests please
I’ve been an IC, a design facilitator, a people leader and also a strong advocate for ethical and inclusive design practices.
Although I love mentoring designers from every cultural background, I'm most passionate about empowering more designers from traditionally underrepresented and intersectional groups.
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What mentees say
“Ted is a great mentor. He helped me with valuable advice, based on his own most recent experience. Would totally recommend him!”
“Ted's is great. He's calm and creates a comfortable learning environment, his attentive listening and relevant feedback demonstrate true engagement. He has a friendly and open attitude. as a mentor, he embodies the qualities of an ideal advisor. He helped me greatly by giving me a different perspective on the issues I'm facing in my role. 10/10 recommend”
“One thing I loved about chatting with Ted was how he used personal insights to help with the situation I was in and also making sure I had some clear takeaways and clear action items. He was very honest and straightforward which I really appreciated.”