Kat Wong

Quotes

• “Give yourself permission and space to explore”

• “Don’t ever devalue your own skills by passing over the presenting duties to other people on your team.”

• “How can you start re-adjusting that thought and focus on putting in healthy boundaries?”

• “It’s not all on you; this is about the work culture as well”

• “I’m inviting everyone to experiment with a more conscious and playful approach in how we want to live our working lives.”

• “That new energy and feeling of empowerment far outweighs the heaviness you’ve been feeling”

Articles & interviews

• “Your current set-up may not be aligning with where you want to be”

  It's Nice That · Apr 7, 2026

  This edition of If You Could Jobs’ Creative Career Conundrums column, written by Kat Wong, addresses a recent graduate struggling to regain creative motivation after entering the workforce. Wong encourages reflection on alignment between personal values and work environment, suggesting self-assessment and exploration as ways to reignite creative passion.

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• “If you’re challenged again, don’t go small”

  It's Nice That · Mar 23, 2026

  This article is part of the 'Creative Career Conundrums' advice column from If You Could Jobs, written by Kat Wong. It addresses how creatives can handle client bias and presentation challenges, encouraging confidence, preparation, and communication to build trust and improve client relationships.

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• “Let go of the small stuff”

  It's Nice That · Mar 16, 2026

  In this edition of If You Could’s Creative Career Conundrums, Kat Wong offers advice to a designer and mother struggling to balance creative work with parenting. Drawing from her own experience in live radio and later at Apple, Wong encourages setting boundaries, seeking emotional support, and letting go of unnecessary pressures. The piece emphasizes shared experiences among working parents and the importance of prioritizing what truly matters.

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• “Focus on quality interactions rather than volume”

  It's Nice That · Jan 19, 2026

  This edition of If You Could’s Creative Career Conundrums, written by Kat Wong, addresses how an introverted senior designer can better communicate with a younger Gen Z team. Wong advises focusing on understanding communication preferences, fostering inclusive meeting cultures, and prioritizing quality interactions over quantity. The piece encourages self-awareness and shared responsibility for healthy workplace communication.

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• “We’re shifting towards real meaning, honesty and IRL community connection”

  It's Nice That · Dec 15, 2025

  The article concludes the 'Creative Career Conundrums' advice column from If You Could Jobs with insights from Kat Wong, founder of career change platform Oh Yeah. Wong reflects on the creative industry's growing shift toward balance, authenticity, and community connection, encouraging professionals to reject constant productivity and embrace more mindful work habits.

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• “Once you work out the numbers, a weight will be lifted off your shoulders”

  It's Nice That · Nov 18, 2025

  This edition of If You Could Jobs’ Creative Career Conundrums, written by Kat Wong, explores how creative professionals can navigate leaving a high-paying but unfulfilling job. Wong advises readers to assess their financial needs and plan for a transition that prioritises creative fulfilment over financial comfort. The article encourages self-reflection, practical planning, and empowerment through clarity and financial awareness.

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