Aryn Korpalski reminds us that research is as much about human connection 🤝 as it is about data—and why hospitality, curiosity, and thoughtful service are the real secrets to impactful insights 🎯. ====== Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Why In-Person Magic Can’t Be Replicated Virtually00:30 – Welcome and Introduction02:00 – Meet Aryn Korpalski03:06 – Musical Theatre, Sports, and Finding Confidence in Rugby10:00 – Growing Up in Denver and Becoming a Chicagoan14:42 – Curiosity, Hospitality, and the Work of Fieldwork18:20 – Complex Briefs and Protecting Participant Trust22:55 – Global Research and Partnering with Competitors27:30 – Preparing for the Next Thing: AI and Data Quality35:11 – Baking Accessibility Into Every Project40:30 – Making Research Emotionally Accessible44:01 – Beyond Insights: Community and Connection47:23 – The Power of Observation Rooms51:30 – Gathering Intentionally and Leadership Energy56:00 – Why Making “Yes” Matter Builds Trust1:09:05 – Closing Reflections and Where to Find Aryn ====== Who is Aryn Korpalski? Aryn is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at Fieldwork, a company trusted worldwide for in-person research facilities, digital capabilities, and global recruitment services. She has: ✅ Led Fieldwork’s corporate operations and strategic client partnerships ✅ Managed research projects across diverse industries and cultures ✅ Advocated for participant-first experiences and inclusive research practices ✅ Embraced hospitality as a guiding principle in research operations ====== Find Aryn Korpalski here: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/arynkorpalski/Fieldwork → https://www.fieldwork.com/ ====== Subscribe to Brave UX Like what you heard?  🎙️ Subscribe to Brave UX for more conversations with world-class voices in UX, design, and product leadership. Your support helps others discover the show! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/brave-ux-with-brendan-jarvis/id1552607805  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7j2ocni6A00fzgHkj6TtCK  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpaceInBetweenPodbean: https://braveux.podbean.com/ ====== Follow Brave UX for more great content! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-space-in-between/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brave_ux  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespaceinbetw__n/ ====== Hosted by Brendan Jarvis: Brendan Jarvis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjarvis/  The Space InBetween Website: https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/