The Psychology of First Impressions
Hosted by Erin Essex and Alicia Gonzalez
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
4:30 PM UTC (30 minutes)
Virtual (Zoom)
Free to join
Go deeper with a course

Wed, Apr 1, 2026
4:30 PM UTC (30 minutes)
Virtual (Zoom)
Free to join
Go deeper with a course

What you'll learn
Factors that impact the first impression
Navigating confirmation bias
Creating impressions that stick
Why this topic matters
You'll learn from
Erin Essex
Sr Interaction Designer @Youtube | Former Design Director: MongoDB, Shutterstock
Erin Essex is a UX designer, YouTube content creator, design educator, and sought-after public speaker. With a background in Moth-style storytelling, she has spent years helping people craft compelling narratives for both work and life. She’s used these strategic storytelling techniques to land high profile jobs, lead design projects, and connect with audiences across platforms. In this lesson, Erin will dive into the intricacies of leaving a positive first impression so you can take some of these skills home and use them in your next conversations.
Alicia Gonzalez
Sr Learning Specialist & Education Consultant | Host
Alicia Gonzalez is a Senior Learning Specialist with a background in education, consulting, and learner engagement. In this lesson, she will be asking our subject matter expert, Erin Essex, some thought provoking questions on the psychology and tactics behind creating a strong first impression.
Interaction Designer at Youtube
