The Intentional Product Manager Podcast
Are you a high-performing product manager looking to reach the next level of success in your product career?
Shobhit Chugh will show you how.
Shobhit left a full-time roll at Google to help ambitious product managers position themselves to become product leaders, so they can raise their income as much as 50%, command the respect their hard work deserves, and make an impact they can truly be proud of.
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The Intentional Product Manager Podcast
The Secrets of Product Management Career Growth by Robinhood's Senior Director of Product
In this insightful episode of the Intentional Product Manager podcast, Shobhit from Intentional Product Manager speaks with Gina Pasqua-Abeles, Senior Director of Product Management at Robinhood.
They delve into Gina’s career journey from her beginnings in SEO to leading trading products at Robinhood. The conversation covers three key themes: the work habits of top-performing product managers, the use of narrative for alignment, and shifts involved when transitioning from product management to managing product managers.
The episode also touches on practical advice for product managers looking to advance, effective storytelling for stakeholder alignment, and hiring and leadership tips in the product management space.
Gina offers valuable perspectives on continuous learning, low-ego participation, and the importance of contributing beyond one's immediate role.
This episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom for anyone looking to excel in product management.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:24 Guest Introduction: Gina Pasqua-Abeles
00:58 Gina's Journey into Tech
01:52 First Product Decision and SEO Lessons
03:46 Growth vs. Core Product Management
05:12 Daily Habits for Success
06:13 Career Development and Top PM Traits
09:03 Managing Ambiguity in Product Management
12:04 Transitioning to Leadership Roles
14:18 Coaching Managers of PMs
20:56 Storytelling and Alignment
28:01 Hiring and Leadership Insights
34:03 Lightning Round and Conclusion
Connect with Shobhit here https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/
Connect with Gina here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginapasqua/
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