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  1. 2D AGO

    Great Advice from Tami Reiss

    In this episode of Product Rising, we look back at Cassie Campbell’s interview with Tami Reiss, an experienced product leader, speaker, author, trainer, and coach. Elizabeth Ames walks us through a number of clips from the interview that highlight the value of coaching, from early management and leadership roles through the highest levels of leadership. Tami shares what changes as leaders advance, where their time and attention must change. She also has some great advice on building and deploying influence and empathy skills to achieve business objectives, and key skills in communication and using the language of business that are required as you advance. She closes with some great advice on networking and it’s value in finding great opportunities. The original episode was published on May 27, 2025. You can listen to the full episode from that date as well. 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 01:48 Why Coaching Matters 03:11 Transitioning to Executive 04:35 Strategy vs Execution Pendulum 06:53 Influence and Empathy Skills 10:01 Speaking Investor Language 12:25 Networking for New Roles 13:34 Wrap Up and Where to Listen ✨Where to find Tami Reiss: On LinkedIn Tami’s Website - My Leader Within (with booking link) 💫 Where to find Cassie: On LinkedIn  At Cassie Camp - Learn more about product leadership coaching and fractional product leadership 🙋🏻‍♀️Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn  Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    15 min

  2. FEB 24

    Sally Thornton on Today’s Job Market

    There is a lot of debate about the state of the job market today. We definitely hear a lot about layoffs in the big tech companies and also about AI eliminating positions. But AI may be having a bigger impact in the requirements for specific roles and even perhaps new types of roles. We will be having periodic conversations with leading recruiters, hiring managers, and others about the evolving job market and what it takes to get hired/noticed.  Our first conversation is with Sally Thornton, CEO & Founder of Forshay, a firm that combines Executive recruiting with interim experts across Finance, HR, and Operations, and by aligning culture and leadership development skills to optimize team performance. 02:17 Forshay Firm Overview 03:27 Job Market Reality Check 06:09 Entry Level Pipeline Crunch 07:44 Where Hiring Is Growing 08:33 What Employers Want Now 09:56 Proving Curiosity in Interviews 11:34 Influence as a Core Skill 12:38 AI Transparency and Flatter Teams 14:47 Fractional Leadership Explained 19:36 How Orgs Are Reshaping for AI 22:43 The Rise of the AI Scout 24:55 Building an AI Experiment Team 25:43 Choosing Tools That Fit 27:16 AI in Hiring and Resume Filters 29:19 Beating the Rejection Machine 31:36 Community as Career Support 32:14 AI as Reflective Hiring Partner 34:37 Gut Instinct Versus Data 37:40 Future Proofing Through Community 39:56 Give More and Experiment Often 41:16 Tools That Reduce Overwork 43:42 Wrap Up and Where to Follow 📚Resources: To Sell is Human, Daniel Pink 🌟 Where to find Sally: On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallythornton/ Forshay: https://forshay.com 🙋🏻‍♀️Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/  Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    45 min

  3. FEB 17

    Building Community & Becoming a Super Connector

    Building Community & Becoming a Super Connector In this episode Ha Nguyen, Founder and Managing Partner of NextStep Advisory & Consulting, shares the work and life experiences that have led her to being an exceptional community builder and super connector. She joins host, Surbhi Gupta, to share the value of being a go-giver, and how visibility and being able to speak up has powered her career and can do the same for yours.  🎧 Episode Highlights: 01:47 Ha’s Product Origin Story: eBay in 2000 to Product Leadership 03:00 From Introvert to Speaking Up: HBS & Finding Your Voice 05:20 Becoming a Super Connector: Community Building & VC Brand 08:49 Visibility Isn’t Automatic: Ask for What You Want (Promotion Stories) 14:05 When Leadership Isn’t Moving Fast Enough: Timing, Titles & Leaving 17:12 Create Your Own Luck: Habits, Confidence, and Taking Risks 20:58 Build a Personal Board of Directors (and Nurture Relationships) 25:19 Finding Sponsors in Big Companies: Skip-Level Relationships & Persistence 27:19 Make Better Asks: Follow-Ups, Value, and Time-Bound Requests 28:29 Make the Ask Easy: Be Specific and Respect Their Time 28:51 Add Value First: The Go-Giver Mindset (and Why Karma Works) 30:13 Building Relationships with Your Skip: Do Great Work + Lead with Empathy 33:40 Create Visibility Beyond Your Role: Coaches, Boards, and Career “Hacks” 36:04 Personal Brand That Pays Off: Writing, Speaking, and Staying Top-of-Mind 39:53 The Hidden Cost of Visibility: Too Many Asks & Setting Boundaries 42:56 Who You Are Outside Work: Mission Alignment, Family, Hobbies, and Health 45:55 Balancing It All: A 2x2 Framework for Goals vs. Joy + Daily Habits 49:47 Visibility Skills That Scale: Speak Business/Finance + Customer Obsession 52:19 Resources, Recommendations, and How to Connect (Final Wrap) Resources 📚Resources: Books Go-Giver book - https://thegogiver.com Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - https://www.franklincovey.com/courses/the-7-habits/ Podcasts 20VC - https://www.youtube.com/@20VC This Week in Startups - https://thisweekinstartups.com 🌟 Where to find Surbhi  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi7/ 💫 Where to find Ha  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanguyen-spero/ NextStep Advisory & Consulting Website https://nextstepfwd.com 🙋‍♀️ Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/ Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    56 min
  4. Recharged and Ready: The Value of Good Transitions & Disconnecting From Titles

    FEB 10

    Recharged and Ready: The Value of Good Transitions & Disconnecting From Titles

    Deb Liu joins Carmen Palmer for the first episode in our monthly series, In The Lead. Deb shares insights from her year away from titles and company affiliations - what she did, what she learned and the clarity she is carrying forward in 2026. As always, Deb has great insights and advice. In The Lead is a new monthly series on Product Rising. It will share thought provoking conversations hosted by Carmen Palmer, CEO of Women In Product, with a wide range of industry leaders. It uses a revolving set of questions to get an engaging combination of hot takes and deep insight into the current state of product, working and leading in today’s technology industry, and building effective organizations. 00:45 Meet Deb Liu: Tech Executive and Author 02:28 Defining Success in the New Year 03:03 The Blank Name Tag Club 04:58 Navigating Career Transitions 09:27 Overcoming Failure: The Facebook Marketplace Story 14:08 Building Perseverance Through Adversity 18:43 The Evolving Role of Product Managers 22:07 Understanding Customer Needs in AI Startups 23:26 Understanding Customer Needs 24:01 The Role of Product Managers 25:14 Strategic Positioning in Companies 26:09 Adapting to Technological Changes 28:35 Leadership and Empathy 29:33 Opportunities for Product Leaders in AI 33:07 Personal Experiences and Insights 36:07 Challenges in Corporate Life 43:15 Future of Leadership and Technology 45:59 Closing Reflections 📚Resources: Perspectives Newsletter On Substack TEDxSanDiego talk - Deb Liu ✨Where to find Deb: On LinkedIn Perspectives Newsletter On Substack Deb’s  Website TEDx Talk 💫 Where to find Carmen: On LinkedIn  🙋🏻‍♀️Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn  Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    47 min

  5. FEB 3

    Drop Being Perfect and Dive In

    Nik Sharma, CEO of Sharma Brands and one of Forbes’ 30 under 30 has a lot to say about visibility. In this episode he joins host, Surbhi Gupta, to discuss how the playbook he has developed for building visibility for big brands can also work for regular people.  While Nik isn’t shy he also isn’t hung up on being perfect or creating the perfect content. What he is hung up on is delivering value. He is constantly thinking about how to provide value in the content he posts. Something many product leaders are familiar with!  He also believes in putting in the work. Visibility doesn’t happen overnight, it takes effort and commitment but it can pay big dividends.  🎧 Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Visibility 02:29 Nick's Background and Expertise 03:08 Defining Visibility 04:51 Nick's Career Journey 06:00 Building Personal Visibility 11:42 Overcoming Hesitations and Myths 15:58 Celebrating Wins and Company Culture 17:58 Leveraging Social Media for Visibility 22:40 Persistence and Authenticity in Content Creation 24:26 Insights on Podcasting 27:03 Professional Setup Tips for Content Creation 27:49 Balancing Short-term and Long-term Visibility 28:19 Building a Community and Setting Goals 30:27 Impact of Small Tweaks on Visibility 31:56 Lessons from the Director of Performance Marketing 32:35 Visibility Strategies for Tech Professionals 34:53 Overcoming Shyness and Building Confidence 37:15 The Importance of Showing Up 45:26 Crafting and Sharing Your Story 48:00 Handling Negative Feedback and Staying Authentic 49:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 📚Resources: Ship 30 for 30 Digital Writing Course - https://www.ship30for30.com Write of Passage - https://writeofpassage.com 🌟 Where to find Surbhi  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi7/ 💫 Where to find Nik  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrniksharma/ Website https://www.nik.co On X @mrsharma Sharma Brands - https://sharmabrands.com Newsletter - https://sharmabrands.com/blogs/newsletter 🙋‍♀️ Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/ Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    50 min

  6. JAN 27

    Educating, Informing and Engaging with Marily Nika

    ”Visibility is how clearly our work, our impact, our leadership, are being recognized by our teams, our peers, the wider organization and broader community.  it's not about being seen, it's about ensuring that the value you add is acknowledged and understood,” Marily Nika, Ph.D In this episode Marily joins host, Surbhi Gupta, to discuss how she has built her visibility to include work inside and outside of where she works. Marily has built a reputation as a product leader broadly by educating through courses, books, a substack newsletter and a LinkedIn profile filled with information. Her work is followed by over 124K people on LinkedIn and her courses on Maven have been taken by over 8,000 people.  🎧 Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:06 Defining Visibility 03:10 Marilee's Journey to Visibility 05:22 Building Technical Visibility 07:05 Taking Risks and Early Success 08:41 Overcoming Shyness and Anxiety 09:58 Advice for Women in Tech 12:01 The Importance of Networking 17:09 Debunking Myths About Visibility 20:17 Leveraging LinkedIn for Visibility 27:49 Balancing Multiple Roles 28:37 Creating and Teaching Courses 31:39 Final Advice and Encouragement Resources • 🌟 Where to find Surbhi  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi7/ • 💫 Where to find Marily  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynika/ On Substack https://substack.com/@marilynika? On Maven https://maven.com/marily-nika/ai-product-management • 🙋‍♀️ Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/ Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    35 min

  7. JAN 21

    Show Up, Find An Angle And Be Authentic

    Visibility can help leaders be in touch with their audience and deliver value to them. Megh Gautam has been writing and speaking about a range of product and business challenges for years. He has represented his products and the companies that he has worked for while building an authentic brand as a product leader.  On this episode, Surbhi Gupta, host of The Visibility Equation and seasoned product leader, talks to Megh about how he has gone about building professional visibility and how it has helped the companies he’s been a part of while staying authentic to who he is. 🎧 Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:12 Biggest Career Risk and Lessons Learned 03:40 Crunchbase's AI Evolution 05:29 Building Professional Visibility 08:40 Writing and Consistency in Professional Growth 11:58 Personal Branding and Career Insights 17:01 Engaging with Audiences and Public Speaking 27:54 The Dynamics of Real-Life Presentations 30:21 Key Takeaways for Professional Visibility 31:48 Balancing Humor and Education 39:20 Navigating Introversion in Professional Settings 42:36 Leveraging AI for Professional Growth 45:35 Recommended Reads and Podcasts 48:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections Resources • 🌟 Where to find Surbhi  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi7/ • 💫 Where to find Megh  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghbartma/ During the conversation Megh mentioned the following resources 7 Rules of Power: Surprising--but True--Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career - Professor Jeffrey PfefferCue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV - Emily NussbaumAI And The Future of Work - Podcast with Dan Turchin Smart Venture Podcast with Grace Gong The Economist Podcast • 🙋‍♀️ Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/ Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    51 min

  8. JAN 13

    Speaking with Resonance and Power

    Visibility is a superpower for leaders—but building it authentically can feel challenging. On this episode, Surbhi Gupta, host of The Visibility Equation and seasoned product leader, sits down with Lauren Weinstein, Executive Coach and Founder of Resonate Consulting , to explore how each of us can own our narrative and communicate with expertise and a grounded flow. Lauren shares practical strategies and tactics to speak with expertise and authenticity in every situation. Together, they dive into inspiring stories and the realities of finding your authentic voice. 🎧 Episode Highlights: 02:53 Journey to Strategic Communication 04:31 Pivotal Career Moments 06:33 Achieving Flow State 10:14 Overcoming High-Stakes Pressure 11:43 The Power of Breath Work 16:13 Connecting with Your Audience 28:51 Storytelling and Effective Communication 34:45 Making Communication Concrete and Vivid 35:01 The Power of Stories and Examples 35:28 Summarizing Effective Communication 35:56 The Razorfish Example 37:10 Uber Eats Pricing Algorithm 37:31 The Importance of Storytelling 39:00 Myth-Busting Visibility Strategies 41:33 The Role of Authenticity in Networking 48:54 The Impact of Positive Thinking 50:28 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 01:02:54 Practical Tips for Building Visibility   Resources • 🌟 Where to find Surbhi  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi7/ • 💫 Where to find Lauren  On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/weinsteinlauren/ Her website - https://www.elevateyourhappiness.us/ During the conversation Lauren mentioned the following resources The Happy Secret to Better Work, TED Talk by Shawn AchorThe Charisma Myth, by Olivia Fox Cabane Made To Stick, Chip Heath & Dan Heath Man’s Search For Meaning, Viktor Frankl Think Fast Talk Smart (podcast), Matt Abrahams Give And Take, Adam Grant Don’t Believe Everything You Think, Lauren Weinstein TEDx Talk 3 Truths You Need to Hear: The Best Expert Advice to Unlock Your Potential, Mel Robbins Podcast with James Doty • 🙋‍♀️ Where to find Women in Product: On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/posts/ Website https://womenpm.org/ Join the Community https://womenpm.org/wip-community/

    1h 6m
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Insights on building a successful career in Product directly from product and industry leaders. Expert, actionable perspectives on building, launching and growing products.

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  • Creator
    Women In Product
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
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    Explicit
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    Product Rising

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