The Skip podcast

Nikhyl Singhal
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The Skip podcast

The Skip podcast helps tech professionals get ahead in their career. It’s hosted by Nikhyl Singhal, a successful founder, head of product, and executive. Nikhyl has helped scale four of the most successful tech products ever: Facebook, Credit Karma, Google Photos, and Google Hangouts. And he coaches more than 100 executives, managers, and rising stars in navigating important career decisions, management challenges, and personal crossroads to maximize their happiness and professional life. Subscribe to this podcast to hear from him and other executives as they teach unique career lessons.

  1. Mastering your 30 second resume

    SEP 20

    Mastering your 30 second resume

    This episode focuses on crafting a captivating 30-second introduction to your career story that engages listeners and enhances your professional profile. We've taken a unique approach by inviting Skip community members to submit their career stories for a live workshop. You'll hear real examples of me coaching engineering and product leaders, demonstrating the transformation from initial attempts to polished and punchy narratives.

    54 min
  2. Founder Mode, done right | Shreyas Doshi (ex-Stripe, Twitter, Google, Yahoo)

    SEP 10

    Founder Mode, done right | Shreyas Doshi (ex-Stripe, Twitter, Google, Yahoo)

    In this episode, I’m joined by product and leadership expert Shreyas Doshi to dissect Founder Mode, why it’s appealing, and how to activate it. We dive deep into Paul Graham's recent essay which struck a chord in the tech community and resonated strongly with many founders and leaders.

    1h 16m
  3. 4 secrets of career-boosting companies

    AUG 29

    4 secrets of career-boosting companies

    How can you tell if your company, or one that you are consider, will supercharge your career? In this episode, we'll explore four key characteristics of career-accelerating companies: speed, market position, quality of talent, and development culture.

    21 min
  4. Navigating careers while expecting

    AUG 21

    Navigating careers while expecting

    In this "peacast" episode of The Skip, I share insights from a conversation with a pregnant Product Executive facing a career dilemma.

    12 min
  5. Stage of company: a career unlock

    JUL 30

    Stage of company: a career unlock

    Many product managers focus on brand names or job titles, overlooking a crucial factor: company growth stage. This episode reveals how a company's phase - from startup to market leader - shapes your work and career path.

    44 min
  6. The art of building your personal brand

    JUL 10

    The art of building your personal brand

    Personal branding is a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of career development. Many professionals mistake personal brand for self-promotion or social media showmanship. This episode debunks these myths and reveals the true power of strategic personal branding. Featuring insights from two tech executives, Annie Pearl of Microsoft and Iska Saric of Meta, we pull back the curtain on how industry leaders craft and wield their personal brands to open doors, land dream roles, and shape their legacies. The episode provides actionable strategies to build an authentic and compelling brand that catapults your career forward.

    38 min
  7. Battling job search anxiety

    JUN 20

    Battling job search anxiety

    In today’s episode, we tackle job hunting in today’s tough market. I share insights from a real coaching session with a design leader who's struggling after being out of work for a few months. The episode is packed with concrete tools, useful tips, and proven strategies to help you navigate a job transition.

    52 min
  8. Avoiding burnout for high achievers

    MAY 28

    Avoiding burnout for high achievers

    Around 10-20% of my coaching calls tackle burnout. In today's episode, we dissect several paraphrased conversations, drawing from years of career coaching experience, offering insights and practical advice to help you manage burnout, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate a resilient mindset.

    33 min
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The Skip podcast helps tech professionals get ahead in their career. It’s hosted by Nikhyl Singhal, a successful founder, head of product, and executive. Nikhyl has helped scale four of the most successful tech products ever: Facebook, Credit Karma, Google Photos, and Google Hangouts. And he coaches more than 100 executives, managers, and rising stars in navigating important career decisions, management challenges, and personal crossroads to maximize their happiness and professional life. Subscribe to this podcast to hear from him and other executives as they teach unique career lessons.

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  • Creator
    Nikhyl Singhal
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Skip
  • Show Website
    The Skip podcast

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