Product Delight is no longer optional - it's a key competitive advantage that has led to massive growth in revenue, retention, and referrals for so many of the products we know and love. If you assume delight is nothing more than confetti and sleek animations, think again, this episode will inspire you to infuse delight and emotional connection into your product starting today. In this episode, I sit down with Nesrine Changuel, author of the new book Product Delight, to discuss: Her car...

Product portfolios? Career breaks? Resume length? Cover letters? Thank-you notes? I chatted with recruiters from Intuit, LinkedIn, eBay, Atlassian, and Cisco and asked them for their hot takes on your burning PM job search questions. Listen in to learn what Big Tech recruiters really care about when hiring Product Managers. Stick around to the end - I share my top 5 tips so you can take action on this advice right away! Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock/...

In this episode I compare the Never Search Alone process, including job search councils, to the SPRINT Product Management Job Search Program so you can make an informed decision on which one is right for you. (Hint: SPRINT is probably a better fit if you're looking for your first, or next, PM role.) Key takeaways: SPRINT is designed specifically for the unique aspects of a Product Management job search. Job search councils are career agnostic.SPRINT is led by me, Jess Sherlock, an exper...

Meet Anand - He's a SHINE alum who successfully made the jump from Engineer to Sr. PM but felt like he needed a boost from a coach to deliver on his newly earned title. He's such a fun and smart guy, loved catching up to hear how things have been going in his career. We talk about: What it *really* took to shift to his first PM role (hint: 18 months and a boatload of persistence and consistent self-advocacy!)How his early career experience as a highly technical engineer set him up...

I get it - not all Product job descriptions are created equal. It can be super tough to figure out which job is likely to accelerate your career growth 🚀 and which job is setting you up for failure and burnout. 🫠 In this episode, I run through the top 5 things I look for to spot a good PM job description so you can find the best of the best on your job hunt! Plus, I include a bonus tip most PM's never think of. 🎁 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock/ Learn more ab...

Meet Amanda - She's a SHINE alum who felt lost in her Product career but found the courage to test out a stint as an entrepreneur, then take an unexpected (but perfect!) role once she got clear on her unique career vision. She's an absolute star and it was so fun to catch up and hear how her new job has been going. We talk about: How she transitioned into a Mental HealthTech start up (after being a teacher and then selling cowboy boots in rural Colorado 👢🤠)How working in Sales, Re...

You know you need to be more strategic to grow as a Product Manager, but not sure what that actually means in practice? You don't want to miss this episode. I cover the three most common mistakes I see PM's make that hold them back: Not staying updated on market and industry trendsFailing to think long-term and big-pictureLacking the ability to share big ideas with confidenceAs always, I provide actionable tips you can do TODAY to overcome these challenges. Connect with me on LinkedIn: ...

You have a vision for your product, so shouldn't you have one for your career? A clear, compelling, personal career vision helps you say yes to the right things so you can move closer to your definition of success, FASTER. In this episode, I share real stories about how a career vision helped me and one of my clients leverage opportunities that we otherwise might have missed. If you're feeling unmotivated, stuck, or burnt out in your current product management role, listen to this episo...

Don't wait until you're job searching to capture accomplishments, work samples, and success metrics related to what you've been working on. Getting into a habit of documenting your successes can not only help you prepare you for a future job search, it can ALSO be an early signal if you're not growing in your PM career. Bonus: This episode includes a REAL example of a take-home assignment from a recent PM client job search so you can see whether you'd be ready to tackle one. Connect with me o...

In this episode, I show you a better way to get alignment quickly so you can make better decisions, faster. The 'Safe to Try' approach is one of my go-to techniques for decision-making and has been an immediate level up for so many of the Product Managers I have coached over the years. If you're feeling stuck on a project or can't quite figure out how to get alignment with your stakeholders, this is a must listen. Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock/ Learn more a...

LinkedIn will convince you that the job market for Product Managers is at an absolute standstill. Good news - that's not the full story. The current job market is tricky, yes, but there ARE techniques that are working for job searchers and I break them all down in this episode: The importance of having a clear job search strategyAvoiding the pitfalls of trial and errorThe value of personalized support during the job search processConnect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherloc...

A little prep and a dash of initiative goes a long way. In this episode, I share a story about a candidate who didn’t just say they were excited about the role I was hiring for - they showed it. They managed to get a demo account of my company's hard-to-access enterprise SaaS app and come to the interview with actual insight and questions. This person stood out in a way I’ve never forgotten. If you're navigating this challenging job market and looking for ways to stand out, this s...

These five tips can be applied to every single interview you may encounter as a PM - the recruiter screen, the hiring manager interview, a panel interview, or even the case. I give this advice so often that I finally wanted to capture it in a podcast so you can apply it in your own job search. I talk about: Winning the easy stuffBeing authentically youShowing your math and thinking aloudReferencing frameworks, without coming across as rigidAnd how to create familiarity and be part...

There's no "perfect" set of skills for a Product Manager. By definition, product management is a generalist role and the most important skills you need at any given time will vary based on your product, your team, and your tech stack. Instead of trying to become an expert in every skill (which, c'mon, is cray cray!), I'll talk you through what I recommend instead. Spoiler - it's NOT to learn SQL. Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock/ Learn more about product...

Meet Yolanda - She's a SPRINT alum who leveraged the program to land her first official Product Manager title after nearly 10 years working in and around software teams. She's one of the kindest, most ambitious Product Managers I know and it was a joy to reconnect with her. 🫶 If you're trying to transition into Product Management or you're on the job search for your next Product role, this is a must listen episode. We talk about: How she transitioned into the tech industry (from being an EMT!...

Confused by all the different Product Manager titles? 😵‍💫 Not sure which job titles to target in your job search? 😩 Unclear on how to get a promotion to Sr. Product Manager or higher? 😰 This episode is for you! 🫶 I decode everything there is to know about growth in your product management career, regardless of job title! What is standard in product management job titles as of todayWhy titles are so often misused or inconsistent across companiesWhat to do if you think your title is inflated or...

Today we have a very special guest on the show! Blair Presley is joining us - she is the original creator of the SPRINT and SCALE programs. ICYMI: in October 2024, I officially acquired the SPRINT and SCALE programs as the absolute perfect compliments to my SHINE program for Product Managers. Many of you have been asking for the deets on how this all came to be, how Blair and I met, and what this means for the future of the SPRINT, SCALE and SHINE programs and my community for Product M...

Stuck in your product management job search? I gotchu. 🫶 Here's my insider take on the current job market, including 5 ESSENTIAL tips to increase your chances of success. ✨ Plus, I've includes 4 bonus insights about hybrid roles and the evolving product interview process you'll only get here. Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock/ Learn more about product coaching: www.jesssherlock.com

Think your journey into product management is unique? Join the club! 😜 Most of us (myself included) have had a unique path into Product. Hear about my journey and learn 3 MAJOR takeaways that will help you advance successfully on your own path in product management. Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock/ Learn more about product coaching: www.jesssherlock.com

Let me guess… you got the certification, you took the course, maybe you even have the PM title – but you still feel stuck in your Product Management career? It’s not just you, I hear it from product folks literally every day. I’m Jess Sherlock and I’m a Product Management Career Coach. Over the last decade, I built and led product teams at a handful of early stage startups, co-founded an EdTech startup, taught classes on product management at General Assembly, and I co-created the Pro...