October 29, 2025

Episode 53: A successful career in privacy.

47 minutes

The care and feeding of a successful career - particularly in privacy or regulatory circles remains an under-discussed topic. Career coach Doug Miller joins Alan to discuss the changing role of the privacy pro over the past two decades and the challenges we all face as we try to juggle the goals of making an impact while finding happiness.

Takeaways

Privacy executives must engage with the organization to change minds.

Building alliances is crucial for effective privacy advocacy.

It's important to connect with C-suite members beyond the CEO.

Understanding product launch goals can align privacy initiatives.

Strategic thinking is essential for future planning in organizations.

The context of the industry influences product implementation.

Collaboration across teams enhances privacy efforts.

Privacy considerations should be integrated into product development.

Long-term planning is vital for organizational success.

Effective communication can bridge gaps in understanding privacy needs.

Career burnout for privacy and regulatory pros is real - Doug shares a number of tips for career development.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Evolution of Privacy
04:20 Early Privacy Careers & AOL Story
07:30 Mergers, Culture & Lessons Learned
09:20 Shifting from Reactive to Proactive Privacy
16:30 Convincing Leadership & Building Value
20:50 Career Growth, Burnout & Reinvention
38:40 Curiosity, Purpose & Closing Thoughts

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