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/