productmanagHER: A Safe Space for Women in Product Management

After five years of building a coaching business dedicated to helping product managers advance their careers, I’m passing the mic to someone who deeply understands the mission and is ready to take it even further.

In this special episode of productmanagHER, I sat down with Jess Sherlock, the current owner of the SPRINT and SCALE Product Management Coaching Programs, and the force behind the fresh podcast, AFTER THE CERT: Helping Product Managers Get Unstuck. 

Together, we reflected on the journey that led us here and explore what the next generation of Product Management Career Coaching looks like.

This isn’t just a conversation about transition. It’s a powerful exploration of growth, mentorship, and what everyday product managers really need to thrive in today’s fast-moving world.

Whether you’re navigating a plateau, stepping into leadership, looking for a new job, or seeking support beyond certifications, this episode will leave you feeling seen and reminded that the best kind of growth often happens beneath the surface.

Learn more about the new AFTER THE CERT: Helping Product Managers Get Unstuck podcast at afterthecert.com/podcast. 

If, deep down in your gut, you know you can benefit from a career coach who intimately understands the Product space to help grow your career, touch base with Jess. Learn more here at https://www.jesssherlock.com. 

Everything you need to know about getting support to land your Product job faster via SPRINT, nail the first 90 days in the new Product job via SCALE, or get support with the rut you’re in to get the promotion via SHINE is all there. 

At the very least, connect with Jess on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sherlock.

While you’re there, connect with me, too: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley. 

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

The SCALE Program is a 90 day, 1:1 Product Management coaching program designed as a performance enhancer for new Product Managers. 

Imagine: you've spent three, six months or more trying to land a Product job. You've learned to recode rejection and learning lessons and redirection. And now, ta-da! You've gotta perform. 

But the anxiety sets in. 

How do you show up as everything you sold in the interview process? What do you do first? How do I nurture what is likely the most vulnerable part of your career? 

Listen in to learn more about how SCALE works.

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

If landing a Product were easy, the SPRINT Program wouldn't exist. Full stop.

When I started teaching Product Management in 2017, there were experiences of aspiring Product Managers that I didn't recognize.  I decided then that I would dedicate my career to dropping the proverbial ladder, and creating pathways to make a Product  Management career accessible to folks who may have otherwise quit or settled another a less aligned job. 

If you're curious about how the SPRINT Program works, listen in for the details. 

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

Finding a new job is kind of the worst, if we're being super honest. Finding a Product Management job is just beyond. We tend to avoid all the things that cause us pain and inconvenience and, instead, focus on the things we mildly enjoy or feel like doing at the moment. We intuitively choose the path of least resistance in lieu of tangling with the hard stuff beneath the surface.  In this brief but impactful episode, I encourage you to deal with the rough stuff.

Start your binge here and LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley
and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

It's been one heck of a year in the Product hiring world, for sure.  Listen in for my take on how 2023 changed everything, and LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley
and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

"Help?! The job application has a spot for a portfolio. What do I put there?!"

Ah. The age-old question: how do I effectively demonstrate my Product Management ability and potential via a portfolio? Listen in for my take and LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley
and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

Welcome back to the productmanagHER podcast! This episode is specifically for the folks who are interested in landing a new Product Management job. We're diving into the importance of having a solid job application strategy versus haphazardly applying. In today's competitive job market, a strategic approach can make all the difference in landing your dream job. Let's explore why having a well-thought-out job application strategy is necessary.

Listen in for perspective on how a solid strategy is the game changer you're looking for. LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley
and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

Continuing in our theme this season of finding your footing, we're discussing what to do after a layoff. I pivoted into Product after a layoff so I have a sweet spot for clients who know this vulnerable place intimately.  Listen in for perspective on how to make the most of your time or forward this episode to a friend who's in the midst of a layoff. LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley
and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

If you know me well, you know that there are a ton of similarities between dating and finding a new job in Product Management. From waiting by the phone for a recruiter call to just how picky we become when selecting a partner. Join me in this conversation to discuss the overlapping elements, and see if you're able to leverage something you already know well (dating) to find new perspective in your job search. LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley
and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.

Listen into identify ways that you may be contributing to your own chaos without even knowing it, and LMK your thoughts on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairpresley
and/or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairpres/

Are you curious to learn more about Product coaching? Visit blairpresley.com to get started.